Discover the full programme of the World Port Days!
The World Port Days in Rotterdam are finally around the corner. The three-day festival will start for the 47th time on September 6!
During the World Port Days, hundreds of thousands of visitors discover the port of Rotterdam with special ships, exciting excursions, spectacle on the water and more!
This year's World Port Days programme is once again full of great activities. Visitors of all ages can discover what's happening in the port today and learn all about its rich past. As in previous years, the most impressive ships moor along the quays around the Erasmus Bridge.
The Royal Dutch Navy is traditionally present at the Parkkade! Participate in the 'Royal Navy Experience', where soldiers tell you all about the career opportunities in the Royal Navy and Defense through an educational and interactive programme.
There are also plenty of boat tours to enjoy. A unique experience is the evening show on board the s.s. Furie, the last steam-powered tugboat in the Netherlands from 1916. Step aboard and admire the Rotterdam skyline from this more than a century old ship!
One of the highlights is the Saturday evening show on September 7. Enjoy spectacular performances, boat shows, special effects and, as icing on the cake, beautiful fireworks. September starts with a bang full of unforgettable events!
New during this edition is the Wereldhaven Festivalplein (World Port Festival Square), a place where young and old can enjoy performances, interviews, debates, and a cultural and nautical programme, as well as catering and fun children's activities.
Where is the Wereldhaven Festivalplein located? On the Baltimoreplein, the large open space between the Cruise Terminal and the World Port Center on the Wilhelminapier. The square is open on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 September from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and on Sunday 8 September until 6:00 PM. Like most of the World Port Days, admission is free!
With the World Port Festival Square, the event will have a Friday evening programme for the first time. On Saturday, the programming flows seamlessly into the evening show with the traditional fireworks.
You certainly don't have to go hungry during the World Port Days. On the quays you will find no fewer than nine catering squares with bars and food trucks that offer dishes from all corners of the world.
Parkkade at the level of the Koninklijke Marine
Parkkade at the level of the Westerlaan
Veerhaven
Hoek Veerhaven and Willemskade
Willemsplein
Wilhelminapier KPN-square
Holland Amerikakade (On the World Port Festival Square)
Kop van Zuid (next to Hotel New York)
During the World Port Days, Rotterdam is bustling and there is something to do everywhere in the city. For two weeks prior to the event, you can already feel the maritime atmosphere. Flags and large video screens can be seen in the centre, the region and at Central Station.
In addition, two sea containers will be placed for various performances, so that everyone will know that the World Port Days are coming and what can be seen and experienced there.
Whether you like ships and maritime life or not, the World Port Days are a really great experience. Let yourself be carried away in the magnificence of the port of Rotterdam from 6 to 8 September!