Sightseeing Cruises

Alkmaar Canal Cruise

Cruise through Alkmaar's canals, starting at the cheese market. Enjoy a cheesy experience while learning the city's history from your knowledgeable skipper.

Embark on an exciting 75-minute cruise from Alkmaar's cheese market and soak in the beauty of the city's charming canals.

Catch a glimpse of the reddish-brown brick-clad Waag building before treating yourself to the delicious Dutch cheeses and refreshing drinks on board.

Discover the city's rich history with audio commentary available in Dutch, English, and German. The skipper’s expertise will further enhance your experience.

Hop onto the photo deck for incredible views, bask in the sunlight, and capture picture-perfect moments.

Fun fact: The Alkmaar Cheese Market has been running since 1365, making it one of the oldest cheese markets in the world.

75-minute Alkmaar canal cruise

Comfortable rear deck

Professional skipper/guide

Audio commentary in Dutch, English, and German

Dutch cheeses

Coloring activities for children

Drinks

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Discover Alkmaar’s charm

Explore the city of Alkmaar by cruising through its canals and landmarks. Before you hop on to your boat, visit the cheese market, which has been around since 1395 and has 30,000 kgs of cheese on display every Friday. Don’t miss the reddish-brown-hued Waag building, a national monument with intricate brickwork and murals.

Cruise through history

Post the expedition, begin your 75-minute cruise through the scenic canals of Alkmaar. Along the way, catch a glimpse of the small white church perched atop a small hill. As you glide through the city, your knowledgeable skipper and audio commentary in Dutch, English, and German will give you insight into its history.

Say cheese

Your cruise would remain incomplete without some cheesy indulgence. Treat yourself to the Dutch cheeses and refreshing drinks available in the floating bar on board. Once you feel energized, venture out to the photo deck to catch some stunning views and capture memories with picturesque backdrops.

Accessibility

This experience is not fully accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

There is limited space for wheelchairs and prams/strollers on the outer deck.

Additional information

Facilities: restroom, floating bar, and heater.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

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

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Waagplein.

Address: 1811 MA Alkmaar, Netherlands.

Landmark: Departs from Cheese Market at Waagplein.

Get directions to the boarding point