In short
In December from Rotterdam: a few sailings. Most cruises are about a week (6–9 nights), mainly to British Isles and Western Europe; Transatlantic crossings. Most cruises return to the same port.
Other months from Rotterdam
Where the cruises go
Shoulder season
British Isles and Western Europe
Short and longer trips along the North Sea and Atlantic coast.
Shoulder season
Transatlantic crossings
One-way voyages between Europe and the Americas when ships change season.
Crossings happen mainly in spring and autumn, when ships move between Europe and the Americas.
Better options this month
Ports with more sailings in December:
- Southampton a good choice of sailings
Getting to the port
Within reach without flying: by train or car from the Netherlands.
Looking for specific dates?
This page shows the season and the usual choice. Whether there is a sailing on your dates, with the cabin you want, changes every day. Tell us your dates and we will check for you.
Other ports in December: Amsterdam · Hamburg · Southampton · Anywhere — I can fly
How the finder works
- The data comes from the cruise search available to club members: we count the departures from each port in each month over the coming year.
- Plenty of sailings means 20 or more departures in the month, a good choice 8–19, a few 3–7.
- Seasons and weather notes are general. Ships and routes change from year to year, so always check the specific sailing.
- There are no prices here: they change daily. For a specific cruise and a price, ask us.
Based on the departures available in the club's cruise search on 8 October 2026. Sailings, ports and itineraries can change. No prices are shown. Reislite is an independent information site run by partners, not a website of inCruises.