With so many stunning canal Amsterdam apartments, visitors must take to the water in order to explore this fascinating city. A host of different canal boat cruises take visitors around Amsterdam in comfort and style, smoothly gliding past many of the city’s top attractions.
The first recorded canal boat cruise in Amsterdam was that of Queen Elizabeth Stuart of Bohemia in 1621. Many tourists, famous or otherwise, have since taken to the canals of Amsterdam to gently glide through this historic city. With tour operators setting off within easy reach of many central
apartments, Amsterdam canal cruises are the perfect way to take in the city sights.
Canal tour operators can be found dotted around the city, but most major tours begin from the canal area around Central Station and Leidseplein. From all the
apartments Amsterdam has on offer, head for this well known station and you will be within a short walk from the nearest tour.
Summer months are the best time to take a cruise through Amsterdam. However, most of the canal boats are covered, and rain will not dampen a wet winter excursion. In general, public tours last from one to one and a half hours, with a recorded tour guide voice-over on hand to point out the numerous sights.
For that added bit of luxury to compliment stays in sumptuous city apartments, Amsterdam canal tours are also available in private packages. Romantic 5-star private cruises are the perfect way to see the city in luxurious intimacy. Dinner, music and other themed cruises are also available.
Public cruises can be found for as little as €13, while the more expensive tailored private cruises vary in price depending upon the number of people, the size of the boat and the services offered on board.
Standard public cruises can generally be joined from 9.00am until approximately 6.00pm (last departures are often earlier in winter). Naturally, many of the
apartments Amsterdam has to offer cater for disabled visitors. Similarly, canal boat fleets can be found which have excellent wheelchair access.
From our fine range of apartments, Amsterdam can be explored on foot, by bike or from the comfort of one of many canal boat cruises. Whatever way you choose to explore this fascinating city, Amsterdam is sure to dazzle with its vibrant history and culture.
Buy your canal boat cruise tickets online in advance, to avoid queuing when you get there.
