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Amsterdam Canal Evening Sightseeing Cruise

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• Board your cruise and explore the canals of Amsterdam in the warm glow of the city illuminated at night.
• You will be welcomed onboard the comfortable boat by the cruise staff and can kick off your journey by ordering a cold drink.
• As you explore the UNESCO-listed canal belt, listen to the onboard audio guide with your free headphones, available in up to 21 different languages.
• The cruise will also drift past the canals that run through the district where most day cruises do not go - the infamous De Wallen or De Walletjes.
• Upgrade your cruise to the luxury boat for cozy blankets and live guides. Depart from Central Station or Anne Frank House Pier for an enhanced experience.
• 1-hour or 90-min canal cruise
• Evening cruise with bar service
• Multilingual audio guide in 21 languages
• Snackbox (optional)
• 1-hour luxury boat cruise from Central Station/Anne Frank House Pier (optional)

Central Station Pier

• 2-min walk away from Basilica of St Nicholas and Park Plaza Victoria

Hard Rock Cafe Pier

• 1-min walk from Rembrandts Amsterdam Experience

Anne Frank House Pier

• 2-min walk from Anne Frank House and Anne Frank Monument

Click here for the detailed map of the boarding points.

• Tip: Amsterdam is known for its vibrant street art scene. As you cruise along the canals, keep an eye out for colorful murals and graffiti artwork adorning the walls near the water.
• The audio guide is available in the following languages: English, French, Russian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Turkish, Thai, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Indonesian, Cantonese, Swedish, Korean, and Hindi.

Amsterdam Canal Evening Luxury Salon Boat Cruise

• This post-sunset cruise on a luxury boat brings to life the city of Amsterdam, with brightly lit with all its bridges brightly illuminated.
• Your experienced English-speaking skipper and guide will tell you all about the city’s culture and fun places you can visit!
• Starting from the Anne Frank House, you’ll explore the stylish Jordaan neighborhood, the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), and the Golden Bend.
• To make things even more convenient, you can choose from 3 boarding points, Red Light District, Central Station Pier, or Anne Frank House Pier.
• 1-hour canal cruise on a luxury boat
• Local and experienced skipper and English-speaking guide
• Blankets available
• Departure from Red Light District/Central Station Pier/Anne Frank House Pier (as per option selected)
• Meal and drinks inclusions

Central Station

Red light district.

• 2-min walk from Royal Palace Amsterdam

Click here for a detailed map of the boarding points.

• Tip: If you need recommendations on how to explore more of the city, feel free to ask your guide!
• Pets are allowed onboard.
• Suitable for pram/stroller users.

Amsterdam Canal Dinner Cruise

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• Date idea: an evening dinner cruise through the canals of Amsterdam. You get just that with this ticket!
• Enjoy a world-class 4-course dinner prepared by gourmet chef Frans Kelders, with vegetarian, meat and fish options.
• It gets dreamier than this, you also get drinks of your choice, from beer, wine and soft drinks, to make the experience even better.
• 2-hour evening cruise
• 4-course dinner (menu here )
• Complimentary drinks: beer, wine, soft drinks
• Hotel transfers

LOVERS Canal Cruises Amsterdam

• 5-min walk from Amsterdam Centraal Station
• The cruise is wheelchair accessible.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Pizza & Optional Drinks or Guide

• Cruise, eat, explore! Experience Amsterdam's iconic sights on a delicious pizza cruise with drinks and dessert aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat.
• Choose from a variety of flavors and savor its fresh-baked goodness as you cruise Amsterdam's scenic canals.
• Begin your journey at the Anne Frank Museum, weaving through charming De Negen Straatjes. Don't miss the Skinny Bridge and Central Station photo ops.
• 75 or 90-min Amsterdam canal cruise (as per option selected)
• Pizza of your choice (menu here )
• Drinks and dessert (optional)
• Private host and audio guide in English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese (optional)
• Tip: Amsterdam is famous for its Golden Age mansions which line the canals. Keep an eye out for this UNESCO World Heritage Site on the cruise.
• The menu options for the pizza can be found here .
• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• Service animals trained to assist individuals with disabilities are permitted on board. Proper identification is required.
• Private tables and window seating are subject to availability and may not be guaranteed.

Home to over 100 km of canals, Amsterdam is a popular tourist destination around the world. Explore these beautiful canals on your Amsterdam evening and night canal cruise and witness some beautiful, historic sites on the way. The Amsterdam canal evening & night cruise is the best way to experience the city’s beauty and lights during the evening and night as you float around the iconic canals of Amsterdam on a luxurious cruise.

Why go on an Amsterdam Canal evening & night cruise?

• Romantic evening cruise: Experience the charm of Amsterdam's canals at night on a 90-minute or 1-hour evening cruise, surrounded by enchanting lights and unique architecture.
• Onboard refreshments: Sip on wine, beer, or soft drinks from the onboard bar as you cruise through the illuminated canals, creating a perfect atmosphere for relaxation and enjoyment.
• Multilingual audio guide: Immerse yourself in Amsterdam's history with a personal audio guide available in 21 languages. Learn about the city's past and cultural significance while taking in the scenic beauty from the water.
• Venice of the North: Discover why Amsterdam is often called the "Venice of the North" as you navigate its extensive canal network, providing a unique perspective and making it an ideal city for canal cruises.
• Red Light District exploration: Cruise past the renowned Red Light District, delving into its intriguing and controversial history. Experience a side of Amsterdam that many daytime tourists may not encounter.

Types of Amsterdam Canal evening cruise tickets

• Explore the lively Amsterdam nightlife during your evening cruise, offering a captivating journey through the city's canals against starry skies.
• Uncover the rich history of the "Venice of the North" using the complimentary headphones and audio guide, available in 21 languages, providing a fascinating narrative of Amsterdam's past.
• Enjoy the convenience of bar service during the evening canal cruise, where you can choose from a selection of drinks, including wine, beer, or soda, catering to your individual preferences.

Recommended: 1-Hour Evening Sightseeing Cruise in Amsterdam

• Witness the famous Amsterdam Light Festival aboard a modern, heated boat that takes you through the 24 illuminated art installations.
• With an audio guide available in 6 languages and a professional English-speaking host present on the boat, get to know the stories and inspiration behind the artworks.
• Upgrade your tickets to make your experience even more special with unlimited drinks at the bar, as you can choose from beer, wine, soda, and more.

Recommended: Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with Optional Drinks | Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with Audio Guide & Host | 1.5-Hour Amsterdam Light Festival Evening Cruise from Hard Rock Cafe

• Get your hands on the pocket-friendly combos that take your Amsterdam adventure up a notch - hop aboard a comfortable canal cruise and enjoy some popular Dutch experiences.
• Visit the Heineken® Brewery with complementary chilled beers or get admission to the Rijksmuseum: combine your cruise experience with any combo option that best suits your interests.
• The tickets offer flexible duration that you can tailor according to your trip plans.

Recommended: Skip-The-Line Tickets to Heineken® Experience with Free Drinks + 1 Hour Cruise | Combo: Rijksmuseum Entry + Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets

Sights covered on your evening canal cruise

Amsterdam Canals

Amsterdam is home to over 165 canals , many of which were dug in the 17th century. Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht are the three main canals forming a circle around the city. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 and offers views of several historic buildings and monuments.

Amstel River

Located in North Holland, the Amstel River flows from Aarkanaal in Nieuwveen to IJ in Amsterdam. It has been used for transportation and water supply in Amsterdam and plays a major role in Dutch culture.

Magere Brug

The Magere Brug, also known as the Skinny Bridge, is an Old Dutch-style wooden bridge. It spans the Amstel River and is one of the highlights of the Amsterdam Canal Cruise. This is one of the most beautiful bridges to witness in Amsterdam, especially when it is illuminated with lights during the night

Negen Straatjes

This cute neighborhood in Amsterdam is located in Grachtengoderl – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Negen Straatjes consists of 9 side streets filled with shops and restaurants. The streets are illuminated at night and look gorgeous from the Amsterdam Canal cruise.

Amsterdam Light Festival

Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual event held between December and mid-January. In this festival, the Amsterdam canals, bridges, and parks are decorated with colorful lights created by talented artists. Some of the Amsterdam evening & night canal cruises give you a tour of the Light Festival as well.

Know before you go on an evening & night cruise in Amsterdam

Please note that there are multiple Amsterdam evening & night canal cruise ticket options available. Your cruise details such as timings, boarding points, and inclusions will depend on your ticket. For more information, please check your tickets before purchasing.

Timings For evening canal cruise

• Duration: 1 hour 30 mins
• Timings: 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, 9pm & 10pm

Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise

• Duration: 1 hr 15 mins - 1 hr 30 mins
• Timings: Daily at 4:30pm

Amsterdam evening & night canal cruise usually lasts for one to two hours. For more information, please check your tickets before purchasing.

• Boarding point: Blue Boat Company ticketing office, Stadhouderskade 501, Amsterdam.
• Nearest landmark: Hard Rock Cafe Find it on the map

Central Station - Loetje: Lovers Canal Cruises Boating Point, Stationsplein 10, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands. Find it on the map .

Evening canal cruise

• 90-minute cruise
• Multilingual audio guide
• Snackbox - contains chips, popcorn, cheese biscuits, salted peanuts, and a soft drink of your choice
• 75-minute canal cruise
• Free WiFi onboard
• Audio guide in English and Dutch
• Amsterdam Light Festival tickets
• Make sure you arrive 15 minutes before your booked time slot to avoid delays.
• Collect the physical ticket for your Boat tour in Amsterdam at the redemption center by showing your mobile voucher.
• The cruise is not wheelchair accessible so, plan accordingly.
• Personal alcohol, smoking, and outside food are not allowed on board.

Frequently asked questions about Amsterdam Canal evening & night cruises

Yes, it is recommended to buy the Amsterdam evening canal cruise and night canal cruise tickets online. By purchasing your tickets online, you can get amazing discounts and offers on the tickets and select your desired date and time for the booking.

There are multiple Amsterdam Canal evening & night cruise tickets to choose from, each with its own specialties. Amsterdam evening canal cruise is a popular option as the 90-minute cruise comes with a multilingual audio guide with a snack box and bar service facilities.

Yes, there are discounts available on Amsterdam Canal cruise tickets, depending on the ticket type. For more information, check your ticket before purchasing.

Yes, there are Amsterdam Canal evening & night cruise tickets with access to the Amsterdam Light Festival. For more information, make sure to check your ticket before purchasing.

Yes, many Amsterdam Canal evening and night cruise tickets include drinks. For more information, make sure to check your ticket before purchasing.

The Amsterdam Canal evening & night cruise is generally one to two hours long, depending on the ticket you purchase. For more information, check your ticket before purchasing.

There are multiple Amsterdam Canal evening & night cruise tickets with redemption points and boarding points mentioned in the ticket. Make sure to check your ticket before purchasing.

There are multiple Amsterdam Canal evening & night cruise redemption and boarding points. Your boarding point is mentioned in the ticket. Make sure to check your ticket before purchasing.

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Evening Cruise

• Wheelchair accessible
• Family friendly

About this activity

Important information, get enchanted during a 90-minute evening cruise through amsterdam.

Our Evening Cruise is a 90-minute cruise that introduces you to the unique atmosphere of Amsterdam at night. Thousands of lights illuminate the hundreds of bridges and iconic canal houses and give the city an almost magical appearance. Step aboard our comfortable and warm boat and choose from one of the 19 available languages in our Personal Audio System. Our audio guide tells you everything you need to know about Amsterdam, such as the origin of the canals, life in the city during the Golden Age and more. Enjoy the beautiful views that pass you by as night falls over Amsterdam. The gorgeous buildings alongside the canals, such as 15th century merchant houses, look extra enchanting during an Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise.

What can I expect from an Evening Cruise in Amsterdam with Blue Boat Company?

If you book an Evening Cruise in Amsterdam from Blue Boat, you choose a cruise from a family business with a lot of love for the city – and therefore a company that wants to show you the best Amsterdam has to offer. During our 90-minute Evening Cruise you will see the city in a completely different light. Believe us: Amsterdam might not be known as the most romantic city, but when all the bridges light up, the city has a completely different vibe. The illuminated Skinny Bridge is certainly a feast for the eyes. Discover the canals of Amsterdam after sunset!

While you enjoy your drink, watch the stately 17th-century warehouses of the Dutch capital glide by and take pictures to your heart’s content of the bridges over Amstel river. You can buy tasty snacks and extra drinks at our ticketing office in advance.

Optional: add a snackbox or our wine and cheese offer to your booking and enjoy some snacks and drinks during your canal cruise! The snackbox includes chips, popcorn, stroopwafels, salted peanuts and a drink of your choice (soft drink, beer or wine). The wine and cheese offer includes two cans of wine, cheese biscuits and Dutch cheese.

Is Blue Boat’s Evening Cruise wheelchair accessible?

Yes, our Evening Cruise in Amsterdam is wheelchair accessible. We are the only boating company that offers wheelchair accessible canal cruises. If there is a passenger in a wheelchair in the group, a reservation must be made in advance. Select one of the following time slots to get on a boat that is wheelchair accessible: 7 PM and 9 PM. Then contact our reservations department to inform us that there is a wheelchair in the group as we can only have 3 wheelchairs on board at the same time. Our reservations department can be reached on workdays via + 31 20 679 1370. You can also send us an email at [email protected] .

How can I book tickets for Blue Boat’s Evening Cruise in Amsterdam?

Interested in our Evening Cruise in Amsterdam? You can easily buy your ticket(s) on our website. Select a date and a time slot and indicate the number of tickets. We have an easy booking process and you’ll get an instant confirmation with your tickets in your email. You can simply show your tickets on your mobile phone when boarding the boat – so you don’t have to print. So handy!

Do you have a promo code for our cruises? Then make a separate booking for each person and promo code when you buy your tickets online.

We also sell tickets at our ticketing office. We recommend you to book your tickets online in advance, so there will be no crowds at the ticket office and to ensure that you can hop on at your desired time slot. Also, keep in mind that you pay the full price for a canal cruise ticket at the cash register. Please note that our ticket office closes at 10 PM.

Where do I board for my Evening Cruise in Amsterdam?

The departure point for our Evening Cruise is at Stadhouderskade 501 (opposite Hard Rock Cafe).

We kindly request you to be present at the dock 15 minutes before departure.

What’s included with the Evening Cruise?

• 90 minute canal cruise
• Audio commentary in 19 languages (Through our Personal Audio System or our free guide app for your mobile phone.) Available languages: English, French, Russian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Turkish, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Indonesian, Cantonese, Korean, Hindi
• Departures all day, 364 days a year
• Tour is wheelchair accessible
• Complimentary earphones; if possible please consider using your own earphones or headphones to listen to the audio commentary on board. Blue Boat is committed to saving the environment one canal cruise at a time.

Thousands of lights highlight Amsterdam at night… Are you ready for your evening/night canal cruise? Our Evening Cruise will make your day trip to Amsterdam so much better.

Also check out our other canal cruises!

In addition to our Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam, we also offer a fun range of canal cruises in Amsterdam, like our famous City Canal Cruise and Kids Cruise . We also offer nice group arrangements, such as a Dinner Cruise or Buffet Cruise . Which cruise in Amsterdam do you choose? Blue Boat Amsterdam is ready to show you all the gorgeous places of Amsterdam, such as the canal belt and the iconic buildings along the IJ.

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Evening Cruise

• Wheelchair accessible
• Family friendly

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Important information.

Ah Amsterdam! While the city is gorgeous during the day, seeing the city at night gives a whole different vibe! Thousands of lights highlight the hundreds of bridges and the iconic buildings alongside the canals – we promise you that you’ll be busy gawking at everything you see! During our Evening Cruise you can enjoy the views rolling by, while you listen to an audio guide that tells you everything you need to know about the city. Book your tickets for our Amsterdam evening canal cruise now!

What can you expect from an evening canal cruise in Amsterdam?

Our Evening Cruise is a 90 minute night cruise that introduces you to the unique vibe of Amsterdam by night. The Dutch capital is known for its canals and while they’re undeniably gorgeous by day, the canal area becomes a fairytale once the lights on the bridges turn on! Our evening canal cruise is no ‘standard experience’, you really see the city in a different light! We’ll take you along the canals to spot the old merchant houses, the Amstel river and the Skinny Bridge … everything you need to see when you visit Amsterdam!

When you book an evening canal cruise in Amsterdam at Amsterdam Canal Cruises, you get the full experience! Buy your snacks and drinks in the ticket office, hop on board and take your pick from one of the 19 available languages in our Personal Audio System. Through (free provided) earphones our audio guide will guide you through Amsterdam and tell you all about its history, how it flourished and what is happening right now. Or just sit back and enjoy the views rolling by your window as night falls over Amsterdam. The canal belt is truly spectacular. We’ve been offering boat tours to tourists from all over the world and even the employees of Amsterdam Canal Cruises are still in awe of the romantic canals of Amsterdam and the gorgeous canal houses.

Optional: add a snackbox or our wine and cheese offer to your booking and enjoy some snacks and drinks during your canal cruise! The snackbox includes chips, popcorn, stroopwafels, salted peanuts and a drink of your choice (soft drink, beer or wine). The wine and cheese offer includes two cans of wine, a pack of cheese biscuits and Dutch cheese.

A romantic evening cruise through Amsterdam

They call Paris the city of love – but Amsterdam’s canals also provide a truly romantic vibe at night! After all, the city is just a bit calmer and quieter and the lights of the bridges reflect on the water … Would you like a romantic evening cruise that lasts one and a half hours? Then quickly choose your ticket and select a time! Are you ready for your 90 minute evening cruise along the most beautiful spots in the city?

Please note: we request our visitors to book their ticket for the evening canal cruise in Amsterdam online in advance to avoid crowds at the cash registers. We don’t offer any bar service on board for the time being. Drinks and snacks can be purchased in the ticket office before your cruise.

Book your evening canal cruise in Amsterdam now

As the name of our company suggests, we’re well known for our canal cruises in Amsterdam. We know this city like the back of our hand, so we take you along our favorite spots in the city, from the most gorgeous buildings to the cutest little canals. Are you ready for your Amsterdam evening canal cruise? Then book your ticket online!

Our canal tours offer audio commentary in 19 languages and our boats offer wheelchair access.

Next to our evening canal cruise, we also offer our City Canal Cruise , Kids Cruise, Wine & Cheese cruise and more! At Amsterdam Canal Cruises, we also offer museum tickets and tickets to other attractions , think for example of the Heineken Experience . Check out all our tickets and tours now!

Departure location of the Amsterdam evening canal cruise

Do you want to see the 17th century canal houses at night? Step aboard one of our boats. We promise you: our evening/ night cruise in Amsterdam is one for the books!

The departure point for the Evening Cruise is Stadhouderskade 501 (opposite Hard Rock Cafe).

Wheelchair accessibility

If there is a passenger in a wheelchair in the group, a reservation must be made in advance. Select one of the following time slots to get on a boat that is wheelchair accessible: 7 PM and 9 PM. Then contact our reservations department to inform us that there is a wheelchair in the group as we can only have 3 wheelchairs on board at the same time. Our reservations department can be reached via + 31 20 676 0302 or you can send an email to [email protected] on weekdays. Book your Evening Canal Cruise now!

Top 5 things to do in Amsterdam by night

Are you looking for another fun experience in Amsterdam at night? These are some of our recommendations:

• Curious to visit The Red Light District but you don’t feel 100% comfortable going by yourself? Book a walking tour through the area and get to know more about this world famous district.
• Enjoy Amsterdam’s Nightlife. Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein are known for their tons of fun bars, but there are also lots of bars, clubs and restaurants scattered around the city. If you like techno music you’re in luck, because many clubs love blasting techno. P.S. The Ice Bar is a fun experience!
• Swing above Amsterdam in Europe’s largest swing or enjoy the panoramic view in the A’DAM LOOKOUT. The building is open until 22.00 and last admission is at 21.00 hour.
• Walk through the streets. By night the city looks very romantic with it’s illuminated canal houses. To simply walk is enough.
• De Kas in Frankendael Park is an eight-metre-high glass structure delightfully lit up at night. Once the city’s nursery – it kept Amsterdam in plants and shrubbery – it now provides fresh ingredients for dishes such as red-cabbage gazpacho with horseradish cream. Two of the chefs were poached from the Michelin-starred RIJKS restaurant.
• Enjoy our friendly bar service during the cruise
• See all the highlights of Amsterdam
• Enjoy the atmosphere of Amsterdam by night

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Amsterdam Canal Night Cruise

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Experience Highlights

Board a luxury night-time cruise on a 90-minute tour of Amsterdam's canals and see the city's buildings, bridges, boats and illuminated areas.

Discover the history of the Dutch capital through an audio guide as you pass by Amsterdam landmarks such as the Rijksmuseum and the famous erotic theatre Moulin Rouge .

• A steward will welcome you to the luxurious boat.
• The boat is equipped with audio guides so you can learn all about the history of the city.
• See the city's landmarks in the moonlight.

What’s included

• Night cruise on a luxury yacht
• Audio guide

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Step by step.

Enjoy a night cruise of about one and a half hours along the canals of Amsterdam. An audio guide will be available to explain the history of the city and the canals.

A waiter will meet and greet you and welcome you to the luxury boats , which are electric and quiet.

You will feel like you are in a fairytale when you see all the sights and illuminated places of Amsterdam . The tour will pass very close to the city's landmarks and the audio guide will give you information about the interior of the monuments. Some of the sights you will see are:

• Rijksmuseum: Amsterdam's national museum, home to the famous collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age.
• Moulin Rouge: the renowned erotic theatre that leaves little to the imagination, located in the famous Red Light District.
• The Blauwbrug: the distinguished stone bridge over the Amstel River and one of the most important in the city.

Get your mobile phone ready to take the best pictures of Amsterdam as the moon lights up the city. A must-see tour!

• E Enrique 5 (0 Reviews) Nice experience, we felt very comfortable at all times. The tables on the cruise are just the right lighting to enjoy the sunset. A high quality cruise, more than recommended for everyone.
• A Alex 5 (0 Reviews) Much better than I expected, the experience was amazing and felt very personalized at all times.
• J Julia 5 (0 Reviews) A short but very enjoyable excursion. The trip was amazing and the treatment with the cruise staff was really good. Nothing to criticize the tour, if you have the opportunity to do it do not hesitate.
• S Scott 5 (0 Reviews) It was a very fun experience, we would love to repeat this tour in the future.

Departure and Return

Other things you should know.

• There will be a maximum of 30 travellers on this tour
• Accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs
• Assistance animals are allowed
• In case of cancellation due to adverse weather conditions, a change of date or a full refund is offered.
• The current COVID-19 regulations shall apply.

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise from Central Station

No trip to Amsterdam is complete without an Amsterdam canal cruise. Get to know the beautiful Dutch capital on a charming canal boat.

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• A one-hour boat trip on the UNESCO Heritage canal ring of Amsterdam
• Audio guide in several languages
• Enjoy free WiFi onboard
• E-ticket is directly available on smartphones
• Free cancellation up to 8 hours before the scheduled start of the activity

General information

• Departs near Central Station (Prins Hendrikkade 25)
• Check-in 15 min before departure
• Child age: 4-13 years
• Sold out? Consider our Semi-open boat cruise instead
• Only service dogs (who must be identifiable as such) are allowed on the boat
• Coming by car? Book your parking spot in advance via this link .

About this activity

• Duration: about 60 minutes
• Sail through Amsterdam's 17th century canal ring
• Enjoy the city's sights from the water

1 hour Amsterdam Boat Tour

An Amsterdam canal cruise is compulsory for anybody visiting the ‘Venice of the North.’ Amsterdam is laced with 100km of waterways, so there is no better way to observe the essence of the Dutch capital than from a canal boat. Wind past points of interest such as grand merchant houses, gothic churches, museums, and medieval buildings as you soak up the city’s history with the help of an audio guide.

This canal tour starts at the very heart of the city, right near Central Station. From here each cruise takes a different path through the city, depending on the amount of traffic on the canals and the size of the boat. Sights you will definitely see include the World Heritage-listed 17th-century canals and the cities iconic architecture. Enjoy the sights along the most famous of the waterways, the Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht.

As you travel through Amsterdam's neighbourhoods, such as the Jordaan, the Nine Streets or the Pijp, you might see sights like the Amstel river which gave the city its name, the Anne Frank House and the iconic Skinny bridge. The tour is significantly enriched by an audio tour in 19 languages and observations from the captain.

Why choose LOVERS Canal Cruises?

On your visit to Amsterdam you will want to experience this must-do attraction with a local expert. Since its inception in the 1950s, LOVERS Canal Cruises has become synonymous with the very best in Amsterdam cruising.

We will welcome you aboard our Lovers canal cruise boats with their glass-top roofs; modern, comfortable interiors; an expert audio guide; and the best views of the most beautiful canals. The city of Amsterdam comes alive on our boat tours. Keep your camera at hand for Amsterdam shows itself from its best side from the water, whether you are on a (semi)open boat or on the back deck.

The best of both worlds

Save yourself time, money, and stress by combining your Amsterdam canal cruise with another activity. For example, learn about the beer-brewing process at the great Heineken Experience or view the Night Watch at the Rijksmuseum, after doing a one-hour Amsterdam canal cruise in the morning. Or choose one of the many other options available on our Combinations page.

The beauty of the Amsterdam canal cruise combination tickets is that they’re so flexible and easy to use. Only tickets bought in combination with a Lovers Canal Cruise can be cancelled - free of charge - up to 8 hours before the scheduled start of the activity.

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Dinner Cruises in Amsterdam

Dinner cruise amsterdam: pizza, pancakes, wine & cheese, bbq, luxury lunch & dinner.

A dinner cruise is a marvellous and highly recommended way to treat yourself while in Amsterdam. It’s very relaxed, combining two highly enjoyable activities: sightseeing and dining. You can choose between two different concepts:

1. a standard tour on a shared boat with a more or less fixed menu. This can be pizza, pancakes, wine & cheese, BBQ or a luxurious three course meal. That is what this section is about.

2. a tailor-made tour on a private boat with a wide range of pre-ordered menus or even a la carte dining. You will find those in the luxury private canal tour  section.

Amsterdam Dinner Cruise – the Pros:

• A treat to all senses
• Special atmosphere at night

Amsterdam Dinner Cruise – the Cons:

• Relatively expensive
• Less choice than a restaurant

Amsterdam Dinner Cruises

Luxury Dinner Cruise Amsterdam

The luxury dinner cruise is a treat to all senses. It’s a very worthwhile 3 hour evening canal cruise in an intimate setting on a stylish Amsterdam canal boat. Admire the beautiful Amsterdam canals at night while enjoying your Amsterdam aperitif, an amuse, a fantastic 3-course dinner of your choice, and matching wines of course.

Pizza Cruise Amsterdam

The Pizza Cruise by Lovers & New York Pizza is a lovely tour to take with friends or family. The kids will love you for it! A pizza of your choice, unlimited drinks (beer, wine and soft drinks) of your choice and an ice cream for desert are all included. This tour is available every night at a fixed time. It takes 75 minutes and departs from a very convenient location: in front of Central Station.

Cheese and Wine Canal Cruise

Indulge in a truly relaxing one-hour canal cruise! This cruise includes a friendly and knowledgeable live guide, as well as complimentary cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Departing from Central Station, you’ll get to see the best city center canals from the comfort of a stylish electric boat. So sit back, relax, and raise a glass to your stay in Amsterdam!

Pancake Boat Tour

A boat trip with the Pancake Boat is always a great idea! And even more so with children. Enjoy unlimited pancake eating, and for the kids, there’s a ball pit on board. During the 75-minute journey, you’ll get a fantastic glimpse into the harbor area north of the city center. Here, you’ll find impressive architecture and plenty to see on the water, such as cargo ships, cruise ships, and ferries. The trips are available daily at various times. Departure is from the NDSM wharf, easy to reach with the free ferry from Central Station.

Sunday Luxury Lunch Cruise

The Sunday Luxury Lunch Cruise is an extensive canal tour for gourmets. This exclusive canal tour is only available on Sunday afternoons. On an the elegant classic boat you will enjoy a three-course menu along with cold and hot beverages of your choice. Truly special and very relaxing!

BBQ Boat Amsterdam (10-20 people)

Looking for a relaxed and delicious canal cruise with friends, relatives, or coworkers? Look no further than the BBQ Boat and embark on a private two-hour boat tour with your very own skipper and BBQ chef. The BBQ feast is accompanied by complimentary drinks, at a fixed price per person. This fantastic deal is available for groups of 10 to 20 people. So, sit back, enjoy the picturesque Amsterdam canals, and bon appétit!

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Amsterdam river cruises, about amsterdam.

Whether you’re on a voyage which exclusively explores the waterways or one which is part of a longer Rhine itinerary, Amsterdam river cruises have so much to offer. Amsterdam is home to over 60 miles of canals and is divided into around 90 islands, earning it the nickname the Venice of the North. Like most historic cities, it also has its fair share of beautiful architecture and, of course, the opportunity for a canal boat ride.

Exploring Amsterdam

As far as individual attractions go, Amsterdam boasts two very popular ones which are must-sees for any first-time visitor. Get there early if you want to avoid the queues to enter the Anne Frank House, which tells the utterly moving story of the celebrated Second World War diarist. As well as being a museum, this was the very place where Anne Frank hid from the Nazis for over two years. The Netherland’s most celebrated artist is also honoured in fitting style in the Van Gogh Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of works from the Dutch master. The life of another legend of the canvas can be explored with a trip to Rembrandt House, the 17th-century dwelling where the artist lived and worked.

Amsterdam also boasts one of the most celebrated concert halls in the world, the Royal Concertgebouw, which is home to a talented orchestra and some equally exceptional acoustics. The good news for classical fans is that a free concert is held weekly but, even if you’re just curious, it’s worth going along to see for yourself one of the city’s most iconic buildings.

Amsterdam tips

Bicycles are a way of life in Amsterdam so be careful not to walk in a cycle lane while seeing the sights. Be sure to try some Poffertjes pancakes at a café during your visit as they’re a local delicacy and remember, chips are always served with mayonnaise here.

Suggested Read: Amsterdam: The jewel in the Netherlands’ crown

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Amid Overtourism Amsterdam Reduces River Cruises

W ith the COVID-19 pandemic and the global shutdown of the tourism industry just a few years behind us in the rear view mirror, overtourism is becoming a challenging issue around the world once again.

In the latest development, leaders in Amsterdam have announced plans to cut the number of river boat cruises that enter the city. The move has been described as one of “a hundred” such measures leaders in the Dutch city are implementing to tackle the overtourism problem, according to Dutch News.

About 2,300 cruise ships docked in Amsterdam in 2023. By four years from now, Amsterdam wants to see that figure reduced to just 1150. If that goal is accomplished, it would reduce the number of tourists in the city by about 271,000, Dutch News reported.

While the reduced number of tourists would help ease overtourism, it will also be a blow to the area’s economy. Under the plan, the regional economy stands to lose about $78 million a year.

The over tourism created by cruise visitors reached a particular frenzy during the country’s spring bulb season when 1,000 river boats dock in the capital, says Amsterdam finance chief Hester van Buren. “We have a commitment to keep tourist numbers under 20 million a year.”

“I am not saying this is going to solve the problem of too many tourists,” Van Buren added. His comments came during a presentation Wednesday that was focused on the city’s plans to reduce river boats. “This is one of a string of measures to reduce the number of tourists in total. It is about the overcrowding and the coaches parked all over the pavements.”

The changes also stand to have a significant impact on Amsterdam’s hotel industry. Research gathered by the city’s leaders show the reduced number of riverboats will also mean about 200,000 fewer nights being spent by travelers in local hotels.

Hotel owners meanwhile, have said they will look for other sources of travelers to fill those empty rooms.

“We don’t take bus tours in general, but we do a lot with river cruises,” sRemco Groenhuijzen, the general manager of the city centre Movenpick hotel told Dutch News “But we will need to fill the empty rooms. This policy has symbolic value only. It does not solve anything.”

Amsterdam also recently kicked-off the second part of its “stay away” campaign.  It is yet another program aimed at reducing the number of visitors arriving in the city, specifically budget tourists that come to indulge in the city’s marijuana culture.

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Amsterdam’s Latest Effort to Fight Excessive Tourism: No New Hotels

The city wants no more than 20 million hotel stays annually. The measure is one of multiple efforts to control the flow of visitors.

By Claire Moses

Amsterdam has been searching for any way to rein in the number of tourists that visit the city every year.

In March of last year, the city launched an ad campaign specifically targeted at British men between 18 and 35, urging them to “stay away.”

In July, the Dutch capital announced it would bar cruise ships from docking in the city center .

The city has also long tried to control the crowds in its red-light district, where rowdy groups of tourists often cause disruptions to local residents. It has added stricter rules about smoking marijuana . It has banned new tourist shops. And still, the people keep coming.

Now, the city — which is as well known for its canals and 17th century art as for its legal sex industry and easy access to marijuana — has taken one more step to further restrict the explosive growth of tourists: It is banning hotels from being built.

“Amsterdam is saying ‘no’ to new hotels,” the City Council said in a statement. “We want to make and keep the city livable for residents and visitors,” it added.

Amsterdam, which added that it was seeking to keep hotel stays by tourists to under 20 million per year, saw its highest number of visitors before the pandemic in 2019, when there were 25.2 million hotel stays, according to the city’s data.

Last year, that number was exceeded by tourists staying over in Amsterdam, not including stays in short-term rentals like Airbnbs and cruise ships. And the measure also does not take into account daily visitors who do not stay the night.

The ban on new hotels, while sending a clear message about the city’s aim to reduce the number of visitors, is also largely symbolic. The city’s policy on hotel construction was already strict, and there had been only three proposals since 2017 that met Amsterdam’s requirements, according to the city. New hotels that had been approved or were in development — 26 in total — would be allowed to proceed for now.

Under the new rules, a new hotel can only open if another one closes. It also isn’t allowed to add more rooms than were available, according to the city.

“The effect won’t be very big,” said Ko Koens, a professor of new urban tourism at Inholland University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He also said that in the long run, the capping of hotels could make them more expensive to stay at.

While this ban alone would not make a huge dent in the number of visitors to the city, Mr. Koens said, taken together with other initiatives it could make Amsterdam a less appealing place to visit. But, he said, “For now, visitors don’t seem to mind.”

In total, Amsterdam has nearly 42,000 hotel rooms that can accommodate more than 92,000 people, according to Statistics Netherlands, a governmental institution that compiles data about the country. (In total, the Netherlands has more than 150,000 hotel rooms.)

Amsterdam’s initiatives to rein in tourism have been largely focused on its crowded city center. But as long as Amsterdam’s airport, Schiphol, continues to be a major European hub, it won’t be easy to keep visitors away from the city.

“There are no simple solutions,” Mr. Koens said. “It’s super complex.”

Amsterdam also announced this week it would start cutting the number of river cruises allowed to dock in its waters. In 2023, that number was 2,125. In 2028, the city wants it to be halved, with no more than 1,150. The city predicts that effort could reduce the number of visitors that come into town by 271,000. This proposal, the city said, is to improve the quality of life for residents and to reduce emissions and crowds.

“The balance in the city needs to improve,” Hester van Buren, a deputy mayor who focuses on the city’s port, said in a statement.

Amsterdam isn’t the only major European destination that has been struggling to get a grip on the growing number of tourists. Venice announced it would charge day-tripping visitors 5 euros ($5.33) to enter the iconic streets of its city center on weekends and some holidays from April 25 through mid-July, its busiest season.

Amsterdam, currently in a busy touristic time because of its famous blooming tulips, has not announced a similar measure, but it is likely there will be more efforts and experiments designed to limit visitors — like the hotel ban.

“Without such a stop, Amsterdam’s center would become one big hotel,” Mr. Koens said. “You don’t want that either.”

Claire Moses is a Times reporter in London, focused on coverage of breaking and trending news. More about Claire Moses