Canal cruise boat passing under the Skinny Bridge in Amsterdam.
Passengers enjoying Amsterdam canal cruise through boat window.
Canal boat cruising under a bridge in Amsterdam.
Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam's scenic canal with historic buildings and trees.
Person enjoying a drink on an Amsterdam canal cruise boat.
Canal cruise boat passing a historic ship in Amsterdam harbor.
Child looking through binoculars on Amsterdam canal cruise.

Amsterdam: 75-Min City Canal Cruise on Closed Heated Boat

Amsterdam
Sightseeing Cruises
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Duration: 1.5 hours (approx.)

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Discover the charm of Amsterdam on a 75-min cruise through its canals, with the convenience of choosing from two centrally located boarding points.

Board near the Heineken Experience to start your day in the Museum District, or near the Hard Rock Cafe for exploring the Leidseplein entertainment area.

Enhance your journey with immersive audio commentary available in 19 languages, plus children under 12 years old can sail with discounted tickets.

Marvel at the baroque architecture lining the waterways and cruise past highlights such as Nieuwmarkt, once known for public executions, now filled with markets and cafes.

Upgrade your ticket to include a tasty snackbox featuring chips, popcorn, stroopwafels, nuts, and your choice of water or a soft drink.

75-min Amsterdam canal cruise

Boarding from Hard Rock Cafe or Heineken Experience (as per option selected)

Audioguide in English, French, Russian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Turkish, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Indonesian, Cantonese, Korean, and Hindi

Kids audioguide and activity package

Complimentary earphones

Snackbox (chips, popcorn, stroopwafels, nuts, and water or soft drink of your choice)

Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam's scenic canal with historic buildings and trees.

Canal cruise boat on Amsterdam's scenic canal with historic buildings and trees.

What to bring

  • Complimentary earphones are provided, but you are encouraged to use your own.

What’s not allowed

  • Outside food and drinks are not allowed onboard.

  • Due to cruise restrictions, your pets are not allowed on board.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible boats only depart from the dock opposite Hard Rock Cafe at the 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm time slots.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome on the cruise.

Additional information

  • Children up to and including 4 years old may board for free. Children between the ages of 5 and 11 years can board with discounted tickets. Children older than 11 pay the same price as adults.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Most boats have a roof that closes fully and have central heating on board. So even if it is cold outside, you will be warm inside the boat. The boats mostly sail within the city centre, where the water stays very calm, so they can sail in almost any weather.

  • If a cruise cannot take place due to extreme weather circumstances, the company will contact you to reschedule your ticket to another date.

  • Please arrive 15 mins before your departure.

Person enjoying a drink on an Amsterdam canal cruise boat.

Person enjoying a drink on an Amsterdam canal cruise boat.

Canal cruise boat passing a historic ship in Amsterdam harbor.

Canal cruise boat passing a historic ship in Amsterdam harbor.

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FAQs

You can enhance your experience with a snackbox that includes chips, popcorn, stroopwafels, nuts, and either water or a soft drink of your choice.
The cruise lasts for 75 minutes, offering a delightful journey through Amsterdam's canals.
Yes, kids under 12 years old can enjoy the cruise with discounted tickets.
Pets are not permitted due to cruise restrictions. However, guide dogs are welcome.
Yes, it is wheelchair accessible with specific departures from Hard Rock Cafe at designated times: 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm.
You can board near the Heineken Experience in the Museum District or at Hard Rock Cafe to explore Leidseplein.
The immersive audio commentary is available in English, French, Russian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Turkish, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Indonesian, Cantonese, Korean, and Hindi.
Discover Amsterdam's charm by cruising past attractions like Nieuwmarkt and marvel at baroque architecture along the waterways.
Outside food and drinks are not permitted onboard during the cruise.
Complimentary earphones are provided onboard; however, you may prefer to use your own for convenience.
Audioguides are offered in English, French, Russian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Turkish, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Indonesian, Cantonese, Korean, and Hindi.
Yes, discounted tickets are available for kids under the age of 12 years old.
While complimentary earphones are provided, you can use your own if preferred. However, outside food and drinks are not allowed onboard.
Guide dogs are welcome onboard. However, other pets are not allowed due to cruise restrictions.
Yes, the cruise is wheelchair accessible with specific boats departing from opposite Hard Rock Cafe at designated time slots: 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm, and 3:30pm.
Enjoy views of baroque architecture and historical sites like Nieuwmarkt, which used to host public executions but now features markets and cafes.
You have two centrally located boarding points: near the Heineken Experience to explore the Museum District, and near the Hard Rock Cafe for Leidseplein.
Yes, you can upgrade your ticket to include a snackbox with chips, popcorn, stroopwafels, nuts, and a choice of water or soft drink.
No, any personal expenses are not included in the cruise price.
The cruise lasts 75 minutes as you sail through Amsterdam's canals.

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