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Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Solar-Powered Comfort
3.4
190 Ratings
Amsterdam
Experience a 1-hour sightseeing canal cruise in Amsterdam on a semi-open boat. Enjoy the comfort of a large boat with a partially open roof, offering an open boat experience in good weather. The boat is eco-friendly, running on solar energy, and provides a spectacular view of the city. Audio commentary is available in 19 languages.
Experience a 1-hour sightseeing canal cruise in Amsterdam on a semi-open boat. Enjoy the comfort of a large boat with a partially open roof, offering an open boat experience in good weather. The boat is eco-friendly, running on solar energy, and provides a spectacular view of the city. Audio commentary is available in 19 languages.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Red Light District - Pass by the Red Light District, one of the most talked-about neighbourhoods in the city, due to its housing of the world’s oldest profession.
- Magere Brug - You’ll pass under the famous Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), an Old Dutch design wooden bridge.
- Munt Tower (Munttoren) - See from afar the Munt Tower, originally…
- Red Light District - Pass by the Red Light District, one of the most talked-about neighbourhoods in the city, due to its housing of the world’s oldest profession.
- Magere Brug - You’ll pass under the famous Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge), an Old Dutch design wooden bridge.
- Munt Tower (Munttoren) - See from afar the Munt Tower, originally part of one of the main gates in Amsterdam’s medieval city wall.
- Singel - Cruise through the Singel, one of the canals of Amsterdam.
- Hermitage Amsterdam - Pass by the Hermitage Museum, the biggest branch of the world-famous Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, located inside the former Amstelhof, a classical style building from 1681.
- Rijksmuseum - Pass by the national museum of the Netherlands dedicated to Dutch arts and history.
- Anne Frank House - You’ll see the Anne Frank House - the museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank.
- Heineken Experience - Pass by Heineken’s oldest brewery.
What's Included
- 1-Hour scenic Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- Multilingual audio guide available
- 1-Hour scenic Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- Multilingual audio guide available
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience a new kind of cruise boat that combines the comfort of a large canal cruise vessel with innovative features. When the weather is pleasant, the partially open roof provides an open boat experience. If the weather turns unfavorable, the boat can be fully enclosed, still offering a stunning view. These boats are powered by solar energy and…
Experience a new kind of cruise boat that combines the comfort of a large canal cruise vessel with innovative features. When the weather is pleasant, the partially open roof provides an open boat experience. If the weather turns unfavorable, the boat can be fully enclosed, still offering a stunning view. These boats are powered by solar energy and operate in complete silence. Throughout the cruise, an audio commentary is available in 19 languages.
Each boat tour takes a different route, so not all attractions are guaranteed to be seen on every trip. This ensures that every cruise is a unique and delightful experience.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Lovers Semi-Open boat
Prins Hendrikkade
Check in at LOVERS Canal Cruises in front of Amsterdam Central Station
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
3.4
(190 Ratings)
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Klk56
Jun 8, 2025
Great canal cruise! - Captain Ward provided commentary and history for our one-hour cruise. We took the 9:30 pm tour so it was dusk. So pretty with all the lights coming on and we could even see into some houses and houseboats. Ward did a GREAT job! Fun tour, great introduction to Amsterdam!
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Sherwyn
May 30, 2025
Experience Sightseeing Amsterdam city from her canals - We bought a combo ticket for this cruise with the Rijksmuseum , it was a better deal. We boarded the boat near the Central station and it was very crowded. All seats were filled. The cruise took 1 hour and we learnt details of many buildings highlighted during the audio commentary. It was enlightening. However being seated in the covered section, photographs taken through the glass were not as great. It was a pleasant cruise and recommended for a quick overview of Amsterdam city from her canals. Something unique that not many cities in other countries can offer.
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Clare198
May 5, 2025
Great value for money - Great value for money, good narration on the boat which is pre recorded, nice to sit and relax, thoroughly enjoyed it. We had a snigger at the jacket on the back of the seat…
Had a couple of drinks inside the cafe and you can take them on the boat, there is a toilet inside but it is a euro to use it, they are very clean too…..
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Crispin
May 25, 2025
Nice hour off your feet. Very basic tour. - Good hour. History was provided by headphones.
The audio was slightly out of sink.
The boat was clean however for the fixed table made it slightly tight sitting.
If you have I am Amsterdam card it is free and worth the time.
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Charles_and_susan
May 18, 2025
An easy hour viewing Amsterdam's bridges and buildings. - This was booked for us as part of our Group Tour. It was OK, I think it's maybe the standard "go to" tour for tour companies. It's a big concern, lots of boats and working to a schedule to keep them leaving and moving round. We did see a lot of Amsterdam in the hour we were on the boat and the headphones pointed out some highlights. I have to say though, that once you're half way round one bridge looks much like another and the same with canalside properties. If I was booking a boat tour myself I think I'd try one of the independant operators for something different - although I expect it would cost more, I can't say.
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Mario
Mar 30, 2025
Average trip - It was ok nothing special actually fell asleep on part of it quite dear for what it was also the cafe couldn’t believe it customers have to pay to go to toilet never know that one euro another rip off
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Nathan
Jul 5, 2025
Save your money - Worst Experience Ever! A complete waste of money! We booked a 6:00 PM one-hour canal cruise expecting a timely and scenic experience. We arrived at 5:45 PM and waited patiently in line, only for the boat to remain docked well past the scheduled departure time. By 6:30 PM, the boat had still not moved, with no explanation, no communication, and no sense of urgency from staff.
We had other plans that evening, and this delay completely derailed our schedule. After wasting 45 minutes standing around with no update, we had no choice but to leave without ever setting foot on the cruise.
This kind of disorganization and lack of respect for customers’ time is unacceptable. Amsterdam has many canal tour options — do yourself a favor and choose a company that actually values punctuality and customer service.
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Angieh21
Jun 7, 2025
Horrible experience on a packed boat - Do yourself a favor and pay a couple of extra euros for a better experience. The only positive thing I can say about the cruise was that the toilet on board was very clean. I would not recommend this cruise to friends or family visiting Amsterdam. The staff was not friendly, and once they take your money, they couldn’t care less about your comfort. There are plenty of other companies to choose from in Amsterdam, and I suggest you go elsewhere.
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Seanwp4002qw
Apr 20, 2025
Double Disappointed - First at Dock Workers, then Customer Service - Extremely disappointed with Lovers Canal Cruises. We purchased four tickets under the assurance we’d be seated together, only to find out last minute that wasn’t the case. Despite an available boat right after, they refused to accommodate us or issue a refund. It’s ridiculous that they don’t guarantee seating together for groups—who’d want to take an hour-long cruise separated from their friends? Would not recommend.
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533suo
Apr 12, 2025
Bad experience - My husband and I were hoping to have a romantic experience with this Amsterdam Canal Cruise. It was our first time in the city (and will be the last).
We were the first in the queue to board, when the manager of the place, PRISCILA (plant of the day 12/4/25, at 1:45 PM, sent us to another boat already full, old and different from the other boats of the place.
I told her it wasn't fair because the boat was full and we couldn't sit together. She was extremely rude and rude, shouting that she was the manager of the place and gave us no choice. We had to sit apart, feeling completely humiliated in front of the other people present at the venue.
35 euros thrown in the trash.
What was supposed to be a special moment ended up completely ruining the experience.
There are many other boats and companies nearby. Do you guys a favor, don't use this company.
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