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

Bar Brasserie Het Zandhuis in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands home of the tower has been delighting guests for years with their delicious hamburgers, Jack Daniel's spare ribs, stone oven pizzas and tapas by reservation only, and all dishes are perfect for take away. They have indoor and outdoor dining options and the Beachhouse here sells everything under the sun that has to do with the beach, including kites, inflatables, toys, bodyboards and skimboards, wind games and flip flops, name it the probably have it. Bar Brasserie Het Zandhuis is the perfect location for private events, parties, celebrations and meetings, and choices include buffets, tapas and other menu options, come for a wonderful dining experience with spectacular views over the boats and water.READ MORE

Gerard Van Es in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands serves an award winning menu of classic dishes, seafood and fish dishes, it's fish seventh heaven for those that love all things fish. Enjoy oyster slurping and all you can eat mussels, connoisseur fish and classic fish, fish and chips, shellfish and more, and here they serve sustainable choices showcasing traditional Dutch North sea fish straight from the fish auction. Gerard Van Es is a traditional fish restaurant that also caters to land lovers, and there's a great take away menu, there is a fish shop at the restuarant so you can take some home with you after dining, choose your favourite fish in the shop and the restaurant will prepare it for you and serve it, or else take it home and delight your guests, they also cater to special occasions and corporate events.READ MORE

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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

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

Zilt aan Zee in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands is a beautiful beach restaurant with mouthwatering specialties including tenderloin carpacccio and goat cheese salad to name a few, they also make all their own sauces, dressings and soups with ingredients from their own soil. The owner can regularly be found out on the waters fishing for sea bass and cod, and in winter there is always redfish on the menu, the are open every day for lunch or drinks, and Friday, Saturday and Sunday they serve dinner too. Zilt aan Zee offers excellent event and catering choices include a beach BBQ grill with professional BBQ masters, a live cooking lobster BBQ, veggies only BBQ, surf and turf, picnic lunch, walking dinner and more, this is the perfect location for your dream wedding by the sea with an intimate ceremony, sweets table, bubbles, a live cooking beach BBQ and lounge evening by the sea swinging into midnight, closing under a shower of stars.READ MORE

High Tide Surf and Food in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands is a wind and water sports centre at the beach entrance of IJmuiderslag, and they are open all year for rentals, lessons, company outings, team building, family outisng, bachelor parties, meetings and more with tailor made programs for groups from 10-100. The surf shop covers all your windsurf, stand up paddle surf and wave surfing needs with excellent brand name merchandise, being passionate about watersports themselves, they have you covered, and they do board repair. High Tide Surf and Food is a surf school offers surf lessons by top instructors, they also cover kitesurfing, SUP, yoga and longboarding, and you can enjoy healthy meals and drinks here too, they use only the finest organic regional products of the season, it's all here, come play.READ MORE

Eventmaker in IJmuiden, Velsen, Netherlands offers excellent outdoor activities for company events, team building and private events it's perfect for a bachelor party, let the games begin. Enjoy an outdoor laser game, the adrenaline and thrills of RIB boating, powerkiting, learn how to ride a kitebuggy, flyboarding with a kite, archery and sniper shooting, it's all here and more. Eventmaker also offer paintball, disc golf, sandcastle building for adults and ice sculpture, painting by the sea, surf kayaking and rafting, beach challenges and beach volleyball, there is also a 6 camp with 6 different fun and sporting activities, it's all here with professional instructors, a world of fun awaits.READ MORE

Apollo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach in IJmuiden aan Zee, Velsen, Netherlands is located just 150 metres from the beach, and you wake to the sound of the ocean, step out onto your balcony and enjoy the rich sea air and stunning views. The hotel features 146 spacious and tidy rooms with choices of classic rooms, superior rooms, suites, a disabled suite and superior suites, and they are pet friendly, there's a fitness centre and sauna as well as Turkish steam room. Apollo Hotel IJmuiden Seaport Beach has excellent meeting and event facilities for groups large and small, and the restaurant Beaufort serves culinary delights on the beach with views across the Kennemer dunes to the marina, come sample the chefs exquisite specialties, they also cater to corporate events and family celebrations, come for a fabulous stay or event and your absolute dining pleasure.READ MORE