Cruise Amsterdam's Canals in Luxury

With more than 165 canals, one of the best ways to see Amsterdam is a private boat cruise among the city’s famous waterways

Drift through the city on your own private vessel, bedecked with comfortable furnishings and stylish embellishments. Connecting every corner of the city, Amsterdam’s canals are a calming antidote to the cyclists and pedestrians thronging the cobbled streets above. Meander among saloon boats and beneath arched bridges, surrounded by multi-hued, gabled homes. Sate your appetite with savory Dutch cheeses and crisp wine or even a freshly prepared meal. With a boat captain well-versed in history and facts, this experience can be just as enlightening as it is lavish.

This must-try experience offers delights year-round: Relish the light breeze and bask in the sun on a balmy summer day; behold the tulips blooming in bold pinks, oranges, and yellows during a spring afternoon; spend a winter evening watching the glow of the city reflect in the waters, forming a rippling kaleidoscope of color and light. No matter the time or season, this enthralling city constantly provides something to see.

The canals were an immense technological advancement, elevating trade and transportation, ultimately turning Amsterdam into the distinctive destination it is today. Due to this cultural significance, Amsterdam’s canal system has been labeled as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To float through an urban city on historic waterways is a surreal experience, compelling you to admire the scope of human innovation. You are synchronously immersed in the past while living in the moment. A canal cruise is an exciting chance to take in the history of Amsterdam from a unique perspective and will surely make for an incredible memory to look back on.

For your time on land in this city of water, consider one of Amsterdam’s luxury hotels such as Park Centraal Amsterdam, located just steps away from the city’s celebrated waterways and several other must-see landmarks.