Discover Amsterdam from the best seat in the city — the water. Step aboard for a relaxing one-hour cruise through the city’s iconic canals. Sail past historic bridges, elegant merchant houses, and world-famous landmarks as you listen to an engaging audio guide available in multiple languages. Learn about Amsterdam’s rich history, culture, and architecture — from the Golden Age to today. Our comfortable, glass-topped boats offer panoramic views in any weather, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights that make Amsterdam truly unique.
Get onboard our traditional canal boats and experience Amsterdam’s famous canals and landmarks. This canal cruise takes you past all the highlights of Amsterdam while you listen to interesting story’s, facts and secrets about Amsterdam. Daily departures from Damrak, Central Station and Rijksmuseum approximately every 30 minutes. Purchase your tickets online for a discount and secure your seat, book your cruise a minimum of 7 days before your departure to receive a further discount.
Why should I join this Amsterdam Canal Cruise?
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or an experienced one, this canal tour is one of the best ways to discover the city. We have provided sightseeing tours since 1912 and our focus is to give you a memorable experience on board. You just sit back, relax and enjoy the view. Stromma’s Amsterdam Canal Cruises are some of the city’s most well-known.
History and popular sites along the canals
Did you know that Amsterdam’s canal ring is protected by UNESCO? By joining us, you’re cruising through and on history. You’ll see views of the city’s most famous spots and monuments. Here are just a few of the highlights you’ll see during this canal tour in Amsterdam:
Because of municipal work, adjusted routes and different departure locations, we can’t offer a set route. The upside: the possibility of a new route with undiscovered highlights every time you cruise Amsterdam by boat.
We sail with a new AudioGuide system!
Our boats are equipped with a new audio system called “Bring Your Own Device.” This audio guide system better suits our guests’ wishes and our sustainable objectives. The English audio guide is played by default over the speakers, but if you prefer another language, follow these simple steps:
If you don’t have earphones, you can purchase them in the shop for €1.50. However, we recommend bringing your own earphones.
Ticket prices & departure points
We offer three departure points for your canal tour. See map further down with all our departure points. The prices may vary, check the bookings calander for the actual prices per location. One thing is a certainty: if you buy your tickets online you get both discount and easier boarding.
Kids’ special canal cruise deal
A canal cruise should be fun for all the members of the family. Therefore, we also offer all children an entertaining colouring page or a bingo aboard.