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RECOMMENDED PLAN: Two Routes Based on Final Location<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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ROUTE 1: If Docking at De Ruijterkade (Most Likely)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the BEST CASE<\/strong> scenario – your ship will be right behind Central Station!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option A: Public Transport (Recommended – Easy & Affordable)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-Step:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. From The Muse Amsterdam Hotel:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Walk to Cornelis Schuytstraat<\/strong> tram stop (3-4 minutes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    2. Board Tram:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Take Tram 2<\/strong> direction “Centraal Station”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • OR Tram 5<\/strong> direction “Centraal Station”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Journey time: ~20 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      3. At Amsterdam Centraal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Exit tram at Centraal Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Walk through<\/strong> the station to the north\/back side<\/strong> (IJ waterfront side)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Follow signs to “River IJ” or “Ferries”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Exit to the waterfront area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        4. Find Your Ship:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • De Ruijterkade runs along the waterfront behind Central Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • River cruise ships dock in a row along this street<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Look for Avalon Waterways signage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Walking distance from station exit: 5-10 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Total Journey Time:<\/strong> 35-45 minutes
          Cost:<\/strong> Already included in your 48-hour GVB pass! (\u20ac0 additional cost)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Option B: Taxi\/Uber (Most Convenient with Luggage)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Best for:<\/strong> Heavy luggage, bad weather, or peace of mind<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          How to Book:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Request Uber\/Bolt via app from hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • OR ask hotel reception to call a taxi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Route:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Direct from hotel to your ship berth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Driver will need the exact dock address<\/strong> (provided 24 hours before)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Journey Time:<\/strong> 15-20 minutes (depending on traffic)
              Cost:<\/strong> \u20ac20-30 for two passengers with luggage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              ROUTE 2: If Docking at Other Locations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              If at Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              By Tram:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Take Tram 2 or 5 to Centraal Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Take Tram 26<\/strong> direction “IJburg”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Get off at “Muziekgebouw Bimhuis”<\/strong> stop<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Walk 4 minutes to terminal<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                By Taxi:<\/strong> \u20ac25-35, 15-20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                If at Westerdoksdijk, Javakade, or Veemkade:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Recommendation:<\/strong> Take a taxi<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • These locations are walkable from Centraal but require 15-25 minute walks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • With luggage, a taxi is more comfortable: \u20ac25-35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  If at Coenhaven (Least Likely but Furthest):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  Only Option:<\/strong> Taxi (\u20ac35-45, 20-25 minutes)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • This location is industrial and not accessible by convenient public transport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    MY RECOMMENDATION:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    Wait for Your Dock Assignment (April 8), Then:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    IF De Ruijterkade (90% chance):<\/strong> \u2705 Use Tram 2 or 5 to Centraal Station, then walk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Simple, affordable, scenic<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Your 48-hour GVB pass covers it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Gives you Amsterdam experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      IF Any Other Location:<\/strong> \u2705 Book a Taxi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      • Direct, stress-free, handles luggage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Worth the \u20ac25-35 for convenience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                        Detailed Timeline for April 9:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                        Check Avalon’s Boarding Time<\/strong> (typically 3:00-5:00 PM for river cruises, but verify)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Example Timeline for 4:00 PM Boarding:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        12:00 PM<\/strong> – Check out of The Muse Amsterdam
                        Leave luggage with reception if needed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        12:30-2:30 PM<\/strong> – Final Amsterdam sightseeing or lunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        2:30 PM<\/strong> – Return to hotel, collect luggage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        2:45 PM<\/strong> – Depart hotel for cruise terminal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        If using tram:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        • 2:45 PM: Walk to tram stop<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • 2:50 PM: Board Tram 2 or 5<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • 3:10 PM: Arrive Centraal Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • 3:20 PM: Arrive at ship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                          If using taxi:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                          • 2:45 PM: Taxi picks up from hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • 3:05-3:10 PM: Arrive at ship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            3:30 PM<\/strong> – Comfortably on board with time to settle in<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            4:00 PM<\/strong> – Boarding deadline (example)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                            Important Reminders:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                            \ud83d\udce7 Check your email April 8<\/strong> for exact dock location from Avalon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            \ud83c\udf92 Luggage:<\/strong> Avalon typically handles luggage from the dock to your stateroom – you just need to get it to the ship<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            \ud83c\udfab Keep your GVB 48-hour pass<\/strong> active through April 9 if using public transport<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            \ud83d\udcf1 Save the Avalon emergency contact number<\/strong> in case of navigation issues<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            \u2614 Check weather forecast<\/strong> – if rain, consider taxi even for De Ruijterkade<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                            Cost Summary:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                            Option 1: Public Transport (De Ruijterkade)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                            • \u20ac0<\/strong> (included in your 48-hour GVB pass purchased earlier)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              Option 2: Taxi (Any Location)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              • \u20ac20-45<\/strong> depending on exact dock location<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • For two passengers with luggage<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                Once you receive your dock assignment on April 8, feel free to ask for more specific directions! The good news is that 90% of Avalon ships dock at De Ruijterkade, which is incredibly convenient and walkable from Centraal Station.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                RECOMMENDED PLAN: Two Routes Based on Final Location ROUTE 1: If Docking at De Ruijterkade (Most Likely) This is the BEST CASE scenario – your ship will be right behind Central Station! Option A: Public Transport (Recommended – Easy & Affordable) Step-by-Step: 1. From The Muse Amsterdam Hotel: 2. Board Tram: 3. At Amsterdam Centraal: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-418","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joneswebsite.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/418","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joneswebsite.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joneswebsite.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joneswebsite.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joneswebsite.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=418"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/joneswebsite.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/418\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":419,"href":"https:\/\/joneswebsite.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/418\/revisions\/419"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joneswebsite.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=418"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}