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Zaanse Schans Windmill Village Boat Trip, Amsterdam Highlights

  • Set sail to Zaanse Schans Village from the iconic NDSM Wharf and enjoy the 2-hour trip

  • Cross River IJ and River Zaan and admire the shoreline views of Zaandam City & Wilhelmina lock

  • You will love the sight of beautiful wooden homes, barns, windmills, and workshops in the village

  • Visit the cheese factory, pewter foundry, along with the bakery where you can taste fresh cookies too

Zaanse Schans Windmill Village Boat Trip, Amsterdam Overview

Meeting Point: Ms. van Riemsdijkweg (opposite nr. 45), Amsterdam-North (NDSM wharf)

Note: You will find the ship next to the ferry dock, opposite Ms.van Riemsdijkweg 45

Bus/ Cruise Operational Hours: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Saturday)

Activity Duration: 6 hours

About Zaanse Schans Windmill Village Boat Trip From Amsterdam:

Take a tour to the beautiful Zaanse Schans Village from Amsterdam in a luxurious cruise ship. Cross places of historic importance, like Wilhelmina lock and Zaandam City on your way. Take a stroll in the village and get delighted with the pleasant views of wooden homes, barns, and mills and fresh cookie smells from bakeries. Do not forget to visit cheese factory and pewter factory and capture the moments to cherish for a lifetime.

About the Activity:

  • Reach the jetty in Northern Amsterdam and board the ship from the historic NDSM Yard.
  • Start the sail from the iconic port in Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans Windmill Village crossing large cargo ships or giant cruise ships via River IJ.
  • Enjoy mesmerizing views as you cross the city of Zaandam.
  • Pass through the ancient food industry- Wilhelmina lock, dating back to 1800. The once small companies here are now flourishing giants including cocoa imports.
  • Sail by old warehouses and historic factories alongside river Zaan.
  • The ship offers comforting views from the deck in a pleasant weather. But you need not worry! In the adverse situations, you can chill inside the cruise ship and enjoy the catering services.
  • You will finally arrive at Zaanse Schans after 2-hours of sail.
  • Explore the village and visit various shops, bakery museum, clog warehouse, cheese factory, pewter foundry and the various windmills.
  • You will love the sight of beautiful wooden homes, barns, mills and workshops.
  • Learn about Dutch culture and tradition from the audio guide and head back to Amsterdam on luxurious cruise ship.

How to reach?

  • By Ferry: From Amsterdam Central Station you can take the free ferry to the NDSM wharf (purple line F4) During business hours the ferry leaves every 15 minutes and the crossing takes ± 15 minutes.) You will find the ship next to the ferry dock.

Don't Miss: While in Amsterdam also checkout & book Rembrandt House Museum Tickets, Red Light Secrets Museum Amsterdam Tickets and Artis Zoo Tickets

Select Package Options

Enjoy the cruise and spend leisure time at Zaanse Schans Village. Explore windmills, shops, warehouses, factories, and so on and get to know about Dutch culture.

Notes:

  • Children aged 0-2 can join this activity free of charge. Child Tickets are applicable for visitors aged 3-14 years.
  • Adult Tickets are applicable for visitors aged 15+ years.
Price Includes
  • Activities
    • 2-hours sightseeing at the Zaanse Schans
  • Transfers
    • Round-trip transport in a luxury boat from Amsterdam to the Zaanse Schans Windmill Village
  • Guide
    • Audio Guide is available is following languages: English / Spanish / German / French / Italian / Dutch

More Details about Zaanse Schans Windmill Village Boat Trip, Amsterdam

Know Before You Go for Zaanse Schans Windmill Village Boat Trip, Amsterdam

  • Children aged 0-2 can join this activity free of charge. Child Tickets are applicable for visitors aged 3-14 years. Adult Tickets are applicable for visitors aged 15+ years.
  • This activity is stroller and wheelchair-accessible.
  • Arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time.
  • All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
  • ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
  • Fixed day ticket implies that this ticket can only be redeemed on the date that you've booked the ticket, it won't be carried forward to next or any other day.

Zaanse Schans Windmill Village Boat Trip, Amsterdam Map

Starting Point
Ms. van Riemsdijkweg 45
Ms. van Riemsdijkweg 45, 1033 RC Amsterdam, Netherlands