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90-min Happy Holidays Evening Cruise in Amsterdam

People taking photos through a boat window during the Happy Holidays Evening Cruise.
Canal cruise at dusk with illuminated bridge in Amsterdam.
Evening cruise boat passing under illuminated bridge in Amsterdam.
Evening canal cruise boat passing under illuminated bridge in Amsterdam.

Duration

1 hr 30 min

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide
    • Glide through Amsterdam’s illuminated canals on a 90-minute evening cruise with audio commentary in 20 languages.

    • Admire 17th-century warehouses, canal houses, and bridges over the Amstel River as the city glows after dark.

    • Hear stories about the canals’ origins, Amsterdam’s Golden Age, and daily life with your audio guide.

    • Enjoy a Christmas audio story in 6 languages, along with a free “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every child’s ticket.

    • Savour warm beverages with a choice of Glühwein (spiced mulled wine) or hot chocolate, paired with Dutch-spiced Eberhard cookies.

    • For extra coziness, upgrade to a snack box with chips, popcorn, stroopwafels, nuts, and a drink, or a cheese and wine box with wine, nut mix, and regional cheese.

    • 90-minute Happy Holidays Evening Cruise in Amsterdam

    • Multilingual audio guide (available in 20 languages)

    • Complimentary earphones

    • Warm beverages with a choice of Glühwein (spiced mulled wine) or hot chocolate

    • Dutch-spiced Eberhard cookies

    • A Christmas audio story, available in six languages

    • Free “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every child’s ticket purchased

    • Snack box including chips, popcorn, stroopwafels, nuts, and a water or soft drink of your choice (as per option selected)

    • Cheese and wine box, including a glass of wine, a deluxe nut mix, and regional cheese (as per option selected)

    • Additional snacks and drinks (available for purchase as extras)

    • Tips/gratuities

  • TOTAL DURATION90 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
    FIRST DEPARTUREAmsterdam-Centrum
    LAST DEPARTUREAmsterdam-Centrum

    1 Boarding point

    Stadhouderskade 501 (opposite Hard Rock Cafe).

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    Sights covered

    Amsterdam-Centrum

    Amsterdam-Centrum

    Prinsengracht

    Prinsengracht

     Westerkerk

    Westerkerk

    EYE Film Institute Netherlands

    EYE Film Institute Netherlands

    Amsterdam Centraal Station

    Amsterdam Centraal Station

    A'DAM Tower, Amsterdam

    A'DAM Tower, Amsterdam

    Het Scheepvaartmuseum

    Het Scheepvaartmuseum

     Blauwbrug Bridge

    Blauwbrug Bridge

     Magere Brug

    Magere Brug

    Grachtengordel-West

    Grachtengordel-West

    Rijksmuseum

    Rijksmuseum

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Bring your own earphones or headphones, if possible, to help reduce waste.

    What’s not allowed

    • Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted on board.

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

    • Alcohol not purchased on board is not permitted on the boat.

    • Smoking and drug use are strictly prohibited on the boat.

    Accessibility

    • The cruise is wheelchair accessible, but advance reservation is required for wheelchair users.

    Additional information

    • The departure point for all cruises is Stadhouderskade 501 (opposite the Hard Rock Cafe).

    • A maximum of three wheelchairs can be accommodated on board at the same time.

    • Wheelchair-accessible boats depart from the Blue Boat pier at Stadhouderskade 501 (across from the Hard Rock Cafe).

    • Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket office, which closes at 10pm.

    • Audio commentary is available in 20 languages.

    • Complimentary earphones are provided, but guests are encouraged to bring their own.

    • A city tax is charged per person and is not included in the ticket price.

    • Please check in at the ticket counter at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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