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Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine Option

1. Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine Option

Relax on a canal cruise through the UNESCO Heritage listed Golden Age Canals of Amsterdam. View city highlights like the Skinny Bridge, the Red Light District, and the Old Harbor. Have the option to choose standard tour or a tour with unlimited delicious Dutch cheese, wine, and other drinks. Board the ship and let your local skipper tell you about local history as you sail past sights in the Jordaan district and the Skinny Bridge on the the Amstel River. Admire views of parts of the Red Light District, the former city locks, and Old Harbor. Capture pictures of the stately architecture of the Maritime Museum and the prestigious Gold Bend neighborhood. See pieces of history as you sail by places like the Anne Frank House. Ask your guide questions about the city and get recommendations for things to do and places to eat.

Amsterdam: German Guided Open Boat Cruise with Bar Onboard

2. Amsterdam: German Guided Open Boat Cruise with Bar Onboard

Embark on an unforgettable adventure as you behold the mesmerizing sights of Amsterdam on this guided boat tour. Sail along the canals on an electric open boat and enjoy a fantastic view of Amsterdam's iconic landmarks, all while experiencing a relaxing cruise. Immerse yourself in a world of informative and entertaining insights about the landmarks and sites you'll encounter along the route, presented by your knowledgeable German-speaking guide. They will bring the history and culture of Amsterdam to life, making this journey an unforgettable and enriching experience. Marvel at the 17th-century buildings lining the famous canals, and be captivated by the contemporary, stylish structures that exemplify the influential 21st-century Amsterdam. As you sail past the historic Hermitage Museum, you also get to see the iconic Skinny Bridge and cruise alongside the stately Amstel Hotel. Enjoy a drink or two onboard as you pass by other infamous sites such as the Canal Belt and the Gentleman Canal.

Amsterdam: ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo Entry Ticket

3. Amsterdam: ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo Entry Ticket

At the ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo, nature, culture, and heritage come together. Every tree, creature, building, microbe, and planet has its own story. ARTIS has been telling these stories since 1838, and each day they are born anew. Experience it all for yourself with your entry ticket. Stroll through the historical city park with its centuries-old trees and wealth of plants. Delight your taste buds at de Plantage, a café-restaurant. Relax in a chair near the fountain on Artisplein. Experience nature and discover its significance for civilization, because a better understanding of nature fosters a greater respect for all the life around you.

Amsterdam: Light Festival Boat Tour

4. Amsterdam: Light Festival Boat Tour

Admire the Amsterdam Light Festival from another angle on this canal boat cruise. See the city's famous canals illuminated by the glow of the unique installations as you take in the views. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Amsterdam Light Festival and cruise past the spectacular illuminations on a luxury canal boat. Treat yourself to an evening of glamour onboard this completely electric boat that includes its own extensive bar. Find out more about the story behind the light show as you watch the lights reflecting off the water and feel free to ask your skipper any questions you may have.

Amsterdam: Roller Dreams ’80s Roller Skating Rink Ticket

5. Amsterdam: Roller Dreams ’80s Roller Skating Rink Ticket

Book your ticket to Roller Dreams' ’80s roller skating rink, Amsterdam’s newest pop-up experience where music, dance, and roller skating come together in a fantasy-filled disco paradise. Enjoy access to the Roller Bar where you can purchase drinks. Step into a hypnotizing world of glitter and neon lights and be transported to the ’80s roller skating scene, where the music is amazing and the looks even better. Get ready to groove in the most magical roller rink you have ever seen. Meet your host and collect a pair of fresh, brand-new skates, then make your way to the glitzy dance floor. Try some moves under the neon lights and groove to a fun mix of music, dance, and roller skating.

Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

6. Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

Experience a unique cruise at night through the atmospheric canals of Amsterdam. Admire the beautiful canal-side houses, illuminated bridges, and cozy houseboat interiors. Enjoy a selection of local Dutch cheeses, with a choice of wines onboard. Enjoy the perfect views of many of Amsterdam’s iconic sites by night. Sip on your choice of wine as you meander through the charming waterways of the Dutch capital. Taste a variety of local Dutch cheeses, a culinary staple of the Netherlands. Cruise underneath the famous illuminated bridges along the canals as you enjoy a relaxing start to the evening.

Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise with Live Commentary

7. Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise with Live Commentary

Hop on board an electric canal boat and encounter the artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival up close. See the city from the water as you enjoy live commentary or browse through a brochure to learn all about the artworks, artists, and themes. Audio guide in 6 languages is also available. Head out through the IJ and toward the lights on the Amstel River. Pass by the sights like the Nemo and the fully restored Maritime Museum. Encounter the Skinny Bridge as your boat navigates towards the Artis Zoo. Admire the 20 artworks of light that are stationed on the way, both in and around the city’s canals. Discover the story behind each work of art, as you listen to live commentary from your local skipper. Alternatively, read an informative brochure provided onboard. Marvel at Amsterdam’s iconic winter cityscape including many bridges and historic buildings illuminated. Buy hot and cold drinks available or indulge in a delicious stroopwafel (waffle cookies).

Amsterdam: River Cruise With All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes

8. Amsterdam: River Cruise With All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes

Cruise along the IJ river and notice how Amsterdam changes. Pass awe-inspiring modern buildings, watch old buildings disappear, and see new jewels like the EYE Film Museum arise. In the summer, maybe even encounter impressive cruise ships at the shipyard. In a relaxed atmosphere, tuck into the all-you-can-eat pancake buffet. The buffet includes freshly baked natural, apple, and bacon pancakes, and all sorts of delights to garnish your pancakes, like cheese, ham, fruits, jams, and eggs. Gluten-free and lactose-free options are also available. Especially for young guests, there is a large playroom filled with balls in the hold of the boat so they don't get bored. Come across iconic city sights, such as REM Eiland, Centraal Station, and A'DAM Lookout.

Amsterdam: Romantic Private Canal Tour and Prosecco & Snacks

9. Amsterdam: Romantic Private Canal Tour and Prosecco & Snacks

You and your partner will be snuggled together to the sound of water lapping softly against the sides of the boat as you drift beneath Amsterdam’s iconic bridges and past its magnificent 17th-century canal houses on this tour. Against this picturesque backdrop, your guide will show you the intimate side of the city. Sharing stories that speak to the heart: tales of love, and details of the art and architecture that make Amsterdam such an open-air museum. Along the way, the guide's stories will be brought to life with a carefully chosen selection of music. Go on a journey through the more private canals in a quiet, solar-powered boat. During daytime or with the setting sun, your journey will draw to a graceful end, leaving you and your partner set for a cozy time together. This is one of the most romantic things to do in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam: Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu

10. Amsterdam: Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu

Eating while cruising through the canals, there is no dinner experience more fitting to a visit to Amsterdam than this one. This Canal Cruise departing from Centraal Station is a feast for both your eyes and your tastebuds. The cruise glides gently past many of the city’s most famous landmarks in all their nighttime glory, including the elegant merchant houses and former warehouses of the Canal Belt, and the beautiful Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge). As you cruise, you will be served a 4-course dinner of freshly made dishes, served with a selection of wines and soft drinks. Multilingual commentary will explain the highlights you encounter during the cruise, such as the old port area, Anne Frank House, and more. Choose between three menu options: meat, fish, or the vegetarian menu. Each menu includes a delicious green pea soup with grilled green asparagus. All menu options conclude with homemade tiramisu made with Dutch 'Stroopwafels' for dessert. Meat Menu: Appetizer: Beef tartare with a poached egg yolk with fresh piccalilli, crispy brioche Main: Beef casserole with potato cream, balsamic sauce and green vegetables. Fish Menu:Appetizer: House smoked salmon with roasted potato salad and a wasabi mayonnaise Main course: Cod baked in the skin with potato cream, green vegetables and Lime Beure Blanc sauce Vegetarian Menu: Appetizer: Brioche bun filled with airy scrambled egg, baked spinach, feta, avocado and a fresh salad Main course: Lasagna of roasted vegetables with tomato basil sauce topped with spicy Italian cheese.

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We enjoyed the views of the canal houses and had a good tasting of wine and proper Gouda cheese (information on whether this was included in the price or not, could be more clear). Timing could not have been better (had the 6pm tour) for the mix of daylight and nighttime experience. Tourguides did a good job as well.

Very enjoyable cruise of the Amsterdam canals. Our hosts were very friendly, informative and told the history with amusing tales. Cheese and wine was unlimited, nice cheese and wines on offer too. Definitely recommend Flagship cruises.

Very enjoyable: it was an effective introduction to the inner town and its history, made by the captain Bas, as well as a cozy trip managed by host Tamsin, who served a delicious local cheese with wine

The cruise was informative & fun. Our guides were great; the cheese was delicious and the wine was excellent quality.

The guides were amazing and super nice. The boat tour seemed more personable and less like a tourist trap.