WHAT IS THERE
TO SEE?

The city cruise sets off from the dock opposite the Hardrock Café on the Singelgracht canal. Following the Leidesgracht canal, the boat passes by the intersections with the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht and Herengracht canals. Once the boat has reached the River IJ, cruisegoers can look out for the Film Eye Museum, A’DAM Lookout, NEMO Science Museum and the National Maritime Museum. From there, it’s on to the River Amstel. Under the Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) and past the magnificent Amstel Hotel, before returning to the dock at the end of the 75-minute round trip.

As you make your way through locks and under bridges, you’ll get a real feel for the city. You’ll soon get a sense of how important the waterways and ports were for trade during Amsterdam’s Golden Age and what the role of the canals is in the 21st century. And you’ll come to understand just how the complex system of locks, dams and canals works as well as how it has evolved over centuries.

And please! What an incredible way to admire the city’s stunning architecture! Why do those famous Amsterdam renaissance houses almost look like they’re bowing? Why are the house fronts so decorative and why did architect Hendrick de Keyser top the Westerkerk church with a blue crown despite having no royal ties? You’ll even get a little glimpse into the world of Amsterdam’s residents. This is the perfect trip for you if you’ve ever wondered why the Dutch have always been so besotted with tulips.