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South Holland Cruises & boat tours

Our most recommended South Holland Cruises & boat tours

Rotterdam: Harbour Boat Tour

1. Rotterdam: Harbour Boat Tour

Embark on a round-trip city cruise of Rotterdam to see one of the world's most innovative ports in the world. See the busy traffic of sea-going and inland ships, listen to informative commentary via an audio guide, and admire the city's impressive skyline as its imposing buildings glide by. Start your boat tour from Willemsplein. Get a unique perspective of the harbor's shipyards, docks, and the hypermodern transshipping of thousands of containers. On the way back, soak in views of the steamship 'Rotterdam', the former cruise flagship of shipping company Holland America Line.

Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

2. Rotterdam: 1-Hour Sightseeing Splash Tour

Take a tour of the city to see the most exceptional and beautiful places in Rotterdam, followed by a thrilling splash — a spectacular dive into the Maas River. Suddenly the bus turns into a seaworthy vessel, sailing down the river with spectacular views of the city skyline.  Board the amphibious bus in the center of Rotterdam and enjoy a 1-hour sightseeing tour that takes you past the city’s highlights. Learn about the history of this port town from your expert guide, or through the multilingual audio commentary available on board.

Delft: Canal Cruise with Guided Commentary

3. Delft: Canal Cruise with Guided Commentary

Get to know Delft in the best way possible by exploring its centuries-old system of canals. Find about one of the most important cities in Dutch 17th-century history, and admire its picturesque buildings and canal houses. During your cruise, see many of the city's highlights and hear about their history from an experienced team of captains and guides. Learn about the city's patriotic history, the old town center, Delft Blue, Johannes Vermeer, the East-Indian Trading Company, and much more.

Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise

4. Rotterdam: Pancake Cruise

In a relaxed atmosphere, enjoy a mixture of sightseeing and culinary adventure with this pancake cruise along the waterways of Rotterdam. Feast on freshly baked natural, apple and bacon pancakes and a plethora of garnishes such as cheese, ham, fruits, jams and eggs. How many pancakes can you eat in-75 minutes? You'll find out on this tour.  For the younger guests, there is a large playroom filled with balls in the hold of the boat. Also colouring pictures and colour pencils. Plenty of fun is to be had for people of all ages. As you sail across the Rotterdam waters, you will have a beautiful view over the impressive skyline. From the water you can not miss the famous and bold architecture of Rotterdam’s large buildings!

From Leiden City: Kaag Lakes Windmill Cruise

5. From Leiden City: Kaag Lakes Windmill Cruise

Embark on a scenic boat cruise on the Kaag Lakes from Leiden and discover the beautiful landscape, known for its shallow lakes, islands, polders, and many windmills. Sit back and relax as you enjoy the views and get to know the Green Heart of Holland.  Sail from the historical city of 'Leiden' for a beautiful cruise through the Green Heart, characterized by shallow lakes and islands. The islands are polders and are still being drained by 18 restored polder mills in operation. Most of these mills can be seen during the cruise. This is Holland in its entirety: polders, cows, windmills, lakes, beautiful views and beautiful Dutch villages. The different areas within the Green Heart of Holland have their own character and appearance.  The captain informs you about all the sights during the trip and in good weather you can of course also enjoy the deck where you have a wide view of the surroundings. Drinks, snacks, and simple lunch items are available to purchase. 

Amsterdam: Day Trip Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise

6. Amsterdam: Day Trip Keukenhof Gardens with Windmill Cruise

Be inspired by the sights and smells of more than seven million bulbs in bloom at Keukenhof. Make the most of your time with access to this popular attraction. Sail through the countryside on a windmill cruise through the Kager lakes. Travel in comfort by bus to Keukenhof from Amsterdam. Embark on a sightseeing boat ride from the 'Ringvaart' Canal and enjoy views of the colorful bulb fields, traditional windmills, and authentic villages. After a relaxing cruise past the Windmills, head to Keukenhof to wander through its stunning gardens and take in the glorious colors and fragrances of its blooms. Take your time and savor the beauty of the gardens.

Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide & Optional Coffee

7. Rotterdam: Harbor Cruise with Live Guide & Optional Coffee

Relax and see Rotterdam's most spectacular landmarks as you sail down the Maas River on a round trip boat cruise with live commentary and a bar with drinks and snacks. Find a place inside the cozy salon or sit on the open deck. Start your cruise from the Parkhaven under the Euromast. The boat will pass by the Sint Jobshaven, the Waalhaven, and the Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij, home to Onderzeebootloods. Spot the container ships if you are lucky. See the famous cruise ship SS Rotterdam and the Hotel New York where the Holland America Line used to be housed. Enjoy the skyline of downtown Rotterdam, as you approach one of the most famous city landmarks, the Erasmus bridge.

From Amsterdam: Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour

8. From Amsterdam: Rotterdam, Delft & The Hague Full-Day Tour

See the best of Holland on a day-long tour that includes a visit to Rotterdam, and the old port with its charming yellow houses. Take a river cruise, visit the food market, stop in Delft and tour The Hague. Begin your tour with a drive to Rotterdam, famous for its modern architecture. During the city tour, drive along the banks of the river Maas, to the old port and the remarkable yellow cube houses. Embark on an amazing 1-hour river cruise and then visit the famous food market. Continue on to Delft for lunch (not included) and a visit to the Royal Delft Manufactory, the last remaining Dutch ceramic factory from the 17th century. Take a city tour of The Hague by bus, where you will see the beautiful Houses of Parliament, the working palace of the Dutch king, and the Peace Palace. The last stop, before heading back to Amsterdam, will be at the miniature town Madurodam.

Kagerplassen: Lisse Windmill Cruise

9. Kagerplassen: Lisse Windmill Cruise

Depart from Lisse and make your way through the Kagerplassen lake system on this 1.5 hour group tour. Sail through Dutch villages and relax as you enjoy the serenity that comes with being on the water. During the cruise, you can enjoy the beautiful views, historic windmills, and typical Dutch villages in the famous bulb region. The boats are covered, and some offer an open deck as well, providing great photo opportunities, so be sure to bring your camera. Discover the historic mills and Dutch cottages that dot the banks as you sail. Cruise through country landscapes in the Groene Hart before returning to Lisse.

From Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Dutch Countryside Tour

10. From Amsterdam: Keukenhof and Dutch Countryside Tour

Visit the largest flower garden in Europe and discover traditional Holland on a guided tour from Amsterdam. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Dutch villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken, and discover a world of colors and fragrances at Keukenhof. This 10-hour day trip takes you from Amsterdam's lively city centre to the beautiful countryside outside the city. Travel from Amsterdam Central to the Zaanse Schans open-air museum to see and visit the windmills, before travelling on to Volendam and Marken to discover these traditional fishing villages and some of the products made there. Board the bus again to head south to the gardens of Keukenhof. The order of the tour may change. Embark on a bus trip and receive fast-track admission to the world-famous flower park, where you will find more than seven million tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils of all colors, shapes, and sizes. Have free time to explore the park and buy tulip bulbs to take back home. Pay a visit to the scenic towns and windmills in Holland. See what life is like in the picturesque villages of Zaanse Schans, Volendam, and Marken. See how the Zaanse Schans windmills work and even go inside a working one to take pictures. Finally, explore an authentic Dutch bakery and a cheese factory, with a cheese tasting included. See a live demonstration by a traditional clog maker and take a boat trip on the IJsselmeer lake.

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4.4 / 5

based on 455 reviews

Spectacular. He went to fill his belly with sweet and savory pancakes. After eating, the children went to the ball pool. It was still possible to take pictures of Rotterdam.

Our guide explained as well as kept us entertained throughout the tour. I took several great photos. It was fun.

Varied and enjoyable tour. Great tour guide, working in most languages.

A windy day when we visited but several windmills were still working.

Had a lovely experience. The tour guide made the trip more fun.