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04/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/28/2026 04:40
IJmuiden celebrates 25 years of cruising
On March 25, IJmuiden came together to celebrate 25 years aboard Ambassador Cruise Line's Renaissance. As KVSA and colleagues from the Felison Cruise Terminal and Port of IJmuiden, joined service providers, as well as representatives of the boatmen, tug services, and the municipality, they were able to demonstrate just what a great cooperation between the ship and port can achieve.
The first ship to call IJmuiden back in 2001 was Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' Black Prince with the business growing gradually until 2012 with the opening of the Felison Cruise Terminal, a dedicated building for cruise passengers. This paved the way for regular calls from companies such as MSC Cruises, Costa and Holland America Line with 63 calls in 2019, a record at the time.
While the corona pandemic brought a stop to calls, IJmuiden was one of a few ports where ships could go for crew changes, necessary resupply and maintenance calls.
This year IJmuiden also celebrates its 750th call. Additionally, KVSA (Royal United Ship Agencies), the parent company behind the Felison Cruise Terminals, is celebrating its 150th anniversary.
Moreover, a new record is expected for 2026 with 76 calls scheduled. Next year the port expects to reach another milestone, 100,000 passengers.
The terminal's location close to the open sea, means vessels can berth shortly after entering the port, hence reducing sailing time. At the same time, the terminal provides easy access to the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region.
Excursion programmes typically include cities such as Amsterdam, Haarlem, Delft and Leiden. Visitors can also travel to well-known attractions including the Zaanse Schans and the Keukenhof gardens during the spring season.
The first ship to call IJmuiden back in 2001 was Fred Olsen Cruise Lines' Black Prince with the business growing gradually until 2012 with the opening of the Felison Cruise Terminal, a dedicated building for cruise passengers. This paved the way for regular calls from companies such as MSC Cruises, Costa and Holland America Line with 63 calls in 2019, a record at the time.
While the corona pandemic brought a stop to calls, IJmuiden was one of a few ports where ships could go for crew changes, necessary resupply and maintenance calls.
This year IJmuiden also celebrates its 750th call. Additionally, KVSA (Royal United Ship Agencies), the parent company behind the Felison Cruise Terminals, is celebrating its 150th anniversary.
Moreover, a new record is expected for 2026 with 76 calls scheduled. Next year the port expects to reach another milestone, 100,000 passengers.
The terminal's location close to the open sea, means vessels can berth shortly after entering the port, hence reducing sailing time. At the same time, the terminal provides easy access to the Amsterdam Metropolitan Region.
Excursion programmes typically include cities such as Amsterdam, Haarlem, Delft and Leiden. Visitors can also travel to well-known attractions including the Zaanse Schans and the Keukenhof gardens during the spring season.
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