Especially for Cruise Passengers
Are you visiting Rotterdam for just one day during your cruise? Then you’ll want to make the most of your time—comfortably, quickly, and without hassle. The Rotterdam Water Taxi is the perfect way to explore the city efficiently.

Directly from the Cruise Terminal
After arriving at the Cruise Terminal on the Wilhelminapier, you can board a water taxi within minutes. The pick-up points at Hotel New York and Holland Amerikakade are just a short walk away.
Your Rotterdam experience begins right on the water.
Fast, flexible, and unique transport
The water taxi takes you quickly to more than 50 locations across Rotterdam and its surroundings. [watertaxir…tterdam.nl]
Avoid traffic and save valuable time, while enjoying stunning views of the skyline, the Erasmus Bridge, and the river Maas.
Combine city highlights with a river cruise
During your visit, you can easily combine your trip with a river cruise departing from the Boompjes in the city centre.
The Boompjes area:
- Is easily accessible by water taxi
- Is a well-known departure point for harbour and river cruises
- Offers a relaxing way to experience Rotterdam from the water
With the water taxi, you can travel from the Cruise Terminal to the Boompjes in just a few minutes.
🌍 See the highlights in one day
Thanks to the extensive network of stops, you can easily reach:
- City centre (Markthal, Coolsingel)
- Boompjes (river cruises and waterfront)
- Euromast
- Historic Delfshaven
- ss Rotterdam
Many of these locations have their own water taxi landing stage.
Clear and simple pricing
- Fares start from approx. €5.25 per person depending on distance
- Short ride example: about €12 for 2 people
- Payment: easy by debit or credit card on board
For short crossings, you can also use the regular ferry service from Hotel New York.
How it works
- Book easily via app, website, or phone
- Board directly at designated stops
- Create your own route and itinerary
The water taxi combines transportation and sightseeing in one memorable experience.
Why cruise passengers choose the water taxi
- Available right next to the Cruise Terminal
- Fast connections to the city centre and Boompjes
- Ideal for a one-day visit
- A unique Rotterdam experience on the water
Make your day in Rotterdam unforgettable
Discover Rotterdam from the water and combine your visit with a river cruise from the Boompjes. It’s the perfect way to experience the city in a short time.
👉 Book your ride via the official website:
Watertaxi Rotterdam
