A visit to the legendary Feyenoord stadium is one of the most popular excursions for football fans visiting Rotterdam by cruise ship. Even without an organised tour, De Kuip is easy to reach by public transport from both the sea cruise terminal and the river cruise area.
From the sea cruise terminal at Wilhelminapier
Sea cruise ships dock at the modern Cruise Terminal Rotterdam on the Wilhelminapier.
Easy tram route to De Kuip
- Walk from the cruise terminal to Wilhelminaplein tram stop (about 3–5 minutes).
- Take tram 3 towards Beverwaard.
- Exit at tram stop “Stadion Feijenoord”.
- De Kuip is directly next to the tram stop.
Travel time is approximately 20–25 minutes.
The stadium has its own tram stop directly in front of the entrance, making this one of the easiest football stadiums in Europe to visit by public transport.
From Leuvehaven river cruise area
Many river cruise ships dock near Leuvehaven in the city centre.
Tram & metro option
- Walk to Leuvehaven metro station.
- Take metro line D or E to Wilhelminaplein.
- Change to tram 3 towards Beverwaard.
- Exit at “Stadion Feijenoord”.
Total travel time is usually around 25 minutes.
Visiting De Kuip
The famous stadium is known worldwide for its atmosphere and football history. Visitors can:
- Take a stadium tour
- Visit the Feyenoord Fanshop
- See the pitch and players tunnel
- Enjoy the area around the stadium
- Attend a match if tickets are available
Important tips for cruise passengers
- Use contactless bank card or Apple Pay to tap in and out on Rotterdam public transport.
- On matchdays trams can become very busy.
- Leave extra travel time before kickoff.
- Wear comfortable shoes — there is some walking around the stadium area.