See the historic harbour/fishing village of Volendam and discover former island Marken on a boat tour that's been running for over 80 years Enjoy the beautiful coastline of the former Zuiderzee area and learn all about the region's history & development with an audio guide (English/Dutch) Take your bike on the boat for a small fee, determine your own track and speed and explore each destination An experience that you will never forget and that is suitable for any age and all weather conditions
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Volendam Marken Express Boat Cruise lasts about 30 min.
Prices start at $12 per person for this Amsterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 4–11 pay from $6, adults from $12. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 107 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Volendam Marken Express.
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We caught the ferry from Volendam to Marken and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was a cool showery day for the ride but this just made the experience even more enchanting. The staff on the ferry were friendly and welcoming
By checking online, we had understood that the ferry was the only way or the most convenient way to reach Marken...in reality, you can arrive comfortably by car via a recent connection...the parking lot is also large and convenient. Going back, we would go by car also because for four people the ferry cost about 65 euros...otherwise nothing special...slow-paced crossing, landscape not particularly interesting, hot because you are without cover, background music by Julio Iglesias.
Went by boat from Volendam to Marken on August 6th. Beautiful trip. On this trip I lost a little piece of my mother. That was found and sent to me by the company. What a fantastic service!!!!
We would like to give a big compliment to Yvette, who helped us during our day in Volendam. She gave us clear and enthusiastic information about the Volendam Marken Express and calmly took the time to explain the different 3-package deals. Thanks to her clear explanation, we knew exactly what the possibilities were and didn’t have to worry about making the right choice. No choice stress, but just relax and enjoy our day in Volendam! Yvette was friendly, helpful and professional and her personal attention really made a difference. Kudos to her! Definitely someone who makes sure your day starts right away. 🌷 Farah
Because my mother of 82 has difficulty walking, bought digital tickets online in advance. Upon arrival I just had to queue to convert this digital card into a physical card. Very amazing in this digital world! Fortunately, the nice captain allowed my mother to board while I was in line.
A very nice cruise on the Ijsselmeer with a nice view of the harbors from the boat. The combination between Volendam and Marken is a very nice day out in your own country. The sailing times are ideal so you don't have to wait too long. It would be useful if you could scan your online ticket, so that you don't still have to wait in line.
Very pleasant, quiet experience. Maybe a little more legroom between the seats for grown-ups.
A huge lake which used to be saltwater, now freshwater (Don't ask me how) one of the largest in Europe, we took a boat from Marken to Volendam, it took about 30 minutes. A nice pleasant cooling trip.
The Volendam-Marken express is included in the IAMsterdam card, allowing you to travel the route from Volendam to Marken and back, with the option to bring bicycles on board. The journey lasts about 30 minutes and is excellent for visiting the two beautiful and very characteristic towns. Very attentive, knowledgeable, and kind staff.
Nice and cozy trip, staff was helpful and very friendly
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