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Antwerp cruise port guide
Explore Antwerp, Belgium's second city. Known for its diamond cutting industry, fashion and the many great artists that lived in its vicinity, Antwerp is a city focused on art and culture.
Before going ashore
Before going ashore, confirm the berth or tender point, local time, all-aboard deadline, and the meeting location for any independently booked transport or tour.
Port snapshot
The cathedral, Grote Markt, Steen, museums, and shopping are local. Brussels, Ghent, and wider Flanders require rail or road planning.
Where your ship arrives
Confirm the seagoing cruise pontoon versus a river berth and follow the assigned gangway and security route.
Getting into town
The cathedral, Grote Markt, Steen, museums, and shopping are local. Brussels, Ghent, and wider Flanders require rail or road planning.
Port shuttle
Do not assume a shuttle for the immediate port area; use only a port or ship service announced for the exact berth.
Taxi and local transport
Use the marked port pickup area and prebook scarce or accessible vehicles for any plan beyond the immediate waterfront.
Can you explore independently?
Independent exploration is practical only after confirming the exact berth or landing and protecting the ship return time.
Stay local or take an excursion?
Grote Markt, cathedral, Steen, MAS, Rubens heritage, diamonds, and focused Flanders excursions are the main choices.
Accessibility and mobility
Central streets include cobbles; gangway slope, river levels, museum routes, and station transfers should be checked.
Guide sources
Reviewed July 2026.
Cruise timetable
VoyagePro currently tracks 157 scheduled cruise calls for Antwerp between May 2026 and December 2027.