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Book Blue Boat Amsterdam Cruise Tickets
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- Fall in love with Amsterdam with this glass-roofed boat cruise sailing past iconic landmarks of the city.
- Get to know more about every attraction you see during the cruise via the audio guide. It’s available in 19 languages!
- Catch sight of popular landmarks like the Westerkerk church, Nine Streets, and Skinny Bridge, and admire the canal's Baroque architecture.
- You can board the cruise from various boarding points like Central Station, Hard Rock Cafe and more, choose yours in the next step.
Inclusions
- 1-hour Amsterdam Canal cruise
- Audio guide in Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, and Russian
- Facilities: free Wi-Fi and toilets.
This is Holland Pier
- 2-min walk from A'DAM Lookout and Eye Film Museum
Central Station
- 2-min walk away from Basilica of St Nicholas and Park Plaza Victoria
Heineken Experience Pier
- 1-min walk from Heineken Experience and Amsterdam, Weteringcircuit
Hard Rock Cafe
- 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 a detailed map of the boarding points.
- Tip: Notice small gardens and green spaces along the canals. These hidden oases add to the city's charm and provide a refreshing touch of nature amidst the urban setting!
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- 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.
Inclusions
- 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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Catch unobstructed views of the Amsterdam skyline on this luxury open-top cruise as you learn intriguing facts about the city from your guide!
- This cruise takes you past landmarks like Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), one of the most beautiful bridges in Amsterdam.
- Choose your boarding point, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, or Central Station, from where an open boat will take you away from the city crowds.
- Wait there’s more! You can choose to elevate your experience by choosing the ticket option with unlimited drinks and cheese, where you sail on a saloon boat.
Inclusions
- Live guide and local skipper
- 60-minute canal cruise
- Blankets
- Cheese delights (optional)
- Unlimited drinks: beer, wine, and soft drinks (optional)
Exclusions
- Drinks (see the menu here)
Central Station
- 2-min walk away from Basilica of St Nicholas and Park Plaza Victoria
Rijksmuseum Pier
- 2-min walk fromRijksmuseum
Anne Frank House Pier
- 2-min walk from Anne Frank House and Anne Frank Monument
Click here for a detailed map of the boarding points.
- Tip: Bring a camera to capture the scenic beauty of Amsterdam's canals. You'll have stunning photo opportunities throughout the cruise!
- The cruise is suitable for pram/stroller users.
- Buggy is available on prior request.
- Pets are allowed.
- Customers who choose the cheese and drinks option will sail on a saloon boat and not an open boat.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- 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.
Inclusions
- 2-hour evening cruise
- 4-course dinner (menu here)
- Complimentary drinks: beer, wine, soft drinks
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
LOVERS Canal Cruises Amsterdam
- 5-min walk from Amsterdam Centraal Station
- The cruise is wheelchair accessible.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- 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.
Inclusions
- 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)
Exclusions
- Meal and drinks inclusions
Central Station
- 2-min walk away from Basilica of St Nicholas and Park Plaza Victoria
Red Light District
- 2-min walk from Royal Palace Amsterdam
Anne Frank House Pier
- 2-min walk from Anne Frank House and Anne Frank Monument
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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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- Get a healthy dose of Dutch history and art thanks to this pocket-friendly combo ticket with an Amsterdam canal cruise and entry into the Van Gogh Museum.
- Enter the artistic world of the Van Gogh Museum, where you can admire the Dutch artist's masterpieces, including his famous floral paintings like Irises.
- Apart from the famous works of Van Gogh, you can also marvel at the brilliant art of his contemporaries such as A View of Amsterdam by Monet.
- Set sail on a 75-min cruise through Amsterdam's canals, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, aboard a Blue Boat Company vessel.
- Float past top Amsterdam attractions such as the Anne Frank House and City Hall while enjoying your snack box by upgrading your ticket.
Inclusions
Van Gogh Museum
- Timed entry to the Van Gogh Museum
Canal Cruise
- 75-min canal cruise
- Snack box (optional)
Van Gogh Museum
- Tip: Visit the museum shop for unique souvenirs inspired by Van Gogh's artwork.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Handbags bigger than an A4-size paper are not permitted inside the museum.
- Your booked time slot will be your entrance time to the Van Gogh Museum.
Canal Cruise
- Tip: As you cruise through different neighborhoods, be on the lookout for street art and colorful murals adorning buildings and walls.
- The voucher for your canal cruise is an 'OPEN TICKET', which means that no time slot has been allocated and you can board any next available boat at the dock.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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- Tick off two major to-dos from your Amsterdam wishlist while saving quite a bit: The Rijksmuseum and a 75-min Blue Boat city canal cruise.
- Lose yourself in a world of Dutch masterpieces like Van Gogh's intensely personal Self-Portrait, where you can feel the artist's fervor and fragility.
- Discover how the poster became a medium of mass communication and awe at the astral drawings of Kees de Goede at the 20th Century exhibition.
- Next, go on a leisurely journey down the Amstel River, with a multilingual audio guide as your storyteller, uncovering each iconic landmark's secrets.
- Elevate your 75-min cruise experience with an upgrade: a snack box filled with delightful treats and a refreshing drink.
Inclusions
- Entry to Rijksmuseum
- 75-min Blue Boat canal cruise
- Audio guide in English, French, German, Hebrew, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, and Russian
- Snack box (optional)
Heineken Experience Pier
- 1-min walk from Heineken Experience and Amsterdam, Weteringcircuit
Hard Rock Cafe
- 1-min walk from Rembrandts Amsterdam Experience
Click here for a detailed map of the boarding points.
- Tip: Look out for the quirky gable styles on the canal houses during your cruise - from stepped to spout gables, each has its unique charm.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- Taking photographs or video recordings is allowed, except with a flash or a selfie stick.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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- This ticket is a brilliant combination of 2 truly Dutch experiences! Save time and money with this combo with a canal cruise and entry to the Heineken Brewery.
- Enjoy a 75-min cruise along Venice of the North and learn more about this UNESCO World Heritage site with an audio guide available in 14 languages.
- You can choose to upgrade your cruise to include a snackbox, which you'll receive before boarding the cruise.
- The ticket also gives you entry into the Heineken Experience; go on a 90-min self-guided tour of the gigantic brewery.
- Find out about the ins and outs of this massive beer producer while sipping on 2 complimentary drinks!
Inclusions
- 75-minute cruise down the Amsterdam Canal
- Skip-the-line Heineken Experience ticket
- 90-minute self-guided tour of the Heineken brewery
- A snackbox containing chips, popcorn, cheese biscuits, salted peanuts, and a soft drink of your choice (optional)
Heineken Experience Pier
- 1-min walk from Heineken Experience and Amsterdam, Weteringcircuit
Hard Rock Cafe
- 1-min walk from Rembrandts Amsterdam Experience
Click here for a detailed map of the boarding points.
- Wheelchairs will be provided at the Heineken Experience once a reimbursable €100 fee is deposited.
- The cruise is also wheelchair accessible.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Cruises in AmsterdamBlue Boat Cruises
Why take a Blue Boat Amsterdam Canal cruise?
- Explore Amsterdam from an entirely 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.
- Savour delicacies as you sail along the Amsterdam Canals: Blue Boat's dinner cruises are renowned for promptly prepared authentic cuisines, superb five-star hotel-like service, and live music—ideal for a romantic evening on the Amsterdam Canals.
- Grab amazing deals with Blue Boat: Maximize value with Blue Boat's Amsterdam Canal cruise combos, offering access to a luxurious boat and admission to iconic sites like the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, and the Heineken Experience.
Types of Blue Boat Amsterdam Canal cruise tickets
Sightseeing cruise
Capture the city’s top attractions all in one go by hopping on the Blue Boat sightseeing cruise experience. Step away from the crowded streets to discover the mesmerizing monuments at your own pace as you pass by each of them one after the other while sailing through the Amsterdam Canals.
Book sightseeing cruises
Cruises with meals
Make the most of your visit to Amsterdam by getting onboard the Blue Boat Amsterdam Canal cruise as you indulge in a full-course luxurious dining experience or a cruise with snacks. Sip some wine as you cruise by some of the eye-catching buildings while spending a lazy evening relaxing with your loved ones.
Book dinner cruises
Combo cruise
Make the most of your busy schedule by booking combo tickets. Dive into the authentic Amsterdam experience while exploring some iconic Dutch landmarks. Immerse in an unforgettable ambiance as you admire the glorious city and its attractions.
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Blue Boat cruise timings
Sightseeing cruises
Cruises with meals
Combo cruises
- Amsterdam Canal Sightseeing Cruise
Timings: 10am to 8pm
Duration: 1 hr - 1 hr 15 mins - Amsterdam Canal Evening Sightseeing Cruise
Timings: 5:15pm to 10pm
Duration: 1 hr - Amsterdam Canal Evening Luxury Salon Boat Cruise
Timings: 11am to 10pm
Duration: 1 hr
- Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise with Optional Cheese & Drinks
Timings: 10am to 10pm
Duration: 1 hr - Amsterdam Canal Dinner Cruise
Timings: 7:30 pm
Duration: 2 hr
- Van Gogh Museum + Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets
Timings: 9am to 9pm
Duration: 1 hr 15 mins - Rijksmuseum + Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets
Timings: 9am to 5pm
Duration: 1 hr 15 mins - Heineken Experience Direct Entry + Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets
Timings: 10:30am to 6:45pm
Duration: 1 hr 15 mins
Blue Boat boarding points
This is Holland
Centraal Station
Heineken Experience
Hard Rock Cafe
Anne Frank House
Address: Badhuiskade, Amsterdam
- By ferry: F3
Nearest stop: Buiksloterweg
Address: Prins Hendrikkade 25
- By metro: 51, 53, 54
Nearest stop: Centraal Station - By train: Intercity, Sprinter
Closest stop: Centraal Station
Address: Stadhouderskade 550
- By tram: 1, 7, 19, 24
Closest stop: Vijzelgracht - By metro: 52
Closest stop: Vijzelgracht
Address: Stadhouderskade 501
- By metro: 52
Closest stop: Vijzelgracht - By tram: 1, 3, 7, 19
Closest stop: Rijksmuseum
Address: Prinsengracht 261A
- By metro: 51, 53, 54
Closest stop: Centraal Station - By tram: 13, 17
Closest stop: Westermarkt
Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Boat Amsterdam Canal cruises
What kind of tickets are offered for the Blue Boat Amsterdam Canal cruise?
The Blue Boat Amsterdam Canal cruise offers three types of tickets: Sightseeing cruises, cruises with meals, and combo experiences.
What are the cancellation and modification policies for the Blue Boat Amsterdam Canal cruises?
Most Blue Boat Amsterdam Canal cruises offer a flexible cancellation and modification process. However, it can vary for different experiences, so check each ticket individually.
How long are my Blue Boats tickets valid for?
The Blue Boat Amsterdam Canal cruise tickets will only be valid for the date and time that you book for.
Are there any audio guide and guided tour services offered for the Blue Boat Amsterdam Canal cruise experience?
Yes. On sightseeing cruises, guests can avail of audio commentary available in 21 languages as they board the cruise. Ensure that you carry headphones before arriving at the venue.
What are the timings for Blue Boat Amsterdam Canal cruise?
Your Blue Boat cruise timings vary depending on the type of ticket and experience you book. Check your ticket information before booking your experience.
Is Blue Boat Amsterdam Canal cruise wheelchair-friendly?
While it depends on each experience, most cruise tours are suitable for individuals with reduced or impaired mobility.