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Cruise the Gouwzee to explore the two famous old-Holland fishing villages of Volendam and Marken
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- Sail along the Gouwzee between Volendam and Marken
- Enjoy the beautiful views
- Discover Holland's most famous fishing villages
Departure times
The Marken Express sails every day.
The boats departs every 45 minutes - starting at 10:30 from Volendam until the last boat at 19:00 from Marken.
Ticket information
You will receive your tickets directly in your mailbox.
Tickets cannot be cancelled.
Children
The boat trip is free for children up to 3 years old.
Children aged 4-11 pay the special child rate
More information
If you have questions about your trip, contact info@markenexpress.nl
or call +31(0)299363331
Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
- Free access to bathroom
- With audio description
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Open in Google mapsFrom and to Volendam and Marken for 100 years
A visit to Volendam or Marken should include a trip across the water. The Volendam Marken Express has been sailing back and forth between the two villages for almost 100 years. It departs every day, in all types of weather. In the 30-minute trip you will enjoy the beautiful views of the Gouwzee, the IJsselmeer, the boats and authentic harbours. The comfortable boats make this experience unforgettable. Explore two unique villages and relax on your way there.
Volendam and Marken are known worldwide as the most unique Dutch villages. During the crossing, you will learn about these places and what makes them special. You can not skip these icons when you are in the Netherlands!
Enjoy the crossing
Learn about Holland's most famous fishing villages, during the cruise the audio guide tells you what makes them so special. You will be surprised how different Marken and Volendam are. The houses, culture, harbours and even religion. Marken is a Protestant island while Volendam is traditionally Catholic.
You can tell that Marken used to be an island by the relaxed mood in this village. Explore the wooden houses built on stilts. Built this way to keep the houses dry during the floods that regularly occurred.
Volendam is known for smoked eel and its music. Therefor music from Volendam music is called 'Palingsound'. Loved throughout the Netherlands! Even the language is different in Volendam, as the inhabitants speak Volendams and not Dutch.
Order your tickets online
Discover these special places and travel with the Volendam Marken Express. Book your tickets online, so you can get on board faster! In Volendam, make your typically Dutch day complete with a visit to the Cheese Factory, Woltjes Backerij and Fotograaf Volendam.
19 Reviews
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juliecI2017CJ
Ferry trip to Marken
We took a return trip to Marken from Volendam. It was great! The staff were friendly and our Captain, John, answered all of our questions and even showed us the crew deck. Highly recommend a ferry trip to Marken!
Sep 21, 2023tomasb159
Great Boat Trip
Absolutely fantastic experience. Our kids loved it. Captain Johnny made our trip unforgettable. You must experience it. Enjoy!
Apr 9, 2023257mirandad
Leuk!!
De boot express zat in onze activiteit compleet dagje volendam&marken. Prima activiteiten, goed georganiseerd. De overtocht naar marken duurde een half uur. Fijne tocht. Ronde gewandeld op Marken en geluncht. Leuk om te doen.
Aug 18, 2023antonioluna1976
Se puede llevar bicis
Se puede llevar bicis ,por lo que luego en Marken se puede pasear por la isla y volver en el ferry o bien por carretera en un par de horas hasta volendam
Aug 17, 2023Rose23487
Traversée agréable
Top expérience, Ponctuel, Plusieurs espaces disponibles; couvert ou en plein air, Bar ouvert, top 👍
Nov 1, 2022saramA988MM
Gentilezza e professionalità
La signora alla cassa è stata gentilissima a spiegarci il modo migliore per spostarci a Marken e c'ha dato dei buoni sconti per un ristorante. La nave pulita, spaziosa e il trasporto veloce fra i due paesi.
Jul 1, 2022Martin-StefanB
Top and Safe Service
Wir sind mit unseren Ebikes von Volendam nach Marken und zurück mit dem VM Expressboot gefahren. Super freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Absolut TOP!
Jun 26, 2022tonnch
Très agréable
La traversée de ce lac d eau douce est très agréable. Un peu trop lente mais cela permet de se déconnecter.
Aug 9, 2021WillyBi
Traversata da Marken
Malgrado la giornata piovosa è stato bello usufruire di questo servizio con imbarcazione bella, pulita e con servizio di piccola ristorazione.
Sep 7, 2020simonab489
Comodo, rilassante e panoramico.
Il Marken Express è un servizio di traghetti che da quasi 100 anni collega il paese di Volendam all' isola di Marken in circa mezz' ora. Una piacevole traversata che regala scorci bellissimi sull' Ijsselmeer, soprattutto se è una bella giornata. I biglietti si acquistano al box office sulla Marina di Volendam, 8,50 euro a persona one way. Consiglio di arrivare a Volendam con il bus che parte dalla Stazione Centrale, e poi spostarsi a Marken con il traghetto, magari sedendosi sul ponte per ammirare il panorama in totale relax, e poi tornare ad Amsterdam con il bus. Un buon servizio.
Jan 25, 2020Trancho
Bonita experiencia
Teniamos contratado el paseo en barco con un tour. Recomendable el recorrido que te lleva hasta Marken
Nov 29, 2019FarAway818741
Una excursión que no te puedes perder
Esta excursión te sirve para conocer mejor el país. Si solo vas a Amsterdam no tiener una imagen completa de Holanda. Los pueblos son muy bonitos. Merece la pena sin duda.
Nov 6, 2019Jubru66
Comodo e Puntuale
il Volendam Marken Express è un servizio traghetto che fa la spola tra il villaggio di Volendam e l'isola di Marken ,al costo di 8,50 è possibile fare una traversata della durata di circa 30 minuti,molto comoda la possibilità di acquistare i biglietti online da utilizzare in formato elettronico,
Sep 27, 2019gaydonna
Nette Überfahrt
Fähre fuhr pünktlich ab und kam pünktlich an. Ebenso die Rückfahrt. Man kann je nach Wetterlage drinnen und draußen sitzen. Was will man mehr?
Sep 26, 2019bernhardg31
Netter Schiffsausflug
Waren heute in Volendam und unternahmen eine Bootsfahrt mit dem Markenexpress hin und zurück mit 2 Personen 27€. Von Express ist nichts zu spüren. Eher Bummelzug ist angesagt. Es lohnt sich aber trotzdem, schöne Motive insbesondere im alten Marken. Gerne wieder.
May 1, 2019263hannem
Fin sejltur til rimelig pris
Vi var i Volendam en overskyet dag i oktober og ville gerne se Marken. Det kostede 11,50€ for en returbillet for en voksen. Meget venligt personale ombord og en fin sejltur. Kan specielt anbefales i højsæson og godt vejr. Næste. Alt var lukket ned i Marken.
Oct 18, 2017
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