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Port of Rotterdam
Port clearance · NLRTM
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Port of Rotterdam · NLRTM
Country
Netherlands
Terminal
Port of Rotterdam
Immigration
Schengen · seafarer transit visa if joining/leaving
Currency
EUR
Shore leave
Cleared
Contributions
1 crew report
Crew guide last updated Jul 25, 2026
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Terminal & access
Terminal details
Rotterdam is huge. Maasvlakte terminals are far from the centre — confirm your berth and plan transport.
Shore leave
Cleared
Rules & documents
Schengen area: carry passport and seaman's book. PPE required to the terminal gate.
Getting around
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Seafarers centre bus or taxi to the metro, then RET metro to the centre
Journey time
45-70 mins
Typical cost
EUR 30-60 by taxi
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Facilities
Seafarers' Centre Rotterdam (Mission to Seafarers)
Opening hours
20 mins
Contact
+31 10 4292740
SIM & connectivity
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Airalo
5 GB / 15 days — USD 16.00
Holafly
Unlimited / 7 days — USD 27.00
Nomad
10 GB · EU / 30 days — USD 21.00
Saily
3 GB / 7 days — USD 7.99
Banking & ATMs
Rates & ATMs nearby
Where to change money
ATMs everywhere and cards accepted; little cash needed
Opening hours
5 mins
Ashore
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Attractions
Markthal, Cube Houses, Erasmus Bridge, Euromast
Best time to go
40 mins
Shopping
Lijnbaan, Markthal, the Koopgoot
Food & streetfood
Markthal food stalls, Dutch fries and kibbeling
Safety & experience
Safety reports
Crew experience
Bring warm, waterproof clothing. Distances are large, so plan your transport.
Time needed
20 mins
Emergency contacts
All numbers
Emergency (Police/Fire/EMS)
112
Non-Emergency Police
0900 8844
Coast Guard
+31 223 658 700
Poison Control (NVIC)
030 274 8888
Port of Rotterdam Control
+31 10 252 1000
Nautilus NL Seafarer Line
+31 10 477 1188
ISWAN Seafarer Help
+44 20 7323 2737
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Bring warm, waterproof clothing. Distances are large, so plan your transport.