If your cruise ship calls at Rotterdam for just one day, Citytour Tram Line 10 is one of the easiest and most relaxed ways to see the city. This hop‑on hop‑off tourist tram operates with beautifully restored historic trams and connects many of Rotterdam’s key sights in less than an hour.
Getting to Line 10 from the cruise terminals
Wilhelminapier (large seagoing cruise ships)
The cruise terminal is located next to the Erasmus Bridge.
Walking time to the nearest Line 10 stops near Willemsplein / city centre: approximately 15–20 minutes, including the walk across the Erasmus Bridge with skyline views.
● Metro or water taxi options are available if you prefer not to walk.
- Boompjes (river cruise ships)
River cruise ships dock very centrally along the Boompjes waterfront.
● Walking time to Line 10 stops in the city centre (Blaak / Markthal area): approximately 5–10 minutes.
Why Line 10 is ideal for cruise visitors
- One day ticket allows unlimited hop‑on hop‑off travel
- A full round takes under 1 hour, perfect for limited shore time
- Audio commentary available in English, as well as Dutch and German
- No need to understand local public transport systems
Line 10 is a simple, stress‑free introduction to Rotterdam for visitors arriving by cruise ship.
Helpful tip for cruise planning
Rotterdam is one of Europe’s most walkable cruise ports. From both Wilhelminapier and Boompjes, most city‑centre attractions and Citytour Line 10 can be reached on foot, making it easy to explore independently during a short port call.
Rotterdam Public Transport Museum (ROVM)
The Rotterdam Public Transport Museum (ROVM) preserves the city’s rich transport history, with an impressive collection of historic trams, buses and metro vehicles housed in an original tram depot in the Hillegersberg area.
Visiting information for cruise passengers
- The museum is open from April to November, on the first Saturday of each month only
- Located outside the city centre; public transport is required
- Especially interesting for visitors with an interest in transport history, engineering or nostalgia
The museum and its historic tram services are operated largely by dedicated volunteers and play an important role in keeping Rotterdam’s transport heritage alive.