Ferry Services to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the hub of Holland, it's the fifth most visited tourist destination in the whole of Europe, visited by millions of people each year, hundreds of thousands of which travel from the UK via ferry Newcastle and Hull ferry ports.

If its a glance into another culture from a different country that your looking for, then theres no better place to start than Amsterdam, Holland.

Get the full experience and start your holiday or break the moment you set foot onto the ferry. For further information and best prices on ferry crossings to Amsterdam click the links to the right.

Why ferry to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the most easy going and friendliest city you will find in Europe. Holland itself is known for its windmills and tulips, but to put a finer point on it, Amsterdam has elegant canals and townhouses.

Most people go to Amsterdam for the laid back lifestyle and famous cafe culture. Its often overlooked that Amsterdam is a great cycling city, unlike most cities in the UK, Amsterdam is bicycle friendly and there are some delightful sites to be seen when either strolling along or better still cycling your way around Holland. With this in mind the ferry is an ideal option for cyclists as they can take their bicycle on board, unlike aircraft, and as soon as you dock at the Holland ferry port, away you go.

Amsterdam Tourist Attractions

Many passengers traveling by ferry are attracted to Amsterdam because of its liberal approach to city life. Amsterdam has a relaxed charm and elegance about it.

If you have a natural interest in the history of Holland then there are various museums you can visit in Amsterdam. The museum names include Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum, the Rembrandt House Museum, and the Van Gogh Museum, which has the biggest collection of Van Gogh's paintings in the world. Also the 'Anne Frank House' is a museum dedicated to her story and frequently visited by ferry passengers.

If museum visiting isn't your scene then the de Wellen, also known as Walletjes or Rosse Buurt, contains the red light district and many cultured coffee shops which may be more suited to your scene. The red light district is located in the centre of Amsterdam and can easily be found.

Ferry and Cycling the way to Amsterdam

As previously mentioned Amsterdam is a very cycling friendly City, and not much of an exaggeration to say probably even one of the most cycling friendly cities in the world. When taking a ferry to Amsterdam being a cyclist you can completely cut out any traffic and make you free as a bird, taking on the elements and being in charge of your own destiny.

Once you have got off the ferry and arrived in Amsterdam you will find yourself amongst the estimated one million fellow cyclists, please note cycle theft is quite common in Amsterdam so always make sure you lock your bike up safely when unattended.

Trams and bus routes mainly make up the public transport in Amsterdam. These are mainly operated by Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf, Connexxion and Arriva.

Three free ferries carry pedestrians and cyclists across the IJ to Amsterdam-Noord, and two fare charging ferries go east and west along the harbour.

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