IJmuiden
Your gateway To
the Netherlands
IJmuiden offers a unique combination of direct sea access, efficient infrastructure and proximity to Amsterdam and key European markets.
With no lock passage and only 500 metres from open sea, IJmuiden provides time savings, cost efficiency and operational simplicity, while offering full access to the Netherlands.
Strategic Location
IJmuiden is ideally positioned for both transit and turnaround operations serving Northern Europe.
500 m
from open sea
6 km
to A9 motorway
24 km
to Amsterdam city centre
27 km
to Schiphol International Airport
6 hrs
drive to the German Rhein & Ruhr area, Belgium and Northern France
Time & Cost Efficiency
These advantages translate into schedule flexibility, operational reliability and environmental benefits.
Calling at IJmuiden instead of sailing to Amsterdam offers:
| Up to 4 hours time saving |
| No additional inland sailing |
| No lock passage |
| Lower fuel consumption |
| Reduced pilot, tug and boatmen costs |
| Lower emissions |
The Perfect Base for One-Day Excursions
IJmuiden enables cruise lines to offer Amsterdam and the Netherlands as a destination without the operational constraints of sailing inland.
Amsterdam
40 minutes by coach
Haarlem
20 minutes by coach
Keukenhof
40 minutes by coach
Volendam
30 minutes by coach
Zaandam
30 minutes by coach
Destination Highlights in IJmuiden
IJmuiden itself offers distinctive attractions.
This combination of nature, heritage and accessibility enhances the cruise destination offering.
Fortress Island IJmuiden
WWII
Atlantic Wall
heritage
North Sea
beachfront
Zuid-
Kennemerland
National Park
36-hole
golf course
Indoor ski
slope
Beeckestijn
and Duin
