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Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise by Semi-Open Boat

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Overview

Discover hidden corners in Amsterdam’s scenic waterways unreachable by many boats on this canal cruise. Aboard a solar-powered vessel, hear tales with your audio-guide while snapping photos of the historical waterfront sights. Pass highlights such as the Anne Frank House and the Golden Bend district with its grand manor houses. A variety of departure times makes this a convenient sightseeing activity.
  • Enjoy unobstructed views of Amsterdam’s picturesque waterfront
  • Glide along the famous canal belt past the Anne Frank House, Golden Bent district, and other top Amsterdam attractions
  • Learn about the sights with your audio-guide available in 19 languages
  • Cruises depart regularly throughout the day
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1-Hour Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Audio guide in several languages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
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Rederij Lovers B.V. , Prins Hendrikkade 25, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Check in at LOVERS Canal Cruises, PrinsHendrikkade 25, in front of central station of Amsterdam with your (mobile) voucher.

This activity will end right where it started.
Your cruise experience departs regularly throughout the day, making it easy to fit into your sightseeing schedule. Begin near Centraal Station, and meet your seasoned skipper as you climb aboard a vessel run on solar energy.

Take in unobstructed views from your open-air vessel. Your multi-lingual audio guide will provide you with informative commentary on the architecture and landmarks that you see along the way. Pass the merchants' houses, built during the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn why they were designed with narrow frontages and hear about their beautiful gables, some with carvings that depict the family crests and trades of the homeowners. 

You'll also pass the Anne Frank House, as well as the Golden Bend district with its grand manor houses. Cruise under the city’s lovely bridges, including the Magere Brug, and glide alongside leafy banks and quaint houseboats.

After a little over an hour, return sail to the departing dock, where your tour ends.
Itinerary
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Red Light District
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The Amstel
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Magere Brug
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Munt Tower (Munttoren)
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Singel
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Hermitage Amsterdam
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Lovers Canal Cruises
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Rijksmuseum
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Anne Frank House
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Van Gogh Museum
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Heineken Experience
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Xtracold Icebar Amsterdam
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Moco Museum Amsterdam
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Tours & Tickets
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise by Semi-Open Boat?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
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Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise by Semi-Open Boat?
A:The policy on sanitization is:

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
See all safety measures taken by Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise by Semi-Open Boat.

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Experience Amsterdam by canal
Joanne_E
, Apr 2022
Captain and commentator was brilliant , learnt history and funny anecdotes , very informative interesting and humerous
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Appauling service!...
Emma_H
, Oct 2021
Appauling service! Arrived at the departure dock 5 minutes before pre booked departure time to be told the boat was full and to arrnage at ticket desk to go on the next boat. Ticket desk agent then told us no exchanges "tough F.... S... " was his exact words. So we did not actually get to go on the cruise after paying. There are also 2 docking stations for this provider and this is not stated or advised on the bookings we had qued for 10 mins the opoosite side and had we known prior probably would have made our trip.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Well worth it
AMY_B
, Sep 2021
This tour was great, it gave really interesting information and was so easy to see everything and gave you chase to see things you wouldn’t maybe see from the paths. Well worth it and such a friendly crew.
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star-3
Too hot for a boat ride
Maura_M
, Jul 2019
The captain was entertaining, but it was way to hot to be sitting on a boat with sun boiling down. Would be better if cold drinks available on boat.
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star-5
great trip and value of money
Mohamed_A
, Jul 2019
it was very good trip seen many attraction of Amsterdam, good value of money and time of the trip was great
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-3
Tour company falls short
James_B
, Jun 2019
Was looking forward to treating my family to a get to know tour of Amsterdam by the canals. However, tour company decided to cancel due to weather, but more likely cancelled due to not enough bookings. We then had to wait in long line to take a different tour, with not as nice of boat. Disappointing to not be taken care of better by the tour operators.
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Wonderful Time
Scenic665508
, Jun 2019
It's a great way to see the city and some of the highlights. As the boat is smaller than some, it is able to go through some of the smaller canals which was really nice. Well worth doing and highly recommend it. Wendy W, Canada
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star-5
Very nice experience
Amlie_B
, Oct 2018
I had a super experience in the Semi-Open Boat. It took 1h ! We had some troubles to find out the location but we finally find it 5 minutes before departure . It’s nearCentral Station
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star-4
Amazing cruise.. we get to see the...
Herlean D
, Jul 2017
Amazing cruise.. we get to see the beautiful houses and some clock towers.. crooked house.. audio guide also helps.. the captain also is very informative and try to show us around have a good laugh.. i recommend this tour.
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Was nice, but as we had already went...
debrmasi
, Jul 2017
Was nice, but as we had already went on a bike tour of Amsterdam found that we had already seen and heard about the same things.
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star-5
This experience is a wonderful way to...
James B
, Jul 2017
This experience is a wonderful way to learn about the city. Comfortable and informative!
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Nothing like a nice and relaxing...
ajillmurphy
, Jun 2017
Nothing like a nice and relaxing canal cruise in Amsterdam to see some sites and hear some history.
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People were helpful directing us to...
George K G
, May 2017
People were helpful directing us to the right boats. Unfortunately, they were unable to take the tickets I'd printed upon booking, requiring us to go to their office to get official tickets. The boat was comfortable, information via headphones good though sometimes it was difficult it identify sites mentioned, and provided a beautiful and extensive view of the city.
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Our guide was great, the boat wasn't...
Ashley_D
, Apr 2017
Our guide was great, the boat wasn't too crowded, and we felt like we got the quintessential canal tour we were looking for.
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The trip itself was near perfect...
Lester R
, Oct 2016
The trip itself was near perfect. The process of getting from the on-line purchase voucher to an actual ticket was awkward and confusing.
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We Amsterdam! The canal cruise was...
Pat_F
, Sep 2016
We Amsterdam! The canal cruise was great, the weather was perfect, couldn't have had a better day if we tried.
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The tour itself was very good...
George W
, Sep 2015
The tour itself was very good. However, the intent of booking the canal cruise by small open boat was to be able to access canals that larger boats could not access such as the canal through the middle of the red light district. The tour did not include that and seemed to follow the same routes as most of the other boats of all sizes. In that respect the tour was a bit disappointing.
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star-4
Good, tour guide was nice, but not...
Nicola F
, Sep 2015
Good, tour guide was nice, but not so knowledgeable. Was great for a layover between flights!
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This is an excellent tour with very...
Colin A
, Aug 2015
This is an excellent tour with very helpful comments.
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star-5
The guide was absolutely hilarious, and...
Mark I
, Jul 2015
The guide was absolutely hilarious, and Amsterdam is magical for cruise.
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