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Highlights
- Start a delightful evening cruise to explore Amsterdam's illuminated canal ring.
- Enjoy fresh air from sliding windows and panoramic rooftops while listening to an audio guide during your cruise.
- Pass by famous landmarks like the Heritage Museum and Westerkerk Church, all beautifully lit up at night.
- Upgrade your ticket for a snack box or wine and cheese box on board.
- Join the Happy Holidays Evening Cruise with festive canals, Glühwein or hot chocolate, and Dutch boterkoek.
- Every year over 10,000 bicycles are retrieved from Amsterdam's canals.
Your Experience
As evening falls, Amsterdam transforms into a city of golden hues and beautiful reflections on its canals. Start a 90-minute cruise through the heart of this historic city, where you'll glide past famous landmarks such as the Anne Frank House and Westerkerk. Marvel at the Magere Brug, or Skinny Bridge, which offers stunning views for photographers.
Enhance your journey
Elevate your canal cruise experience with optional upgrades like a delicious snack box or wine and cheese selection. As you indulge in these treats, soak up Amsterdam's unique ambiance—its historic charm, twinkling lights, and the gentle sound of water lapping against the boat.
Embrace holiday festivities
The Happy Holidays Evening Cruise invites you to celebrate with festive cheer as you sail through illuminated canals. Sip on warm Glühwein or hot chocolate while enjoying a slice of buttery Dutch boterkoek, all accompanied by twinkling lights and holiday music.
Landmarks along the way
- Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
- Westerkerk
- Anne Frank House
- IJ
- A'dam Lookout
- Centraal Station
- NEMO Science Museum
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 90-min Amsterdam canal cruise
- Boarding from Hard Rock Cafe Pier
- Audio guide available in English, French, Russian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Japanese, Turkish, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Indonesian, Cantonese, Korean and Hindi
- Earphones provided
- Snack box (as per option selected)
- Wine and cheese box (as per option selected) Happy Holidays Evening Cruise
- Boarding from Heineken Experience Pier
- Choice of Glühwein (spiced mulled wine) or hot chocolate
- Slice of boterkoek (buttery cake)
- Personal expenses
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- This cruise is accessible for wheelchair users and prams/strollers.
- The boat has a fully closable roof with central heating to keep you warm even if it's chilly outside.
- Should extreme weather prevent the cruise, your ticket will be rescheduled to another date by the company.
- You can choose an upgrade for snacks or wine and cheese during your journey on this canal cruise.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.
Boarding point
- Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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