Volendam Marken Express Boat Cruise: Historic Harbour Exploration and Coastal Scenery

Embark on a historic boat cruise to explore the charming harbour of Volendam and the former island of Marken. Discover the coastal scenery, learn about the region’s history, and even bring your bike along for a personalized adventure. Suitable for all ages and weather conditions.

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Take your vouchers to one of our ticket offices in Volendam or Marken. You can find them in the harbours next to our boats. Our Dock Captain will exchange them for boat tickets and bring you to our captain of the boat.
We depart around every 30 to 45 minutes. A one way trip takes 30 minutes. After your cruise to Volendam or Marken, enjoy exploring the…

What's Included
  • Boat transfer (one-way or round-trip options available)
Additional Information

Embark on a boat tour that has been operational for over eight decades, to the historic port and fishing town of Volendam and the ex-island of Marken.
Admire the picturesque shoreline of the erstwhile Zuiderzee vicinity and educate yourself on the area’s historical and progressive journey with an English/Dutch audio guide.
For a nominal cost, bring your…

Location
Havenbuurt
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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775alieb
May 4, 2025
Nice cozy day - We had a very nice day and once really played the tourist in the cozy Volendam and Marken
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Connector04419902994
Apr 24, 2025
Nice trip to Marken from Volendam by boat - Have a nice trip, boat trip fun, combined with photos in Volendam costume, also nice and tasty stroopwafel tasting and demonstration about it.
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903eduardd
Apr 23, 2025
Learn to steer a boat. CAPITAN John - We had a great time, all is well in the people are much more perfect than by Captain It's All Right People Help You If You Don't Know Something The Sight Is Impressible
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G3601phjeannetteb
Apr 6, 2025
With Captain John… thanks tours&tickets - Amazing place. Wonderful and enjoyable experience. One of the best places in Europe. Recommended. We will definitely come back!
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Tamarajannink
Dec 25, 2024
Great day out! - Super nice day with the outing via Social Deal. Very nice reception by Yvette at the info desk. Very enthusiastic woman who immediately told us everything about Marken and Volendam. Cheese shop visited, bakery, smallest house of Marken, delicious lunch, photo and boat back and forth. All great experiences for us and the children aged 7&9.
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L3911evchantall
Nov 17, 2024
Fun for discovering Marken - Perfectly arranged we had Saturday morning the boat of 11 o'clock and place enough , small bar with enough for sale in drinks or refreshments
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P5381motonv
Aug 1, 2024
Volendam - It was a very nice trip.we wereld Therapie for 3 dans in the hotel Spaander. Also a very nice hotel. Super we are coming back.
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Filemonpi
Aug 5, 2024
To enjoy the journey. - Great ferry to visit Volendam. Its price is not high, and inside it has a cafeteria with prices below usual in any "ground" bar. The crossing was made enjoyable and the staff is very nice.
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Compass243368
Oct 11, 2024
Sailing times unreliable. Marken very nice to walk - Volendam and Marken are absolutely worth a visit. However, don't rely too much on the boat times. Without any prior notification, boats will be skied so you will be on Marken for 2 hours longer. No communication about this via website and/or information board. When complaining about this, the reaction is very laconic. Because of this also missed the tour at the stroopwafelmaker which was part of the arrangement. Again, an indifferent attitude in response. Expensive deal like this.
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Mariannehvk
Aug 20, 2024
Volendam in the summer holidays - Way too busy, terraces crowded! Leave the busy promenade and walk through the streets of Volendam. Boat trip to Marken was relaxed.
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From $12
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).