Amsterdam Luxury Cocktail Cruise Including 2 Cocktails
At a glance
Amsterdam Luxury Cocktail Cruise Including 2 Cocktails is a 1h guided experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operated by Flagship Amsterdam. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $39.50 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Experienced skipper and local guide, Onboard bar (drinks available for purchase), 1-Hour canal cruise.
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 13 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h
- Group
- Small group, up to 30 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Enjoy a different side of Amsterdam on this luxury cocktail cruise, where sightseeing meets a relaxed and social atmosphere on the water. Instead of a traditional canal tour, this experience focuses on enjoying the moment with two cocktails included, while cruising through the city’s iconic canals.
Sail past highlights such as the Skinny Bridge and the Dancing Houses, as your live guide shares stories about Amsterdam’s history and culture. The open boat setting creates an informal and lively vibe, perfect for groups of friends, couples, or anyone looking for a fun and social experience.
With additional drinks available on board, this cruise offers a unique and enjoyable way to experience Amsterdam.
What's included
What's included
- Experienced skipper and local guide
- Onboard bar (drinks available for purchase)
- 1-Hour canal cruise
- 2 cocktails
Not included
- Additional drinks (available for purchase)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Begin your cruise near Amsterdam Central Station, the city’s historic gateway since 1889. From here, you’ll set off into the canals and explore the heart of Amsterdam from the water.
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Stop 2
Sail along the historic Oudeschans and admire its peaceful canals and old warehouses. Learn about its role in Amsterdam’s early trading and defensive history.
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Stop 3
Cruise past the famous Dancing Houses on the Amstel River. Discover why these historic canal houses appear tilted and what this reveals about Amsterdam’s foundations.
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Stop 4
Dutch National Opera (DNO; formerly De Nederlandse Opera, now De Nationale Opera in Dutch) is a Dutch opera company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its present home base is the Dutch National Opera & Ballet housed in the Stopera building, a modern building designed by Cees Dam and Wilhelm Holzbauer which opened in 1986.
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Stop 5
One of Amsterdam’s many bridges is the beautiful Magere Brug, known to English speakers at the Skinny Bridge. This wooden drawbridge was once so narrow that it was hard for two pedestrians to pass each other. To cope with increasing traffic on the Amstel, a wider bridge replaced the narrow original in 1871.
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Stop 6
The Amstel is the biggest canal of all and Amsterdam was founded from this canal which was originally a river. Fisherman builded a "dam" and called is Amstel're'dam.
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Stop 7
The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Jordaan, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, contributing to Amsterdam's fame as the "Venice of the North"
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Stop 8
Since most canals in Amsterdam make a curve, seeing through so many bridges at once is very rare!
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Stop 9
Pass the elegant Golden Bend, known for its grand 17th-century canal houses. Hear how this prestigious area was once home to Amsterdam’s wealthiest merchants.
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Stop 10
The Westerkerk (English: Western Church) is a Reformed church within Dutch Protestant church in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the most western part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood (Centrum borough), next to the Jordaan, between the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht.
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Stop 11
Cruise along the picturesque Brouwersgracht, often considered one of Amsterdam’s most beautiful canals. Discover how this former industrial canal became a charming residential area.
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Stop 12
The most common theory on the origin of the name is as a derivation of the French word jardin, meaning garden: most streets and canals in the Jordaan are named after trees and flowers. Another theory is that the Prinsengracht canal was once nicknamed Jordaan (the Dutch name for the river Jordan), and that the neighbourhood beyond the canal came to be called this as well. Our Flagship canal tour will start and end here in the Jordaan.
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Stop 13
Sail through the historic Haarlemmersluis, an important water lock that once connected Amsterdam to the sea. Learn how it played a key role in the city’s trading history.
Meeting point
Our boats are located right beside the entrance of Central Station (On the city centre side), at Prins Hendrikkade 33A. You will recognize our Flagship crew by the orange clothing.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is colder on the water, please bring warm clothing and don't get surprised by the chilly Dutch weather
- Our stewards in the bright orange shirts are there to inform and help you.
- A fairly big step has to be made into the boat. Our stewards will assist you with this.
- No bachelor / birthday party groups allowed, please call us for a private boat option.
- Please note: this activity is only suitable for guests aged 18 and above.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Amsterdam Luxury Cocktail Cruise Including 2 Cocktails take?
The experience lasts about 1h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $39.50 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Experienced skipper and local guide; Onboard bar (drinks available for purchase); 1-Hour canal cruise; 2 cocktails.
Where does it start?
Our boats are located right beside the entrance of Central Station (On the city centre side), at Prins Hendrikkade 33A. You will recognize our Flagship crew by the orange clothing.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.
