See Rotterdam from the water
See Rotterdam from the water from November 2026 with ZUIDYARD Cruise: a boat tour of about 75 minutes from ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven, Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid.
Rotterdam from the water: another side of the city
From the water, the harbour, the river Maas, the bridges and the skyline take on a different scale and rhythm. With ZUIDYARD Cruise you experience the city from that angle in about 75 minutes.
The boat departs from ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven. ZUIDYARD Cruise sails from November 2026.
From the water to the sky
Want to see Rotterdam from above too? ZUIDYARD is home to the Beelen Eye, a Ferris wheel with views over the city. That way you see the city from the water and from above in one day.
Arriving by water taxi? It moors at the PIER40 terrace, close to the ZUIDYARD Cruise jetty.
Combine Rotterdam from the water with ZUIDYARD
ZUIDYARD Cruise needs a separate ticket; the other experiences are on the same site.
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 do you see Rotterdam from the water?
You can see Rotterdam from the water on a ZUIDYARD Cruise boat tour: about 75 minutes along the river Maas, the harbour and the skyline, from November 2026, departing from ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven, Doklaan 40.
Can I see Rotterdam from the water and from above in one day?
Yes. At ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam-Zuid you can combine a ZUIDYARD Cruise boat tour (from November 2026) with a ride on the Beelen Eye, a Ferris wheel with views over Rotterdam. Each has its own ticket.
How long does a cruise take to see Rotterdam from the water?
A boat tour with ZUIDYARD Cruise takes about 75 minutes.
Is seeing Rotterdam from the water suitable for children?
Yes. The ZUIDYARD Cruise boat tour is suitable for all ages and fun for the whole family.
Can I bring food and drink on board?
No, bringing your own food and drink is not permitted on ZUIDYARD Cruise. Before or after the cruise you can eat at PIER40, the restaurant with a terrace on the Maashaven at ZUIDYARD.
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.