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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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:
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
- Book online
How to get to the departure location?
Kom je met de auto dan kan je parkeren bij Q-Park Centraal Station. Het adres is
Prins Hendrikkade 20 A. Je kan de parkeergarage hier online reserveren.
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.