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Boarding point

Ruyterkade Oost

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The boat tours depart from Ruijterkade Oost. The boarding and disembarking location is in the middle of the SAIL area and around the corner from the International Tall Ships. Please arrive on time for your time slot to ensure a smooth process.  We try to keep groups together on one tour boat as much as possible.

Reception & boarding process

Upon arrival at the location, we will scan your ticket and you will take your place in the queue. As soon as you can board, we will escort you to the ship and the skipper will welcome you on board. You will then take a cruise past the International Tall Ships, after which you will return to Ruijterkade Oost.

Parking & accessibility

We encourage our guests to travel by bicycle, public transport or bus wherever possible.

Public transport

De Ruijterkade Oost is easily accessible by public transport. From Amsterdam Central Station, it is approximately a 7-minute walk to the boarding location.

Bus transport

If you are arriving by organised bus, there is a public bus stop for dropping off and picking up guests at the Scheepvaartmuseum near the ships (approximately a 20-minute walk). Please note that this will be a very busy area due to bus stops and roads. (The Ruijterkade Oost bus stop is not accessible.) For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the municipality's website https://www.amsterdam.nl/verkeer-vervoer/touringcar/.

Private car

There is no parking available directly at the boarding location. (The Piet Heingarage is closed.) We advise guests arriving by car to park at the RAI Amsterdam. You can easily reserve a parking ticket in advance via https://parkeren.rai.nl/nl/booking/period.html.

The cost is €25 including VAT per parking ticket.

From Europaplein station (near the RAI), take metro 52 (7 minutes) to Amsterdam Central Station, from where you can walk to the boarding location. From Amsterdam Central Station, it is a 7-minute walk to the boarding location.

Navigation addresses

The tour boats will depart from Ruijterkade Oost, near Ruijterkade 151.

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