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BEWARE of this CRUISE EMBARKATION PORT - Sunday Sofatime - Why I Will Avoid Amsterdam / IJmuiden

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👁️ 15K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 19:47
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · SpringFrom IJmuidenVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i'm telling you why i said i would never cruise from amsterdam again

the main reason for that is the exorbitantly high prices for a reasonable hotel

i loved our weekend in amsterdam i would love to go back there and do it again

if you are cruising from amsterdam and your ship leaves from imoiden then take some kind of taxi or transfer bus

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get to the embarkation port at least a day before your cruise leaves
If cruising from Amsterdam and your ship leaves from IJmuiden, take a taxi or transfer bus directly to the port
Consider staying outside the city center for more affordable hotel options

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing the cruise due to flight delaysArrive at least 24 hours before departure to buffer for delays
High cost of pre-cruise accommodationStay outside the city center for better value, even if it means commuting

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy should I avoid cruising from Amsterdam?
QWhat are the hotel prices like in Amsterdam before a cruise?
QHow do I get to the IJmuiden cruise port from the city?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Amsterdam2 Sad Bacon
IJmuiden4 Sad Bacon
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If you have a European or Mediterranean cruise coming up and are flying in from North America, you definitely need to get here at least a day before your cruise leaves port. Popular cities like Rome / Cicvichewbacca, Barcelona, and Athens have a lot to offer cruisers waiting to board the ship, but Amsterdam is also on the list of embarkation ports for northern European cruises. After a recent visit before boarding the Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady, I decided I will try to avoid Amsterdam in the future. This is why. #amsterdam #cruise #hotels Get my NEW BOOK! "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for USA: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09MV7KR5K Get your "Sea Day" T-Shirts and "BRB" Towels here: https://very-unofficial-travel-guides.creator-spring.com/listing/seadaydictionary Get exclusive videos and behind the scenes looks here: https://www.patreon.com/veryunofficial Amazon links to my gear, and other fun stuff I wish I had! https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Like the music? Get it here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/knfmym/ Follow on: www.facebook.com/MorgansVeryunOfficialTravelGuides Instagram @MrMorganOBrien Twitter: @MrMorganOBrien Affiliate Links: I receive a small percentage from purchases made from affiliate links that may be contained in this description. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.