Willemsvaart
The Willemsvaart lets you discover The Hague from the water! The Willemsvaart, named after King Willem I who had a waterway dug from the Prinsessegracht to the coast, has offered various boat tours in the city centre of The Hague and towards Scheveningen beach since 2009. An experienced guide will tell you historical facts and interesting anecdotes about the city during the cruise. Besides the standard tours, De Willemsvaart regularly organises themed tours, often in collaboration with museums, hotels and festivals in The Hague. In short: De Willemsvaart offers an alternative and relaxed mode of transport, where you get to know The Hague from a new side!
Programme November to 31 January 2025
Light tours in The Hague
Experience a radiant trip full of lights along The Hague's canals. The boat trip lasts 1 hour.
- When: Sunday to Thursday
- 17:00 - departure at Noordwal (Artifact shop)
- 0/2 years free
- Children 3 to 11 years: €5.00,
- 12 years and older: € 12.50
- Reservations for this cruise can be made via info@willemsvaart.nl
Cheerful Party Cruises
A cosy cruise on the canals of The Hague with delicious Greek food! You get the starter on board and the main dessert at Restaurant Meraklis.
- When: Friday & Saturday
- 17.00 - departure at Noordwal (Artifact shop)
- 17:30 - break at Greek restaurant Meraklis
- 19:00 - sail back again
- 12 years and over: € 41.50
- Less suitable for children under 11
- Book at least 48 hours before the cruise via info@willemsvaart.nl
Royal Christmas cruises
15 to 23 December
Short boat trip through the beautiful canals on the north side of the Old Town.
- 1pm, 4pm & 5pm - Various starting times with a hot drink at Piet Heinplein
- 0/2 years free (without drink)
- Children 3 to 11 years: €8.00 (including a hot drink)
- 12 years and older: € 20.00 (including a hot drink)
- Reservations for this cruise can be made via info@willemsvaart.nl
End of year cruises
27 - 30 December
- 13.00 & 14.30 - departure with a hot drink at Piet Heinplein
- 17.00 - start at Noordwal/Kalkoenstraat
- Cruise of 1 hour
- 0/2 years free (without drink)
- Children 3 to 11 years: €8.00 (including a hot drink)
- 12 years and older: € 20.00 (including a hot drink)
- Reservations for this cruise can be made via info@willemsvaart.nl
New Year's Eve
31 December
This cruise on 31 December takes you along The Hague's canals towards Westbroekpark where you can enjoy all the fireworks. This cruise is ‘unforgettable for good reason.’
- 23:00 - departure at the Hooikade
- 23.50 - arrival at Westbroekpark
- 00.30 hrs - sailing back to the city
- 01.15 - arrival Hooikade
- 0/2 years free (without drink)
- Children 3 to 11 years: € 9.00 (including snacks and drinks)
- 12 years and older: € 25.00 (including snacks and drinks)
- Please book in advance by telephone on +31 6 1985 32 80 or email info@willemsvaart.nl