Discover Rotterdam from the water on Spido’s 75-minute Rotterdam Cruise. Sail past the impressive skyline, iconic bridges and famous landmarks, and experience the bustling activity of the Port of Rotterdam.
During the cruise, you’ll see Rotterdam from a unique perspective. From the Erasmus Bridge and De Hef to the Euromast, ss Rotterdam and Hotel New York. City and port come together on this unforgettable cruise.

Cruise through the city and Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam is inextricably linked to the Nieuwe Maas river. During the Rotterdam Cruise, you’ll discover in 75 minutes how the city and port come together to form one impressive whole.

From Willemsplein, you’ll sail along the Nieuwe Maas towards the Erasmus Bridge, Noordereiland and Willemsbrug. The route then takes you into Koningshaven, where you’ll see De Hef.

At De Hef, the ship makes a spectacular 180-degree turn, offering passengers a fantastic view through this historic railway bridge. From here, you can also spot the distinctive Markthal and Cube Houses.

We then sail back past Rotterdam’s skyline and continue towards the Scheepvaartkwartier, Euromast and Lloydkwartier before heading into the port area.
Via IJsselhaven, we cross the Nieuwe Maas towards RDM and Waalhaven. Here, you’ll get a taste of Rotterdam’s working port, with maritime companies, ship maintenance and other port activities. Waalhaven is also home to several major international maritime companies.

On the return journey, we sail via Maashaven past the historic ss Rotterdam. You’ll then see Katendrecht, Hotel New York, the Cruise Terminal and De Rotterdam before returning to Willemsplein.
There is plenty to discover during the Rotterdam Cruise, from iconic bridges and modern architecture in the city to the activity of the Port of Rotterdam.

On board, commentary about Rotterdam, the port and the highlights along the route is available via the audio system in Dutch, English and German. By scanning the QR code on your table, you can also read information about the route online in French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Japanese and Chinese.

he Rotterdam Cruise is a relaxing way to see a lot of the city in a short amount of time. From the water, you’ll experience Rotterdam from a completely different perspective.

The cruise is perfect for a day out in Rotterdam, a family outing or your first visit to the city. Even if you’re a Rotterdam local, there’s always something new to discover from the water.