Taking a canal cruise is one of the most popular things to do in Amsterdam. The Canal Cruise Ticket offers the most flexible and convenient way to get on a canal cruise along the historical Amsterdam waterways. Buy your ticket online, receive it directly on your smartphone and use at one of the major cruise operators.
Your ticket is valid at all major canal tour operators
Pick a date, time and location that suits you best
Just hop on at one of 14 departure locations in Amsterdam
Order your ticket online and receive it by email on your smartphone. Scan your ticket at one of the participating companies and enjoy your cruise. Canal Cruise Tickets are valid for a year.
Cruise information
No reservation needed, just hop on at one of 14 departure locations. Canal cruises last for at least one hour and they depart every 30 minutes.
Practical information
All boats are equipped with toilets and heating and suitable for all weather types. Audio guides are available in multiple languages.
Discover all 14 departure points in the city
Participating companies
• Kerkstraat 155A at Nieuwe Spiegelstraat
• Prinsengracht 261A
• Prins Hendrikkade 58
• Stadhouderskade 501 (opposite the Hard Rock Café)
• Stadhouderskade 550 (opposite Heineken Experience)
• Stationsplein 14 (Central Station West)
• Prins Hendrikkade 25 (Opposite Central Station)
• Leliegracht 51 (next to Anne Frank House)
• Leidsekade 97 - Pier Leidsekade (next to Amsterdam American Hotel)
• Opposite Prinsengracht 281 (Stromma shop Westerkerk / Anne Frank House)
• Stadhouderskade 520 (Stromma shop Rijksmuseum)
• Amstel 200 (Stromma ticket shop - opposite City Hall)
• Damrak: pier 5
• Prins Hendrikkade 33A (opposite Central Station)
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