Amsterdam Heineken Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience

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About this activity

Experience Amsterdam the social way with this unique combination of a Heineken Canal Cruise and entry to the world-famous Heineken Experience. Step aboard a specially branded Heineken boat and cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals and across the IJ River while enjoying drinks, savory snacks, and a lively onboard atmosphere hosted by a live guide.

Relax with friends, your partner, or fellow travelers as you pass historic canal houses, famous bridges, buzzing waterfronts, and hidden local spots. This is more than a traditional canal cruise — it’s one of Amsterdam’s most fun and social experiences on the water.

Your ticket also includes entry to the Heineken Experience, located inside Heineken’s original brewery. Discover the story behind the famous beer brand, explore interactive exhibits, and enjoy 2 freshly poured Heineken beers during your visit.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 55 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Dutch
Operated by: Blue Boat Company

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: 2 beers on board during the cruise
Included: 75 minute City Canal Cruise with Live Guide
Included: Entrance to Heineken Experience inc. 2 beers
Included: Savory snacks on board during your cruise

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Heineken Experience

1 h 30 min Admission included

At your pre-booked timeslot, you enter the Heineken Experience. On a 1.5-hour self-guided tour you’ll learn about the company’s heritage, the beer brewing process, Heineken’s innovations, and about what it takes to serve a world-famous beer. Find out the four natural ingredients that make this beer, and discover the brand’s sponsorship activities with Formula 1, the UEFA Champions League and the Rugby World Cup. And sure enough, at the end of the tour you can raise your glass with new friends.
Stop 2

1 h 15 min Admission included

Then, enjoy a 75-minute cruise provided by Blue Boat. You can use your voucher for the cruise daily between 10:00AM and 06:00PM from our docks at Heineken Experience and Hard Rock Cafe.
Westerkerk

Passing by

The Westerkerk was built between 1620 and 1631 in Renaissance style according to designs by architect Hendrick de Keyser (1565-1621). He is buried in the church he designed earlier: the 'Zuiderkerk'. The building of the Westerkerk was finished and completed by his son Pieter de Keyser (1595-1676) and inaugurated on June 8, 1631. The church has a length of 58 meters and a width of 29 meters. The high nave is flanked by the two lower aisles. The three-aisled basilica has a rectangular plan with two transepts of equal dimensions. As a result, the plan for this church was given the form of two Greek crosses connected with each other.
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)

Passing by

Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam
IJ

Passing by

Cruising over the IJ river
A'dam Lookout

Passing by

A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical centre, its pulsating port, the unique Dutch polder landscape and you’ll spot the famous canals which belong to the UNESCO World Heritage list. Complementing the experience is a state-of-the-art interactive exhibition and free audio tour about Amsterdam’s history and culture. A’DAM LOOKOUT is located on top of the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam North.
Centraal Station

Passing by

Amsterdam Centraal was designed by Pierre Cuypers, who is also known for his design of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. While Cuypers was the principal architect, it is believed that he focused mostly on the decoration of the station building and left the structural design to railway engineers
NEMO Science Museum

Passing by

NEMO Science Museum is an interactive, informal learning environment in which the general public comes into contact with science and technology. Visitors see, hear and experience how scientific phenomena and technology play an important part in their lives. NEMO works closely with the fields of science and education. NEMO is a registered museum and the owner of a significant historical collection.
The Amstel

Passing by

Cruising the Amstel river
Magere Brug

Passing by

The famous skinny bridge on the Amstel River
Stop 11

Passing by

The InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam Hotel, commonly referred to as the Amstel Hotel, is a hotel in Amsterdam, capital city of the Netherlands, on the east bank of the river Amstel.

In 2007, it was the only hotel in the Netherlands on the list of World's Best Hotels, and was ranked in 90th place.[1]

The Amstel Hotel is part of the InterContinental Hotels chain. In 2006 the building was sold to Morgan Stanley. In 2011 the Lebanese businessman Toufic Aboukhater bought the hotel. In 2014 the hotel was acquired by Qatar-based Katara Hospitality, but is still operated by the InterContinental Hotels Group
Rijksmuseum

Passing by

This iconic museum in the heart of Amsterdam is a must-visit for any culture lover. The Rijksmuseum houses more than 8,000 works of art from Dutch and European history, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.
Stop 13

Passing by

Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Blue Boat Company dock opposite Heineken Experience
Your Heineken Experience ticket is only valid for the selected timeslot

End point

Blue Boat Company dock opposite Heineken Experience
Your Heineken Experience ticket is only valid for the selected timeslot

Using your ticket

Please note: the time selected is the entrance time for the Heineken Experience. You can scan the barcode directly at the venue.

The voucher will provide you entrance to the canal cruise as well, at any time and day. Keep the voucher with you and present it at one of Blue Boat's ticket offices:

Our ticket office at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite Hard Rock Café is open daily from 09:00 until 18:00 hours. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
Our ticket office at Stadhouderskade 550 opposite Heineken Experience is open daily from 09:30 until 17:15 hours.

Take tram 2, 5,and 12 stop at Rijksmuseum. from there the dock is a 5 minute walk or take metro No. 52 and stop at Vijzelgracht. From there the dock is only a 2 minute walk.

Blue Boat Company and Amsterdam Canal Cruises offer canal cruises daily. Seats are placed on a “first come, first serve” basis which means that you might not be able to get on board right away. If this is the case, our colleagues will inform you when the next available boat will depart.
Please make sure to be at the dock for your canal cruise at least 10 minutes prior to departure.

Valid from the time you exchange your voucher, for the consecutive days selected.

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%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your ticket for the Heineken Experience is a ticket with a timeslot you chose while making a reservation. You can ONLY enter the Heineken Experience at this specific time. Changing your slot time is NOT possible.
The canal cruise can be taken before or after your Heineken Experience visit
Cruise Departures from Heineken Experience dock: 12:30, 14:00, 16:00, 17:30, 19:00
This experience is only available for guests aged 18 and older

Options

45 min cruise + HEX Entry

Heineken beer: 2 beers at Heineken Experience & 1 beer or soft drink during your cruise

45 minute cruise : Combine the Heineken Experience with a 45 minute cruise from Heineken Experience to Amsterdam North.
75 min. cruise + HEX entry

Beers or soft drinks: 2 beers at Heineken Experience & 2 beers or soft drinks during your cruise

75 min. Heineken Cruise : Combine the Heineken Experience with an extended 75-minute roundtrip canal cruise.