Every seafarer calling at the Port of Amsterdam is entitled to shore leave. Below you’ll find the official Port of Amsterdam information on your right to go ashore, plus everything you need to know about getting to and from the Seamen’s Centre — free of charge.
Your right to shore leave
Shore leave is a fundamental right for seafarers under international maritime law (ILO MLC 2006 and the Facilitation Convention). The Port of Amsterdam is committed to making sure every crew member can exercise that right safely and easily.
The document below, published by the Port of Amsterdam, sets out exactly how shore leave works at this port — including who to contact if access is ever refused.
Free pick-up, any terminal
Call or WhatsApp us with your terminal name and our van will collect you within fifteen minutes. The ride to and from the Zeemanshuis is always free.
+31 20 611 7912
Once ashore, you’ll find a warm welcome, a bar, free WiFi, and everything else described on our About page.