75-minute Amsterdam Canal Cruise by Blue Boat Company
The number one attraction in Amsterdam and a must do for a first time visitor of our beautiful capital!
Amsterdam is best viewed from the water and during this 75-minute canal cruise, you'll understand why. You'll experience the best of the historic city center.
Discover the city's top highlights, iconic bridges and the 17th-century buildings lining the canals. You'll come across new architecture and bridges, showing a historical city that is rooted in history but continues to develop and change.
While you're enjoying the views that pass you by, you'll listen to an audio guide (available in 19 languages) that tells you everything you need to know about Amsterdam; the stories, legends and historical facts. You can buy snacks and drinks in the ticket office prior boarding or a dd a snackbox to your booking!
Did you bring the kids? Great! Let them be a 'Fresh water pirate' with the special kids audio commentary including a free goodie bag to enjoy themselves while on board.
Options
Dock Hard Rock Cafe
Dock Hard Rock Cafe: Board at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe.
Starting point:
Stadhouderskade 501, 1071 ZD Amsterdam, Netherlands
What's included in 75-minute Amsterdam Canal Cruise by Blue Boat Company
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Amsterdam is best viewed from the water. On this 75-minute canal cruise you’ll experience the best of our historical city.
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)Pass-by Only
Cruise along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam
This waterside hotel is perched above Amsterdam’s famous canals on the vibrant Leidseplein with many bars and music venues. Explore Vondelpark and the museum district with the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum just around the corner. Return to our historic Art Nouveau building and power up at the famous Café Americain. Unwind with signature cocktails at the iconic Bar Americain. More musical amenities await in your room with guitar program Picks®, Record player program Wax® and curated music with our Tracks® playlists. Let the set begin.
Inclusions
- Snackbox with sweet & savory snacks and 1 drink (if option selected)
- Audio commentary in 20 languages
- “Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket bought
- 75-min Canal Cruise
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To reserve a wheelchair seat, please contact our reservations department.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Blue Boat Company, Stadhouderskade 550, opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Please make sure to be at the dock for your canal cruise at least 10 minutes prior to departure. • Blue Boat Company and Amsterdam Canal Cruises offer canal cruises daily. Seats are placed on a “first come, first serve” basis which means that you might not be able to get on board right away. If this is the case, our colleagues will inform you when the next available boat will depart. • Our ticket office at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite Hard Rock Café is open daily from 09:00 until 18:00 hours. • Our ticket office at Stadhouderskade 550 opposite Heineken Experience is open daily from 09:30 until 17:15 hours. To move your timeslot, please contact our reservations department via +31206791370 Tour is wheelchair accessible To reserve a wheelchair seat, please contact our reservations department at +31 206791370 Valid from the time you exchange your voucher, for the duration selected.