Book Canal Cruise Tickets

What to bring

• Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

• Pets are not allowed on this experience

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair and pram/strollers accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

• All boats are covered, allowing you to be warm and comfortable regardless of the weather.

Inclusions

• 1-hour Amsterdam sightseeing canal cruise
• Boarding point near Centraal Station, Anne Frank House, Hard Rock Cafe, or A'DAM Lookout (as per option selected)
• Glass-top roof boats
• Multilingual audio guide

Additional paid upgrades:

• 75-90-min Amsterdam sightseeing canal cruise
• English-speaking guide
• Live skipper commentary
• Retractable glass-top roof electric boats
• Heating on board

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

• Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

• Entry to unaccompanied minors, large bachelor & birthday groups is not included with these tickets.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under 18.
• All boats are covered and heated, allowing you to be comfortable regardless of bad weather. During winter, most boats have plenty of blankets on board to keep you warm.

Inclusions

• 60-min Amsterdam Canal Cruise
• Boarding point near Centraal Station or Anne Frank House (as per option selected)
• Unlimited cheese
• Unlimited drinks (beer, wine, and soft drinks)
• Luxury seating saloon boat
• Interactive skipper and English-speaking guide
• Heating on board (blankets during winters)

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

• Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

• Entry to unaccompanied minors, large bachelor & birthday groups is not included with these tickets.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under 18.
• Most boats have a roof that closes fully and have central heating on board. So even if it is cold outside, you will be warm inside the boat. The boats mostly sail within the city centre, where the water stays very calm, so they can sail in almost any weather.
• If a cruise cannot take place due to extreme weather circumstances, the company will contact you to reschedule your ticket to another date.

Inclusions

• 60-min day or evening cruise
• Boarding point near Rijksmuseum or Centraal Station (as per option selected)
• Luxury saloon boat
• Interactive skipper and host
• Heating on board (blankets during winters)

Additional paid upgrades:

• Unlimited cheese
• Unlimited drinks (beer, wine, and soft drinks)
• Unlimited bubbles and a serving of yummy snacks
• English-speaking guide
• Electric saloon boat

Exclusions

• Drinks (available to buy onboard)

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What’s not allowed

• Dogs and other pets are not permitted on this cruise.
• Cash payments are not accepted; only card payments are allowed.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Please arrive at the departure point at least 15 mins before your scheduled cruise time.
• Use restroom facilities before departure, as there are no toilets on board.
• This experience may include alcoholic beverages. Availability is subject to age restrictions and local laws. Please carry a valid ID. Drink responsibly.

Inclusions

• 1-hour Amsterdam evening cruise
• Boarding near Dam Square
• Dutch cheese board
• Unlimited red, white, and rosé wine
• Water and soft drinks (available on request)
• English-speaking skipper and host guide
• Luxury electric partially covered or open boat
• Blankets on board
• Max. 30 guests

Exclusions

• Toilets on board

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

• Dress appropriately for the weather, as boarding and disembarking are outdoors.
• Consider bringing a camera or smartphone for photos. Please note: VR headsets are only used during specific segments.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on board for safety reasons.
• Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
• Outside food and beverages, smoking, alcohol, and drugs are strictly prohibited on the boat.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair or pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

• Please arrive at least 15 mins before departure.
• The experience is suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• The VR headset is only worn during specific segments of the tour; most of the boat ride is without a headset.
• The audio tour and VR animation are available in Dutch and English.
• The boat is covered and heated in colder weather.

Inclusions

• 75-min Amsterdam Canal cruise
• Luxurious closed boat
• 7 VR animations (15 mins total)
• Audio tour and VR experience available in Dutch or English
• Welcome drink

Exclusions

• Food
• Additional drinks

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Capture festival installations clearly without outdoor crowds from your heated sightseeing boat.

• Boat type: Traditional sightseeing cruise boat with a large glass roof and warm interiors.
• Everything you get: The cruise runs 75-mins along the official Light Festival route. You can board near Centraal Station or the Anne Frank House. Onboard, expect heating, wide glass views, a toilet, and both multilingual audio commentary and personal stories from the skipper.
• Why choose this: Winter weather does not interfere, since the heated glass-roof boat keeps the festival experience comfortable while showcasing the artworks clearly.
• Upgrades: Choose unlimited beer, wine, and soda to enjoy on the ride, use free Wi-Fi to share photos instantly, or a back deck lounge for open-air perspectives.

Inclusions

• 75-min cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route
• Board from near Centraal Station or Anne Frank House (as per option selected)
• Heated & covered boat with a glass roof
• Audio guide in Dutch and English
• Friendly skippers with unique stories
• Unlimited drinks (beer, wine & soda) (as per option selected)
• Free Wi-Fi (as per option selected)
• Lounge on the back deck (as per option selected)
• Restroom on board

What to bring

• Ensure your entry ticket and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
• Pack earphones for your audio guide experience.

What’s not allowed

• Sharp metallic tools or objects, and non-folding wheelchairs and baby strollers are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is difficult for people with reduced mobility, since there are a few steps that you would have to climb to board the boat.

Additional information

• The boat is heated and covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during the winter months.
• The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Take a 90-min Light Festival journey with an official festival guide in Dutch, English or German.

• Boat type: Traditional sightseeing cruise boat with large glass roof and heated interiors.
• Everything you get: Spend 90-mins gliding through Amsterdam Light Festival artworks on a glass-roof sightseeing boat with heating, multilingual audio guide, boarding from either Hard Rock Cafe or A’DAM Tower, and access to onboard toilet facilities.
• Why choose this: Offering a longer journey than standard options, this 90-min cruise ensures you have more time to enjoy illuminated artworks.
• Upgrades: Add a snackbox, cheesebox, or wine upgrade to your cruise for a more flavorful, relaxed, and enjoyable 90-minute sightseeing experience.

Inclusions

• 90-minute cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route
• Board from near Hard Rock Cafe or A'dam Tower (as per your selection)
• Covered and heated boat
• Official Amsterdam Light Festival audio guide (Dutch, English & German)
• Toilet on board
• Snackbox (as per option selected)
• Wine & Cheesebox (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Snack box (chips, popcorn, stroopwafels, nuts, water or soft drink) and drinks (available for purchase)

What to bring

• Ensure your entry ticket and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
• Pack earphones for your audio guide experience.

What’s not allowed

• Food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, and large bags and luggage are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users, but you must make a prior reservation to let the providers know.

Additional information

• Food and additional drinks are available for purchase on board.
• The boat is heated and covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during the winter months.
• The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

• Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

• Entry to unaccompanied minors, large bachelor & birthday groups is not included with these tickets.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Alcoholic beverages will not be served to anyone under 18.
• In the winter, all open-sloop boats are installed with a canopy. Blankets are also on board to ensure you stay warm.
• All saloon boats have closed windows, a fixed roof, and heating, so you will be dry and warm.
• The open boats have umbrellas on board to protect you from both the sun and the occasional summer shower. During heavier rain, your experienced skipper will try to find shelter.

Inclusions

• 60-min luxury Amsterdam canal cruise
• Boarding from near Centraal Station or City Centre (which includes two docks: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230 or Starboard Dock, Amstel)
• Luxury seating in an open boat
• Unlimited drinks (beer, wine, and soft drinks)
• Unlimited bites (as per option selected)
• Interactive skipper and English-speaking guide
• Heating on board (blankets during winters) (as per option selected)
• Open bar, including alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, sparkling water (as per option selected)

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

• Have your entry tickets ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

• The experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

• The boats can be covered in case of rain or snow. Some boats also offer warm blankets and heated cushions.

Inclusions

• 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise
• Boarding from the City Center
• Skipper & hostess
• Open bar with Heineken beer, red wine, white wine, rosé, soft drinks, hot drinks & sparkling water
• Unlimited drinks (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers
• Food or snacks

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.