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Cruise Through Amsterdam - Discover, Dine & Relax

Multiple route options

Frequent departures

Scenic views

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Amsterdam canal cruise boat passing under the illuminated Skinny Bridge at night.

A man listening to audio guide on Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Canal Cruise under a bridge in Amsterdam

Boat cruising through Amsterdam canal with historic buildings and bridges in view.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise by VOC Ship 'Amsterdam' Replica

Kid playing inside Blue Boat Canal Cruise Amsterdam

Amsterdam Canal Cruise by the A'DAM Tower

Amsterdam canal cruise with audio guide in early spring, showcasing historic buildings and blooming trees.

4.5(4,459)

Amsterdam: 75-Minute City Canal Cruise

Multilingual audioguide

1 hr. 15 min.

Free cancellation

from €25

€17

32% off

2 boarding points available

View popular sights like Westerkerk Church, The Amstel, Magere Brug +18 more

Amsterdam canal cruise with passengers on a small open boat, cityscape in the background.

Amsterdam canal cruise boat with passengers, cityscape view, and casino entry experience.

Amsterdam canal cruise with small open boat passing historic buildings.

Amsterdam canal cruise with passengers on a small open boat passing historic buildings.

4.5(11)

Amsterdam: 75-Minute Small Open Boat Canal Cruise

1 hr. 15 min.

from €28

€23.50

16% off

Board at Hard Rock Cafe Pier

View popular sights like Westerkerk Church, Anne Frank House, IJ +19 more

Evening canal cruise boat on Amsterdam's illuminated waterways.

Evening cruise under the illuminated Skinny Bridge in Amsterdam.

Couple enjoying Amsterdam canal views on Happy Valentine Evening Cruise.

Amsterdam canal boat tour with illuminated art installations during Light Festival.

Amsterdam canal cruise boat on water during evening with city lights reflecting.

Amsterdam canal cruise with audio guide, showcasing historic buildings and bridges.

Amsterdam canal view from a cruise at dusk with illuminated bridges and historic buildings.

4.3(136)

Amsterdam: 1.5 Hour Evening Canal Cruise

Multilingual audioguide

1 hr. 30 min.

from €28

€23.50

16% off

Board at Hard Rock Cafe Pier

Cheese delights, Unlimited drinks (optional)

View popular sights like Grachtengordel, Anne Frank House, Westerkerk Church +8 more

Heineken Experience building and Blue Boat Canal Cruise on Amsterdam's canal.

Visitors exploring Heineken brewery in Amsterdam with drinks in hand.

Visitors exploring interactive exhibits at the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam canal cruise boat passing historic buildings, part of Rembrandt House Museum and canal cruise combo.

Tourists crafting beer at Heineken Experience in Amsterdam brewery.

Tourists exploring interactive exhibits at Heineken Experience, Amsterdam.

Heineken Experience tour entrance in Amsterdam with visitors exploring the brewery.

Amsterdam canal cruise boat near historic buildings, part of Rembrandt House Museum and canal tour combo.

Anne Frank House exterior with canal view in Amsterdam.

4.7(2,505)

Combo: Heineken Experience Tickets + 75-Min Canal Cruise

Multilingual audioguide

2 hr. 15 min.

from €50

€39

22% off

Score a 22% discount—tour Heineken’s brewery, then cruise Amsterdam’s canals for 75-min.

Everything you get at the Heineken Experience: Fast-track your way into Heineken’s world with a live presentation and a multilingual audio guide. Plus, three drinks to top it off!
Everything you get on the Canal Cruise: Relax on a 75-min cruise through Amsterdam’s canals in a glass-roof boat. Spot landmarks like Rijksmuseum and Magere Brug, with an audio guide in 19 languages.
Why choose this combo: Brewery tour first, cruise second—plus big savings in between! The canal cruise boards just across from Heineken, making this combo the ultimate two-in-one.
Upgrades: Sightseeing is better with snacks! Choose the snack box option and enjoy sweet and savory bites, plus a drink, as you glide through Amsterdam.

Score a 22% discount—tour Heineken’s brewery, then cruise Amsterdam’s canals for 75-min.

Everything you get at the Heineken Experience: Fast-track your way into Heineken’s world with a live presentation and a multilingual audio guide. Plus, three drinks to top it off!
Everything you get on the Canal Cruise: Relax on a 75-min cruise through Amsterdam’s canals in a glass-roof boat. Spot landmarks like Rijksmuseum and Magere Brug, with an audio guide in 19 languages.
Why choose this combo: Brewery tour first, cruise second—plus big savings in between! The canal cruise boards just across from Heineken, making this combo the ultimate two-in-one.
Upgrades: Sightseeing is better with snacks! Choose the snack box option and enjoy sweet and savory bites, plus a drink, as you glide through Amsterdam.

Inclusions

Heineken Experience

Fast track entry to Heineken Experience
Live presentation in English
Audio guide in Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese
3 drinks

75-min Canal Cruise

75-min Canal Cruise (boarding opposite Heineken Experience)
Glass-top roof boats
Audio guide in 19 languages
Snack box on the cruises (as per option selected)

Heineken Experience + 75-min Canal Cruise

Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Heineken Experience

Outside food & beverages and smoking are not allowed in this experience.
For safety reasons, guests under the age of 18 years are not allowed on this experience.
This experience is accessible to wheelchair users. However, visitors with disabilities are encouraged to contact Heineken Experience in advance to arrange a suitable tour, subject to safety and accessibility considerations.
For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.
Available facilities: lockers, cloakroom and restroom.

75-min Canal Cruise

This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Blue Boat Cruises

What are Amsterdam Blue Boat cruises?

Float down Amsterdam's canals, sipping delicious wine while taking in the city's iconic landmarks on a Blue Boat canal cruise! Blue Boat is one of Amsterdam's top boat tour companies, with a fleet of luxurious glass-canopy boats. They offer a variety of cruises, from sightseeing tours to evening cruises with meals. Choose from a range of options, all while enjoying stunning views of the city. With audio commentary in up to 21 languages, you'll learn all about Amsterdam's history and culture as you cruise along.

Why take the Amsterdam Blue Boat canal cruise

A new perspective: Explore the ‘Venice of the North’ on modern glass-paneled boats with audio guide access, providing glimpses into its past. Blue Boat offers easy, scenic day transportation with a soothing ambiance.
Grab amazing deals: Maximize value with Blue Boat's Amsterdam canal cruise combos, offering access to a luxurious boat and admission to iconic sites like the National Maritime Museum, Moco Museum, Straat Museum, Heineken Experience, Rijksmuseum, and Van Gogh Museum.
Unique boats: Glide along the Amsterdam canals on Blue Boat cruises where the small open boat can navigate the smallest canals in the canal ring, unveiling the lesser-known spots of the city.
Suitable for everyone: Almost all boats with the Blue Boat company are wheelchair-accessible and family-friendly, making it the go-to choice for a cruise agency in Amsterdam.

Things to know before booking your Amsterdam Blue Boat cruises

Want a fun yet informational cruise ride? Consider booking a sightseeing cruise offering live commentary or audio guide facilities.
For a more romantic and magical experience, choose an evening cruise.
The cruise tickets will only be valid for the date and time that you booked.
If you require a wheelchair-accessible cruise, book 10:30am, 12pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm slots on the City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide or the 7pm or 9pm slots on the Evening Canal Cruise. Make sure that you inform the company beforehand of your requirements as only 3 wheelchairs are allowed per boat.
If you have an iAmsterdam City Card, you are required to reserve a slot at either of Blue Boat’s ticket offices.
Upgrade your ticket to avail a snack box on your cruise, especially if you are traveling with hungry and tired kids.
Book your tickets online instead of at the ticket office for discounted rates.

Types of Amsterdam Blue Boat cruises

Sightseeing cruises

Want to see Amsterdam from the water without breaking the bank? A sightseeing cruise is the perfect option!
These cruises also include a multilingual audioguide or a live guide.

Recommended tickets:

75-Minute City Canal Cruise
75-Minute Small Open Boat Canal Cruise

Evening cruises

Consider an evening cruise so you can enjoy the scenery during Golden Hour and see a magical version of Amsterdam.
It's a bit more expensive, but is totally worth the experience, and perfect for a romantic experience. Plus, you can upgrade to include a snack box, cheese bites, and unlimited drinks!

Recommended tickets:

1.5 Hour Evening Canal Cruise

Sights covered on your Amsterdam Blue Boat cruise

Anne Frank House

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Know before you go on an Amsterdam Blue Boat cruise

Timings

Facilities

Rules

75-Minute City Canal Cruise: 10am to 6pm
Duration: 75 mins
75-Minute Small Open Boat Canal Cruise: 10:45am to 8:15pm
Duration: 75 mins
1.5 Hour Evening Canal Cruise: 6:30pm to 10pm
Duration: 90 mins

blue boat cruise complimentary earphones

There is free Wi-Fi onboard all Blue Boat cruises
Toilets are available onboard most boats, except on small, open boats. If you are booking these boats, use the facilities at the departure point before you board.
Complimentary earphones are available for the audioguides available onboard.

Large bags are not allowed on board or to be stored on the dock. Please store them at a nearby storage facility or leave them behind at your hotel.
Outside food and drink are not permitted onboard any boat. However, you do have the option of upgrading your tickets or purchasing a snack box at the departure point before you board.
Pets are not allowed on any boat. Guide dogs, however, are welcome.
Prams/strollers are prohibited on all boats.

Boarding points

Heineken Experience pier

By tram: 4, 7, 14, 19
By metro: 51, 52, 53, 54
By train: Intercity, Sprinter

Hard Rock Cafe pier

By metro: 51, 52, 53, 54
By tram: 1, 2, 5, 7, 12, 14, 19
By train: Sprinter, Intercity

Visitors tips

You can listen to the commentary in the language of your choice by connecting to the Wi-Fi service on the boat. Bring your own headphones to limit direct contact.
Cash is not accepted on the boat so make sure you have access to contactless payments.
It is highly recommended that you carry a jacket or sweater as it can get chilly in the evening.
If you skipped booking a snack box for your cruise, you can always buy one at either of the ticket offices at the departure points before boarding.
For the most serene experience, early morning cruises tend to be less crowded and offer calm views. Evening cruises are perfect to see the city illuminated by the lights of its canals.
The summer months (June to August) offer the best weather and extended daylight for scenic views. However, autumn (September to October) and spring (March to May) provide a quieter experience with fewer crowds. Winter (November to February) cruises are also available, offering a unique view of Amsterdam's canals with holiday lights.
Arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure you get a good seat near the window, especially if you want a prime spot for photos.
It is not necessary to print your e-ticket. Just show your ticket on your smartphone or any other electronic device.
If you arrive early, explore the area around the departure point, as many cruises start near popular attractions like the Heineken Experience.

Frequently Asked Questions about Amsterdam Blue Boat cruises

Will I get seasick during the canal cruise?

It is very unlikely that you’ll get seasick during a canal cruise. The boats mostly sail within Amsterdam’s city centre where the water usually stays very calm.

Will the cruise be affected by bad weather?

Most canal cruise boats have a roof that can close 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 center, where the water stays very calm, so they can sail in almost any weather. If a cruise is canceled due to extreme weather, your ticket will be rescheduled to another date.

Are Amsterdam Blue Boat cruises suitable for children?

Yes, they offer a special Kids Cruise designed just for kids, complete with a treasure hunt and activities that make the experience fun and educational for young travelers. The Kids Cruise audio guide and booklet are also available with every kid's ticket booked with other cruises, except the Open Boat Canal Cruise.

Can I take photos on the cruise?

Absolutely! Photography is encouraged, and the canal cruise offers many picturesque spots along the way. Evening cruises are particularly great for capturing the illuminated canals and bridges.

Can I book a private cruise?

Yes, Blue Boat offers private tours for special occasions or larger groups of up to 80 passengers. These can be customized to suit your preferences, whether for a corporate event, family reunion, or wedding, along with dining options. To book a private cruise, please contact info@blueboat.nl.