Volendam Marken Express Boat Cruise

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

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.

we made this trip on our holidays. Captain Johnny made our experience one to remember. He found out we are Canadian and invited us to the bridge. There we talked and compared countries. We joined him once again for the return trip and talked some more. What a class act this guy is, made a memory for my wife and myself.

The best Captain ever Mr Johnny

Welcome captain . First of all thanks for great experience that I gain. Captain Luknar it was really pleasure to meet you. Perfect story teller and perfect jokes. When he invited me to the cabin it was unbelievable. U know u can make a plan before trip but you can’t make a plan like that. It is just happened and when something comes to you without your expectation :) And I just learned during the way he knows 8 different languages my first reaction was huh?)) He definitely deserves more than that

We had a very nice excursion. Boat ride was calm and slow. Marken is an adorable place to visit, especially if you have not visited Holland before. It’s picturesque, and it’s lovely to walk around the village looking at the unique houses, lovely gardens, and quaint farms. It’s a reminder that life doesn’t have to be as hectic as we tend to live it.

Captain John was marvelous!! He met us as we were boarding the ferry to Marken and unfortunately had to explain to us that our public transportation ticket didn’t work on the Volendam Marken Express. This could have been frustrating, but John immediately calmed us and explained what we needed to do for the ferry ride and he said not to worry, as he’d wait for us. We told him we were taking a return bus to Amsterdam. He told us to stop by the pilot house and he’d explain how to catch the return back to Amsterdam. We stopped by the pilot house and John welcomed us in. He explained how to catch the return bus to Amsterdam, but also explained to us about the waters he was navigating, his ship, and the challenges of captaining a flat bottom 70 ton ship in cross winds. As we entered the Marken harbor, he explained how he was maneuvering the ship to turn 180 degrees with minimum clearance. John executed the maneuver flawlessly. We will definitely look for Captain John on our next crossing and look for his beautiful wife captaining a ferry in Amdterdam. Fantastic job John!! Julie and Ken

If you are staying Volendam, then do take the boat over, Markham is a lovely island to visit, some great cafes and walks,,,, Being honest if i go back to Volendam, i wont be taking the boat over for a 2nd visit, but certainly glad i have been

Just worthless for 55 euros pp. Better take 12.50 euros day ticket of EBS. Cheese making demo is just video and waffle making demo is explained by novice kid. Travel by boat is not at all wow

Captain John made this one of our best experiences in the Netherlands. The boat was easy to find in Volendam and the trip was lovely in the late afternoon. Cpt John invited us into the wheelhouse and explained so many interesting things from navigation to dikes to life in Holland. And then he pointed us to a lovely restaurant in Marken and an exquisite sunset. I hope you can sail with Cpt John.

Amazing place. Wonderful and enjoyable experience. One of the best places in Europe. Recommended. We will definitely come back!

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.

Company who doesn’t keep their own times. Very expensive go with the normal bus. That is more reliable and way cheaper! Untrustworthy company, not reachable. Use the normal bus!

A group of our friends traveled through the Netherlands and visited these two very charming towns. Traversing between the two via the ship added a unique and fun experience. The ship itself is a very specious with toilets available. There are two decks, one inside and the top deck is outside. To top it off, the ship captain, John, talked with us about piloting the vessel, gave recommendations in addition to some local history. It was blast! Ask if Captain John is working during your trip!

Captain John was super knowledgeable and friendly, told us some great stories. Made the trip from Marken to Volendam very enjoyable.

The captain of the ferry between Marken and Volendam, Captain John, deserves a big compliment for his excellent skills and dedication. His ability to navigate the waters while battling the strong winds with both precision is admirable. He allowed me to visit him on the deck, explaining the way the ferry operated. In addition, I was able to get a beautiful view of the route. Thanks to his professionalism and friendly attitude, it was one of the best trips of my life.

An relaxing way to travel between Volendam and Marken. There’s not a lot to see, so we decided to only travel one way and then caught the bus from Marken back to Amsterdam.

Not only did we do the Boat Cruise, but de whole package named “Dagje Volendam”.It was beautiful weather, that helped, so the cruise gave us wonderful views. Everybody was very friendly, on the boat, in Volendam and Marken; in shops, restaurants everywhere! But the friendliest was the hostess at the Ticket Office: she helped us out with good advice, explained what was best to do and at what time, so we had a very good time thanks to her. When we walked by the office she came to us and asked if everything went well with us and our friends from Australia. Thank you, dear Yvette!

We took the ferry from Voldendam to Marken. Our captain, Jon was amazing! He was willing to answer all of our questions and very friendly! He even let us see the front of the boat! Would highly recommend someone visiting Amsterdam go visit Marken by ferry. . Amazing history and buildings will make you think you e stepped back in time!

We went for trip to Marken and we met the captain John. So interesting, nice smart man. We enjoyed it so much.

Thanks to Captain John for a great crossing from Volendam to Marken. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly enlightening me on the history of the area including the local bodies of water. It was a very smooth trip made much more memorable by Captain John. Definitely ask for him if taking the cruise.

The cruise was really great and Captain John was very friendly and he added to our overall experience I really recommend asking for him when trying the cruise

A must do activity when visiting Amsterdam. Very scenic and breathtaking view, along the canals. Comfortable boat, with individual headphones.

Great and smooth trip. Awesome crew. Very friendly crew. We had a great time going between the towns. Would do this again.

Very interesting experience with Captain John explaining us the structure and the history of the harbour. Thank you Captain!

My mother, sister & I went for a boattrip to Marken. My mother sits in a wheelchair and Yvette, captain John and the other crew did everything possible to help us!! Considerate,with a smile and friendly words. We highly recommend the Volendam- Marken express!! A very nice experience!!

We visited Volendam by bus and its such a beautiful place on the water. We decided to catch the Volendam Marken Express Boat across to Marken which is also very pretty. The boat is clean and comfortable and looks to have been refreshed recently. There is a bar with snacks onboard. We sat outdoors where we obtained some great photos.

As a group of mature cyclists celebrating my 70th birthday we took the ferry on a one way trip from Volendam to Marken. John our captain was excellent. He gave us great advice on how to store our bicycles and then advised us where to sit to get the best views and shade for our journey. We were given a personal overview of the boat we were on, the local area and it’s history and advice on where to visit in Marken, and where the best coffee could be found. Thank you John for adding to our adventure in Holland.

Two different boats take you in 30-45 minuten to Marken (or the other way around). A nice trip on clean boats.

John the sailer was amazing guy and he is so professional I spend a good time with him and he was great

The captain of the boat, Wim, was extremely rude to the visitors and to our guide. Extremely unpleasant and unfriendly person. He was screaming that the guide and we all were late. And when we all were leaving, he again made an unnecessary remark. Very unnecessary and definitely avoidable! As a captain and a representative of the boat/ferry, he should change his behavior towards others. Maybe better to take a couple of communication skills training classes…

My friend and I took the ferry from Marken to Volendam yesterday with John as our captain and guide. He was so knowledgeable and we enjoyed visiting with him and learning more about Volendam and the Netherlands. This was a great way to start our first day in the Netherlands. Thank you John for an enjoyable ride over to Volendam.

Beautiful journey, friendly, efficient service! Highly recommend when in Volendam! Very clean but make sure it is nice weather!!!

Quick scenic boat trip from Volendam to Marken. Much better than the bus. We sat in the sunshine on the upper deck for this 30 minute ride. Helpful and gracious staff. We were able to take ferry one way from Volendam and bus back to Amsterdam. If you have questions about your day trip itinerary they are most helpful. The boat was well maintained. Price was more than fair. Our route was bus from Centraal to Edam, but back to Volendam with a look around then ferry to Marken and bus back to Amsterdam Centraal. It was a perfect day trip from Amsterdam

Even though there is a road to Marken, traveling by boat was a much nicer way to arrive. The boat ride was probably around 25 minutes, just enough time for a beer to enjoy while gazing out of the window. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate and allow us to sit outside. The boat was clean, as is everything else in The Netherlands and the cost was very reasonable, at 9 euros PP.

The boat was warm and comfortable on a chilly autumn day. Be sure to get on quickly so you can get a good seat.

Good boat transportation between Voldendam and Marken. This is not a tour just a boat ride between two locations. Although there is a bar and bathrooms on the lower deck so it does have some nice extras. The boat is clean and the people are nice. I recommend taking this as part of a good day trip.

Skvelý zážitok a prostredie, profesionálne služby. Veľká vďaka patrí najmä pánovi kapitánovi lode, Cpt. Johnny Luknar - obrovská spokojnosť a veľké ĎAKUJEME! 🇳🇱🚢 Plavba v Holandsku bola vďaka nemu úžasným zážitkom. Ďakujeme za skvelý prístup, profesionalitu, ochotu a príjemnú atmosféru počas celej plavby. Bolo vidieť, že svoju prácu robí srdcom a záleží mu na tom, aby si každý odniesol krásny zážitok. Môžeme len odporúčať! Ešte raz veľká vďaka za nezabudnuteľné chvíle. Radi si to niekedy zopakujeme! ⚓💙 Cestovatelia zo Slovenska

Plavba lodí byla super, jako vozíčkářka jsem si plavbu užila na bezbariérové lodi, pan kapitán Luknar je empatický, ochotně pomáhal při nástupu na loď i při výstupu z lodi. Zážitek to pro mě byl opravdu krásný, nic nebylo problém. Zážitek pro mě bylo přivítání v našem rodném jazyce - čeština. Těším se na duben, kdy se do Volendamu vrátím.

Prožili jsme úžasnou cestu s empatickým kapitánem lodi panem Luknarem. I když neumím cizí řeč nebo právě proto, byla pro mě cesta tím pravým zážitkem. Příští rok opět ráda s panem kapitánem vypluji.

Last Saturday, September 26th at 3:00 PM 👀 made the trip from Volendam to Marken and back with the boat Jan Smit with friends Great weather and a nice walk 👍🏼🥂

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.

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