Boat trip from downtown to the North of Amsterdam - The IJ (pronounce as ‘Aye’) is the oldest part of the port of Amsterdam. You can make a trip across the water with the ferry, 24 hours per day, for free. There are three different ferry lines, giving you the chance of a splendid view over the water, the passing ships and the banks of the IJ.

The ferry on the far left brings you to the NDSM-area. The two ferry's in the middle bring you straight across the river and the one on the far right brings you to the IJ-square.

They leave daily, every 15 minutes, from behind Central Station. Tip: Real Italian ice cream on  IJ-square with a spectacular view of the passengers terminal where international ocean liners dock.

Location: De Ruyterkade / (behind) Central Station