Rotterdam by boat: cruise the city from the water
See Rotterdam by boat from November 2026 with ZUIDYARD Cruise. You board at ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven, Doklaan 40, and cruise for about 75 minutes along the river Maas, the harbour and the skyline.
Exploring Rotterdam by boat
Rotterdam is a city on the water. From a boat, the river Maas, the harbour, the bridges and the skyline take on a different scale than from the quay.
ZUIDYARD Cruise starts sailing in November 2026. A cruise takes about 75 minutes and departs from ZUIDYARD, Rotterdam’s Waterfront Experience in Rotterdam-Zuid.
How a cruise in Rotterdam works
You buy your ticket online in the ticket shop. When booking, you pick a date and see which departure times are available; they can vary from day to day. You can also ask about departures and tickets on site, but booking online guarantees your place.
You board at ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40. A second boarding point on the north side and hop-on/hop-off stops will follow once the sailing schedule is final.
Rotterdam by boat with a group
ZUIDYARD Cruise has four boats: two for up to 30 people and two larger ones for up to 249 people. You can hire an entire boat for a company outing, meeting, presentation, party or other event. Email info@varenbijbeelen.nl.
Combine your cruise at ZUIDYARD
ZUIDYARD brings together more activities and places to eat and drink. ZUIDYARD Cruise needs a separate ticket, but it is easy to combine on the same day.
Beelen Eye
Ferris wheel with views over Rotterdam: after the cruise, see the city from above.
At ZUIDYARDPIER40
Restaurant and terrace on the Maashaven, for lunch, drinks or dinner before or after your cruise.
At ZUIDYARDNoah’s Ark
Museum and experience aboard Noah’s Ark.
At ZUIDYARDSpelen bij Beelen
Play park for families with children aged 0 to 12.
ZUIDYARDThings to do in Rotterdam
Everything you can do at ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven, in one place.
Good to know
- Start: ZUIDYARD Cruise sails from November 2026.
- Duration: a boat tour takes about 75 minutes.
- Departure: ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven, Doklaan 40, 3081 AD Rotterdam (Rotterdam-Zuid).
- Tickets and prices: in the ticket shop at tickets.zuidyardcruise.nl. Departure times can vary from day to day. Tickets cannot be cancelled or changed.
- Suitable for all ages. Bringing your own food and drink is not permitted.
- Getting there: by bike, by public transport (Maashaven metro station), by car or by water taxi (Zuidyard stop).
- Parking on our own grounds: €4 per hour or €22 for a day ticket, with the first 15 minutes free.
Frequently asked questions
How can I see Rotterdam by boat?
From November 2026 you can see Rotterdam by boat with ZUIDYARD Cruise. The cruise of about 75 minutes departs from ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven, Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid, and goes along the river Maas, the harbour and the skyline.
Where can I take a boat in Rotterdam?
To see the city by boat, book a ZUIDYARD Cruise boat tour at tickets.zuidyardcruise.nl (sailing from November 2026) and board at ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40, Rotterdam. ZUIDYARD itself can also be reached by water taxi (Zuidyard stop).
Is there a cruise in Rotterdam?
Yes. ZUIDYARD Cruise runs a cruise of about 75 minutes through Rotterdam from November 2026, departing from ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven in Rotterdam-Zuid.
Can I already sail with ZUIDYARD Cruise?
ZUIDYARD Cruise starts sailing in November 2026. Current departure times and tickets are in the ticket shop at tickets.zuidyardcruise.nl.
Is a boat trip in Rotterdam good with children?
Yes. A ZUIDYARD Cruise boat tour is suitable for all ages. At the same location, ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam-Zuid, you will also find Spelen bij Beelen, a play park for children aged 0 to 12 (separate ticket).
Can a group go on a cruise in Rotterdam?
Yes. ZUIDYARD Cruise has boats for up to 30 and up to 249 people, and you can hire an entire boat for groups, company outings and events. Email info@varenbijbeelen.nl.
More about ZUIDYARD Cruise
More to do at ZUIDYARD
All on one site on the Maashaven in Rotterdam-Zuid, Doklaan 40.
Playground Rotterdam
Play park for families with children aged 0 to 12.
Gigi’s Klim WorldClimbing park Rotterdam
Indoor climbing adventure for children and adults from 130 cm.
Beelen EyeFerris wheel Rotterdam
Ferris wheel with views over Rotterdam.
Noah’s ArkNoah’s Ark Rotterdam
Museum and experience aboard Noah’s Ark.
PIER40Waterfront restaurant Rotterdam
Restaurant and terrace on the Maashaven.
DOKSIDE · Coming soonCompany outing Rotterdam
Business events by the water, from November 2026.
Miniworld Rotterdam · Coming soonMiniature world Rotterdam
Miniature world, still at Weena 745 for now. Moving to ZUIDYARD in 2027.
R’DAM LOOKOUT · Coming soonThrill ride with a view
A view for thrill-seekers, from March 2027.