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The Best Canal Cruises in Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise

The classic canal cruise through Amsterdam's historic waterways. Pick your departure time and location: Central Station, Damrak Pier 5 or Rijksmuseum.

60 minutesCentraal Station, Damrak, Rijksmuseum

5.0(3)· AmsExperience reviews

€18.50€12.95Book

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Open Boat Tour - Departure from Damrak

The best way to explore the canals of Amsterdam is without a doubt on an open boat! From here you will enjoy the best view of the capital and all the sights. The captain will also be your tour guide. They have endless stories to share about Amsterdam.

60 minutesDamrak

5.0(1)· AmsExperience reviews

from€22.50Book

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Aperol Spritz Cruise Amsterdam

Celebrate the better weather in Amsterdam with a Summer Spritz Cruise. Take in the city’s sights while enjoying 2 spritzes or wines of your choice on this refreshing 60-minute summer canal cruise.

60 minutesDamrak

4.9(7,535)· Google

€44.50€34.50Book

Signature Boats Amsterdam Saloon cruise

Sail Amsterdam's narrower canals on a 1.5-hour luxury saloon cruise for up to 12 guests, where a live guide shares stories from the city's history. This intimate boat tour reaches corners larger vessels can't, taking you through the Jordan district, past the Westerkerk, and along the Amstel.

90 minutesLeidsebosje 2, 1054 LJ Amsterdam

from€49.95Book

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Amsterdam Pizza Cruise

Cruise Amsterdam's canals while enjoying a classic New York pizza and drinks. A relaxed 1.5-hour combo of sightseeing and eating, perfect for friends, family or a date.

90 minutesDamrak

€39.50€34.50Book

Cheese & Wine Cruise

Sail through Amsterdam's UNESCO canals for 1.5 hours while sampling a cheese platter and selected wines in intimate lighting. Adults only (18+).

90 minutesDamrak

from€38.50Book

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Cocktail Cruise Amsterdam

Sipping cocktails while cruising through the world-famous canals, sounds like a night to remember! The Amsterdam night tour with cocktail bar is the perfect nighttime activity.

75 minutesDamrak

from€39.50Book

Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise

Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city. It offers you the best views of the 17th-century buildings lining the city canals, and will also show you the 21st-century city that Amsterdam has become. You’ll come across new

75 minutesHard Rock Cafe dock, Heineken Experience dock

€16.50€13.50Book

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Official ADE Spritz & Beatz Boat Amsterdam

Jump between ADE hotspots on this official boat cruise with DJ sets and drinks onboard. Hop on and off as many times as you like at Damrak, Spritz & Beatz bar, and the ADE Hub Keizersgracht. Pick your ticket—1 to 5 days of unlimited rides during the festival.

Full dayMulti stops Hop on and Hop Off

4.9(7,535)· Google

€22.50€19.50Book

Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise with live Guide

Discover Amsterdam by night on a 75-minute evening canal cruise with live commentary from a local skipper. You'll glide past illuminated bridges, historic canal houses, and famous landmarks.

75 minutesBadhuiskade 1, 1031 KS Amsterdam

€19.00€17.00Book

Amsterdam Harbour Cruise

Step aboard Amsterdam Boat Cruises' official harbour tour and explore the port's past, present and future from the water. Sail through one of Europe's busiest shipping hubs and discover how the city's maritime story shaped Amsterdam.

150 minutes

from€25.50Book

75 minutes Canal Cruise Highlights of Amsterdam

Cruise the UNESCO canals aboard a luxury electric boat and enjoy live stories, drinks, iconic sights, hidden waterways and unforgettable city views.

75 minutesAmsterdam Noord

€16.50€14.50Book

Amsterdam Light Festival

Sail past 20 illuminated artworks on Amsterdam's canals aboard a brand-new electric boat, gliding from Amsterdam-North through the lit Amstel past iconic landmarks like the Skinny Bridge and Artis Zoo.

90 minutesMeet at Amsterdam-North departure point.

from€29.75Book

Amsterdam Beer Tasting Cruise Featuring Brewery 't IJ

Taste three craft beers from Brewery 't IJ on a relaxed 105-minute electric boat cruise through Amsterdam, with traditional Dutch snacks and a 20-minute stop at the brewery's windmill location. Your host guides you through the flavours and stories behind Amsterdam's modern brewing culture.

105 minutesMeet at Damrak for your 16:00 departure.

4.9(7,535)· Google

€39.50€29.50Book

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17th Century Amsterdam History VR Canal Cruise

Sail through Amsterdam's canals and slip into the 17th century with VR glasses at key spots—watch the same waterways transform from bustling historic quaysides back to today's city. A 75-minute cruise blending real scenery with seven animated time-travel moments.

75 minutesStromma Rijksmuseum

4.8(2,560)· Google

from€39.00Book

Signature Boats Amsterdam - Open boats

Experience Amsterdam's canals from an open boat—no walls, just water and city around you. Drinks included as you cruise through the heart of Amsterdam.

90 minutes

from€34.95Book

Pedal Boat Amsterdam

Pedal your own boat through Amsterdam's canals at your own pace, suitable for 1–4 people. Choose a marked route or create your own adventure on the water.

60 minutes

from€33.50Book

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17th Century Amsterdam History VR Canal Cruise

75 minutesStromma Rijksmuseum

4.8(2,560)· Google

from€39.00Book

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Entrance Ticket Rijksmuseum

Discover Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and more. Choose your visiting time.

2–3 hoursMuseumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam

4.7(114,000)· Google

from€25.00Book

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Amsterdam Pizza Cruise

Cruise Amsterdam's canals while enjoying a classic New York pizza and drinks. A relaxed 1.5-hour combo of sightseeing and eating, perfect for friends, family or a date.

90 minutesDamrak

€39.50€34.50Book

Pedal Boat Amsterdam

Pedal your own boat through Amsterdam's canals at your own pace, suitable for 1–4 people. Choose a marked route or create your own adventure on the water.

60 minutes

from€33.50Book

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Amaze Amsterdam Entrance Ticket

Walk through interactive rooms filled with lasers, lights, and visual effects at this immersive experience in a former nightclub. Each door opens onto a new space designed to engage your senses and spark imagination.

75 minutes

4.5(8,470)· Google

from€26.95Book

FeBoat

Step aboard FEBOAT, a unique 90-minute evening cruise through Amsterdam's world-famous canals. Enjoy fresh FEBO fries, a tasty snack and a drink as you sail through the atmospherically lit canals of Amsterdam.

90 minutes

from€35.00Book

75 minutes Canal Cruise Highlights of Amsterdam

Cruise the UNESCO canals aboard a luxury electric boat and enjoy live stories, drinks, iconic sights, hidden waterways and unforgettable city views.

75 minutesAmsterdam Noord

€16.50€14.50Book

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From Amsterdam: Daytrip to Giethoorn, Venice of th

From Amsterdam: Daytrip to Giethoorn, Venice of the North, including canal tour

8 hoursDeparture: This is Holland, Overhoeksplein, Amsterdam (3-minute walk from Central Station ferry platform F3).

from€68.00Book

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Six sunny ways to see Amsterdam from the canals.

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Pedal Boat Amsterdam

Pedal your own boat through Amsterdam's canals at your own pace, suitable for 1–4 people. Choose a marked route or create your own adventure on the water.

60 minutes

from€33.50Book

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Aperol Spritz Cruise Amsterdam

Celebrate the better weather in Amsterdam with a Summer Spritz Cruise. Take in the city’s sights while enjoying 2 spritzes or wines of your choice on this refreshing 60-minute summer canal cruise.

60 minutesDamrak

4.9(7,535)· Google

€44.50€34.50Book

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Open Boat Tour - Departure from Damrak

60 minutesDamrak

5.0(1)· AmsExperience reviews

from€22.50Book

Signature Boats Amsterdam - Open boats

Experience Amsterdam's canals from an open boat—no walls, just water and city around you. Drinks included as you cruise through the heart of Amsterdam.

90 minutes

from€34.95Book

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Entrance tickets to Amsterdam's must-visit museums

Rijksmuseum, Moco and more — tickets sorted in seconds.

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Moco Museum Entrance Ticket

Banksy, Warhol, Basquiat, Haring, Kusama, Hirst, Digital Art & More Includes all current exhibitions Kids up to 4 for free

60 minutesMoco Museum

4.2(28,779)· Google

€22.95€19.95Book

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Entrance Ticket Rijksmuseum

Discover Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and more. Choose your visiting time.

2–3 hoursMuseumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam

4.7(114,000)· Google

from€25.00Book

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Amaze Amsterdam Entrance Ticket

75 minutes

4.5(8,470)· Google

from€26.95Book

Scheepvaart Museum Entrance Ticket

Explore the Netherlands' maritime past through ship models, nautical instruments, and interactive displays at this 17th-century museum. The main attraction: board a full-size replica of the 18th-century VOC ship Amsterdam and walk through its historic decks.

3 hours

4.5(13,607)· Google

from€20.00Book

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What our guests say

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5.05 reviews

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Beautiful Amsterdam Cruise with the family

We had a wonderful canal cruise in Amsterdam with our family! It was such a relaxing and enjoyable way to see the city, especially with kids. The views of the beautiful canal houses, bridges, and streets from the water were amazing. The boat was comfortable, the staff were friendly and welcoming, and everyone in our family enjoyed the experience. It was a great break from walking around the city while still getting to see so much of Amsterdam. Definitely a highlight of our family trip and something we would recommend to other families visiting Amsterdam!

M.A. · Amsterdam Canal Cruise · Jul 2026

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verry nice way to see amsterdam

perfect location and amazing tour

John · Amsterdam Canal Cruise · Jul 2026

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Amazing tour

best way to discover amsterdam really recommend it

Anna · Amsterdam Canal Cruise · Jul 2026

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Official ADE Spritz & Beatz Boat Amsterdam

Full dayMulti stops Hop on and Hop Off

4.9(7,535)· Google

€22.50€19.50Book

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From Amsterdam: Daytrip to Giethoorn, Venice of th

From Amsterdam: Daytrip to Giethoorn, Venice of the North, including canal tour

8 hoursDeparture: This is Holland, Overhoeksplein, Amsterdam (3-minute walk from Central Station ferry platform F3).

from€68.00Book

Premium Choice

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

The classic canal cruise through Amsterdam's historic waterways. Pick your departure time and location: Central Station, Damrak Pier 5 or Rijksmuseum.

60 minutesCentraal Station, Damrak, Rijksmuseum

5.0(3)· AmsExperience reviews

€18.50€12.95Book

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Entrance Ticket Rijksmuseum

Discover Dutch masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and more. Choose your visiting time.

2–3 hoursMuseumstraat 1, 1071 XX Amsterdam

4.7(114,000)· Google

from€25.00Book

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