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Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

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Overview

The best way of seeing historical Amsterdam is from the water. Join us on our 1 hour canal tour on our 100% electric, luxury boats.

Enjoy all the beauty that Amsterdam has to offer while enjoying a drink. All our boats have a bar on board where drinks can be bought. During the tour our crew will tell you about the history of Amsterdam and the sights you pass.

During summer, when the weather is mainly sunny and dry, the tour will take place on one of our luxurious open boats. On the other hand, if it happens to be rainy or cold on the canals, we will be very happy to host the tour on one of our beautiful and warm saloon boats.

In order to ensure you a spot on the boat, we advise you to book your ticket online in advanced.

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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Mobile ticket

What's included

Onboard bar (drinks available for purchase)

Blankets available

Skipper and Live Guide

Drinks available for purchase

Meeting and pickup

Travelers meet at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our boats are located right besides the entrance of Central Station (On the city centre side), at Prins Hendrikkade 33A.You will recognize our Flagship crew by the orange clothing.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Show your e-ticket to one of our stewards on the dock

What to expect

  1. The itinerary is a little different for each departure location. Each itinerary has its own charm! Please contact our support team for more information on this.

  2. Anne Frank House

    Nestled within the historic confines of the Prinsengracht, this iconic house served as the refuge for Anne Frank and her family during the tumultuous years of World War II.

  3. Westerkerk

    The Westerkerk (English: Western Church) is a Reformed church within Dutch Protestant church in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the most western part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood (Centrum borough), next to the Jordaan, between the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht.

  4. Koninklijk Theater Carre

    The Royal Theatre Carré (Dutch: Koninklijk Theater Carré) is a Neo-Renaissance theatre in Amsterdam, located near the river Amstel. When the theatre was founded in 1887, it was originally meant as a permanent circus building. Currently, it is mainly used for musicals, cabaret performances and pop concerts.

  5. The Jordaan

    The most common theory on the origin of the name is as a derivation of the French word jardin, meaning garden: most streets and canals in the Jordaan are named after trees and flowers. Another theory is that the Prinsengracht canal was once nicknamed Jordaan (the Dutch name for the river Jordan), and that the neighbourhood beyond the canal came to be called this as well. Our Flagship canal tour will stard and end here in the Jordaan

  6. The Amstel

    The Amstel is the biggest canal of all and Amsterdam was founded from this canal which was originally a river. Fisherman builded a "dam" and called is Amstel're'dam.

  7. Dutch National Opera & Ballet

    Dutch National Opera (DNO; formerly De Nederlandse Opera, now De Nationale Opera in Dutch) is a Dutch opera company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its present home base is the Dutch National Opera & Ballet housed in the Stopera building, a modern building designed by Cees Dam and Wilhelm Holzbauer which opened in 1986.

  8. Magere Brug

    One of Amsterdam’s many bridges is the beautiful Magere Brug, known to English speakers at the Skinny Bridge. This wooden drawbridge was once so narrow that it was hard for two pedestrians to pass each other. To cope with increasing traffic on the Amstel, a wider bridge replaced the narrow original in 1871.

  9. Seven Bridges View Point

    Since most canals in Amsterdam make a curve, seeing through so many bridges at once is very rare!

  10. Munt Tower (Munttoren)

    The Munttoren, also called De Munt, is officially called Regulierstoren and used to be part of the Regulierspoort. This city gate was one of the three main gates of the medieval fortifications of Amsterdam. The gate was named after the Reguliersklooster (1394-1532). This monastery stood at the height of the later Keizersgracht outside the Regulierspoort.

  11. Herengracht

    The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Jordaan, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, contributing to Amsterdam's fame as the "Venice of the North"

  12. Rijksmuseum

    The Rijksmuseum was founded in The Hague in 1800 and moved to Amsterdam in 1808, where it was first located in the Royal Palace and later in the Trippenhuis. The current main building was designed by Pierre Cuypers and first opened in 1885.On 13 April 2013, after a ten-year renovation which cost € 375 million, the main building was reopened by Queen Beatrix. In 2013 and 2014, it was the most visited museum in the Netherlands with record numbers of 2.2 million and 2.47 million visitors. It is also the largest art museum in the country. Our boats will sail along the Prinsengracht with a view on the Rijksmuseum
    The museum has on display 8,000 objects of art and history, from their total collection of 1 million objects from the years 1200–2000, among which are some masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer. The museum also has a small Asian collection, which is on display in the Asian pavilion.[3]

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Times are local to the experience (Europe/Amsterdam).

Additional Information

  • Please be aware that the points of interest on the route may slightly vary depending on the departure point chosen
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 8 travelers per booking
  • Each booking must include at least one adult.

FAQs about Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

Can I cancel Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar for free?

Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

How long does it take?

It takes about 1 hour.

Where does it start?

Our boats are located right besides the entrance of Central Station (On the city centre side), at Prins Hendrikkade 33A.You will recognize our Flagship crew by the orange clothing.

What's included?

  • Onboard bar (drinks available for purchase)
  • Blankets available
  • Skipper and Live Guide

What's not included?

  • Drinks available for purchase

Which places does it visit?

It visits Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, Koninklijk Theater Carre, The Jordaan, The Amstel, Dutch National Opera & Ballet, Magere Brug, Seven Bridges View Point.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in English.

Is it suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by Flagship Amsterdam

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