
Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option
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Is Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option worth booking?
Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option is a 1-hour experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from $15 per person. It scores 94 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 31,671 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 94 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (31,671)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $15 per person
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
What you get
About this experience
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. Adult only options: Unlimited Drinks and Rijksmuseum
What's included
Included
- Onboard bar (drinks available for purchase)
- Blankets available
- Skipper and Live Guide
Not included
- Drinks available for purchase
What you'll see and do
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Seven Bridges View Point
Since most canals in Amsterdam make a curve, seeing through so many bridges at once is very rare!
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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.
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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"
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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]
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Amsterdam
Our boats are located in front of Rijksmuseum at Museumbrug 4. You will recognize our Flagship crew by the orange clothing.
Meeting point
Amsterdam
The departure point is in front of the Anne Frank House. Look for our crew dressed in orange and an orange bike at the dock.
Meeting point
Amsterdam
Our boats are located right beside the entrance of Central Station (On the city centre side), at Prins Hendrikkade 33A. You will recognize our Flagship crew by the orange clothing.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Our boats are located in front of Rijksmuseum at Museumbrug 4. You will recognize our Flagship crew by the orange clothing.
Ends at
The departure point is in front of the Anne Frank House. Look for our crew dressed in orange and an orange bike at the dock.
Ends at
Our boats are located right beside the entrance of Central Station (On the city centre side), at Prins Hendrikkade 33A. You will recognize our Flagship crew by the orange clothing.
Options you can book
Central St. - No Drinks/Bites
Excluding Drinks & Bites: A variety of drinks are available for purchase at our onboard bar. Live guide on board: Sail along our silent luxury 100% electric boats & enjoy the beautiful views of Amsterdam. Our crew will be your live guide Starting point: Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands
18+ Rijksmuseum–No Drinks/Bite
ONLY 18+ Excluding Drinks & Bites: A variety of drinks are available for purchase at our onboard bar. Live guide on board: Sail along our silent luxury 100% electric boats & enjoy the beautiful views of Amsterdam. Our crew will be your live guide Starting point: Museumbrug 4, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Unlimited Drinks - Central St.
Unlimited Drinks & Small Bite: Unlimited Drinks with an assortment of beer, wine & soft drinks! Accompanied by delicious bites. Cocktails are not included. Starting point: Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Anne Frank - No Drinks/Bites
Excluding Drinks & Bites: A variety of drinks are available for purchase at our onboard bar. Live guide on board: Sail along our silent luxury 100% electric boats & enjoy the beautiful views of Amsterdam. Our crew will be your live guide Starting point: Prinsengracht 267, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Flagship Amsterdam
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is colder on the water, please bring warm clothing and don't get surprised by the chilly Dutch weather
- Our stewards in the bright orange shirts are there to inform and help you.
- A fairly big step has to be made into the boat. Our stewards will assist you with this.
- When a lot of rain is predicted and/or the weather is colder than expected, the boat will be covered.
- If you are unhappy with your experience, please let us know directly or come by the office at Leliegracht 50D (around the corner of the Anne Frank House).
- No bachelor / birthday party groups allowed, please call us for a private boat option.
- Tour available for free for infants (0-2 years old).
- Please be aware that the points of interest on the route may slightly vary depending on the departure point chosen
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 31,686 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
31,686 verified traveler reviews for Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
We went out at 830 from a...
We went out at 830 from a virgin cruise best time to go looked around town the guides where amazing sat up front got heaps of drinks but the snacks is nothing fancy its just a box of just biscuits /pretzels but a great time had
via Viator
Very nice and fun guided...
Very nice and fun guided tour, an hour went by so quickly! Unfortunately the weather conditions forced us to switch to a closed boat which ment visibility was poorer. It also got very hot inside and you couldn’t really open the windows. Other than that I would give it a 5/5.
via Viator
Best canal cruise
Absolutely wonderful little cruise down the canal! Carson was a wonderful host and his skipper did a fantastic job navigating through for us! The snacks were delicious and wine was even better
via Viator
Beautiful canal tour
Lovely!! Crew and guide were phenomenal, drinks were great. Such a great intro to Amsterdam!
via Tripadvisor
Perfect Excursion for Amsterdam
Lovely way to experience the beautiful sights of Amsterdam! The tour was great and we learned a lot about the history. Our tour guide was fantastic, Alessandra from Lima Peru!!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $15 to $36
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 11,085
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 94
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Amsterdam.
How much does Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option cost?
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Prices start at $15 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Amsterdam usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Amsterdam is not rushed.
Is Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 94 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 31,671 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Amsterdam, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option?
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Around 11,085 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Amsterdam can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Amsterdam and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Amsterdam within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Amsterdam?
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On Outty we rank every Amsterdam experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group, Guided Bike Tour of Amsterdam's Highlights & Hidden Gems, Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Amsterdam?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Amsterdam?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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