Explore Amsterdam’s canals on an open boat cruise with optional craft cocktails. Discover hidden gems with a digital city guide. Book now!
Explore Amsterdam’s canals on an open boat cruise with optional craft cocktails. Discover hidden gems with a digital city guide. Book now!
- Amsterdam Centraal - View Amsterdam Centraal Station from the water, a notable structure built on man-made islands and numerous wooden piles. Its towers, red-brick architecture, and waterfront location make it one of the city’s most striking entry points.
- Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam - Glide past the majestic Victoria Hotel, a prominent…
- Amsterdam Centraal - View Amsterdam Centraal Station from the water, a notable structure built on man-made islands and numerous wooden piles. Its towers, red-brick architecture, and waterfront location make it one of the city’s most striking entry points.
- Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam - Glide past the majestic Victoria Hotel, a prominent building many visitors first notice near Centraal Station. Its most delightful feature is the two small houses incorporated into the facade, whose owners famously refused to sell.
- St. Nicholas Basilica - Sail by the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, dedicated to Amsterdam’s patron saint and protector of sailors. Its domes and towers serve as a testament to the city’s strong ties to faith, commerce, and the sea.
- Montelbaanstoren - Observe the Montelbaanstoren, a former defensive tower later adorned with an elegant Golden Age top. Its slight tilt and old nickname, “Crazy Jaap,” make it one of Amsterdam’s most distinctive waterside landmarks.
- De Sluyswacht - Pass the quaint leaning lock master’s house, once home to the individual who managed the nearby water lock. Its crooked charm and proximity to Rembrandt’s former neighborhood make it a beloved canal-view feature.
- Rembrandts Amsterdam Experience - Explore the area around Rembrandt’s former residence, where the artist lived, worked, and painted during some of his most significant years. The house also narrates the story of his success, bankruptcy, and enduring legacy.
- Waterlooplein Market - Navigate near Waterlooplein, home to the Netherlands’ oldest flea market. The square holds a rich history, from Jewish trade and daily market life to wartime silence and post-war revival.
- Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam - Pass close to the Portuguese Synagogue, a key Jewish heritage site in Amsterdam. Built in the 17th century, it remains renowned for its candlelit interior and remarkable endurance through history.
- Raamgracht - Journey along the tranquil Raamgracht, a canal linked to the city’s historic textile trades. This area later became part of Amsterdam’s Jewish quarter, adding a deeper narrative of craft, community, and memory to the waterway.
- The Amstel - Cruise onto the Amstel River, the natural waterway that inspired Amsterdam’s name. While most canals were manually dug, the Amstel is the river at the core of the city’s origin story.
- The Dancing Houses - Spot the famous Dancing Houses, a row of leaning canal houses that appear to tilt and sway together. Their whimsical look results from Amsterdam’s soft ground, wooden foundations, and centuries of settling.
- Blauwbrug - Glide beneath or near the Blauwbrug, one of Amsterdam’s most magnificent bridges. Although its name means “Blue Bridge,” today it is a decorative stone bridge inspired by Parisian design.
- Hermitage Amsterdam - View the H’ART Museum, a grand building that has served many purposes, from retirement home to major art museum. Its history reflects Amsterdam’s ability to preserve, adapt, and reinvent.
- Hortus Botanicus Leiden - Sail near the area of Hortus Botanicus, one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. It started as a medicinal herb garden and later expanded with plants brought through Amsterdam’s global trade routes.
- Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum - Pass the National Maritime Museum, housed in a former naval storehouse. This impressive waterfront building reflects the city’s maritime strength, trade history, and deep connection with the sea.
- NEMO Science Museum - View NEMO Science Museum, the striking green building shaped like a ship emerging from the water. Its rooftop terrace offers one of Amsterdam’s best free viewpoints.
- Kuuma Marineterrein - Sail past Marineterrein, a former naval area now known for innovation, waterfront spaces, and open-air swimming. It showcases a more modern aspect of Amsterdam’s relationship with clean city water.
- Magere Brug - Glide beneath the elegant Magere Brug, one of Amsterdam’s most photographed bridges. Known as the “Skinny Bridge,” this charming white drawbridge spans the Amstel River and is surrounded by legends of love, local tradition, and classic canal views.

- Access to the Crown Tours digital Amsterdam city guide
- Crown Tours host assistance at check-in
- Open boat canal cruise
- Craft Cocktails onboard (if the option is selected)
- Practical city tips and local recommendations in the app
- Moco Museum Tickets (if option is selected)
- Self-guided audioguide content in the app
- Heineken Experience (if option is selected)
- Access to the Crown Tours digital Amsterdam city guide
- Crown Tours host assistance at check-in
- Open boat canal cruise
- Craft Cocktails onboard (if the option is selected)
- Practical city tips and local recommendations in the app
- Moco Museum Tickets (if option is selected)
- Self-guided audioguide content in the app
- Heineken Experience (if option is selected)
- Food & Drinks
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Live guided commentary on board
- Food & Drinks
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Live guided commentary on board
Experience the charm of Amsterdam’s picturesque canals with a delightful open boat cruise, where you can admire the city’s historic architecture, quaint bridges, and iconic houseboats. Conveniently departing near Amsterdam Centraal, this cruise offers a serene way to view the city from its most stunning perspective—the water.
Your ticket also provides…
Experience the charm of Amsterdam’s picturesque canals with a delightful open boat cruise, where you can admire the city’s historic architecture, quaint bridges, and iconic houseboats. Conveniently departing near Amsterdam Centraal, this cruise offers a serene way to view the city from its most stunning perspective—the water.
Your ticket also provides access to a digital city guide filled with local stories, insider tips, dining recommendations, hidden gems, and self-guided audio tours, allowing you to continue exploring even after the cruise.
Customize your experience: opt for the cruise alone, enjoy an optional craft cocktail onboard, or add a separate ticket to the Moco Museum or Heineken Experience. Each attraction can be enjoyed independently.
Highlights:
- Enjoy a scenic open boat cruise through Amsterdam’s renowned canals
- Convenient central departure point with friendly check-in assistance
- Optional craft cocktails available onboard
- Digital city guide featuring stories, tips, and audio guides
- The experience runs regardless of the weather.
- Amsterdam’s weather can change quickly, so please dress comfortably and bring sunscreen and a light rain jacket. If bad weather is expected, the boat will have a suitable rain cover.
- The Amsterdam canal cruise route and pass-by sights may vary due to canal traffic, weather, temporary closures, or operational conditions.
- Not recommended for people with mobility impairments
- Not recommended for people with motion sickness
- Not recommended for people with serious medical conditions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.