Top Netherlands Cruises & Sailing - page 3

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.

Explore the streets of Rotterdam in comfort in the back of a pedicab with a guide to show you some of the city’s top attractions on this private tour. All you’ve got to do is sit back, relax, and watch Rotterdam go by as your guide takes you to see Rotterdam Centraal Station, Delftse Poort, Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, and more.

Swap the rush of large group tours for an intimate private cruise along Amsterdam's canals on an electric luxury boat. This private tour for two takes you beneath historic bridges and past 17th-century canal houses while you enjoy Dutch snacks and a glass of Prosecco. In cooler months, the boat features heated seats, a retractable roof, and warm blankets for comfort.

Absorb the canal-front sights of Amsterdam on a leisurely sightseeing cruise. Take a seat in a comfortable glass-topped boat and enjoy the views as you glide along the city’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed canals and listen to the audio commentary. Kids’ tickets come with a goodie bag and a special audio commentary designed to keep them entertained.

Enjoy two of Amsterdam’s must-do activities in one day with a canal cruise and a ticket to the Van Gogh Museum. Guarantee entry to the often sold-out Van Gogh Museum with a prebooked time slot to admire the world-famous "Sunflowers" and more. Then, enjoy seeing the 17th-century architecture, bridges, and churches along the UNESCO-listed canals without having to jostle among the land-based crowds.

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.

Skip the hassle of navigating Dutch public transport with luggage in tow. Book a private transfer to or from Schiphol Airport within Amsterdam, or choose a service to Eindhoven, Rotterdam, or the Hague. Travel stress-free, with service available 24/7 for flights arriving or departing at any hour.

This all-inclusive private Kinderdijk half-day tour takes care of all the details for you, so you don’t have to do the planning bit by bit on your own. Along with round-trip transport from Rotterdam, this private experience also takes care of entry fees and boat transport to the UNESCO site, Kinderdijk. Plus, a private guide leads the way and focuses on your group's wants and needs, while providing engaging commentary.

Explore Zaanse Schans and the Dutch countryside this tour from Amsterdam. With an informative guide, admire the lush, canal-crossed Dutch landscape. Take a tour of pretty Zaanse Schans, famous for its wooden windmills and green-painted houses, and visit a cheese farm and clog-making workshop to learn about these traditional crafts. Lastly, visit a working windmill to learn about the role of windmills in the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age.

Get unobstructed, picture-perfect views of the Amsterdam canals with a 75-minute cruise in an open top boat. See historic canal houses from the water, then get an up-close look at the houseboats that moor along the stone banks. Enjoy the best possible access on a small boat that can navigate narrow spots while learning about what you see from an onboard guide that loves answering questions or chatting about life in the city. Soak up the fun atmosphere of the vibrant canals, and experience a unique side of Amsterdam.

Experience a canal cruise and the treasures of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum in one day with this money-saving, combination ticket. Couple your cruise with skip-the-line access to the spectacular Rijksmuseum, a showcase of Dutch art and history from the Middle Ages to the present. Breeze past the main entrance lines and explore the collections as you wish, seeing masterpieces such as Rembrandt’s "Night Watch."

Visit the picturesque town of Giethoorn on a full-day tour from Amsterdam, which offers a peaceful escape from the bustle of the Dutch capital. Take a boat ride through the town nicknamed the "Venice of the North" and enjoy some free time to explore the car-free village with its picturesque wooden bridges and farmhouses with centuries-old thatched roofs. You won't feel rushed on this relaxed excursion, which lets you soak up the tranquility of Giethoorn at your own pace.

Finished touring Amsterdam and want to see more of Holland? Don’t miss this full-day tour featuring the highlight attractions of the Netherlands. Visit The Hague, the seat of the Dutch government; admire the experimental architecture of Rotterdam; and watch how blue-and-white Delft pottery is made. This tour gives you longer in each place than most other excursions, so you can explore at a more relaxed pace.

Benefit from a private full-day sightseeing tour into the southern or northern part of the Netherlands with deluxe transportation from Rotterdam. Visit classic Dutch destinations like Delft, the Hague, Gouda, and Leiden, or take in the Polder landscape of windmills, canals and lakes. You can see tulip fields in the spring, and an Amsterdam city tour or tulip tour can be included as your guide personalizes the tour to your interests.

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.

Enjoy a hassle-free way to see the springtime blooms of Holland on this tulip-forward day trip from Amsterdam. Start at the Tulip Experience, where you learn the story behind the Dutch symbol. Then, tour Keukenhof Gardens during peak bloom, where you see millions of tulips, narcissi, and hyacinths. You can also upgrade to include an Amsterdam canal cruise ticket, tailoring the tour to suit you.

Cruising the canals is one of the best ways to see Amsterdam, but some boat tours can feel crowded and impersonal. Skip those and embark on a private tour in a boat exclusively for your party. The luxe boat is equipped with pillows and in case of rain a roof top. The local skipper will take you through Amsterdam's canals and show you the most beautiful hidden places, while you can enjoy unlimited beer, soda, and wine.

Tick off three top Dutch highlights in one tour—Zaanse Schans, Lego Village, and Giethoorn—as you see more in less time. Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, visit a traditional wooden shoe factory, explore a miniature world made entirely from Lego, and enjoy a one-hour boat cruise through Giethoorn. This group tour is the perfect way to discover Dutch culture and experience more than you would exploring alone.

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.

Immerse yourself in Dutch culture, history, and cuisine on a private 6- to 7-hour countryside tour. Comfortable and swift transportation takes you from the tourist crowds of Amsterdam and into the heart of Holland. Enjoy engaging commentary from your guide as you taste local cheese, stroll past windmills, and try on wooden shoes. Tour highlights include Zaanse Schans, the fishing village of Marken, Volendam, Church Broek, and more.

Grab a seat at the coolest bar in Amsterdam with a ticket to the XtraCold Icebar, where everything—even the glasses—is made completely of ice. Relax first in the hip warm lounge, then slip on a provided thermal jacket for an arctic drinking adventure right in the heart of the Dutch capital. Step into the frozen world inspired by the 1596 expedition to the North Pole, featuring detailed ice sculptures and polar bears as you sip on included drinks in the ‘chilled-out’ atmosphere.

A private Amsterdam canal cruise is so much more personal than big boat tours. And this great deal shows it need not bust your budget. Groups as large as 10 can fit comfortably onto this intimate boat, which is open in good weather but has a roof and blankets for cooler times. Your skipper will create a route that’s perfect for the season: feel free to add any special requests.

Go beyond Amsterdam and explore the surrounding countryside, without the hassle of planning a day trip yourself, on this group trip to Keukenhof, De Tulperij, and Kagerplassen. Simply turn up at the prearranged meeting point in Amsterdam and relax, knowing your logistics, itinerary, and entry fees are all covered. Along with the botanical gardens, enjoy visiting a tulip farm and taking a cruise amongst windmills.

Explore the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam on this private, guided tour. Head to the charming Zaanse Schans—a historic windmill village—and take a guided tour around the pretty lanes and watersides, passing green-painted houses, wooden barns, and traditional shops. Watch clogs and cheese being made at craft workshops, visit a working windmill, and more. As it's a private tour, go at a pace that suits you, and stop for photos wherever you choose.