Tourists wearing VR headsets on a luxury boat in Amsterdam canal.
Guests experiencing 17th Century Historic Luxury VR Cruise in Amsterdam.
People wearing VR headsets on a luxury boat tour in Amsterdam.
Historic luxury boat on Amsterdam canal near a drawbridge, part of 17th Century VR Cruise.
Passengers enjoying the Amsterdam Historic Luxury VR boat tour.
VR experience of a historic boat tour in Amsterdam with a sailor rowing near large ships.
Man rowing a boat in historic Amsterdam harbor with sailing ships in the background.

Amsterdam: 75-Min Canal Cruise with Historic VR Experience

Amsterdam
Sightseeing Cruises
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Duration: 1.5 hours (approx.)

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See Amsterdam on a luxury boat on a 75-min cruise along the city’s UNESCO-listed canals with a welcome drink in hand.

Step into the 17th century with a VR experience at 7 locations (15 mins total). Equipped with VR glasses, see the city’s transformation from the 1600s to the present day in 360° footage.

Admire the canal houses, bridges, and waterways of present-day Amsterdam, then watch as they transform into their 17th-century past with VR.

Learn from the audio commentary for added depth and context to the historical sights around you, which, together with the VR experience, tell a cohesive and exciting story about the history of Amsterdam.

75-min Amsterdam Canal cruise

Luxurious closed boat

7 VR animations (15 mins total)

Audio tour and VR experience available in Dutch or English

Welcome drink

Food

Additional drinks

Historic luxury boat on Amsterdam canal near a drawbridge, part of 17th Century VR Cruise.

Historic luxury boat on Amsterdam canal near a drawbridge, part of 17th Century VR Cruise.

What to bring

  • Dress appropriately for the weather, as boarding and disembarking are outdoors.

  • Consider bringing a camera or smartphone for photos. Please note: VR headsets are only used during specific segments.

What’s not allowed

  • Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on board for safety reasons.

  • Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.

  • Outside food and beverages, smoking, alcohol, and drugs are strictly prohibited on the boat.

Accessibility

  • This experience is not wheelchair or pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

  • Please arrive at least 15 mins before departure.

  • The experience is suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • The VR headset is only worn during specific segments of the tour; most of the boat ride is without a headset.

  • The audio tour and VR animation are available in Dutch and English.

  • The boat is covered and heated in colder weather.

Passengers enjoying the Amsterdam Historic Luxury VR boat tour.

Passengers enjoying the Amsterdam Historic Luxury VR boat tour.

VR experience of a historic boat tour in Amsterdam with a sailor rowing near large ships.

VR experience of a historic boat tour in Amsterdam with a sailor rowing near large ships.

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FAQs

This experience is not wheelchair or pram/stroller accessible.
Please arrive at least 15 mins before departure. The experience is suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The VR headset is only worn during specific segments of the tour; most of the boat ride is without a headset. The audio tour and VR animation are available in Dutch and English. The boat is covered and heated in colder weather.
Dress appropriately for the weather, as boarding and disembarking are outdoors. Consider bringing a camera or smartphone for photos. Please note: VR headsets are only used during specific segments.
Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on board for safety reasons. Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals. Outside food and beverages, smoking, alcohol, and drugs are strictly prohibited on the boat.

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