The maritime history of Rotterdam goes back for centuries; from a fishing village in the 13th century to nowadays one of the biggest and busiest ports in the world. In 2008 the Maasvlakte 2 project started. About 2.000 hectares (4.500 acres) will be reclaimed from the North Sea for industrial and recreational purposes. This extension of the harbour will keep Rotterdam in the top of worldharbours. Futureland will give you all information on this huge project. Rotterdam is full of maritime activities; from the Maritime Museum to the Harbour Museum and from a Spido harbourcruise to the maritime history of Rotterdam on SS Rotterdam, former flagship of Holland America Line. The Rotterdam Port Experience is an interactive meet & greet with our harbour. Splashtours (new in 2010!) shows the city in an amphibious bus and takes you right into the river! A unique and exciting experience. During the World Port Days in the first weekend of September you will be able to have a look behind the harbour scenes, including visits to various industrial complexes and harbourterminals.
Maritime Museum - Leuvehaven 1
Harbour Museum
Waterfront hotspots: Hotel New York - Wilhelminapier Café Rotterdam - Wilhelminapier Prachtig - Willemsplein 73-79 Euromast - Parkhaven SS Rotterdam - Katendrechtse Hoofd
SS Rotterdam former flagship of Holland America Line.
Enjoy maritime history on SS Rotterdam. Guided/audio tours are organized on the ship that is fully restored to its original 1958 design. The ship is in use as a cruisehotel, congress-, event- and trainingcenter, theatre, bar and has 2 restaurants (Lido and Club Room).
FREE ENTRANCE (admission fee applicable for tours)
location: 3e Katendrechtse Hoofd (South shore)
Over water: watertaxi or ferry service by Spido (Erasmusbridge) By car: navigation 3e Katendrechtse Hoofd, paid parking or follow the signs SS Rotterdam. Public transport: subway Rijnhaven & bus 77
