The Amandine is located next to the train station. The entrance fee should preferably be paid by card at the ship's entrance. Buying a ticket on the spot is no problem.

You do not need to book in advance for an individual visit. For group visits, we ask you to submit a group request.

Opening hours

Open on Saturday and Sunday

During Flemish school holidays and on bank holidays: Tuesday till Sunday

Monday: closed

  • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • last visit starts at 4 p.m.- 4.15 p.m.
    • last visit with a school/group starts at 3.30 p.m.-3.45 p.m.

The Amandine is closed on 25/12 and 1/1

Rates

  • Adult: € 8
  • Children (up to 4 years old): Free
  • Youngsters (up to 12 years old): € 6
  • Student* (up to 25 years old): € 7
  • Teacher*: € 6

*Only valid on presentation of a valid student or teacher card

Rates Schools/Groups

  • Schools up to 12 years old: € 3
  • Schools up to 18 years old: € 5
  • Groups of 20 or more: € 6 per person

Toegankelijkheid

To visit the Mercator, you need to be well on your feet. To enter the boat, there is a step to cross the gangway and inside the boat itself there are steep stairs and narrow corridors.

  • NOT allowed on board: dogs (except certified assistance dogs) and pushchairs

For more information, do not hesitate to contact us personally.

More information about accessibility in Ostend? Then take a look here.

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