Departure times
Summertime
17 March- 31 October 2026
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
High season (July & August) also on Fridays
Winter time
1 November – April 2026
Thursday & Saturday
from Eemhof
10.00
11.00
12.00
13.00
14.00
15.00
16.00
17.00
from Spakenburg
10.30
11.30
12.30
13.30
14.30
15.30
16.30
17.30
Zuidwal Botter Competitions 2026
Experience the Zuidwal Botter Competitions from the water!
A unique battle between authentic wooden fishing boats.
On Friday, May 15, 2026, we will sail according to the schedule above.
Summer Season 2026
In the months of July and August we also sail on Fridays according to the above schedule. Welcome on board!
Boarding
Center Parcs De Eemhof
Marina de Eemhof
Beachclub de Eemhof
Spakenburg
Zuidwalplein
Havenstraat 57, Spakenburg
Tickets
Return tickets
Up to 2 years: free
Child 3-11 years € 8.-
12 years and older € 11.-
Ticket sales at the reception desk at the park or on board. Pinning is possible on board.
Bicycle ferry
Cross over with your bicycle from Centerparcs de Eemhof to Spakenburg with shipping company Zuidwal. A nice moment of rest during your cycle trip.
Single trip with bicycle € 7.-
Accessibility
We bid you welcome.
The ship is accessible for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, prams, pedestrians, cyclists and e-bikers.
Tickets: are available at Center Parcs De Eemhof reception or from us on board. Pinning is possible on board!
Dry & warm crossing: You can always sail over warm and dry: in cold or wet weather, the boat is fully enclosed with windproof sails.
Info and bookings:
Lammert en Jannet Bos, 06 4115 0557, info@rederijdezuidwal.nl
Postal address: Narcissenstraat 60, 3772 JP Barneveld
Visit Spakenburg at a discount!
Nice walking route
Together with Center Parcs de Eemhof and local entrepreneurs from Spakenburg, we have put together a map and a nice walking route for you.
This brochure is available at the Center Parcs de Eemhof reception desk and/or from us on board.
Free discount coupons
Get free discount coupons at TIPS (Toeristisch Informatie Punt Spakenburg, Oude Schans 90, Spakenburg) for nice discounts and free extras at local shopkeepers in Spakenburg.
Discover Spakenburg
Step into the history of Spakenburg. Come shop and enjoy the authentic centre next to the ship carpentry yard and museum harbour.
The oldest ship carpentry yard in the Netherlands is the jewel in Spakenburg’s museum harbour. Master shipbuilders still roll up their sleeves every day to maintain the largest botter fleet in the world.
The centre offers many cosy terraces, wonderful shops and special boutiques, as well as a lively weekly market with more than 100 market stalls every Saturday.
Have lunch on 'the other side'
The skippers of Rederij de Zuidwal will take you to ’the other side’ so you can enjoy an extensive lunch at Beachclub de Eemhof or Brasserie Zuiderzoet.
Beachclub de Eemhof
Relax on the terrace with panoramic views over the Eemmeer, and enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks with a great beach vibe.
Brasserie Zuiderzoet
Enjoy culinary delicacies at Zuiderzoet in the Marina, overlooking the Eemmeer, where land and water come together. Open all year round, every day, for lunch, drinks and dinner.
Visit Center Parcs de Eemhof
Adventures in vast forests, water fun and harbour atmospheres by the lake. A day at De Eemhof is more than just swimming in the pool. It is a day full of fun for all ages.
- Splash around in the Aqua Mundo with wave pool, slides, wild water rapids, children’s activity pool, outdoor pool and Flow Rider.
- Breathe in the Mediterranean atmosphere at Market Square, the centre with its shops and atmospheric restaurants.
- Visit the Action Factory, where you can climb, laser game and much more!
- Enjoy the Marina De Eemhof, with its beach, beach club and numerous water sports activities.
- Unleash your energy with the most fun outdoor activities, from archery to paintball, or soar into the heights with the High Adventure Experience!
© 2026 – Rederij de Zuidwal – Ms. Marina de Eemhof – info@rederijdezuidwal.nl – 06 4115 0557