{"id":515,"date":"2023-07-28T07:49:19","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T07:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/?p=515"},"modified":"2023-10-13T08:41:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T08:41:59","slug":"ferry-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/ferry-amsterdam\/","title":{"rendered":"Amsterdam ferry: all the practical information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Visit <strong>Amsterdam ferry<\/strong> is managed by GVB as part of the city's public transport network.<\/p>\n<p>They're the same blue-and-white color you'll see on downtown streetcars.<\/p>\n<p>The most popular ferry crossing is from the back of Amsterdam Centraal, where you can cross the water to Amsterdam Noord.<\/p>\n<p>Not to be confused with the UK's main ferry crossings to Holland, these free local ferries are also incredibly useful for getting around and sightseeing from the river.<\/p>\n<p>Let's find out more about this service!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"summary-title\">Amsterdam ferry: article summary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"summary-box\">\n<ul class=\"summary-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141336494\">Getting to Amsterdam Noord by ferry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141336495\">Discover the Amsterdam ferry terminal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141336496\">Activities to try after your ferry trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#_Toc141336497\">Amsterdam ferry timetable<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141336494\"><\/a><strong>Getting to Amsterdam Noord by ferry<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Your ferry from<a href=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/en\/amsterdam-centraal\/\"> Amsterdam Centraal<\/a> will take you free of charge on this short trip on the water. You board as a foot passenger, and you can also take your bike with you.<\/p>\n<p>Once in Noord, you can discover the green expanses and a more relaxing atmosphere. <strong>take advantage of the small villages to discover a truly different aspect of the city.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Noord, you'll also find examples of beautiful architecture, waterside spots to relax, as well as a lively arts scene and regular festivals.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the most popular places to visit are the A'Dam Lookout for spectacular views over Amsterdam and the Eye Filmmuseum, an iconic building that houses a cinema, film museum and caf\u00e9\/restaurant with regular exhibitions.<\/p>\n<p>At NDSM Wharf, you'll find the incredible Straat Museum, which showcases a wealth of street art and graffiti and is <strong>quickly became one of Amsterdam's most popular museums.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-516\" src=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ferry-amsterdam-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"ferry amsterdam\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ferry-amsterdam-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ferry-amsterdam-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ferry-amsterdam-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ferry-amsterdam-1536x866.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bonjouramsterdam.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/ferry-amsterdam.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141336495\"><\/a><strong>Discover the Amsterdam ferry terminal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Not to be confused with a standard ferry terminal for international arrivals, the GVB ferry terminal is <strong>for small ferries crossing the IJ River. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The main terminal is at the rear of Amsterdam Centraal, from where you can take separate ferries to Buiksloterweg, IJplein, Ponsteiger and NDSM.<\/p>\n<p>There are additional ferry crossings from Ponsteiger to Distelweg and Azartplein to Zamenhofstraat. There are also crossings at Hempontplein to Zaandam, Spaarndam to Assendelft and Velsen Noord to Velsen Zuid.<\/p>\n<p>GVB ferries are numbered F1 to F7, and most visitors will use the ferry crossings to Buiksloterweg (F3) and NDSM (F4 and F5).<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141336496\"><\/a><strong>Activities to try after your ferry trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ferry lines take you to different parts of Amsterdam. On site, you can enjoy a wide range of activities <strong>available to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Central Amsterdam to Buiksloterweg\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Take the Buiksloterweg ferry to visit the iconic Eye Filmmuseum building for an exhibition, film or restaurant. You can also visit the A'Dam lookout and the <strong>enjoy a breathtaking view of Amsterdam.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Central Amsterdam to NDSM Wharf<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This area is home to numerous cultural events and festivals, as well as restaurants and bars. It's a creative community that thrives on the premises, so it's an interesting place to visit.<\/p>\n<p>The Straat Museum is located here, which is <strong>reason enough to visit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Central Amsterdam in Ijplein<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There's not a lot here for a tourist to discover about Amsterdam. The region is a developing area in terms of housing, with many couples buying their first home here.<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"_Toc141336497\"><\/a><strong>Amsterdam ferry timetable<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Different timetables apply. If you want to visit certain parts of Amsterdam, I advise you to follow the timetables below. That way, you won't miss any ferries.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Central station at Buiksloterweg (F3)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This ferry operates <strong>24 hours a day<\/strong>. Its journey time is 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Central station at NDSM platform (F4)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can take this ferry:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday <strong>6.30 a.m. to 11.45 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Tuesday to Friday <strong>6.30 a.m. to 11.45 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Weekends and public holidays <strong>7.15 a.m. to 11.45 p.m.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The last ferry from NDSM to Centraal Station runs every day at 11:30 pm. It takes 14 minutes to cross the water.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Central station to NDSM platform via Pontsteiger (night ferry F5)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Finally, route F5 takes you to your destination:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday to Friday <strong>from 0:23 to 1:39<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Weekends <strong>from 0:23 to 2:55<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The journey also takes 14 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>It can be convenient to take a ferry to Amsterdam to get to certain parts of the city. 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