Cruise terminal → Grote Markt
Walk from Waalkade toward the old town to reach Grote Markt. This is a walk between the riverside and city center.
Cruise port in Netherlands
Nijmegen
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Explore before or after embarkation, or on a port day. 18 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 7 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 61 sailings
- Lowest fare
- From USD 2,791
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After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Viking Cruises Ponton Nijmengen. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Viking Cruises Ponton Nijmengen.
- City center
Grote Markt is in central Nijmegen, not far from the Waal, and is a convenient starting point for exploring on foot.
- Tourist attractions
Nijmegen has a variety of tourist attractions, including parks, churches, and museums.
How far is it from the terminal?
Approximate one-way travel time from the terminal to each main destination.
Embarkation, disembarkation and return deadlines vary by sailing. Check the on-board guidance and your boarding pass.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Cruise terminal → Valkhof Park
Walk from Waalkade toward the city center and head to the park entrance in the direction of Kelfkensbos.
Nijmegen places to explore
Explore 18 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Valkhof Museum
A museum near Valkhof Park where you can explore regional history and collections.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 15 min
- Admission
- Free
Check opening hours and admission requirements before visiting.
Kronenburgerpark
A park in the city center where you can walk and enjoy greenery and park scenery.
- Visit
- about 45 min
- Admission
- Free
Waalbrug
A bridge across the Waal River, offering views of the river and surrounding scenery.
- Visit
- about 30 min
- Admission
- Free
Watch for pedestrians and bicycle traffic on the bridge.
Valkhofpark
A city park that you can visit along with the nearby Valkhof ruins.
- Visit
- about 45 min
- Admission
- Free
Stevenskerk
A church in Nijmegen's old town where you can explore the architecture and interior.
- Visit
- about 30 min
- Admission
- Free
Visitor access may be limited during services or events.
Museum De Bastei
A museum by the river where you can explore Nijmegen’s history and the region through its exhibitions.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 15 min
- Admission
- Free
Check opening hours and admission requirements before visiting.
Cruises calling at Nijmegen
61 sailings are grouped into 30 cruises by ship and route.
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.04Dutch Waterways cruises · 7 nights
Holland & Belgium in Bloom
Amsterdam departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,715
Emerald Cruises3 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.03Europe cruises · 10 nights · Mid-length cruise
Holland & Belgium in Bloom & Copenhagen
Amsterdam → Copenhagen
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,054
Emerald Cruises2 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04Europe cruises · 13 nights · Long cruise
Belgian & Holland Delights with Copenhagen
Copenhagen → Brussel (Bruxelles)
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,451
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.04Northern Europe cruises · 7 nights
Copenhagen & Holland & Belgium in Bloom
Copenhagen → Brussel (Bruxelles)
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 4,466
Emerald Cruises2 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04Dutch Waterways cruises · 7 nights
Holland & Belgium in Bloom
Amsterdam departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 2,791
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.04Europe cruises · 10 nights · Mid-length cruise
Holland in Bloom & Belgian Delights
Amsterdam → Brussel (Bruxelles)
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,776
Emerald Cruises2 departure dates
Sailing 2027.04 ~ 2028.03Europe cruises · 7 nights
Belgian Delights & Holland in Bloom
Brussel (Bruxelles) → Amsterdam
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 4,383
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.05Europe cruises · 10 nights · Mid-length cruise
Amsterdam & Rhine Castles & Moselle Vinyards with Switzerland
Amsterdam → Zurich
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 6,817
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.05Europe cruises · 12 nights · Long cruise
Amsterdam with Castles, Vineyards & Breweries of the Rhine & Moselle
Amsterdam → Zurich
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 6,126
Emerald Cruises5 departure dates
Sailing 2027.05 ~ 2028.06Europe cruises · 10 nights · Mid-length cruise
Rhine Castles & Moselle Vinyards with Lucerne & Zurich
Amsterdam → Zurich
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,302
Emerald CruisesSailing 2027.05Europe cruises · 10 nights · Mid-length cruise
Castles, Vineyards & Breweries of the Rhine & Moselle
Amsterdam → Zurich
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 4,547
Emerald Cruises4 departure dates
Sailing 2027.06 ~ 2028.09Europe cruises · 10 nights · Mid-length cruise
Lucerne - Zurich & Rhine Castles & Moselle Vineyards
Zurich → Amsterdam
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,302
30 cruises call at this port.
Ships calling at Nijmegen
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Emerald Cruises · 24 sailings
Emerald Sky
5 cabin types · 4 dining venues · 15 entertainment options · 4 decks
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Emerald Cruises · 15 sailings
Emerald Sun
5 cabin types · 4 dining venues · 15 entertainment options · 4 decks
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Emerald Cruises · 6 sailings
Emerald Astra
5 cabin types · 4 dining venues · 14 entertainment options · 4 decks
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Emerald Cruises · 6 sailings
Emerald Destiny
5 cabin types · 4 dining venues · 14 entertainment options · 4 decks
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About Nijmegen
The port of Nijmegen is in the Netherlands and is a port of call for Emerald Cruises. It is included in an itinerary along the same route together with Dordrecht, Bonn, and Amsterdam.
Cruise lines calling here: 1 places
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