Marken Express one-way boat ticket

Explore Volendam with your Marken Express one-way boat ticket

With the Marken Express one-way boat ticket, you take a delightful boat trip between Volendam and Marken. You can choose where to get on the boat, it is possible in both villages. The boat trip with the Marken Express takes half an hour and on board it is truly enjoyable. Leaving or entering the harbour is an experience in itself, as both nostalgic villages have their traditional houses and special fishing boats. The beautiful views of the Gouwzee and IJsselmeer have a calming effect. Have a delicious cup of coffee and apple pie on board or, if the weather is nice, enjoy a refreshing drink on the sunny deck. A cruise with the Marken Express is always fun!

Explore Volendam with your Marken Express one-way boat ticket

If you sail from Marken to Volendam by boat, on arrival you will naturally want to see what's on offer there. Volendam is a beautiful old village, founded in the 14th century. It has a nostalgic character, you will find traditional wooden houses and old harbours with special fishing boats. The village offers a maze of narrow streets and old neighbourhoods with authentic houses. The village is a  real tourist attraction, you will find many special attractions. Visit the Volendams Museum, the Smit Bokkum eel smokehouse, the Palingsound museum, the Cheese Factory and a Volendam beer brewery. Visit the harbour for a tasty fish or pick up a terrace on De Dijk and take a picture in traditional costume. Here you can really enjoy the old-fashioned way!

Exploring nostalgic Marken

If you sail from Volendam to Marken with your Marken Express one-way boat ticket, you can also experience many special attractions there. The Marker House, for example, or the Sijtje Boes viewing house, a house with authentic furnishings from the old days. The Marker Museum is also highly recommended if you want to learn more about life, work and traditions on the former island. Of course, you will also visit the lighthouse Het Paard van Marken and have a nice drink at Taverne de Visscher. To finish, you can opt for the fun clog museum, where you can see how a beautiful clog is made from a piece of wood. But Marken is not only known for its attractions. The authentic village itself is impressive enough!

Prices Marken Express

Adults one way €10

Child single €5

Ticket to bring your bike €2.-

Ticket to bring your scooter €3.-

Where can I embark with my Marken Express boat ticket?

The address of the Marken Express is Haven 39 in Volendam. Here you can exchange your purchased ticket for a boarding ticket.

• Boat trip from Volendam to Marken or from Marken to Volendam (one way)
• Sailing time of approx. 30 minutes
• Historic boat with indoor and outdoor seating
• Informative tour of the Markermeer
• Return ticket (can be booked separately)
• Refreshments on board
• Activities at destination (Marken or Volendam)

This outing starts at The Marken express - Harbour 39 in Volendam

-> Single trip from Volendam to Marken or from Marken to Volendam
-> Sailing time is approx. 30 minutes across the Markermeer
-> Current departure times can be found on the Marken Express website
-> Especially on weekends, the last 3 sailings are often crowded; full = full
-> Seating available inside and on the sun deck
-> Toilets and catering facilities available on board
-> Bicycles and prams can be brought along (separate ticket required)
-> Child-friendly and wheelchair accessible (on request)
-> Be present at least 10 minutes before departure