Canal cruises

Discover Amsterdam from the water

Daytime canal cruises and evening canal cruises (or "candlelight cruises") operate throughout the year. Reservations are not required for individuals. Prices vary from approx. €7.50 for children and €10 for adults for a daytime cruise to approx. €145 for a luxurious dinner cruise.

Departures

In the Central Station area:
Holland International opposite Central Station. Prices: €12.50 (adults) / €6.25 (children)
Rederij Lovers opposite Central Station. Prices: €12 (adults) / €6 (children)
Meyers Rondvaarten Damrak, moorings 4-5. Prices: €8.50 (adults) / €3.75 (children)
Reederij Plas Damrak, moorings 1-3. Prices: €8.50 (adults) / €5 (children)

In the Rijksmuseum area:
Amsterdam Canal Cruises Nic. Witsenkade 1a (opposite Heineken Experience). Prices: €12 (adults) / €8 (children 5-12 years). Duration: 75 min. Daily every hour from 9.00-17.00 hrs.
Rederij Boekel opposite Nassaukade 380 (in summer only). Prices: €8.50 (adults) / €5 (children)
Blue Boat Company Stadhouderskade 25, opposite Park Hotel. Prices: €12 (adults); €6 (children). Duration cruise: 75 minutes

In the Muntplein area:
Rederij Kooij opposite Rokin 125. Prices: €8.50 (adults) / €5 (children)

A canal cruise through the Amsterdam canals is very popular among tourists. Last year 3.1 million people made a tour.

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