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A boat with a floral arch and passengers, a green windmill, and a traditional building by the water. 2
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By Dutch Boat Tours - Cruises

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$19 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 25m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Smell the chocolate in the air as you pass the cocoa factory
    • See the Zaanse Schans from the water on a flower-covered boat
    • Snap photos of the windmills and traditional Dutch green houses
    • Learn about the history of the area from your local skipper
    • Enjoy a short, relaxing experience that fits easily into your day

Activity location

    • Zaandam
    • Zaandam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kalverringdijk 25, 1509 BT Zaandam, Netherlands | The meeting point is at the main dock of the Zaanse Schans, next to the toilets. Look for the Dutch Boat Tours sign. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts.
    • Zaandam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Check availability

NEW: Zaanse Schans Flower Boat Tour – Guide & Perfect Photos

  • Activity duration is 25 minutes25m
    25m
  • English
Price details
NZ$18.66 x 1 AdultNZ$18.66
Total
Price is NZ$18.66

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Boat
  • Inclusions
    Skipper
  • Inclusions
    Safety equipment
  • Exclusions
    Drinks

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Step aboard a one-of-a-kind flower-covered boat and discover the Zaanse Schans from its most charming angle: the water. This relaxed 25-minute cruise combines iconic Dutch scenery, fascinating stories, and unforgettable photo moments — all from a boat designed to turn heads.

    Glide past the world-famous windmills of the Zaanse Schans, each with its own purpose and storey. Your local skipper brings their history to life while you enjoy front-row views from the water.

    Cruise alongside the iconic wooden houses that define this historic village — a classic Dutch scene you won’t see this way from land. As you pass the cocoa factory, there’s a good chance you’ll smell chocolate in the air — a sensory detail visitors always remember.

    Learn about the Netherlands’ surprising maritime past as you point out the Whale Hunting House and explain its role in Dutch history. See the Tea House, a peaceful riverside spot that’s perfect for photos and adds to the calm, picturesque atmosphere of the tour.

    No two Flower Boat Tours are exactly the same. Your skippers are experienced, friendly storytellers who love adjusting the tour to your interests — whether that’s history, architecture, photography, or simply enjoying the scenery.

    With small groups, there’s time for questions, personal interaction, and relaxed cruising — no rushing, no crowds.

Location

Activity location

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    • Zaandam
    • Zaandam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kalverringdijk 25, 1509 BT Zaandam, Netherlands | The meeting point is at the main dock of the Zaanse Schans, next to the toilets. Look for the Dutch Boat Tours sign. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts.
    • Zaandam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands