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Experience Amsterdam like never before on a scenic canal cruise, offered in collaboration with Blue Boat Company, Heineken Experience, and A’DAM Lookout.
Glide through historic canals, across the IJ, and past iconic landmarks while your live guide shares fascinating stories about the city’s history, architecture, and culture.
Enjoy a complimentary drink and small snacks as you relax and take in the stunning scenery. Additional drinks are available for purchase on board.
Choose the cruise option that fits your plans:
45-Minute Cruise: Heineken Experience → A’DAM Lookout
One-way from the Heineken Experience to A’DAM Lookout, perfect to explore Amsterdam-Noord or visit the A’DAM Tower.
75-Minute Cruise: Full Roundtrip
Longer roundtrip starting and ending at Heineken Experience pier, ideal for uninterrupted sightseeing.
45-Minute Cruise: A’DAM Lookout → Heineken Experience
Board at A’DAM Lookout and cruise back to the Heineken Experience pier.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
When booking a 45-minute cruise from Heineken Experience to A’DAM Lookout, you’ll be dropped at the public dock opposite A’DAM Lookout.
From A’DAM Lookout to Heineken Experience , drop-off is at the Blue Boat Company dock opposite Heineken Experience.
The 75-minute roundtrip starts and ends at the Blue Boat Company dock opposite Heineken Experience.
Public dock opposite A'DAM Lookout:
For departure from A'DAM Lookout, go to the public dock on the IJ riverside and look for the green Heineken Boat.
Itinerary
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1Amsterdam Canal Cruises
Your departure points for your branded Heineken Cruise
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Blue Boat Company (Pass by)
Amsterdam is most beautiful from the water and Blue Boat Company is eager to share the splendor and beauty of the country’s capital with everyone. We do not distinguish between everyone’s background and constitution. Part of our fleet is wheelchair accessible so that disabled visitors can also discover Amsterdam with a canal boat.
Admission ticket free -
Heineken Experience (Pass by)
Former Heineken brewery and now an attraction where 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.
Admission ticket free -
Westerkerk (Pass 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.
Admission ticket free -
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) (Pass by)
Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam
Admission ticket free -
IJdok (Pass by)
Cruising along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam
Admission ticket free -
A'dam Lookout (Pass by)
A’DAM LOOKOUT is an observation deck with an unrivalled panoramic view of Amsterdam. You’ll see the city’s historical center, 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.
Admission ticket free -
Centraal Station (Pass 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
Admission ticket free -
NEMO Science Museum (Pass 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.
Admission ticket free -
The Amstel (Pass by)
Cruising the Amstel river
Admission ticket free -
Magere Brug (Pass by)
The famous skinny bridge on the Amstel River
Admission ticket free -
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam by IHG (Pass 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
Admission ticket free -
Rijksmuseum (Pass 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.
Admission ticket free -
Van Gogh Museum (Pass by)
Home to the world’s largest collection of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam transports visitors on a fascinating journey through the life of the artist and his contemporaries. The museum introduces the complete story: the artist, the context, Van Gogh’s personal ambitions, his emotions, the myths that surround him, and his influence right up until this very day. The Van Gogh Museum’s collection includes world-famous paintings such as Sunflowers, Almond Blossom, and The Potato Eaters.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Childern under 18 years are not allowed on this cruise
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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