---
title: Volendam Marken Express Boat Cruise
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 11
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.52
reviews: 108
duration_minutes: 30
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 46 of 48 (Windmills & Countryside Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/volendam-marken-express-boat-cruise/
---

# Volendam Marken Express Boat Cruise

In our comparison: #46 of 48 in Windmills & Countryside Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €11 per person for the One Way Trip option; other options up to €17
- Duration: 30m
- Rating: 4.52/5 from 108 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Volendam Marken Express
- Group: Shared tour
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.52 from 108 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 96 of 108.

- 5 stars: 76 (70%)
- 4 stars: 20 (19%)
- 3 stars: 7 (6%)
- 2 stars: 2 (2%)
- 1 star: 3 (3%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Way Trip | €11 / person | - | Volendam & Marken: With a one way ticket it is possible to go from Volendam to Marken or the other way around. |
| Return Trip | €17 / person | - | Duration: 1 hour: We depart every 30 to 45 minutes. A trip between Volendam & Marken takes 30 minutes. Take the boat back when you want. Drinks and snacks: It is possible to get drinks and snacks aboard of our ships. (extra price) Volendam & Marken: Start your trip in Volendam or Marken. Take the boat back when you want. |

## What's included

- Boat transfer (one-way or round-trip depending on the selected option)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Windmills & Countryside Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #46 of 48** | €11 | 30 min | 4.52 (108) | shared |
| [Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, "Lego-houses" and Volendam Tour](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-zaanse-schans-lego-houses-and-volendam-tour/?format=md) | €33 | 5h 30m | 4.94 (570) | shared |
| [Escape Amsterdam: E-Bike to Zaanse Schans Windmills & Zaandam](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/escape-amsterdam-e-bike-to-zaanse-schans-windmills-zaandam/?format=md) | €90 | 5h 30m | 4.94 (533) | shared |
| [Amsterdam private tour to windmills, cheese farm and villages](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-private-tour-to-windmills-cheese-farm-and-villages/?format=md) | €300 | 7h | 4.96 (280) | private |

Ranked #46 of 48 in Windmills & Countryside Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €11 to €600, median €119; typical length 5h 30m. 17 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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