Sightseeing Cruise on a Luxury Flower Boat

Experience Amsterdam's historic canals aboard a unique Flower Boat. Cruise past iconic landmarks and picturesque canal houses as a local guide shares stories of the city's history, culture, and enduring love of flowers.

What is included in activity

City Centre Highlights Cruise
Local guide
Host(ess)

What is not included

Drinks (can be purchased on board)

Details

See Amsterdam from the water aboard a unique Flower Boat decorated with vibrant blooms. Cruise through the city's historic canals and enjoy views of elegant 17th-century canal houses, charming bridges, and some of Amsterdam's most recognisable landmarks.

As you glide through the UNESCO-listed canal district, a local guide provides live commentary on Amsterdam's history, culture, and daily life. Along the way, you'll also hear about the city's enduring connection to flowers, from the famous Dutch tulip trade to the colourful traditions that continue to shape Amsterdam today.

The Flower Boat adds a distinctive and photogenic touch to the experience while keeping the focus on the beauty of Amsterdam itself. Every stretch of canal reveals new perspectives, from quiet waterways and historic facades to lively waterfront scenes.

Drinks are available on board, making this a relaxed and enjoyable way to explore the city centre. Whether you're visiting Amsterdam for the first time or returning to discover more, this scenic cruise offers a memorable introduction to the capital's iconic canals and floral charm.

Important Info

Not allowed
• Pets
Know before you go
• During rainy days, umbrellas are provided but the activity is on a fully open boat
• Not suitable for Wheelchair users
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Departure: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Duration: 1 hour
Group size up to 26 persons
Children allowed
English
Mobile ticket
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

River cruise ship

Open deck
A bar
Professional guide

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.
Starting location: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230
Oudeschans - (5 minutes)
Herengracht - (20 minutes)
Skinny Bridge - (2 minutes)
Prinsengracht - (15 minutes)
Seven Bridges View Point - (5 minutes)
The Dancing Houses - (5 minutes)
Finish at: Amstel 13, 1011 PT Amsterdam, Nederland

Meeting point

Find the Starboard crew in the blue outfits. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the activity start time. The activity ends at a different location, about a 10-minute walk from the starting point, in the heart of the city centre along the Amstel River.

Places you will see

• See iconic canals, bridges, landmarks, and historic canal houses

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Irene F.
We took the flowerboat together with guides Victoria and Bader, they were extremely nice, friendly and entertaining!! For 5€ more you can get two drinks on board, which was definitely worth it. The city was incredible and the boat was one of the cutest attractions on the canal! I would 10/10 recommend :)
4 months ago
John C.
A wonderful trip along the Amsterdam canals. You can see the city from a different perspective. The boat crew was very friendly and told interesting stories about the city.
4 months ago
Richard M.
Onno and Jose were amazing and entertaining. It was raining when we initially started (we really wanted to get on the flower and we weren’t disappointed) and they were accommodating - made sure we were dry and safe. We went as a group of 5, so it was perfect. We experienced rain and shine - which added to the beautiful charm of the city. We will do this again! Thank you to our gracious hosts. Love Amsterdam- this was a highlight of our trip.
4 months ago
Steven C.
This was amazing! I got beautiful pictures! I would highly recommend this.
4 months ago
Jeffrey S.
Had the most incredible time, Vivienne and Niko really made the whole experience incredible
4 months ago
Allison C.
We had a great time, very worthwhile to see a different perspective of the city. Our guide was fantastic
5 months ago
Claude L.
Great way to see Amsterdam. our guide did a great job telling us interesting facts and spent time one on one with us as well.
5 months ago
Justin R.
My wife and I had an absolutely wonderful boat tour with this company, and we had an enormous amount of fun. We also received so many great tips from the staff, and we really want to give special thanks to Matis and Kostis. They gave us an incredible tour and did an outstanding job. We couldn’t be happier with the experience, and we would absolutely recommend them to anyone!
5 months ago
Vanessa W.
It was great time, boat in canal in Amsterdam it’s definitely a must! Staff was so nice, they gave us a lot of facts about the history of the city!
6 months ago
Edwin T.
The tour was very nice, and Julian was a very funny guide!
6 months ago
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Starting point of the tour
Find the Starboard crew in the blue outfits. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the activity start time. The activity ends at a different location, about a 10-minute walk from the starting point, in the heart of the city centre along the Amstel River.