Top Netherlands Day Cruises

Admire Amsterdam's UNESCO–listed canals from the water's edge—and enjoy a fun-filled way to get the party started at the same time—on this open-air boat tour. Explore the neighborhoods and iconic views of Amsterdam, all while enjoying two complimentary alcoholic drinks provided on board. This tour is also smoke-friendly, so you're welcome to bring your coffee-shop purchases with you.

Seeing the highlights of the Amsterdam Light Festival usually involves a lot of walking—and battling with large crowds. But this cruise aboard a covered saloon boat lets you admire the Dutch capital’s illuminations with none of the fuss. Choose to purchase drinks and snacks at your leisure or upgrade to include a portion of snacks and an open bar of wine, beer, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and soft drinks.

The combination of foot, bike, car, and bus traffic on the cobblestone streets of Amsterdam can be overwhelming, so experience Amsterdam in peace from the water. Sit back and relax while you experience the city’s waterways from a unique vantage point and with a drink in hand. On this open-air canal cruise (weather-dependent), pass by sights including the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge and more, while your skipper will give you information about Amsterdam and provide some local tips.

Amsterdam’s canals are best experienced from the water—but crowded tour boats can feel rushed and impersonal. This private cruise offers a relaxed way to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring with just your group on board. As you glide past historic waterways in Amsterdam, your skipper shares local insight and tailors the route to your interests.

Get a new perspective on Amsterdam and see the city from the water. This tour on board a classic salon boat will take you around the city, through its canals, and introduce you to the Dutch capital's most notable landmarks, its culture, and rich trading history while you enjoy Dutch cheese and drinks.

The Van Gogh Museum often sells out, so you can easily miss it without planning ahead. A prebooked time slot secures your visit to see works such as “Sunflowers” and the artist’s self-portraits. Pair it with a canal cruise past 17th-century architecture, bridges, and churches along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canals, away from the crowds on land.

Discover Amsterdam from a fresh perspective—and check off many top city sights in one trip—aboard this canal sightseeing boat tour. Climb aboard an electric canalboat and cruise through the city's UNESCO–listed waterways. Relax over a drink and traditional Dutch snack (own expense) while exploring some of the oldest parts of the city. Learn about the history and architecture of Amsterdam from your guide as you go.

Bypass the crowds and take in Amsterdam at night in a relaxed, warm setting on this Light Festival cruise. Journey through waterways aboard a covered saloon boat with unobstructed views of illuminated artworks and city highlights. Upgrade your experience to include unlimited drinks and light snacks. Ideal as a laid-back evening activity that lets you rest your feet.

From a luxury, glass-enclosed boat, enjoy the highlights of Amsterdam along its UNESCO-listed canals during this cruise. Hear commentary about sites such as the Anne Frank House, the Golden Bend, the National Maritime Museum, and the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug). With a variety of departure times available, this water-based jaunt is easy to fit into your day of sightseeing.

As the sun goes down over Amsterdam, take in its illuminated waterfront and history on an atmospheric canal cruise. Savor a 4-course gourmet dinner with wine, beer, soft drinks as you drift past historical attractions including the Anne Frank House and the Bloemenmarkt, while listening to informative commentary. Please note only available Wed -Sat

Discover the beautiful city of Amsterdam, known as the ‘Venice of the North,’ from the water on this sightseeing cruise. Choose your preferred departure time from your chosen departure point and set off on the UNESCO-listed waterways aboard a glass-topped canal boat. Glide under pretty bridges, past 17th-century buildings and landmarks like the Anne Frank House, and learn about the city’s history from the audio guide.

Unwind from a busy day of sightseeing on this evening cruise through Amsterdam's canal district., which lets you escape the land-based crowds Admire the illuminated waterfronts as you glide through the city center and listen to the onboard guide's insightful commentary. As you take in the sights, savor wine paired with Dutch cheese and charcuterie.

Combine two of Amsterdam’s top-selling experiences and save money with a Super Saver Heineken Experience and canal cruise package—a convenient and budget-friendly choice that’s ideal for first-time visitors. Guarantee your entry to the often sold-out Heineken Experience by booking in advance and get unobstructed views of Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed waterways, without the crowds on land, during a canal cruise—a quintessential Amsterdam experience.

Book your own personal canal boat cruise for the Amsterdam Light Festival, which takes place on select dates from November through January. Aboard a 12-seater private boat just for your sole group, you’ll experience the festival’s art displays and light sculptures without the crowds. Just leave the navigation to the boat’s captain, and enjoy a welcome drink plus complimentary coffee or tea once on board.

Combine two of Amsterdam's top activities—a canal cruise and admission to the Moco Museum—in a single package. You'll enjoy admission to the museum, which allows you to save valuable vacation time. While on the cruise, you'll listen to guided commentary as you cruise by historic merchant homes and under the city's iconic bridges. Ticket to the Moco Museum is valid anytime during opening hours; canal cruises depart every 15 minutes which means you can make your own schedule.

If you want to enjoy a relaxing, kid-free cruise around Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals, this cruise offers the ideal middle ground between the party cruises and the family-friendly sightseeing cruises. Avoid the noisy bachelor/bachelorette or birthday parties, but still enjoy unlimited alcoholic drinks as you admire the city from the water and pass by landmarks, including the Dancing Houses, the Seven Bridges, and Herengracht.

See a different side of Amsterdam as you admire its beautiful canals by night on this cruise. Give your body a break from a day of exploring and relax as you pass by landmarks such as the Westerkerk and Rijksmuseum. As you cruise, learn more about the city’s history via an audio guide, available in multiple languages so you can listen in your native language.

Step aboard a historic saloon boat, built in 1912 and considered a floating monument, for a private cruise with your own group of up to eight. You'll float by some of the city's top landmarks while enjoying complimentary bottled water and drinks available for purchase. Your guide will tailor commentary to your interests and answer any questions.

Glide through the canals of Amsterdam on a dinner cruise that features great views of the illuminated city. Learn about Amsterdam’s history and culture from your onboard guide as you dine on a original New York pizza accompanied by beverages such as beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. Top off your meal with a delicious Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip ice cream as your boat winds through the picturesque waterways of the Dutch capital.

Head to Amsterdam Icebar Xtracold, where you’re treated to three complimentary drinks—while relaxing in a frosty bar where everything, even your drinking glass, is made of ice! Continue this totally ‘cool’ experience by taking a canal sightseeing cruise on a luxury glass-topped boat. It’s the best way to see Amsterdam’s top highlights.

Charter a private boat in Amsterdam for an evening of canal cruising and unlimited Champagne. Bookable for your personal group of up to 12 people, the traditional vessel is one of a few in the city that holds the prized “floating monument status” due to its historic character. On board, you’ll enjoy unlimited Champagne and commentary about Amsterdam from the boat’s owner.

Skip crowded streets and escape to Amsterdam's well-known waterways on this cruise along the city's canals. Taking place during Amsterdam Light Festival, enjoy the illuminations on display from your comfortable seat onboard an electric canal boat. Stay cozy with the blankets provided for you to snuggle under, and choose whether to refuel by purchasing snacks and drinks at the bar.

Set sail from Leiden for a cruise through the 'Green Heart' of the Netherlands, an area of typically Dutch landscapes, filled with windmills, picturesque villages, farms, colorful bulb fields, shallow lakes, and polder islands. As you cruise through the scenic lakes, your captain will introduce you to the stories of this unique landscape.

Discover how Amsterdam earned the moniker "the Venice of the North" on this small-group combination tour. Starting with a walking tour through the city center, see the most important landmarks and go where guidebooks can't take you to discover the history of the city through your guide's stories. Afterward, explore its waterways on an open-boat canal cruise.