DFDS Seaways offers ferries to Holland and France with four routes from the UK, and have one many awards as the leading ferry operator in Europe and the world, they also offer mini cruises, short breaks, ferry crossings, holiday cruises and more. They offers a daily, overnight ferry to IJmuiden which sails from Newcastle, you get to spend a comfortable night in a private en-suite cabin and facilities and amenities onboard this modern cruise ship include a cinema, bars and restaurants and more. DFDS Seaways welcomes you to catch the newest blockbusters and latests movies in their onboard cinemas, and there are a number of bars on board where guests can drinks and relax, some even provide live music and entertainment, and they outdoor Sky Bar is up on deck, staff even organise wine, beer and whiskey tastings, and for delicious dining there's a buffet restaurant, an a la carte restaurant and a cafe, also a children's play area, welcome aboard.READ MORE

The Augusta Hotel and Restaurant in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands is located in a beautiful polished redbrick building dating back to 1907, and recently decorated in Art Deco style is equipped with all the modern comforts. There are 25 hotel rooms with different choices available and a free breakfast, they are fully equipped for longer stays and there are also facilities for business meetings, and they will organise yours exclusively, plus there are different conference packages. The Augusta Hotel and Restaurant has a beautiful and stylish, elegantly decorated restaurant serving exquisite French cuisine with a modern touch and wonderful selection of wines, they are open for lunch and dinner, there are also exclusive dining halls available for private events with rental equipment, come for an unforgettable stay and event, they look forward to being of excellent service.READ MORE

De Meerplaats is a fabulous seafood restaurant in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands where every Monday is Lobster Monday, and they serve a whole lobster with garnishes at a really good price. There's a separate room for festivities including parties and events and receptions and they are available for lunch, dinner or a buffet with various packages to suit your requirements. De Meerplaats offers and extensive wine list to compliment meals, and the chef prepares and exquisite menu with fresh daily fish from the fish auction, they also offer a three course choice menu with a variety of starters, main courses and desserts to enjoy at an attractive price, and here you get to compile your own menu, a must try and highly recommended for a fabulous dining experience every day, plus there are weekend specials and unexpected surprise with daily turbot, catfish, mullet and more.READ MORE

The Sportfishing Company departs from IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands aboard their 800 HP modern charter boat, and they offer outstanding service with good catches guaranteed. The boat and her crew are ready for an ideal fishing day out, and with a wide aft deck for stable location is perfect for fishing, they offer mackerel fishing, wreck fishing, anchor fishing, sea bass fishing, shark fishing, multi day trips and Summer fishing. The Sportfishing Company offers the Wahoo for rent for events and intimate cruises with many possibilities, come cruises the North Sea, the Ijsselmeer, enjoy maritime events, water sports and fishing, put a program together with the skipper and enjoy a wonderful time out on the boat and these waters, it's an unforgettable experience.READ MORE

At Westenwind Marine Antiques in IJmuiden, you will find treasures that have been uniquely sourced. Many nautical artifacts are one off and these rare finds are generally hard to come by. Although it is not the primary business of Westenwind Marine, nautical antiques are in high demand and the company decided to enhance their business by starting an antique nautical collection. Some artifacts can be found but mainly large, brassed items are available. Owing to Westenwind Marine staff working in the industry, their extensive knowledge has impacted on ensuring accurate, original information is provided for the antiques and artifacts on the floor. Providing most of Holland, Westenwind Marine Antiques is a must visit for the serious nautical aficionado.READ MORE

The Hotel Velsen in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands has comfortable double and single rooms with tea and coffee, private bathrooms and a desk, there are apartments for longer stays and free WIFI is available throughout the hotel. The Greek Restaurant Kreta is located on the ground floor, and they serve exquisite Greek cuisine in an authentic Mediterranean atmosphere, come for the wonderful Greek hospitality, great food and friendly staff. The Hotel Velsen also features a shared living room with large LCD TV and they regularly broadcast sports matches and typical Dutch programs, come for a wonderful stay near the lovely beach which is perfect for a refreshing day out, the hotel also offers business packages, and housing for foreign workers and companies with shared or private facilities, book your room by the seaside today. READ MORE

The Hotel Royal IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands is a lovely family run hotel with central location, and there are single, double and triple rooms with private bathrooms, toiletries, WIFI internet, cable TV, a radio and cot if needed. The spacious rooms are located on the first floor and breakfast is served everyday from 6:00am there is also the possibility of daily meals, and the hotel has multilingual staff and luggage storage, there are beautiful hiking and cycling trails close by and the hotel can store covered bicycles and motorcycles. The Hotel Royal also offers comfortable employee housing for people working in the IJmuiden area with breakfast included and long stays are welcome, there's a lounge for relaxing with other guests, and they have laundry facilities for a small fee, come for a wonderful stay with excellent service.READ MORE

Hokkai Kitchen in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands is the place to come for fresh sushi and other delightful Japanese treats, there's sake too, and with two sushi chefs and their staff, there is always something divine being made. You can order online in advance and your meals will be freshly prepared when you arrive, they have sushi specialties, teriyaki and yakitori, Thai curries and a seafood curry, yakisoba, fried black tiger prawns in chili sauce, Japanese dumplings, Japanese fish pizza with sauce and more with great sides, enjoyed with sake or Japanese beers. Hokkai Kitchen offers Japanese catering for corporate events, parties, opening nights and private occasions, and their top chefs will prepare fresh sushi and fresh hot meat and dishes at your location, they cater to all events even the most diverse, book for the divine today.READ MORE

The Bunker Museum in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands welcomes you to a fascinating and informative visit in the men's bunker of the Heerenduin battery, and they celebrate special events like Bunker Day and the Historical weekend. Listed as a national monument, and from November to March you can enjoy museum tours on the first Sunday of every month available for 15 people, so advanced booking is a must for these winter tours during their winter closure. The Bunker Museum is open every first and third Sunday in the months of April to October, come learn about the fascinating life of the 18 soldiers who stayed here during the Second world war, this open air museum also features outside collection pieces of beach barriers, and the rooms inside have ben converted into a diorama with reconstructions of a bedroom from then and more, they also have an underground Seehund pavilion which shows the wreck of a 12 metre long mini boat, it's all here for a fascinating visit.READ MORE

Da Maurizio in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands prepares the Italian divine from traditional recipes of the tastes of Tuscany, come get to know Italy with an exquisite culinary journey through their menu. Enjoy exquisite delights with choices of a three or six course menu based on meat, fish or veg or small cold or hot dishes, soups, breads and salads, they also serve delectable pastas include the dark squid paste pasta, and there mouthwatering pizzas are prepared with a tomato and mozzarella base, there are main meat and fish dishes prepared in butter and wonderful desserts too. Da Maurizio pairs meals with delicious Italian wines, and they have a wonderful variety of coffees, spirits and other drinks, they host regular events like wine tasting and tarot evenings, a must visit, highly recommended.READ MORE