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Amsterdam canal boat with illuminated art installations during Light Festival Cruise.
Amsterdam Light Festival Cruises
Amsterdam Light Festival Luxury Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Snacks Option
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Amsterdam canal cruise with illuminated art installations during the Lights Festival.
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Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise
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Amsterdam canal boat with passengers enjoying cheese and wine during the Light Festival.
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Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with Cheese and Wine
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Amsterdam canal cruise during Light Festival with German guide and drinks.
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Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with a German Audio Guide and Unlimited Drinks
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Amsterdam canal boat cruising past historic city center buildings.
Amsterdam Canal Cruises
Amsterdam: 1-Hour City Centre Sightseeing Cruise
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Johan Cruijff ArenA Classic Tour and 1-Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
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Van Gogh Museum and Lovers Canal Cruise
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Moco Museum and Van Gogh Museum entrance in Amsterdam with visitors exploring art exhibits.
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Canal Cruise in Amsterdam
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Amsterdam: 75-Min City Centre Sightseeing Cruise
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The Upside Down Amsterdam \ Blue Boat Amsterdam
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Tickets to Madame Tussauds and 1 Hour Canal Cruise in Amsterdam
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one Hour Sightseeing Cruise in Amsterdam
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Visitors enjoying a VIP tour at Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam, with exclusive access, drinks, and a souvenir scarf
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Evening canal cruise boat on Amsterdam's illuminated waterways.
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Amsterdam: Sightseeing Evening Canal Cruise
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Heineken Experience entrance in Amsterdam with tourists entering for skip-the-line tour and free drinks.
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Heineken® Experience Tickets + 60-Min LOVERS Canal Cruise
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise by the Skinny Bridge
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Amsterdam: 75-Minute City Canal Cruise
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Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise with illuminated canal views.
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1.5-Hour Amsterdam Light Festival Evening Cruise from Hard Rock Cafe
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Amsterdam canal with tour boat, part of City Sightseeing 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour.
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Fabrique des Lumières: From Vermeer to Van Gogh, Dutch Masters Exhibition and Amsterdam Canal Sightseeing Cruise Tickets
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Amsterdam canal cruise with 4-course dinner and drinks at sunset.
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Amsterdam canal cruise boat on water during evening with city lights reflecting.
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Van Gogh Museum Entry and Amsterdam Canal Cruise
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Yes, a canal cruise in Amsterdam is inevitably on the bucket list of travelers who visit the city. While on a relaxing cruise, you have an excellent vantage point of Amsterdam's vibrant landscape, historic monuments, lush greenery, and the general lively environment. Cruises in Amsterdam may include meals and live entertainment, ideal for a unique all-round experience with friends and family.
All cruises depart from the Amsterdam canal system. Some common boarding points, most of which are in front of the Amsterdam Central Station, are:
  • Central Station - Loetje
  • Prins Hendrikkade
  • Stadhouderskade
  • Oudezijds Voorburgwal
  • Anne Frank House
There are several Amsterdam canal cruises to choose from. You can decide the right cruise type for your tour based on your schedule, budget, and time of day you wish to go for a cruise. Here are your options:
  • Dinner cruise: Under the starry Amsterdam night, indulge in a delicious meal on delightful dinner cruises in Amsterdam. Treat yourself to a whole-hearted meal that includes appetizers, a main course, and drinks, as you glide across the canal and soak in the city's sights.
  • Lunch cruise: Set sail on the Amsterdam canal and take in the city's inspiring architecture while you feast on local delicacies. Lunch cruises in Amsterdam are perfect for those looking to relax during the day and just enjoy the view with their friends and family.
  • Sightseeing cruise: Sightseeing cruises in Amsterdam are the best way to make the most of your visit to Amsterdam as a tourist. With either a local guide or an audio guide, discover old classic bridges, colorful buildings, and more.
  • Evening cruise: Don't miss out on a relaxing evening cruise in Amsterdam as the sun gradually sets and illuminates the city in a golden glow. Sunsets are a great time to capture Amsterdam's landscape beautifully. You may also enjoy a refreshing drink and snacks as you spot the top sights around.
Since the city of Amsterdam was built on water, all the top landmarks in the city are situated in and around the canal system. Due to this, several major attractions can be easily spotted while on the best Amsterdam canal cruises. Here are a few you are definitely bound to see:
  • Anne Frank House
  • Skinny Bridge
  • A’DAM Tower
  • Jordaan neighborhood
  • Canal houses at Herengracht
  • De Wallen
All dinner and lunch canal cruises include meals, while sightseeing cruises do not. Meals include multiple courses with dessert and drinks while on a cruise in Amsterdam. Some evening cruises may include snacks and drinks; you can check the details of each experience for this complete information.
Yes, most canal cruises in Amsterdam offer drinks as part of their experience. Dinner, lunch, and evening cruises in particular include both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Sightseeing cruises may not offer drinks.
Your choice between a lunch or dinner cruise is fairly simple. If you're on a budget and want to see the beauty of the city in daylight, then a lunch cruise is ideal for you. In just an hour, for a nominal price, you can discover the city's top sights with either an audio guide or a local tour guide. Alternatively, if you want an all-around experience with friends and family, and want to see the city lit under the stars, a dinner cruise is the right choice. Within 2-3 hours, you'll enjoy a multi-course meal, drinks, and a fantastic view around.
Yes, there are plenty of evening cruises that you can pick to see Amsterdam during sunsets. These usually extend for 1-1.5 hours and include snacks and beverages. Alternatively, you can pick an early dinner cruise in Amsterdam if you want a longer cruise time with a 4-course meal, beverages, and live entertainment.
The best day cruises in Amsterdam are:
  • Amsterdam Classic Canal Cruise with Drinks: Enjoy unlimited beer, wine, and beverages on your 75-minutes cruise across the stunning scenery with a bite of Dutch cheese, and a live guide with an Amsterdam classic canal cruise with drinks.
  • Lovers: 1 Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Audio Guide: Lovers: 1 hour Amsterdam canal cruise with audio guide is a budget-friendly 1-hour cruise that includes an audio guide in 19 languages and takes you across famous landmarks of the Dutch capital.
  • The Best of Keukenhof & Tulip Farm with Windmills Tour and Spring Cruise: Enjoy skip-the-line entrance at Keukenhof, transfers to and from the attractions, and a 1.5-hour windmill cruise near Keukenhof to learn about the famous tulip gardens with the best of Keukenhof & Tulip farm with windmills tour and spring cruise.
  • Skip-the-Line Tickets to Van Gogh Museum + 1-hour Canal Cruise: Enjoy skip-the-line access to the world-famous Van Gogh Museum and a 1-hour cruise across Anne Frank's house, Westerkerk, and more with skip-the-line tickets to Van Gogh Museum + 1-hour canal cruise.

    The best night cruises in Amsterdam are:
  • Amsterdam Light Festival VIP Canal Cruise: Open Bar & Welcome Cocktail: Experience Amsterdam's light art VIP style with unlimited access to a well-stocked Dutch bar, heated pillows, and warm blankets, as you glide past some impressive artworks aboard authentic and luxurious electric boats with Amsterdam Light Festival VIP canal cruise.
  • Amsterdam Canal Cruise with New York Pizza & Drinks: Cruise along Amsterdam canals with a slice of original New York pizza, cookie dough chocolate chip ice cream, and a Heineken beer, wine, or soft drink with Amsterdam canal cruise with New York pizza & drinks.
The best time to go for a cruise in Amsterdam would definitely be between the months of October to May. Due to the cooler months, the city would witness smaller crowds compared to the summer season and the pleasant weather would make your experience a whole lot more enjoyable. Keep in mind that December can get quite crowded despite the cold weather due to the holiday season.
A sightseeing cruise can take between 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, while dinner or lunch cruises can take between 2-4 hours from start to finish.
Yes, sightseeing cruises do include either an audio guide or a local guide with you. For the ones that do not include a local tour guide, you would be equipped with a multilingual audio guide that will narrate facts, stories, and interesting trivia about all the different sights along your cruise.

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