30% off Mini Cruises to Amsterdam Zoo 

Amsterdam's Artis Royal Zoo

Founded back in 1838, Amsterdam Zoo is one of the oldest and most popular in Europe. Noted for both the variety of it animals and plants, and how closely it replicates their natural environments closely, the zoo is a very popular attraction for both tourists and locals alike. In addition to the animal enclosures, there are many other attractions at the zoo.

Aquarium

Butterfly Pavilion

The Butterfly Pavilion is a unique experience, with thousands of butterflies filling the air as you wander through the enclosed environment. Twice a day, you can watch butterflies emerging and taking flight amongst the stunning plants and flowers. Look out for the Blue Morpho, one of the world’s largest butterflies, and the lightning-fast Swallowtail butterflies.

Historical Buildings

The zoo is set amongst many listed monuments and historical buildings, giving it charm unlike any other zoo. Many of the buildings pre-date the zoo itself, such as the Wolf House which was once an inn, and the Masman Garden House which now houses the scarlet ibises.

Botanical Gardens

As well as having many animals, the zoo is famed for its diverse plant life. Aside from beautiful floral displays and natural foliage around the zoo, there are also many special environments that house particularly exotic blooms.

Zoological Museum

The zoological museum gives visitors a glimpse of the past methods and tools used to research and observe the natural world. See old equipment that was used by noted Dutch conservationists Heimans and Thijsse to record information including cameras, notebooks and guides.

Geological Museum

Learn about the Earth itself, and how it came to be formed as well as viewing many precious stones and jewels.

Planetarium

Look beyond our planet and past the stars as you view interactive displays and exhibits whilst learning about the solar system

Onboard our ferry to Amsterdam

We aim to do all we can to make your mini cruise as enjoyable and memorable as possible, with great entertainment and facilities when you sail to Amsterdam.

Bars

For before or after dinner, or just to get the party started, the bars on our ferries will suit every mood. Choose from laid back beers in the Navigator’s Bar, live sport in the Sports Bar or energetic fun and games with live music in the Columbus Club - the choice is yours.

Restaurants

With a great mix of onboard restaurants designed to cater for everyone, we’re sure there’s something to tickle every taste bud. On our ferries to Holland you can choose from a mouth-watering steak at the Explorer's Steakhouse cooked just the way you like it or an all you can eat buffet at the 7 Seas restaurant with up to 80 dishes from all around the world.

Alternatively, if you fancy a luxury treat then why not visit the Blue Riband à la carte restaurant, or for smaller appetites, our onboard cafés serve a delicious selection of light meals, breads, cakes and pastries.

Entertainment

We provide a wide range of entertainment to keep everyone happy on a ferry to Holland. Your holiday starts officially when you step on board, so take advantage of the live music, casino, cinema or well-stocked sea shops for great deals on clothing, accessories, toys, games and alcohol. Little pirates will be happy too, as our dedicated Kidz Club provides games and even a ball pool for them to enjoy.