Amsterdam Canal Cruises

If you visit Amsterdam, the best way to see the city is by taking a canal cruise. Amsterdam has hundreds of kilometers of canals and waterways, and almost all important hotspots can be seen from the water. Canal cruises are by far the nicest way to see this beautiful city. Read more about canal cruises here:

Why should I take a canal cruise in Amsterdam?
You should take a canal cruise because it’s by far the best way to explore the city. Sit back and set sail, and see many beautiful parts of the city without having to walk or drive. Canal cruises avoid the busy streets and take you past all the most beautiful spots in the city, so you don’t have to worry about missing anything. 

Which canal cruise should I take? Which canal cruise is the best?
That is ultimately up to you, there are several types of cruises, but in our team’s opinion, these are the best canal cruises in Amsterdam:

• The classic One Hour Canal Cruise - Sail past the highlights of the city in a comfortable canal boat. The boats are heated, have a bathroom and free Wifi, and have an interesting audio guide in 19 languages as well, which tells you about all the interesting sights you see along the way.
• Open Boat Cruise Amsterdam - Enjoy a tour on a smaller open boat, with a bar on board and a guide telling stories about the city. A more intimate experience, with wide view, and still weatherproof, with blankets and umbrellas on board if needed.
• The New York Pizza Canal Cruise. Enjoy a pizza of your choice, beer, wine and soft drinks, and a cookie dough ice cream dessert while you discover the city. The perfect way to sail through the city while you enjoy a meal with friends.
• Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Cruise, with Dutch cheeses and refreshing wines. The perfect date night, or a comfortable adventure with friends. Enjoy local cheeses and several wines while you sail during evening light, sunset or twinkling streetlights.

Do I need to book an Amsterdam canal cruise in advance?
We recommend booking in advance, some cruises sell out ahead of departure, and then you won’t be able to buy a ticket upon arrival anymore. Some cruises with food and drinks also require a reservation, so they can adequately prepare for the amount of guests on board. Of course, some tours might have space for you at the last minute, but we always recommend booking in advance just in case! On most cruises we also offer convenient self-rebooking up to 24 hours in advance, in case your plans change, so no worries about that.

Where do Amsterdam Canal Cruises leave from?
Most cruises depart at central locations in the city. Our open boat cruises depart from across Amsterdam Central Station or next to the Anne Frank House, and most of our partner cruises also depart near these locations, or at other central locations in the city. 

How do I book a canal cruise in Amsterdam? 
You can book an Amsterdam Canal Cruise online with Lovely Cruises. Just choose the cruise you want to take on the website. Then select the date, time and departure location of your choice, and you can immediately head to checkout. We offer a wide variety of payment methods, and you do not need to print any tickets or go to any offices, just head to your departure location and we will scan your ticket from your phone. 

In short, a canal cruise is the best way to explore the city, and there are many nice options, all departing from convenient locations, which you can directly book from our website. These should be the most important things you need to know before booking your boat tour in Amsterdam, and the rest we recommend finding out for yourself. Discover Amsterdam in the most comfortable way, and sail past sights like the Red Light District, the Skinny Bridge, the Canal Belt, the Anne Frank House, Museum Square and much more with our wonderful cruises. Book your tickets now!