Fort Island + Boat tour
€ 24,50 p.p.
The tour of Forteiland (Fort Island) will be preceded or followed by a boat tour of approximately one hour, of the ports and on the North Sea toward Zandvoort or the wind farm off the coast of Egmond.
Discover Forteiland
Fort Island IJmuiden is a 19th century defensive structure and a Unesco world heritage site. During the Second World War it was part of the Atlantic Wall. On the public days mentioned below experienced guides will be happy to show you around this impressive fortifications. Using a map, you can explore the many dark hallways and rooms of these fortifications. There is an option for a guided tour, subject to availability. The excursion to the island takes at least two hours.
U can book for Sunday March 6th, April 3rd, May 1st, June 5th, July 3rd, August 7th, September 4th, October 2nd and November 6th.
Duration:
10.45 to 15.00 with break (Fort 10.45 to 13.00 boat tour 14.00 to 15.00)
12.45 to 17.05 with break (Fort 12.45 to 15.15 boat tour 16.05 to 17.05 )
14.00 to 17.15 without break (boat tour 14.00 to 15.00 Fort 15.10 to 17.15)
Extra tours during summer holiday on Wednesday July 13th, July 20th, August 10th and August 17th.
Duration:
12.45 to 15.15 with break (Fort 12.45 to 15.15 boat tour 16.05 to 17.05)
The crossing takes about 5 minutes. At the jetty of Fort Island you will be assigned to one of the guides, after which the tour can begin.
Halfway through there is a break where you can make use of the restoration in the domed room of the Fort.
If you would like to explore the Fort on your own, please ask for a map.
Depending on what you have booked, an exciting cruise through the harbors, past the German Schnellbootbunker, Tatasteel, the locks and, weather permitting, the North Sea towards Zandvoort or Windmill Park before Egmond starts after or before Fort Island. The captain will guide you through this interesting area.
You can find more information about all our regular boat tours on our Boat Tours page. If you rent the entire boat for a group, there are a number of routes we can follow in consultation with you. Please have a look at our Packages as well.
Our boat can accommodate up to 100 passengers.
Our departure and arrival point is located in the port of IJmuiden, near the ‘Dankzij Terminal’. It is located on the head of the port, on the Sluisplein. Directions can be found on the contact page.
Could I become seasick?
Can I work for you?
Although we are the only boat tour company in the Netherlands that sails on the North Sea, we only do so when weather permits. We cannot guarantee that you will not become seasick, but it is very rare. If you are particularly prone to seasickness, it might be advisable to take medication before departure. But again, the chance of seasickness is really very low.
Yes, unfortunately it is possible that you have made a reservation and paid for the tickets, but we have to decide to cancel the trip. There can be different reasons for this. We will let you know as soon as possible and will of course refund the reservation fee you paid. To put it in official terms:
‘IJmuidense Rondvaart Maatschappij BV reserves the right to cancel a trip when there are insufficient bookings (less than the minimum number listed for the trip, or less than 20) a week before departure, or because of unforeseen circumstances. In the case of cancellation by IJmuidense Rondvaart Maatschappij BV, we have no further obligations beyond refunding the paid ticket and booking fees. These are refunded as soon as possible.’
