Daytime Canal Cruise during Winter Festival Amsterdam

While evening canal cruises and special Light Festival cruises bring a sparkle to Amsterdam’s waterways, daytime canal cruises offer a unique charm of their own. As winter light bathes the city in a soft glow, a daytime canal cruise reveals the beauty of Amsterdam’s historic architecture, iconic bridges, and cozy houseboats in a new light. The gentle pace of the boat offers a peaceful way to explore the city, allowing you to soak in the serene winter scenery and vibrant street life along the canals.

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Daytime cruise along the Amsterdam Canals

Why a daytime Canal Cruise in Winter?

Unlike the evening cruises, a daytime canal cruise lets you admire the details of the UNESCO-listed canal ring, including the intricate facades of 17th-century canal houses and the elegance of arched bridges. Winter adds a special atmosphere; fewer crowds and the peacefulness of the canals make for an unforgettable experience.

Highlights daytime canal cruise in Amsterdam

Enjoy an hour-long cruise through Amsterdam’s canals
Hear all about the city of Amsterdam through the audio guide. (Available in languages:Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish).
You cruise past Amsterdam’s most beautiful monuments in the beautiful winter light.

Price of a daytime canal cruise

The price of the daytime cruise depends on the age of the participant. Check the current prices below:

Daytime Canal Cruise	Price
Adults (14+)	€ 15.50
Kids (4-13)	€ 9.00
Kids (0-3)	Free

Opening hours and availability daytime Canal Cruise

Amsterdam’s canal cruises operate all day and depart every 15 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station. The canal cruises start at 9am in the morning. It is advisable to book your canal cruise in advance so that you don’t have to wait until there is room at a canal cruise. Below you can easily check whether there are still seats available on your preferred day and time and book your places for the canal cruise.

Departure location daytime canal cruises

The canal cruises depart from the square in front of Amsterdam’s Central Station and are operated by shipping company Lovers. The canal boats can be recognised by the orange colour.

Daytime Canal Cruise
Prins Hendrikkade 25
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How to get to the departure location?

By Car

By Public transport

If you come by car, you can park at Q-Park Centraal Station. The address is
Prins Hendrikkade 20 A. You can book the car park online here.

The departure location is in front of Amsterdam Central Station, making it very easy to reach by train, tram (2, 4, 12, 13, 14, 17, 24, and 26), bus (21, 22, 43, and 48) and metro (51, 52, 53, and 54). From the stop, it is about a 5-minute walk.