Amsterdam Canal Cruises
Glide along Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal ring past gabled houses, houseboats and the Anne Frank House on a guided canal cruise.
- Pass beneath historic bridges and see the Anne Frank House and Westerkerk from the water
- Cruises range from 1 hour up to 90 minutes depending on the route chosen
- Multiple departure points across the city, including near the Heineken Museum and Oudezijds Voorburgwal
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Amsterdam Canal Cruises The Rose Cruise 75-minute Cruise Ticket
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September 2026
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What's included
- 75-minute canal cruise
About this ticket
This ticket gives you a 75-minute canal cruise. You will board at Overhoeksplein, which is a short, free ferry ride from behind Central Station, near the A'dam Toren.
Practical info
The cruise lasts 75 minutes. Your boarding point is Overhoeksplein 51. To get there, take the free F3 ferry towards Buiksloterweg from behind Central Station. Adult and Child tickets are available.
How to redeem
Please arrive at the departure point 10 minutes before your booked time slot. Present your PDF voucher to staff at the This Is Holland building to board.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- Your booking is for a specific date and time slot.
A 75-minute cruise departing from Overhoeksplein, north of Central Station.
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September 2026
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Amsterdam Canal Cruises Stromma Cruise 1-hour Cruise Ticket
A 1-hour sightseeing cruise departing every 30 minutes from Damrak, near Central Station.
1-hour canal cruise
Non-refundable
From
£11.25
per person
What's included
- 1-hour canal cruise
About this ticket
Your ticket is for a one-hour Stromma canal cruise. You will board at Damrak Pier 5, near Central Station, with boats leaving approximately every 30 minutes.
Practical info
This cruise lasts one hour and departs from Damrak at Pier 5. Boats depart roughly every 30 minutes, and staff will direct you to the next available cruise. This ticket is for adults.
How to redeem
Present your PDF voucher on your smartphone to the staff at the meeting point to board.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- Your booking is for a specific date and time slot.
A 1-hour sightseeing cruise departing every 30 minutes from Damrak, near Central Station.
Amsterdam Canal Cruises Circle Line 1-hour Canal Cruise Ticket departs at -anne frank house
A 1-hour cruise with a choice of two departure points: near the Anne Frank House or Central Station.
1-hour canal cruise · Onboard restroom
Non-refundable
From
£11.70
per person
What's included
- 1-hour canal cruise
- Onboard restroom
About this ticket
This ticket gives you a one-hour sightseeing cruise with an onboard restroom. You can choose to board either at Prinsengracht 261, near the Anne Frank House, or at Prins Hendrikkade 33A, opposite Central Station.
Practical info
The cruise lasts one hour. You can depart from either the Anne Frank House (Prinsengracht 261) or Central Station (Prins Hendrikkade 33A). This ticket is for adults.
How to redeem
Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked departure time. Show your PDF voucher to the captain at your chosen boarding location.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable and no refunds are given for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Your booking is for a specific date and time slot.
A 1-hour cruise with a choice of two departure points: near the Anne Frank House or Central Station.
Amsterdam Canal Cruises Circle Line 1-hour Canal Cruise Ticket departure-anne frank house
A 1-hour cruise with a choice of two departure points: near the Anne Frank House or Central Station.
1-hour canal cruise · Onboard restroom
Non-refundable
From
£11.70
per person
What's included
- 1-hour canal cruise
- Onboard restroom
About this ticket
This ticket gives you a one-hour sightseeing cruise with an onboard restroom. You can choose to board either at Prinsengracht 261, near the Anne Frank House, or at Prins Hendrikkade 33A, opposite Central Station.
Practical info
The cruise lasts one hour. You can depart from either the Anne Frank House (Prinsengracht 261) or Central Station (Prins Hendrikkade 33A). This ticket is for adults.
How to redeem
Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked departure time. Show your PDF voucher to the captain at your chosen boarding location.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable and no refunds are given for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Your booking is for a specific date and time slot.
A 1-hour cruise with a choice of two departure points: near the Anne Frank House or Central Station.
Amsterdam Canal Cruises Blue Boat 75-minute Canal Cruise Ticket departs at -stadhouderskade 550 (departs from opposite the heineken museum)
A 75-minute cruise departing from opposite the Heineken Experience museum.
75-minute canal cruise
Non-refundable
From
£13.55
per person
What's included
- 75-minute canal cruise
About this ticket
This ticket is for a 75-minute Blue Boat canal cruise. Your departure point is Stadhouderskade 550, located directly opposite the Heineken Experience.
Practical info
The cruise duration is 75 minutes. You must board at Stadhouderskade 550, Amsterdam. This location is opposite the Heineken Experience. Adult and Child tickets are available.
How to redeem
Please arrive 15 minutes before your selected time slot to avoid missing the boat. Present your PDF voucher at the ticket gate to board.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- Your booking is for a specific date and time slot.
A 75-minute cruise departing from opposite the Heineken Experience museum.
Amsterdam Canal Cruises Blue Boat 75-minute Canal Cruise Ticket departure-stadhouderskade 550 (departs from opposite the heineken museum)
A 75-minute cruise departing from opposite the Heineken Experience museum.
75-minute canal cruise
Non-refundable
From
£13.55
per person
What's included
- 75-minute canal cruise
About this ticket
This ticket is for a 75-minute Blue Boat canal cruise. Your departure point is Stadhouderskade 550, located directly opposite the Heineken Experience.
Practical info
The cruise duration is 75 minutes. You must board at Stadhouderskade 550, Amsterdam. This location is opposite the Heineken Experience. Adult and Child tickets are available.
How to redeem
Please arrive 15 minutes before your selected time slot to avoid missing the boat. Present your PDF voucher at the ticket gate to board.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
- Your booking is for a specific date and time slot.
A 75-minute cruise departing from opposite the Heineken Experience museum.
About this experience
Amsterdam's canal ring is best seen from the water, and a canal cruise puts you right in the middle of it. Boats depart from several points across the city, including near the Heineken Museum, Oudezijds Voorburgwal and the Anne Frank House, gliding beneath centuries-old bridges and past the stately canal houses that line the water. Look up and you'll spot the Westerkerk's tower, rows of houseboats and gabled facades that have barely changed in appearance for generations.
This stretch of waterways was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a cruise is one of the most straightforward ways to take in that history without walking the full length of it. Cruises range from one-hour sightseeing trips to 90-minute chartered or themed options, including versions with pizza and beer or wine and cheese included. Some routes run as evening cruises, giving you a different view of the city once the lights come on along the canals.
Whether you're after a quick orientation cruise on arrival in Amsterdam or a slower evening trip with food included, there's a format to match. Several operators run their own routes and boats, so the boarding point, duration and onboard extras vary depending on which ticket you choose.
What to expect
You'll board at one of several departure points around Amsterdam, such as near the Heineken Museum, Oudezijds Voorburgwal or the Anne Frank House, depending on the ticket booked. Once underway, the boat winds through the canal ring, passing beneath low bridges and alongside canal houses, houseboats and landmarks including the Westerkerk. Most cruises last between one hour and 90 minutes, with commentary along the way pointing out key sights.
Depending on the option chosen, the experience might include food or drink service, such as pizza and beer or a wine and cheese pairing, served while you cruise. Some tickets cover private or chartered boats for a more personal trip, while others follow a fixed sightseeing route shared with other passengers. Either way, the cruise ends back at its starting point, having covered a loop of some of Amsterdam's most photographed waterways.
Things to note
- Dress for the weather, canal boats are often open-sided or have open-air seating sections
- Evening cruises can be noticeably cooler on the water, bring a jacket even in summer
- Arrive at the correct departure point in good time, as boarding locations vary by operator
- Child tickets for ages 4-13 must be purchased alongside an adult ticket
- Children under 4 travel free and don't need a ticket
- Pets aren't permitted on board, aside from guide dogs
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Frequently asked questions
This ticket is non-refundable, meaning once booked, you cannot receive a refund if your plans change. This applies to all ticket types, including the 1-hour and 90-minute cruises. Therefore, it is important to ensure your availability before making a reservation. If you need to change your plans, you will need to purchase a new ticket. Please review your schedule carefully before booking.
