Scheveningen cruise port guide

Arrival & Getting Ashore

Getting to the centre: The Adriaan Maaskade berth is beside Scheveningen's beach and boulevard; for central The Hague, the figures use the nearby Keizerstraat stop and HTM's Centrum stop.

• Walk: realistic for Scheveningen village and the seafront; central The Hague is a separate transit journey.
• Public transport: HTM tram 1 from Keizerstraat to Centrum, €4.85 one way using a two-hour ticket, about 15 minutes.

Prices checked 2026-09-08. Sources: Seaport The Hague–Scheveningen, The Hague & Partners, HTM route map, HTM fares.

Orientation, not a walking route

The port identifies two cruise berths: Adriaan Maaskade, directly beside the beach and boulevard, and Vissershavenweg, in the first harbour. Both are dockside arrivals. The quay name matters because Vissershavenweg is farther inside the working harbour.

There is no permanent cruise terminal building. The port arranges temporary security and tourist-information facilities for each call.

About this port

Scheveningen is The Hague's coastal harbour, receiving smaller cruise ships alongside working fishing and commercial vessels. A call offers two distinct plans: stay around the harbour and seafront, or arrange transport into The Hague for a city visit. For a brief stay, the coastal option has fewer transport commitments.

Getting Around

The promenade links the harbour, old fishing village and resort area. The Pier and Kurhaus are in the resort area, so reaching the beach near the harbour does not mean you have reached those attractions. Set a turning point that leaves time to retrace your route to the correct quay.

HTM serves the coast and The Hague. Tram 11 links Scheveningen Haven with Den Haag Hollands Spoor station; this does not make it a direct service to every central attraction. Use the HTM network maps and journey planner with your actual quay and destination. Walking to a stop, waiting and any change of vehicle all belong in the transfer budget. A prearranged taxi can simplify a city visit, but agree the return pickup and allow for traffic.

OVpay accepts supported contactless bank cards and mobile payment cards. Each passenger needs a separate card or ticket, and must check in and out with the same card or device.

Things to Do

Stay near the harbour: the second harbour has a marina, restaurants and cafés. Combine a meal there with a beach or promenade walk if your available time is limited. This avoids turning a short call into a sequence of journeys across The Hague.

Follow the seafront: the boulevard's outdoor SprookjesBeelden aan Zee sculptures provide a stop along the coastal walk. The resort area offers further cafés and views towards the Pier. Decide how far to continue before adding another attraction.

Choose The Hague for a longer call: the Mauritshuis at Plein 29 displays Dutch and Flemish paintings. As checked on 2026-09-08, the museum is closed for maintenance from 24 August to 20 September 2026, and Girl with a Pearl Earring is not on display from 15 August to 4 October 2026. For later visits, use the museum's dated visitor notices.

The adjacent Binnenhof is undergoing renovation; do not plan access to the parliamentary complex or Ridderzaal. The government currently expects completion in summer 2031, a forecast checked on 2026-09-08 and subject to change. Treat a central-city walk and one attraction as a complete outing, with a return buffer before all-aboard.

Getting back to your ship

Return planning: keep the quay name and the ship's contact details with you, especially if travelling into The Hague independently.

Practical Information

• Currency: euro (€).
• Emergency assistance: call 112 for police, fire or ambulance emergencies.
• Facilities: temporary security and tourist-information facilities are arranged around each call; there is no permanent terminal building.
• Return planning: keep the quay name and the ship's contact details with you, especially if travelling into The Hague independently.

Frequently asked

Can you walk from Scheveningen cruise berth to the beach? Yes. Adriaan Maaskade is directly beside the boulevard and beach; Vissershavenweg lies farther inside the first harbour.

How long does it take from Scheveningen to central The Hague? About 15 minutes by HTM tram 1 from Keizerstraat to the Centrum stop.

How much is public transport from Scheveningen to The Hague centre? About €4.85 one way using an HTM two-hour ticket, checked on 2026-09-08; the ticket also permits further HTM travel within its validity.

Do cruise ships dock or tender in Scheveningen? They dock. The port lists the Adriaan Maaskade and Vissershavenweg alongside cruise berths.