Disembark off your cruise ship at Wilhelmina Pier in Port Rotterdam, and explore the Netherlands’ second-biggest city following Amsterdam. Rotterdam is a traditional cruise port for the Holland America Line.

At the port, you’ll be able to take advantage of free wi-fi, bars, and seating areas, so that you can easily navigate the rest of your trip. Hop on a taxi, take the metro, or ride a historical tram around this lively city. Rotterdam’s architecture is some of the most modern and innovative in the Netherlands, like the Erasmus bridge, one of the cites most iconic landmarks, which connects the north and south parks of the city across the Maas river.

Find a collection of art galleries and muesums in the Museumkwartier, including one of Netherlands’ oldest museums, the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen. Afterward, explore the streets of Witte de Withstraat and Nieuwe Binnenweg for unique fashion, jewelry, and art by local designers. Treat yourself to panoramic views of the city from the Euromast, a fine-dining restaurant that towers above the Erasmus bridge, or stay closer to the ground at one of the many restaurants, lively bars and live music venues throughout the city.