Antwerp

Port information

Antwerp Cruise Port (c) MLouagie

Antwerp

The activities of the port of Antwerp are generally associated with goods, transport and high economic performances, but we deliver more than that. In the historical port area you will find marinas, both on the left and right bank of the river, offering facilities for a wide range of water-based leisure interests. The main activity on the Scheldt quays since 1996 is cruise related, and the investments in the terminal and facilities make Antwerp a fully-operational cruise destination.
Antwerp is the second-largest port in Europe and the regeneration of the historical docks area affords the visitor a view of a truly trendy city: stylish architecture blends with bars and restaurants in the old town. Cobbled streets wind along the historical city center as the sightseeing riches from the Golden Age are within walking distance of the berth. The aesthetics and functionality of this layout make Antwerp a unique cruise destination.

Port attractions

Rubens House
The house where the master lived and worked reveals the grandeur of the painter. It's an Italianate palazzo, audaciously avant-garde in Rubens' age.
Museum Plantin-Moretus
The museum preserves typographic material and an impressive graphic collection. In 2005 the museum was recognised as UNESCO world heritage.
Brewery De Koninck
Explore 10 interactive rooms and discover our history, our unique connection with the city and the origin of the iconic De Koninck ‘Bolleke’:
Red Star Line
Between 1873 and 1935 the Red Star Line shipping company transported almost three million people from Antwerp to America and Canada. The Red Star Line buildings are located in Antwerp on the Scheldt.
Antwerp Home of Diamonds - DIVA
Enter the dazzling world of DIVA, a cocoon of luxury and extravagance, filled with diamonds, jewellery and silverware.
The Antwerp Story
The Antwerp Story is housed in the renovated Het Steen. Follow the trail through 11 rooms and learn all about the history and identity of the city, the neighbourhoods, the museums and Antwerp people.

Port views

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Port facts

Nautical information

Max. Length For Berth, M:

265

Max. Draught, M:

8.6

More Info Draught:

Max. Air Draught, M:

More Info Air Draught:

No. Of Quays:

Quay Length Total, M:

310

Quay Depth, M:

Anchorage Available:

yes

Anchorage Compulsory:

Passenger Terminal:

yes

Pilotage Compulsary:

yes

Tugs Available:

yes

Bunkering:

yes

Tidal Movement/range, M:

5.2

Water:

yes

Ships Tenders Allowed:

no restrict

Garbage Disposal:

yes

Airport Distance, Km:

City Centre Distance, Km:

0.1

Sustainability

Are ships allowed burn HFO using:

On-shore power supply to cruise vessels:

LNG bunkering supply to cruise vessels:

Supplying alternative fuels:

Reception Facilities for Contaminated Ballast Water:

Reception Facilities for Waste Oils:

Passengers

Calls

Passengers by Source in 2023

Calls 2023

Onshore Power

OPS (Onshore Power System)

Shore power within the next 5 years

Yes

Shore power within the next 5 years - Comments

Yes, 2026

Requirements

Defined Compatibility Assessment process for each berth and ship combination to IEC/IEEE 80005-1

Information/documentation from the ship for the port before the first connection

On request

Additional requirements for first-time connectio/max. duration between connections before process reapplies

Connection Time

Connection time from all fast to full operational SSE (Shore Side Electricity)

Disconnection time

Uninterrupted power supply guaranteed by shore power provider whilst connected

Restrictions / Penalties / Insurance

Weather conditions/restrictions/other limitations for safe use of SSE

Penalties in case of failure to connect by the ship: weather/itinerary changes/technical issues

Insurance covering any potential damage caused by the SSE

Port Fees

Utility standard/usage fees in addition to kWh rate

Tax/duty fees applicable

Other fees related to shore power

Useful Information

Discounts/incentives linked to shore power usage

Berthing policy linked to shore power usage

Confirmation time of the vessel for planned shore power usage before ETA

48 hrs

Port contacts

Contact

Margot Vermeren, Destination Marketing Executive
Steenplein 1
Antwerpen 2000
Belgium

0474061915

margot.vermeren@antwerpen.be

http://www.portofantwerp.com/ https://www.visitantwerpen.be/en/home

Tourism

Page last updated: 2023-09-01 08:16