City: The Netherlands
Top Things to do in The Netherlands
Top Hotels in The Netherlands
- 1. Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam
- 2. Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam - Amstel
- 3. Ambassade Hotel
- 4. Radisson Hotel & Suites Amsterdam South
- 5. Hotel Estherea
- 6. nhow Amsterdam RAI
- 7. The Hendrick's Hotel
- 8. Mercure Amsterdam City Hotel
- 9. Corendon City Hotel Amsterdam
- 10. Movenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
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Things to do in The Netherlands, The Netherlands: The Best Ferries
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Restaurants in The Netherlands
1. Waterpoort-Rondvaarten
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. It Oerset
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Veerdienst Schoonhoven
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Watertaxi de Bazuin - de connectie met Terschelling en Vlieland
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Very fast transfer from Harlingen to the Dutch island Terschelling and Vlieland. Experience the Waddensea from close. You can also rent the boat for a tour on the Waddensea, a Unesco listed heritage.
5. Watertaxi Vlissingen
6. Watertaxi Rotterdam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,803 reviews
Reviewed By Hermes_NL - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Great service to move around the waters of Rotterdam in a fast and furious way and avoid long detours using the bridges. A single ride ticket in the centre of Rotterdam is 4,50 euros. There are numerous stops, such as the boarding platform on the water side of the SS Rotterdam ocean liner (now a permanently parked hotel).
7. Watertaxi Hoorn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
The Watertaxi was founded in 2011 to entice visitors of the harbour to park their cars outside the city and transport them by boat from there to the centre of the city and the harbour. While sailing they admire the beautiful ancient buildings, canals, locks and how the city was originated. As a result of the enthusiastic reactions we started to offer boat tours where the boatman guides you through all this beauty in your own language. This kind of tours usually last 60 minutes. On board you can enjoy wine, chilled beer and soft drinks, all for free. On request we can also provide little snacks or fulfil other wishes. Boats; Our first boat, we started with, is a beautiful Norwegian aluminium lifeboat from 1956. This is exactly the right size to pass the lowest bridges and to get to the best spots in town and is also suitable for the Markermeer. The boat can accommodate 12 guests. Since 2015 we have, as a second boat, a fully electric one, suitable for 18 people. Environmentally friendly and wonderful quiet, so you and your party can enjoy even more. You rather cruise by yourself? We have also an electric boat for rent, so you can be your own skipper and discover Hoorn at your own pace.
8. Amsterdam Tourist Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city center, and sail with our historical boats to Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot or Fortress Island Pampus! We are the only company that offers this adventurous and interesting tour, to some of the best kept secrets of Amsterdam. Did you know that Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot is already 700 years old, and the best kept medieval castle of Holland? Or visit fortress Island Pampus, where soldiers lived untill world war I. Both destinations offer ample activities to discover the unique Dutch water defence works, and military history. Or just relax and enjoy the sunny ride! The ferry service is carried out with a traditional barge, built in 1899, and is named Sailboa. On board you'll find a fully equipped bar, toilets, a flush deck with tables and chairs and for cold and wet days the interior is heated!
Reviewed By Anna911
My one complaint with this trip out to Muiderslot would be the lack of signs pointing you to the boat while you're still in the city. The easiest way to know you're in the right spot is that if you see a small marina, cross the major road to the river and look for the only boat that moored their. Most likely that's what you're looking for. According to the boat operators, if you're on the tram to get there the drivers can point you in the right direction. That would have been a helpful piece of information to have before I found the boat. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the castle. It was ample time to explore. The castle was surprisingly light on visitors. I don't know if that's lock or if it's normal. There was a rather large tor group that arrived as we laughed so luck definitely played a role. The castle has been rebuilt fairly recently. So there's not a ton inside that's original. They have fitted out a few rooms with furniture, including some very unique pieces. You also have quite a dedicated focus on defense of the castle. The castle grounds include a small falconry, gardens and a cafe if you choose to eat there. It was a fun way to see a different side of Holland with out driving out of the city. If you have the time, I recommend taking the ferry to at least one of the stops.
9. Volendam Marken Express
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 781 reviews
Since 1933, the Marken Express has been sailing, daily every 30-45 minutes starting at 10.30 am in Volendam between the two old fishing villages of Volendam and Marken. From the boat you have a great view of the fi shermen’s houses standing along the dyke.Captainsbar & Audio guide on board in Dutch and Englisch. Bicycles are welcome on board. Sails all year round.
Reviewed By sylvesterd2013 - Volendam, The Netherlands
The Volendam Marken Express Ferry to Marken was fantastic with a very neat clean and well-maintained ferry. Captain Richard's hospitality was simply the best including inviting us in his cabin and showing us how the meters n the ship works, gave us background of how the dam to separate the sea n River was built and how the transformation from 450 boats to 4 fishermen boat happened - a memory we will never forget! Captain Richard went out of his way to ensure all passengers enjoyed the ride and provided a great trip! We would highly recommend this experience. Thanks Captain Richard you are awesome!!
10. Waterbus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 468 reviews
Waterbus is the largest public transport ferry system in the Netherlands. With 111 employees, 13 ships and 19 stops, the fast ships will take you 365 days of the year for a fun and comfortable tript to Dordrecht & area and Rotterdam. One of our most popular stops is Kinderdijk. Reach the famous Dutch windills with line 202, which navigatesn directly to Kinderdijk from the 1st of May until September 30th. You can use your Dutch OV-chip cart or buy (day) tickets on board. Please mind: cash only.
Reviewed By CReal027 - New York City, United States
We planed a day trip from Rotterdam to Kinderdijk. We took waterbus #20 from Erasmusbrug (Rotterdam) to Kade to rent bikes. When we stopped at De Schans, the captain came to us and asked if we are going to Kinderdijk and we should transfer at this stop if we are. It's very nice that they try to remind tourists not to miss their stops! We use OV chip and have to tap in/out, it's under 3 euro per trip. The overall experience was great.
