The Amsterdam Short List, 6 of 14
Open todayThings To Do
Blue Boat Company Canal Cruise
- Open today
- 10am to 10pm
- Price
- €26 at the ticket office
- Setting
- Indoor
The Amsterdam Short List, 6 of 14: Blue Boat Company Canal Cruise
Blue Boat Company Canal Cruise
Things To DoAmsterdam-Zuid
Area
Amsterdam-Zuid
Good for
4–14
Cost
€26 at the ticket office
Setting
Indoor
Updated
Oct 25, 2026
What you need to know
- No strollers on board: fold it and leave it at the dock. Every boat except the small open one has a toilet.
- Book online for less: the ticket office charges full price, and an online booking guarantees your seat.
- Two docks on Stadhouderskade: 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe by Leidseplein, and 550 opposite the Heineken Experience. Your ticket says which.
About
A 75-minute canal tour on a covered, mostly electric boat, passing the canal ring, the Magere Brug and the Montelbaanstoren before heading out onto the open IJ.
Adults listen to the regular audio commentary. Children get their own pirate story, "Wanted: Freshwater Pirates", in English or Dutch, plus an activity booklet with pencils and a pirate spyglass. Kids 10 and up usually enjoy the regular commentary too.
IndoorEnglish Friendly
€26 at the ticket office
Full price at the ticket office; online tickets cost less and guarantee a seat
Open10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Several departures a day; check in 15 minutes early
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Location
Blue Boat Company Canal Cruise
Stadhouderskade 501, 1071 ZD Amsterdam, Netherlands
