Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise (Blueboat)

$18.00

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Short Summary

Explore the beautiful city of Amsterdam in a unique and memorable way with our Sightseeing Canal Cruise! Glide along the scenic canals and see famous landmarks such as the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, and Van Gogh Museum. Enjoy informative commentary from our expert guide and stunning views from our spacious and comfortable boat. With flexible departure times and an average trip length of 75 minutes, this cruise is perfect for all ages and schedules.

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Description

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Itinerary

  • Blue Boat cruises follow the standard Amsterdam inner-city itinerary without any major differences from most other companies.

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During The Cruise

The Ship

  • The boat has a capacity for up to 55 passengers. There’s a main indoor passenger area with tables and seats (4 seats/table) and also an uncovered open-air area in the back.
  • Winter: The ship is well insulated and heated, which on the positive side means there is no fogging of windows. I did not feel cold when I was in November. You get 360° panoramic views through the large windows. The seats were comfortable.
  • Summer: The ship is permanently covered, so it doesn’t change in comparison to winter. To stay cool, the windows can be opened.

Food And Drinks

  • The regular sightseeing cruise ticket does not come with any food or drinks. However, I decided to upgrade my ticket for an additional cost of 10 euros, which included a snack box.
  • The snack box had a soft drink (or beer or wine), chips, popcorn, peanuts, and stroopwafel. It wasn’t anything exceptional, but if you want some snacks to munch on, it’s a decent option.

Crew

  • During the cruise, there was only one captain on board. However, he didn’t introduce himself or engage with the passengers in any way. He was solely focused on driving the ship. As a result, the atmosphere on the boat was duller compared to other cruises where the captain was more interactive and entertaining.

Audio Guide via Earbuds

  • There’s an audio guide available in 19 languages (Spanish, Turkish, Traditional Chinese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian).
  • The sound and content quality are great, and I found it interesting. However, the narration is too sparse (at least initially), and I felt the narration parts were too short. Additionally, it doesn’t point out which side to look at when discussing buildings.
  • The Captain didn’t introduce himself and wasn’t an active participant in the cruise. As a result, the cruise felt flatter.
  • There are disposable earbuds available that you can plug into the audio guide on the walls at each table. It’s nice, but not too environmentally friendly. You can also use your own earbuds.

Specifications

  • Company
    Blue Boat Amsterdam
  • 📅 Schedule
    Runs every day between 10:15–21:00 and ships depart every 60 minutes
  • 🧥 Dress Code
    N/A
  • 🌐 Wifi
    Not Available ❌
  • 💨 Open Air Section
    Available ✔️
  • 🐶 Animals
    Not Allowed (except service animals)❌
  • ❄️/🌡️ Aircon
    Available ✔️
  • 🚬 Smoking
    Not Allowed ❌
  • ♿ Wheelchair Accessible
    Accesible ✔️
  • 🚻 Restroom
    Not Available ❌
  • 👶 Baby Stroller
    Accessible ✔️
  • % Children Discounts
    free for infants (age 0–4)

What's Included

  • Canal cruise
  • Audio commentary in 19 languages
  • Snackbox with sweet and savory snacks and 1 drink (if option selected)
  • Kids Cruise” audio story and booklet with every kids’ ticket bought
  • Entry to Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Sightseeing Canal Cruise (Blueboat)

$18.00

Video


Itinerary

Meeting Point

During The Cruise

The Ship

Food And Drinks

Crew

Audio Guide via Earbuds

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