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Cruising from Amsterdam: What to Expect

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👁️ 2K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 2:59
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Northern_europeFrom IjmuidenVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

they're both called felisin there's the felisin cruise terminal and the felisin terminal yes they are really both called felisin not the smartest naming convention

I normally have an easy time finding hotels in cruise port cities I'm kind of a pro at it and I really struggle with this one

my recommendation is just use the euro and a travel credit card that doesn't incur International transaction fees

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Ensure Uber drops you off at the correct Felison terminal by checking your cruise ship's funnel
✓Stay in a hotel in Amsterdam and take a transfer to the cruise port
✓Use a travel credit card without international transaction fees for Baltic itineraries
✓Check luggage if you have mobility limitations due to the long pier walk
✓Be prepared for erratic weather and potential drizzle in the Netherlands

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Port differences from US domestic sailings — Expect smaller terminals and quicker processes than at Port Miami or Canaveral
Navigation between Felison terminals — Verify correct terminal drop-off by checking your ship's funnel before exiting transport
Hotel selection near port — Stay in Amsterdam and transfer to Ijmuiden, as the port town itself is not ideal for lodging

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to expect when cruising from Amsterdam or Ijmuiden
QHow to navigate the Felison terminals at Ijmuiden cruise port
QWhere to stay when sailing from Amsterdam
QHow to handle luggage and weather at Ijmuiden port

Topics Covered

Port Destination2 Sad BaconEmbarkation1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam½ Happy Bacon
Ijmuiden1½ Sad Bacon
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If you're sailing on a European or Baltic cruise from Amsterdam in the Netherlands, you may likely depart from nearby Ijmuiden. Here's what you need to know when sailing from the Ijmuiden cruise port, including the Felison terminals. Read more on my blog here: https://profmelissa.com/amsterdam/ ------------------------------------------------- LINKS 🛳 Shop my favorite cruise outfits and essentials: https://profmel.com/shop 🛳 Want to become a travel agent? https://www.profmelissa.com/travelagent 🛳 Get my top recommended travel card: http://www.profmel.com/card 🛳 Want to book a cruise or take a cruise with me? https://profmel.com/book 🛳 Get FREE Port Guides, cruise advice, and more at https://www.profmelissa.com/ 🛳 Get my FREE Cruise Packing List & Planning Guide: https://profmel.com/subscribe 🛳 Want to book my favorite private drivers? http://www.profmel.com/drivers ------------------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH ME TikTok: / professormelissa Facebook: / profmelissacruises Instagram: / dr_melissa_newman ------------------------------------------------- Please note that sometimes my posts contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission through purchases, but this does not affect you as a consumer or cost you more in any way. I appreciate your use of my links, as this helps support my channel. ♥️