The ferry boat is an ideal short romantic experience, it is a free ferry between the center and the east shore. It is not only very cozy and romantic, but also a very fast and easy mobility feature. You cross east shore and west shore in a safe way. The ferries can be used from 7:45 am to 6:05 pm.
There are 3 ferries, each with its own name: Roger Raveel, The Red Square on the Sea and the newest ferry which is fully electric “Raveel meets Ensor “. The boats are very colorful and were designed by Roger Raveel, a Belgian artist. Most of the names were also chosen by him.
The ferry boat can carry a maximum of 40 people and 15 bicycles. Each boat is wheelchair accessible. The newest ferry “Raveel meets Ensor” can carry up to 80 people and 30 bicycles. The boats are also eco-conscious and run on low-sulfur fuel and the rooms are heated by recuperation from the engines.
When you arrive by boat at the Oosteroever, you can enjoy a beautiful dune landscape with a lot of nice views. It is the place to take a break and enjoy the beach. It is also perfect for taking a nature walk. At the Oosteroever, you can also visit the lighthouse “Lange Nelle”. The lighthouse is 65 meters high, has 324 steps and has been guiding fishermen safely into the harbor since 1949. The lighthouse is fully automatic. You sadly can’t visit the lighthouse from inside.