Amsterdam canal cruises
The first pleasure cruise in the history of the Amsterdam canals took place in 1621 when Queen Elisabeth Stuart of Bohemia was welcomed into the city in a parade of festively decorated admiralty sloops, with thousands of Amsterdammers cheering on bridges and canal-sides.
 Treating visiting royals and other VIP's to a cruise on our canals became a tradition that lives on till today. From Winston Crurchill to the Beatles and Nelson Mandela, almost all our famous guests have made their acquaintance with the city from the deck of a canal cruise boat.
No longer exclusive Royal privilege, canal cruises in Amsterdam are now the most popular tourist attraction in the country, with over 3 million passengers a year. For good reason, the city was built to be seen from that perspective.
Canal Cruise Fleet
Today, a diverse fleet of about 200 specialized vessels offer a waterborne variety of almost every form of service and entertainment that's available on shore.
New in 2012
The most interesting news about the canal cruises in Amsterdam this year concerns the environment. Almost 20 percent of all canal cruise boats are now electrically powered. Clean and silent, these boats are ideal for tourists who want to record their cruise on video. No engine noise or tremble will pollute their recordings. The green colored hotlinks on this page lead you to websites of the cruise companies that have electrically powered cruse boats in their fleet.
Sloop Rental
A new boat rental company, Sloep Amsterdam (web site in Dutch) specialises in open boat rentals. This company offers small, self operating boats as well as much larger and skipper driven boats. When booking your boat, you can let the agency know what catering and drinks you would like to be served during your cruise. You can also book an open boat pre dinner and ask the captain to drop you of at one of the many waterfront restaurants in Amsterdam.
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www.sloep-amsterdam.com |
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Sailing gourmet restaurant
The beautiful saloonboat ' Henry Schmitz' of Amsterdam Jewel Cruises is the only classic saloonboat in the fleet where a private table can be booked for a gourmet dinner à la carte. Your dinner will become a relaxed and romantic outing in the enchanting setting of the illuminated canals. Certainly the most tasteful way to move around Amsterdam!
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New audio tour
Blue Boat Company's boats have a unique Personal Audio System, which provide every guest with commentary in their own language. The fictional characters Ron & Nel, two typical Amsterdammers, guide your through their city in this new audio tour. They also have wheelchair access on all boats.
www.blueboat.nl
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Hop on hop off Canal Bus
Create your own sightseeing tour. Hop on and hop off as often as you like with the Canal Bus. The stops are located near museums, shopping districts and tourist attractions. Buy your tickets online and get a 10 per cent discount. |
Last year, Canal Company was the first passenger cruise company in the world to receive a "Green Key", the official international eco-label for sustainable and Corporate Social Responsibility. The "Eco Pier" at Damrak opposite Central Station is the starting point of clean, zero emission canal cruises.
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Cruise Operators
Sloep Amsterdam (web site in Dutch only)
This company specializes in the rental of open boats, ranging from small self operating boats to the largest open boat in Amsterdam with a kitchen and toilet on board.
www.sloep-amsterdam.com
Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Captain Jan's famous “Champagne and Roses Cruise”' and “Pre Champagne Dinner Cruise" and are legendary and have been the scene of many a marriage proposal.
www.luxurycanalcruise.com
Rederij Welvaren
Exclusive cruises with a classic saloonboat, from pubcruise to a deluxe dinner.
www.welvaren.com
Rederij Vlaun
The beautiful antique saloonboat "Old Queen" is the flagship of this company.
www.rederijvlaun.com
Rederij Aemstelland
With two boats, designed for optimal enjoyment of what Amsterdam has to offer.
www.aemstelland.nl
Amsterdamse Jewel Cruises
A la carte dinnerservice on board of a sailing monument, the luxurious classic saloonboat 'Henry Schmitz'.
www.amsterdamjewelcruises.com
Boat Amsterdam
Exclusive trips, delicious catering, fun packages in classic canal boats. Both small and large groups. From simple to luxurious dinners and drinks.
www.boat-amsterdam.com
Saloon boat Hilda
Silent and environmentally clean luxury cruise on first commercial sight-seeing boat in Amsterdam. From drinks to extravagant dinner cruise.
www.hilda.nl
Blue Boat Company
Apart from the standard one hour cruises, Blueboat hosts an impressive range of waterborne entertainment, like Percussion Cruises and Comedy Theatre.
www.blueboat.nl
Amsterdam Boats
Private canal cruises through the Amsterdam canals. Search and find the perfect boat matching your specific needs. Boat company with 6 vessels and agent for another 30 boats in Amsterdam.
www.rentaboatamsterdam.com
Canal Bike
Discover the city and the idyllic canals at your own pace, completely undisturbed by the traffic.
www.canal.nl
Canal Bus
The Hop on, Hop off cruise is an ideal way of getting around the canals.
www.canal.nl
Dinner Cruise
Take a cruise along the illuminated canals while indulging in a delicious four-course dinner.
www.hir.nl
100 highlights cruise
This one-hour cruise takes you through the UNESCO World Heritage canals with all their highlights.
www.hir.nl
Canal Cruise Amsterdam
With several very beautiful classic canal boats. Offering a large variety of appetizer, lunch, dinner and other entertainment packages.
www.canal-cruise-amsterdam.nl
Cruise with us
Their brand new electrically powered saloon boat 'Soeverein' is the only one in the fleet with a piano on board.
www.cruisewithus.nl
Rederij Lieve (Salonboat.nl)
Amsterdam´s most beautiful saloon boat is available 7 days per week for private tours with gourmet food and wines.
www.salonboot.nl
Private Boat Tours
Rental of beautiful intimate saloonboats 'Paradis' and 'Ivresse' for 2 to 12 passengers and the elegant 'Belle Epoque' for up to 28 passengers. Also for lunches and dinners.
www.privateboattours.nl
Jasmijn Rondvaart
The cosiest canal-cruises in Amsterdam. Jasmijn organises birthday parties, bingo cruises singalong cruises and a lot more.
www.jasmijn-rondvaart.nl
Admiraal Heijn is one of the smallest saloon boats in the fleet. Electrically powered, she glides silently through canals where no other cruise boats can navigate.
www.admiraalheijn.nl
Are you looking for a unique experience? Book a classic canal boat in Amsterdam with Amsterdam Canal Cruise Company. Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, Famke Jansen and many others have gone before you. Captain Jan welcomes you and offers an unforgettable experience, as the handwritten reviews confirms. The “Champagne and Roses Cruise”, “Pre Champagne Dinner Cruise"and "Cruise Dine Around Town" are legendary and have been the scene for many marriage proposals. For detailed information about the canal cruise options, click on Amsterdam Canal Cruise. |
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