Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks

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About this activity

With this canal cruise tour, you will enjoy Amsterdam on our luxury and trendy open and covered boats. The captain and hostess will guide you through the city on a personal tour with excellent service and comfort. You can enjoy the sights of the city while relaxing with a drink in your hand. See many of Amsterdam's highlights including the Old Church, the Amstel river, the Magere Brug (skinny bridge), and more. We have a well-equipped bar on board. Our hostess will serve you along the cruise.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–24
Guide: English, Dutch
Operated by: Friendship Amsterdam

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Enthusiastic Live Tour
Included: Blankets
Included: Luxurious Boat Cruise ont he Canals
Included: Captain
Included: Host(ess)

Not included

Not included: Drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

1
Stop 1

one hour
A few of the highligths during our tours:
- Red Light District tour
- Skinny Bridge
- Old Church
- Amstel River
- Hidden Canals
Red Light District

Passing by

amsterdam is famous for and proud of its liberal and tolerant fibe. The name of the "RedLight District" comes from the red neon lighting that adorns the windows of the windows where the women are working as prostitutes.

At this location you can find a wide range of sex shops, peep shows, strip clubs, sex theaters and the typical hollande bruin cafes You can also visit cultural activities such as the prostitution museum, the museum of eroticism and the cannabis museum.This neighborhood is also called the 'red light district' and is the heart of Amsterdam's nightlife.
Oude Kerk

Passing by

oldest church in Amsterdam
Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder

Passing by

Our lord in the Attic is a unique clandestine Catholic church built on top of a 17th century merchant house. This was a secret Christian church in Protestant times. the church has kept the furnishings from its origins, including typical dutch wooden furniture, table clocks, and two kitchens with delft blue tiles. The church was built by Jan Hartmann in the attic of his house and today attracts more than 80,000 visitors a year.
Stop 5

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This canal is the oldest steam gate in Amsterdam. The Kolksluice has been in operation since the Middle Ages. In 1702 the castle of the Kolksluice was demolished and replaced with the current bridge. During high tide, the lock was closed to prevent flooding. When the tide is low, the lock is opened and the water flows back into the sea. The sluicing process keeps the water clean.
Centraal Station

Passing by

Amsterdam Central station is the main station of Amsterdam. The station was designed by the Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers who was famous for his design of the Rijksmuseum and opened in 1889. There are Gothic and Renaissance elements. 250,000 people pass through the station every day.
Stop 7

Passing by

From this location Henry Hudson started his sailing trip to the USA, where he discovered what is now New York. He called this settlement New Amsterdam. Weeper's tower is known as a drop-off spot. A place where women wept for their husbands who sailed into the war from this tower. Although this story has been described by many as a myth, there is evidence that it is a fact. There is a memorial stone in the tower dating back to 1566, which commemorates a woman who was broken so hard that she went mad.
Scheepvaarthuis

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The shipping house was originally the headquarters of the six major shipping functions. The Netherlands Steamship Company (SMN), the Royal Packet Navigation Company (KPM), the Java-China-Japan Line (JCJL) and the Royal Dutch Steamboat Company (KNSM) with New Rhine Navigation Company (NRM) and Royal West India Mail Service (KWIM). The shipping house is currently serving as a 5 star hotel. Many of the company's features are worth mentioning, such as the elaborate central staircase and the boardroom on the floors at the corner of the Prins Hendrikkade.
NEMO Science Museum

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This modern museum is the science center of amsterdam. It is the largest science museum in the Netherlands and contains 5 floors with science experiments and exhibitions. There is also a small cafeteria and gift shop selling small scale models of the attractions.
Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum

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The Maritime Museum is dedicated to many topics related to the rich Dutch maritime history. The collection contains many other things, paintings, scale models, weapons and maps. The ship in front of the museum is a replica of 'The Amsterdam', an 18th century ship that sailed between the Netherlands and the East Indies. The replica was built between 1985 and 1990.
The Amstel

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atmosphere on the river Amstel
Magere Brug

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Most famous bridge of the city
Montelbaanstoren

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This tower was built in 1516 as part of the defenses of Amsterdam. The name 'crazy' Jack's tower comes from the placement of the clock. When this clock was placed, it started ringing spontaneously.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Directions: Close to Dam Square at NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky dock. It only takes 5 minutes to walk from Dam Square.

Due to municipal regulations, we are required to drop off guests at Kloveniersburgwal instead of the original departure location. This is only a 5 minute walk back.

End point

Directions: Close to Dam Square at NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky dock. It only takes 5 minutes to walk from Dam Square.

Due to municipal regulations, we are required to drop off guests at Kloveniersburgwal instead of the original departure location. This is only a 5 minute walk back.

Using your ticket

Please check the last information about frequency on our website friendshipamsterdam.com

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Near public transportation

Options

Unlimited Cocktails & Snack

Unlimited Cocktails & Waffle: Delight in a premium selection of cocktails and craft beers, and an extensive range of other beverages.
Unlimited Drinks & Free Snack

Unlimited Drinks: Savor the pleasures of the classic open bar option. Indulge in a selection of Heineken beers, wines, soft drinks, and coffee.
Cruise incl. Welcome Liqour

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230: Departure is from the jetty at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230, Amsterdam (jetty Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky).