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Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with Drinks & Bites

Canal boat cruising past the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam.
Guide serving wine on Amsterdam canal cruise boat with Westerkerk in background.
Luxury canal cruise in Amsterdam with cheese and wine setup on a boat.
Steering wheel and interior view from an Amsterdam canal cruise boat with Westerkerk in the background.

Duration

1 hr

Free cancellation

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

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Guided tour

Operator: Blue Boat Company

    • Glide through Amsterdam on a vintage-style vessel, available for both day and evening cruises depending on the time slot you select.

    • Enjoy the convenience of two boarding points: Centraal Station or Rijksmuseum, both centrally located in Amsterdam.

    • Settle into luxury seating on a classic saloon boat, enjoying the city’s beauty in comfort, without the noise or distractions of traditional engines.

    • Benefit from an engaging skipper and host who provide local insights, fun facts, and personal recommendations, turning your cruise into a personalized tour.

    • Upgrade to enjoy unlimited premium Dutch cheeses and bottomless refreshments or sip endless bubbles while enjoying delicious bites on a romantic cruise.

    • 60-min day or evening cruise

    • Boarding point near Rijksmuseum or Centraal Station (as per option selected)

    • Luxury saloon boat

    • Interactive skipper and host

    • Heating on board (blankets during winters)

    Additional paid upgrades:

    • Unlimited cheese

    • Unlimited drinks (beer, wine, and soft drinks)

    • Unlimited bubbles and a serving of yummy snacks

    • English-speaking guide

    • Electric saloon boat

    • Drinks (available to buy onboard)
  • TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
    FREQUENCY30-60 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
    FIRST DEPARTUREWesterkerk
    LAST DEPARTUREWesterkerk

    3 Boarding points

    Rijksmuseum Pier

    Get direction

    Anne Frank House Pier

    Get direction

    Centraal Station

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    Westerkerk

    Westerkerk

    The Royal Theater Carré

    The Royal Theater Carré

    Rijksmuseum

    Rijksmuseum

    Anne Frank House

    Anne Frank House

    Dutch National Opera & Ballet

    Dutch National Opera & Ballet

    Magere Brug

    Magere Brug

    Herengracht

    Herengracht

     Seven Bridges View Point

    Seven Bridges View Point

    Munttoren

    Munttoren

    The Amstel

    The Amstel

    Prinsengracht

    Prinsengracht

    Grachtengordel

    Grachtengordel

    TOTAL DURATION90 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
    FIRST DEPARTURECanal Ring (Grachtengordel)
    LAST DEPARTURECanal Ring (Grachtengordel)

    1 Boarding point

    Amsterdam

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)

    Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)

    Westerkerk

    Westerkerk

    Anne Frank House Museum

    Anne Frank House Museum

    IJ

    IJ

    A'dam Lookout

    A'dam Lookout

    Centraal Station

    Centraal Station

    NEMO Science Museum

    NEMO Science Museum

    The Amstel

    The Amstel

    Magere Brug

    Magere Brug

    Rijksmuseum

    Rijksmuseum

    Holland Casino Amsterdam Centrum

    Holland Casino Amsterdam Centrum

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

  • 4.3
    49 ratings

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    Guests from Germany, Belgium, United States and over 7 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    FARIZA ALBOROVA

    Fariza

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The day I had a boat tour was the first day of Sail Amsterdam 2025 and it was very impressive. Our guide was charming and all the staff were excellent. It was a brilliant experience.
    Sigrid Harp

    Sigrid

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    Wim Vanhamel

    Wim

    Sep 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Anita Rebrović

    Anita

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Michael Liesegang

    Michael

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
  • What to bring

    • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

    What’s not allowed

    • Entry to unaccompanied minors, large bachelor & birthday groups is not included with these tickets.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

    Additional information

    • Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under 18.

    • Most boats have a roof that closes fully and have central heating on board. So even if it is cold outside, you will be warm inside the boat. The boats mostly sail within the city centre, where the water stays very calm, so they can sail in almost any weather.

    • If a cruise cannot take place due to extreme weather circumstances, the company will contact you to reschedule your ticket to another date.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    Boarding Point

    • Board your cruise at Blue Boat Company.

    • Address: Stadhouderskade 501, 1071ZD Amsterdam opposite Hard Rock Café.

    Get Directions to the Boarding Point

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