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Amsterdam Canal Semi-Open Boat Cruise

Semi-open boat passing under a bridge on an Amsterdam canal.
People enjoying a semi-open boat cruise in Amsterdam canal.
Semi-open boat cruise passing the Amsterdam Maritime Museum and historic ship.
Semi-open boat cruising on Amsterdam canal near historic bridge and buildings.

Duration

1 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide
    • Cruise down the Amsterdam Canals on a semi-open boat and feel the wind in your face

    • Enjoy a silent, serene cruise in solar-powered vessels that make no noise

    • Appreciate your surroundings better with an audio guide commentary in the background

    • Observe the bohemian, artistic character of the Amsterdam Canals as you cruise along

    • Semi-open boat cruise

    • Electric and silent boats

    • Zero emission

    • Covered boat on rainy days

    • GPS audio guide in Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, Russian

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

  • 4.1
    159 ratings

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    Boujatioui  samia

    Boujatioui

    May 2025
    Verified booking
    2/5
    Daniela Gertz-Kuhnke

    Daniela

    May 2023
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Leider haben wir das erste Boot verpasst weil keiner wusste wo wir hin müssen und uns alle woanders hingeschickt haben! War echt stressig! Aber der Tom hat uns dann aufs nächste Boot gelotzt. Es waren nur ein paar Leite drin und die Fahrt war super. Herrliches Wetter toller Kapitän echt super ♥️
    Jill Moores

    Jill

    May 2023
    Verified booking
    4/5
    We booked our tickets online which was really easy. The little earphones for the audio tour worked well as you can choose your language and volume. We were lucky as it was sunny & warm. I would recommend this tour
    Ignazio Meloni

    Ignazio

    Apr 2023
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Bellissima esperienza in giro per i canali più importanti di Amsterdam. Molto interessante, istruttiva e anche culturale, in quanto abbiamo visto realtà che puoi vedere solo dal traghetto ed avuto spiegazioni chiare ed importanti. Consigliatissimo
    Danilo Bonifazi

    Danilo

    Jul 2021
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Il giro in battello è bello ed interessante, grazie all'audio guida multilingue è possibile ammirare le bellezze della città ascoltando la loro storia. Consiglio di farlo il primo giorno di vacanza ad Amsterdam
  • Known as the ‘Venice of the North’, the Amsterdam Canal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise on Amsterdam’s famous canal ways and take in the breathtaking structures along the way with up to 1550 monumental buildings all along the banks. Witness the Golden Age architecture of Amsterdam and appreciate it all the better with recorded audio commentary.

    The semi-open boat cruise offers a chance to explore the relics of bygone days and the nearby plantation area. When the weather permits, one can enjoy the wind through the partial open-air roof. Even with a closed roof, the boat’s cozy ambiance and spectacular views don’t change. Since much of the city’s history is intertwined with sea and trading, this is a unique opportunity to relive the past in its true essence. The boats run on solar energy and are completely silent, so you can rest assured of an uninterrupted experience.

  • Additional information

    • All children must be accompanied by an adult.

    • This tour will have a maximum of 70 people.

    • If it rains, the roof is easily closed with a glass-top or a regular cruise boat is used, so you’ll stay comfortable and warm.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly after the purchase
    • Please display the same along with a valid photo ID at the time of boarding the cruise
    • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs
    • Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid any delays

    Boarding Point

    • Redeem your voucher at Lovers Canal Cruises Boating Point
    • Address: Stationsplein 8, 1012 AB, Amsterdam
    • It is the pier next to restaurant Loetje Centraal
    • Landmark: Opposite Amsterdam Central Station

    Get Directions to the Boarding Point

    Getting There

    • Bus: 347, 357, 397
    • Train: INTERCITY, INTERCITY DIRECT, SPRINTER
    • Metro: 52

    Validity

    The ticket is valid for the date and time chosen during the booking

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