Dive equipment and atmosphere on the expo floor at Duikvaker
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Everything for your visit to Duikvaker

Three days of diving at Expo Houten. Try out gear, book your next trip and catch up with dive buddies you haven't seen in a year. Then the new season can start.

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Why Duikvaker?

Why visit Duikvaker?

From your first course to your next rebreather.

200+ Exhibitors

Dive equipment, dive travel, courses and dive schools from home and abroad. Compare, test and buy on the expo floor.

80+ Presentations

Underwater photography, wreck diving, dive medicine and tech diving. Your entry ticket gets you in for free.

27 Countries

Book your next dive trip directly with the tour operator: Bonaire, Egypt, the Maldives, the Philippines and others.

Bonaire Square

The central square of the show, with Happy Hours, live music and a Bonaire atmosphere.

Underwater World Arts Festival

Underwater photography, film and art, in a festival of its own on the show floor.

Youth Program

Puzzle trails, a nature square and presentations especially for children and young people up to and including 16.

Tickets

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Buy your tickets online in advance and you pay less than at the door.

Friday evening

18:00 to 21:00
€ 12.50 per person
  • Admission on Friday evening
  • A quieter look around after work
  • Free parking
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Early bird discount

Saturday or Sunday

Valid on 1 of the expo days
€ 17.00 €19.50 per person

Early bird price until 31 December 2026

  • Access for 1 day
  • You choose which day
  • Attend free presentations
  • Free parking
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Youth up to and including 16

Accompanied by an adult
Free
  • Free admission
  • Its own youth programme
  • Free parking
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Early bird discount

Group Ticket

From 6 persons
€ 16.00 €18.50 per person

Early bird price until 31 December 2026

  • Day pass from 6 persons
  • Ideal for dive clubs
  • Cup of coffee on arrival
  • Dedicated entrance on arrival
  • Free parking
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At the door you pay 20 euros per person, so ordering online is always cheaper.

Expo Houten, Meidoornkade 24, 3992 AE Houten
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Practical information

Floor plan, exhibitors, program and directions.

Floor plan

View the floor plan and find your favourite exhibitors on the expo floor.

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Exhibitor list

See which exhibitors and brands are present at Duikvaker 2027.

All exhibitors

Program

The full program with presentations, workshops and live demonstrations.

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Directions

Free parking at Expo Houten. By public transport: bus from Houten station.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you want to know about Duikvaker 2027

Date & Location

Duikvaker 2027 runs on Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February 2027 at Expo Houten. On Friday the show only opens in the evening, from 18:00 to 21:00.
Duikvaker takes place at Expo Houten, Meidoornkade 24, 3992 AE Houten. By car it is right off the A27. By public transport, take the train to Houten station and the bus from there. Check www.expohouten.nl for current travel information.
Parking is free for exhibitors and visitors. You park right next to the exhibition hall.

Opening hours

Friday Feb 518:00 – 21:00opening evening
Saturday Feb 610:00 – 18:00
Sunday Feb 710:00 – 17:00
No. Friday is an evening opening from 18:00 to 21:00. Saturday runs from 10:00 to 18:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00.

Tickets

You order tickets online at tickets.duikvaker.nl. Click "Buy Tickets" in the menu or any Order Now button on the ticket page. Your ticket arrives by email straight away.
A day ticket for Saturday or Sunday costs 17 euros with the early bird discount, Friday evening costs 12.50 euros and groups of 6 or more pay 16 euros per person. Youth up to and including 16 go free. The early bird prices are valid until 31 December 2026. At the door you pay 20 euros, so ordering online is always cheaper.
A day ticket is valid on Saturday or Sunday; you do not have to say which of those two days you are coming when you order. Friday evening has a separate ticket.
Check your spam folder first. Still no ticket after 15 minutes? Use the contact form or email info@duikvaker.nl.
Yes. Children up to and including 16 get in free with a paying adult. They have their own program with puzzle trails and a nature square.

Program

We publish the full program on this website a few weeks before the show, under "Program". The 2026 program is still at https://2026.duikvaker.nl/nl/program. Sign up for the newsletter and you will hear first when it goes live.
There are more than 80 talks, covering underwater photography, wreck diving, snorkel trips, tech diving, dive travel and dive medicine. We keep adding speakers until the show.
Most presentations are in Dutch, but there are also English and German speakers. The language is listed per presentation in the program.

Exhibitors

More than 200 exhibitors from 27 countries: dive gear, travel companies, training agencies and underwater photography. The exhibitor list on this website shows who is coming.
Yes. We put the floor plan online before the show, and you can pick up a printed copy at the entrance. That way you can plan which stands to visit.

Practical info

Duikvaker is for everyone who loves diving or snorkeling, from complete beginners to experienced tech divers. Non-divers who are curious about the underwater world are welcome too.
Duikvaker is the largest dive show in the Benelux, with more than 200 exhibitors, 80+ talks, live demos and the Underwater World Arts Festival. You can hold a dive computer before you buy it and plan your trip with someone who dives there. You can't do that online.
Yes, bring whoever you like. Every visitor needs their own ticket. Children up to and including 16 get in free with an adult.
Yes, there are several food and drink points on the expo floor for coffee, lunch and snacks. At the central square you can relax with live music and a drink.
Yes. Dive schools from across the country show their courses, and you can talk to the instructors at their stands. Some of the 80+ talks are aimed at people who are just starting out.

Can't find your question? Send us a message or email info@duikvaker.nl.