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Explore Dutch naval history and UNESCO-listed canals with National Maritime Museum entry and a 1-hour cruise—at a value-friendly combo price.
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Skip the lines and dive into 500 years of maritime history with access to ship replicas, interactive exhibits, and kid-friendly zones.
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Cruise through Amsterdam’s scenic canals in a glass-roofed boat, passing landmarks like the Anne Frank House with audio commentary in 19 languages.
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Board your cruise easily from the Centraal Station, just a 5-min drive from the National Maritime Museum, without wasting any time!
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National Maritime Museum
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Skip-the-line entry to the National Maritime Museum
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Access to all exhibitions
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Access to the 18th-century replica ship “Amsterdam”
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Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Dutch
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
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1-hour Amsterdam Canal cruise
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Boarding from Central Station
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Glass-roofed boat
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GPS audio guide in Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, and Russian
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Michael
Oct 2025Verified booking5/5Jordi-schafroth
Aug 2025Verified booking4/5
Leonardo
Jun 2025Verified booking5/5
Marcel
Jun 2025Verified booking5/5
Mrs
May 2025Verified booking5/5
Skip the lines at the National Maritime Museum and cruise Amsterdam’s canals—two must-do experiences at one discounted price.
Getting started
Begin your visit at the National Maritime Museum, located near the city center. Present your ticket at the entrance to bypass the line and head straight inside. After exploring the museum at your own pace, make your way to the canal cruise departure point near Centraal Station. No need to rush; the flexible timing lets you enjoy both experiences comfortably in a day.
What to expect
National Maritime Museum
Step inside a 17th-century naval storehouse turned world-class museum, where centuries of Dutch maritime history come to life. From the Dutch Golden Age to life aboard historic ships, the exhibits offer a deep dive into the Netherlands’ seafaring legacy.
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Skip-the-line access: Head straight in without waiting and make the most of your time exploring.
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Replica of the VOC Amsterdam: Climb aboard this full-scale reconstruction of a Dutch East India Company ship docked outside the museum.
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Movie Room: Step back in time to Amsterdam's 17th-century harbor, witness the Dutch East India Company vessels, and uncover the stories of the VOC and life at sea.
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Interactive exhibits: Hear stories of trade, naval battles, and migration through hands-on displays like Republic at Sea and Shadows on the Atlantic.
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Family-friendly zones: Kids can dive into maritime life with playful exhibits like Doris the Diver and Tales of the Whale.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
See the city from its historic waterways aboard a glass-roofed boat, complete with GPS audio commentary in 19 languages.
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1-hour cruise: Glide past iconic sights, including the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, the NEMO Science Museum, the Heineken Experience, and Magere Brug.
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Multilingual audio guide: Learn about the landmarks and history of Amsterdam as you sail with a GPS audio guide available in 19 languages.
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What’s not allowed
National Maritime Museum & Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
National Maritime Museum
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Food and drinks are not allowed inside the exhibition, but you are welcome to eat in the open courtyard, the jetty, and the pontoon.
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Bags larger than A4 size are not allowed on this experience.
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Flash photography, artificial lighting, selfie sticks, and tripods are not permitted inside the venue.
Accessibility
National Maritime Museum
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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The East Indiaman Amsterdam is partially wheelchair accessible.
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Carer tickets accompanying visitors with disabilities are free of charge.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
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This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
National Maritime Museum
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Children under the age of 12 can avail of free entry to the museum.
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Facilities: Phone charging, buggy loan, wheelchairs on loan, restaurant, souvenir shop.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the venue/the boarding point.
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Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of your cruise to avoid delays.
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If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
Ticket Redemption Points
The National Maritime Museum
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You can redeem the tickets directly at the entrance of the attraction: Het Scheepvaartmuseum (The National Maritime Museum).
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Address: Kattenburgerplein 1, 1018 KK Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Getting There
By Metro
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The museum is around 20 minutes from Central Station by foot.
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Follow Prins Hendrikkade east and you’ll see the docked replica ship ‘Amsterdam’, on your left and Kattenburgerplein 1.
By Bus
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The nearest bus stop is Kattenburgerplein, located 2 minutes away from the museum.
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Bus #22 and 246 will get you here.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Boarding Point
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Redeem your voucher at Lovers Canal Cruises, in front of Central Station
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Address: Prins Hendrikkade 25 1012 TM Amsterdam
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Landmark: Opposite A-Train Hotel
Get Directions to the Boarding Point
Getting There
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Bus: 18, 305, 314, 316
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Train: INTERCITY, SPRINTER
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Metro: 51, 52, 54
Validity
This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.
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