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Tourist tax in Amsterdam will increase in steps to 20% in 2031.

The coalition parties Pro and D66 presented their coalition agreement today, containing plans for the municipality of Amsterdam. The tourist tax will increase from 12,5% to 16% in 2027. After that, it will be increased annually by an additional 1% until it reaches the level of 20%....

Innovative entertainment on board MSC cruises in 2026

Cruise ships are often at the forefront of innovation in entertainment. This is partly due to their well-funded parent companies and the large number of visitors on board. MSC Cruises has a world first this year: AI-driven robot dogs from Unitree Robotics, which are currently...

Behind-the-scenes look at cruise vacations in TV format

15 Januari 2026
by editor5
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The four-part series "The Cruise Family" will air on RTL 4 starting February 1st. The series will air over four Sundays in 30-minute segments, each focusing on a single family embarking on a cruise adventure together. The series...

Striking similarities between cruising and the Dutch Grand Prix

September 22 2025
by Editorial office
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MSC Cruises was one of the sponsors of the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort last month. During a meeting at the VIP Paddock Club, it became clear that there are many similarities between the cruise experience and a Grand Prix sporting event. We went in...

MSC cruises' choices in culinary added value on board

MSC Cruises recently announced that they will be introducing a flat rate for the 3-course menus in their specialty restaurants on their ships. Quality food and drink is an important part of the formula of MSC cruise ships. Part of the food service...

Expert sessions as a distinguishing feature in the cruise travel program

Cruise ships are known for offering a multitude of activities and entertainment on board. And the investment capacity is relatively large. In the battle for the most exclusive program on board, Regent Seven Seas Cruises chooses to...

Expert sessions as a distinguishing feature in the cruise travel program

Amsterdam halves the number of sea cruise ships and wants the cruise terminal to leave the center in 2035

July 1, 2024
by editor3
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The number of sea cruise ships will be almost halved from 190 to a maximum of 100 per year from 2026. The Passenger Terminal Amsterdam will also immediately return to 1 berth and cruise ships will be required to use shore power in Amsterdam from 2027. The aim...

Tourist tax in Amsterdam will increase in steps to 20% in 2031.

Innovative entertainment on board MSC cruises in 2026

Behind-the-scenes look at cruise vacations in TV format

Striking similarities between cruising and the Dutch Grand Prix

MSC cruises' choices in culinary added value on board

Expert sessions as a distinguishing feature in the cruise travel program

Expert sessions as a distinguishing feature in the cruise travel program

Expert sessions as a distinguishing feature in the cruise travel program

Expert sessions as a distinguishing feature in the cruise travel program

Expert sessions as a distinguishing feature in the cruise travel program

Expert sessions as a distinguishing feature in the cruise travel program

Amsterdam halves the number of sea cruise ships and wants the cruise terminal to leave the center in 2035

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