A few years ago I witnessed the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA) being constructed and I thought to myself -- huh? A cruise ship terminal in the middle of the city, right smack next to Central Station?

Now I suppose I must eat my words, as the PTA is reporting that business is booming. 118 ships are expected this year alone, and 200,000 people are expected, breaking all previous records. Not only that, according to a recent report, more and more cruise ship companies are choosing the PTA and Amsterdam as their home port. Which still makes me wonder, how to they even fit?

But nevermind that.. they do fit. And chances are, some of you will be on a cruiseline that passes through Amsterdam at some point, and you'll come through that beautiful glass building next door to the Bimhuis and the Muziekgebouw. What cruiselines serve Amsterdam? Here's a list to start you off, though I'm sure there are more.