Vlissingen, Netherlands Cruises

Vlissingen, Netherlands Cruise Port

• Stop and smell the sea air at the Belgian Loodshuizen, flanked by lovely early 20th-century homes. This is the best place to hang out and watch talented ship captains pilot their massive boats through the Westerscheldt to and from the harbor of Antwerp.
   
• Nautical lovers should visit the interestingly-named muZEEum (or MuSEAum in Dutch), the maritime museum of Zeeland. As Vlissingen has been a Holland maritime stronghold for centuries, this a great place to learn about the past with the museum's four themes: Water, Work, Glory and Adventure.
   
• If you’ve got kids, either the Het Arsenaal or Carrousel provide plenty of activities. Het Arsenaal has pirates and an aquarium, with the "Crow's Nest" providing an excellent view of the city; the Carrousel is right next door and is an arcade hall with more than a hundred games. The center itself is laid out in Dutch fun-fair style and has a place upstairs for a bite.
   
• Hot summers and a seaside location mean plenty of beaches to explore, many of which have the coveted "Blue Flag" status (guaranteeing high water quality and a clean beach). Look for options along the Boulevard, the Badstrand, and the Nollestrand, which are popular with tourists.