All about a canal cruise in Amsterdam
If you choose a canal cruise in Amsterdam, you will quickly discover that the entire city is connected by water. The Amsterdam canals are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are an essential part of the city’s history, which has made them a popular attraction for visitors from all over the world. With more than 165 canals, totaling around 100 kilometers, Amsterdam has more canals than Venice. In addition, the city has 1,500 bridges. Paris may be the city of love, but not only does Amsterdam have more bridges than Paris, it also has the most romantic bridge in the city: the Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug). Complete your visit to Amsterdam with a canal cruise through the city.
Architecture during a canal cruise
From the water, the city’s historic and unique architecture truly comes to life. You can sail past the Eye Film Museum, the characteristic canal houses, and the Maritime Museum. Would you like to experience the city’s architecture from a different perspective? Then there’s only one thing to do: book your canal cruise with Flagship Amsterdam, because this is something you don’t want to miss!
The canals of Amsterdam
The first canals of Amsterdam were dug during the Middle Ages for city defense and water management. The three main canals of Amsterdam—the Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht—were dug simultaneously. It took 50 years to complete them. By then, the city had quadrupled in size and Amsterdam had the most efficient water system in the world, helping it become one of the largest trading cities globally. Discover the canals from the water with a canal cruise in Amsterdam.
Today, the Amsterdam canals are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, something we can be very proud of. Would you like to experience the canals up close? Book your canal cruise through Amsterdam today with Flagship Amsterdam. Want to book a canal cruise with food? Check out our various packages.
Canal cruise in Amsterdam in summer
It’s summer—you feel cheerful and want to get out and spend the day outdoors. Often, you might choose a crowded beach or end up melting away on a terrace while waiting a long time for your drink. We’re happy to help with the perfect solution: book a canal cruise through the Amsterdam canals with Flagship Amsterdam. While you enjoy cruising on the water, watching passing boats, and sipping a cold drink, our experienced skipper will guide you past the city’s most beautiful sights, while our host shares all the secrets of Amsterdam. Did you know, for example, why most canal houses are crooked? Book a canal cruise with Flagship Amsterdam now and find out the answer. See you soon!
Canal cruise in winter
The days grow colder and the nights longer—it’s winter. That can only mean one thing: the city is decorated with millions of (Christmas) lights. And what could be more magical than seeing the canals illuminated in the dark? During winter, the city offers many activities, and we believe a canal cruise through the Amsterdam canals ranks number one among them. Read more about boat tours in Amsterdam.
In the evening, the bridges light up, and you can peacefully enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the city streets while sitting on a beautiful, covered boat. In winter, the annual Amsterdam Light Festival also takes place. During this festival, you sail past various light artworks specially designed by national and international artists.
What is the best canal cruise in Amsterdam?
What is the best private canal cruise in Amsterdam? We have the answer: Flagship Amsterdam, of course! Tripadvisor has already rewarded our hard work with the title: #1 best experience in the world! Discover it for yourself during a canal cruise in Amsterdam. Read more about boat rental in Amsterdam.
Customer friendliness, environmental awareness, and hospitality are key values at Flagship Amsterdam. We achieve this through our enthusiastic skippers and hosts, our 100% electric boats, our extensive bar, and our excellent service. All of these elements ensure that we can offer you a unique experience that you will never forget. So, are you just as curious about our boat tours as the rest of the world? Then this is the moment to make your visit to Amsterdam unforgettable by booking a canal cruise through the Amsterdam canals!
Would you like more information about our canal cruises in Amsterdam? Contact us at info@flagshipamsterdam.com. Prefer to rent a boat yourself in Amsterdam? If you would like to rent an open boat, check out this page: sloop rental Amsterdam. Also take a look at our packages, such as the BBQ boat Amsterdam and the drinks boat Amsterdam.