Amsterdam Canal Cruise Open Boat with Optional Craft Cocktails Discount Tickets

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Overview

Glide through Amsterdam's enchanting canals on a scenic open boat cruise, soaking up historic architecture, charming bridges, and iconic houseboats. Departing conveniently near Amsterdam Centraal, it's the perfect relaxed way to see the city from its most beautiful angle, the water. Your ticket also unlocks a digital city guide packed with local stories, insider tips, food recommendations, hidden corners, and self-guided audio tours to keep exploring long after you step off the boat. Make it yours: choose the cruise on its own, sip an optional craft cocktail onboard, or add a separate ticket to the Moco Museum or Heineken Experience. Each attraction is enjoyed independently. Highlights: Scenic open boat cruise through Amsterdam's famous canals Central departure point with friendly check-in support Optional craft cocktails served onboard Digital city guide with stories, tips, and audio guides

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host at the dock at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230, in the heart of the old city center, just a few steps down from the famous TheBulldog Coffeeshop. Look for your host waiting by the water in a blue uniform —you can't miss them.

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

German-WRITTEN

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Italian-AUDIO

Italian-WRITTEN

French-AUDIO

French-WRITTEN

Dutch-AUDIO

Dutch-WRITTEN

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Amsterdam Centraal
See Amsterdam Centraal Station from the water, a landmark built on artificial islands and thousands of wooden piles. Its towers, red-brick design, and waterfront position make it one of the city’s most impressive gateways.
2. Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
Pass the grand Victoria Hotel, one of the first buildings many travelers notice near Centraal Station. Its most charming detail is the two small houses built into the facade, whose owners famously refused to sell.
3. St. Nicholas Basilica
Cruise past the Basilica of Saint Nicholas, dedicated to Amsterdam’s patron saint and protector of sailors. Its domes and towers stand as a reminder of the city’s deep connection to faith, trade, and the sea.
4. Montelbaanstoren
Spot the Montelbaanstoren, a former defensive tower later dressed up with an elegant Golden Age top. Its slight lean and old nickname, “Crazy Jaap,” make it one of Amsterdam’s most characterful waterside landmarks.
5. De Sluyswacht
Pass the small leaning lock master’s house, once home to the person who controlled the nearby water lock. Its crooked charm and location near Rembrandt’s old neighborhood make it a favorite canal-view detail.
6. Rembrandts Amsterdam Experience
See the area around Rembrandt’s former home, where the artist lived, worked, and painted during some of his most important years. The house also tells the story of his success, bankruptcy, and lasting legacy.
7. Waterlooplein Market
Cruise near Waterlooplein, home to the Netherlands’ oldest flea market. The square carries a powerful history, from Jewish trade and daily market life to wartime silence and post-war renewal.
8. Portuguese Synagogue of Amsterdam
Pass close to the Portuguese Synagogue, one of the most important Jewish heritage sites in Amsterdam. Built in the 17th century, it is still known for its candlelit interior and remarkable survival through history.
9. Raamgracht
Travel along the quiet Raamgracht, a canal linked to the city’s old textile trades. This area later became part of Amsterdam’s Jewish quarter, giving the waterway a deeper story of craft, community, and memory.
10. The Amstel
Cruise onto the Amstel River, the natural waterway that gave Amsterdam its name. While most canals were dug by hand, the Amstel is the river at the heart of the city’s origin story.
11. The Dancing Houses
Look out for the famous Dancing Houses, a row of leaning canal houses that seem to tilt and sway together. Their playful appearance comes from Amsterdam’s soft ground, wooden foundations, and centuries of settling.
12. Blauwbrug
Cruise beneath or near the Blauwbrug, one of Amsterdam’s grandest bridges. Although its name means “Blue Bridge,” today it is a decorative stone bridge inspired by Parisian design.
13. H'ART Museum
See the H’ART Museum, a grand building that has lived many lives, from retirement home to major art museum. Its story reflects Amsterdam’s ability to preserve, adapt, and reinvent.
14. Hortus Botanicus Leiden
Cruise near the area of Hortus Botanicus, one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. It began as a medicinal herb garden and later grew with plants brought through Amsterdam’s global trade routes.
15. Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum
Pass the National Maritime Museum, housed in a former naval storehouse. This grand waterfront building reflects the city’s maritime power, trade history, and deep relationship with the sea.
16. NEMO Science Museum
See NEMO Science Museum, the striking green building shaped like a ship rising from the water. Its rooftop terrace is one of Amsterdam’s best free viewpoints.
17. Kuuma Marineterrein
Cruise past Marineterrein, a former naval area now known for innovation, waterfront spaces, and open-air swimming. It shows a more modern side of Amsterdam’s relationship with clean city water.
18. Magere Brug
Pass 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.

Inclusion

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)

Exclusion

Food & Drinks

Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Live guided commentary on board

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Supplied by Crown Tours

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