Luxury open boat with cheese
60 minutes · Most booked · Amsterdam · 4.6 (6,033 reviews)
What makes this cruise special
Your cruise in detail
Explore the canals on a classic Dutch open sloop. Fully electric and quiet, the boat lets you take in the façades, bridges and life beside the water at a relaxed pace. Its open layout brings unobstructed views of the city and fresh air.
The cruise includes a tasting of Dutch cheese. The onboard bar offers prosecco, spritzers, beer and wine, among other drinks. Drinks are not automatically included in a basic ticket. Available drinks and package contents may change daily. Check the selected package in the booking window before paying.
The local guide shares stories about Amsterdam, its buildings and life along the canals. You can also follow the multilingual audio tour on your own phone. Bring a charged phone. Check the available audio languages when booking; the audio language may differ from the language spoken by the guide.
Along the canals
The published example route leaves from Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230 and returns there. Pass the places below without going ashore. The route is indicative and may change with conditions on the water.
- 1.Amsterdam Red Light District
- 2.Our Lord in the Attic Museum
- 3.NEMO Science Museum
- 4.Montelbaanstoren
- 5.Magere Brug
- 6.Prinsengracht
- 7.Amsterdam Flower Market
- 8.Amsterdam-Centrum
Cheese, drinks and packages
The cruise includes a tasting of Dutch cheese. The onboard bar offers prosecco, spritzers, beer and wine, among other drinks. Drinks are not automatically included in a basic ticket. Available drinks and package contents may change daily. Check the selected package in the booking window before paying.
Not included
Hotel transfers, admission to attractions and tips are not included. View the city from the boat; museum or attraction visits are not included. Drinks outside your selected package are charged separately.
This is included
Departure and return
Departure is from Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230 in Amsterdam. Use your booking confirmation for the exact departure time and current boarding instructions. Arrive at the dock on time. Make your own way to the departure point; hotel transfers are not part of this cruise.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is your pick-up point?
Our pick-up point is at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230, behind the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky and opposite the cigar shop Bom 9. The cruise also ends here.
How long does the tour last?
The regular cruise takes about 60 minutes. The exact duration of each cruise is shown on its page.
Is there a tour guide?
Definitely. Our skipper and host(ess) guide you past the most beautiful places, in English and/or Dutch depending on the guests on board.
Is there a bar on board?
Yes. On board you will find a drinks menu with soft drinks, prosecco, spritzes and a wide range of spirits. In winter we also serve Irish coffee, mulled wine and hot chocolate.
Isn’t it cold on an open boat?
It is a little cooler on the water than in the streets, and the wind can add to that. We have blankets on board, and in winter heated cushions and covered boats. We sail all year round.
I bought tickets via Tripadvisor, Groupon or another provider. Can I change them?
Please contact the provider you bought the tickets from.
