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Passenger Terminal Amsterdam expands business by adding river cruise
under the new name Cruise Port Amsterdam.

Impact of corona measure on river cruise as of 25 September 2021

New relaxations will take effect for river cruise ships in the Port of Amsterdam with effect from 26 June. What exactly do these entail and what are the prospects for the future?

The new 2021-2025 strategy states - amongst other things - that Port of Amsterdam will focus on making tourism more sustainable and promote clean shipping. This is being done with initiatives including new shore power facilities, the Green Award requirement and optimal spread throughout the region. Monic van der Heyden, Commercial Manager Cruise, explains the policy for river cruising.

Boat Bike Tours was one of the first shipping companies to restart operations on 19 June. The vessel De Amsterdam departed for its first bicycle cruise through western Netherlands. Director Jan Timmermans explains how it works and what measures Boat Bike Tours is taking to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable trip.

In these times of changing COVID-19 rules and relaxations, there is sometimes uncertainty about bookings, cancellations and the schedule. To avoid confusion, this article provides an overview of the most important arrangements and an update on the 2022 schedule.