Discover Zaanse Schans on a luxury boat tour with a fun, knowledgeable guide. Enjoy tailored experiences, small groups, and free drinks!
Discover Zaanse Schans on a luxury boat tour with a fun, knowledgeable guide. Enjoy tailored experiences, small groups, and free drinks!
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Dutch Boat Tours - Windmill Cruises - In our 25 minute tour we will provide you with all the information about the windmills and the general history of this beautiful area. We leave from the main dock at the Zaanse Schans and we cover the following:
-All the 10 windmills of the Zaanse Schans
-The traditional Dutch houses
-The chocolate factory…
- Dutch Boat Tours - Windmill Cruises - In our 25 minute tour we will provide you with all the information about the windmills and the general history of this beautiful area. We leave from the main dock at the Zaanse Schans and we cover the following:
-All the 10 windmills of the Zaanse Schans
-The traditional Dutch houses
-The chocolate factory
-Whale hunting house
-Tea house
-And much more
Our experienced and knowledgeable skipper will provide you with everything you need to know about the Zaanse Schans, the windmills and the history of this place. Please note that every tour is different, considering the group and their points of interests. All our skippers tailor the tour to the needs of the group in order to make it as fun and interactive as possible. All our tours are also limited to a maximum of 12 persons, to ensure a personal and high quality tour.
- On-board WiFi
- All Fees and Taxes
- On-board WiFi
- All Fees and Taxes
Experience more than just windmills; embark on a journey through the cradle of the industrial revolution, a river valley that once powered more machinery than any other place on earth. In the 1600s, this particular stretch of the Zaan was home to over 1,000 windmills, providing the world with timber, spices, paint, and whale oil. It is here that the…
Experience more than just windmills; embark on a journey through the cradle of the industrial revolution, a river valley that once powered more machinery than any other place on earth. In the 1600s, this particular stretch of the Zaan was home to over 1,000 windmills, providing the world with timber, spices, paint, and whale oil. It is here that the modern world took shape.
During this 25-minute cruise, you will witness:
- All 10 UNESCO windmills of Zaanse Schans, viewed from the water, offering a closer perspective than any path.
- The world’s earliest industrial cacao and chocolate factories, still standing proudly on the riverbank.
- The whale hunting facilities that once established this region as the oil capital of Europe.
- Traditional Zaanse houses and the tea houses where merchants exchanged goods from across the Dutch empire.
- Plus, a few surprises that your guide has reserved for the water.
The skipper customizes each cruise to suit the group on board, ensuring everyone departs with newfound knowledge and unexpected insights.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
