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Amsterdam: Canal Cruise departure from the Anne Frank House

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About the activity

Travelers choose this electric canal cruise for its quiet ride, open views, and stories from a local skipper. No surprises with Dutch weather as their Glass Rooftop opens with sun and closes with rain

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Audio guide
    Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
  • Host or greeter
    Dutch, English
  • Duration
    1 hour - 75 minutes
  • Includes
    • 60 or 75 minutes guided canal cruise
    • Skipper who grew up locally and knows Amsterdam well
    • Electric boat with a Panorama Glass Rooftop and heating
    • Roof opens with sun and closes with rain
    • Open rear deck for clear photos
    • Colouring page and pencils for children
    • Toilet available on board
    • Sunscreen
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Depart from the Anne Frank House or Central Station
  • Hear local stories from a skipper born and raised in Amsterdam
  • Take photos from the open rear deck rated 4.5 on GetYourGuide
  • Family friendly with colouring pages and a toilet on board
  • Panorama glass roof, open in case of warm weather, closed with rain

Description

Why travellers love this cruise comes down to four things: the quiet electric boat, the open views from the panorama glass rooftop, the open rear deck, and the stories from a skipper who grew up locally and knows Amsterdam well.

With departure points at the Anne Frank House and Central Station, the cruise is easy to fit into any itinerary.

Depending on where you board, the route is 60 or 75 minutes and passes well known sights such as the Nine Streets, the Herengracht, the Skinny Bridge, the Maritime Museum, the Jordaan district, Central Station, and the open IJ River.

No surprises with Dutch weather, as the rooftop can open with sunshine and close with rain, and heating keeps the interior comfortable on colder days. A toilet is available on board.

The open rear deck is one of the most appreciated features of the tour (rated 4.5 by GetYourGuides travellers), offering clear, unobstructed views and excellent photo opportunities.

Throughout the cruise, the skipper shares local stories and background information that help you understand his city beyond the main highlights.

The experience suits families, couples, and solo travelers. Children receive colouring pages and pencils, and the relaxed pace makes it easy for all ages to enjoy the canals.

Before or after the cruise, many guests choose to stop by Café Dialoog right next the Anne Frank House to start or continue their visit at a comfortable pace.

With quiet electric boats, central departure points, and consistently positive feedback, this cruise offers a reliable and enjoyable experience to Amsterdam.

Good to know before you go
  • Wheelchairs can be brought on board but must be carried as there is no wheelchair ramp available
Meeting point

Amsterdam: Canal Cruise from Anne Frank Museum

Amsterdam: Canal Cruise from Central Station

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    4-12 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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