The 100 Highlighs Cruise is one of Amsterdam’s best priced canal cruise. It departs daily from Centraal Station, Damrak or Rijksmuseum or Leidseplein and takes you through the most known spots of the city like the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum and the skinny bridge. The audioguide is available in more then 15 languages.
You can board the boat at different places, wich is super convenient if you are planning to combine different activities. The standard duration of the cruise is of 60 minutes, but, if you want a longer route you can book the cruise departing from the Rijksmuseum or Leidseplein.
The cruise has the English audioguide through the speakers, but by scanning the QR-code you can choose from 15 other languages, like: German, Spanish, French, Italian, Hindi and many more. The captain will also share fun facts about the city, like why are the houses so narrow and tilted.
Hop on board at the Leidseplein or Rijksmuseum stop, not only does it make it easier to combine with other activities, but the cruise last a bit longer (15 minutes).
Bring your own earphones if you need the audioguide in another language then English. You can also buy them on board for €1.50.
📍Four departure points: it makes it very easy to either combine it with other activities or just hop on without too much planning. The departure points are: Centraal Station, Damrak or Rijksmuseum and Leidseplein.
🌦️Will navigate in any weather: when it’s cold the boat will be covered and have heating, when it’s sunny the windows can be rolled down.
🗺️ Available in around 18 languages: not all cruises companies have so many audio guide language options
The cruise is an easy and weatherproof way to see the UNESCO canal belt in one hour. The different boarding locations make it super easy to add the activity into the schedule if you are out and about in the city for the whole day.
During the cruise you will learn about the history of Amsterdam, see emblematic spots like the dancing houses and the Westerkerk. If you want a special kind of cruise, you can also upgrade to an Aperol Spritz cruise, a open boat cruise or a pedal boat cruise.
Doing a canal cruise in Amsterdam is a most for all visitors, not only because of the beautiful views, but because of the special history that the city has with water, compared to other cities like Paris, a canal cruise in Amsterdam feels more special because of how close the buildings are to the boat.
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Where does the Stromma Canal Cruise depart from?
The 100 highlights cruise departs from four locations. The Centraal Station, Damrak, Leidseplein or Rijksmuseum. If you board at the Leidseplein or Rijksmuseum the cruise will be 15 minutes longer, this is also reflected in the price, but from Leidseplein it’s only around one euro more.
How late do the Stromma Canal Cruises depart?
The cruise departs more or less every hour, but always check the availability when booking online. The Central Station and Damrak location have the most cruises during the day (from 10 to 21:30), followed by the Rijksmuseum location (from 10:30 to 18) and the Leidseplein location has the least cruises (from 13 to 18)
What language is the Stromma Canal Cruise audio guide in?
The onboard speaker is in English, but they have an audio guide in 18 different languages: Chinese, German, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Thai, Turkish and Cantonese.
What is the cancellation policy of Stromma? Free cancellation up to 14 hours before the canal cruise.
Are strollers allowed on board? No, the aisle of the boat has to stay clear for safety reasons, but it’s possible to leave the stroller at the store prior to boarding the canal cruise.
Child (≤ 5 years): free entrance
Centraal Station and Damrak location: the nearest Q-Park garages are Nieuwendijk or Centraal.
Reserve your parking at the Q-Park Nieuwendijk through this link and get a discounted day rate from €32.50 instead of €65.00.
Reserve your parking at the Q-Park Centraal through this link and get a discounted day rate from €37.50 instead of €65.00.
Museumplein and Leidseplein location
These locations are close to the museums area. You can park at the Q-Park garages Museumplein or Byzantium.
Reserve your parking at the Q-Park Museumplein through this link and get a discounted day rate from €37.50 instead of €60.00.
Booking online has added benefits : special discount on daily rate, your parking spot is guaranteed, the barrier opens automatically on arrival and cancel free of charge up to 1 hour before arrival.
Centraal station location: You can easily arrive here by taking most of the trams, metros and trains. The pier is roughly 1 or 2 minute walk, directly opposite the station. See the location on the map.
Damrak location: the Pier 5 is just a 5 minute walk from Central Station and from the Dam square. See the location on the map.
Leidseplein: Trams 1, 2, 7, 12 and 19 stop right in front of the boarding location. See it on the map.
Rijksmuseum: Trams 2 and 12 stop near the museum, from there it’s a short walk to the pier (around 3 minutes). See the location on the map.
The House of Bols Cocktail Experience takes you on a sensory journey through the history and flavours of one of the world’s oldest distilled spirit brands.
It combines multimedia exhibits, aroma installations and interactive games that explore the art of mixology. At the end of the tour you can enjoy a freshly prepared cocktail, which is included in your entree ticket!
A complete lunch or dinner with dessert in one of the best-located restaurants in the city. Good food, generous portions and enough rock memorabilia to feel as if you are eating in a museum. The restaurant sits five minutes from Museumsquare and Leidseplein, the ideal place to eat between museums and sightseeing.
The Bols Cocktail 30 or 60 minutes workshop combines multimedia exhibits, interactive installations and a workshop where you learn the art of mixology. You will make two different cocktails and afterwards you can also another freshly prepared cocktail in the mirror bar.
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A5D flight simulation that takes you across the landscapes, history and landmarks of the Netherlands through three immersive shows. The flight takes over 22 Dutch locations, with synchronised motion, wind, mist and scent effects. During the flight you’ll pass over tulip fields, the windmills of Kinderdijk, the Wadden Sea, Rotterdam’s harbor and many other iconic landscapes across the country.
An interactive experience where you can explore our country’s best-known traditions, landscapes and cultural icons through 10 immersive rooms in just over an hour. You will step inside a canal boat, cycle to music, wander through a giant tulip field and watch Dutch masterpieces come to life.
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