Amsterdam Cruises
Golden Age canals lined with elegant merchant homes is the familiar backdrop for the Netherlands' historic capital, Amsterdam. Established in the 17th century with the construction of the River Amstel dam, this celebrated port offers everything from treasure-packed museums and antiquarian bookshops to chic boutiques and convivial cafés. Equally, art is never far away in this hub of uber-creative design. One noticeable thing about the city is that, some 150 years after its industrial heyday, Amsterdam is once again awash with producers. [ReadMoreMob]
Amsterdam has some 40 museums, and the Museum Quarter boasts three of the most famous: the Rijksmuseum has paintings from Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals; the Van Gogh Museum; and the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art, displays work from Manet to Picasso. The Anne Frankhuis where Anne Frank and her family hid from German troops during the World War II, is an experience many visitors seek. [ReadMoreDesk]
Whether on boat or bike - there are more bikes than permanent residents - exploration of the city is relatively straightforward, and a tour of the Canal Ring district, an UNESCO World Heritage site, is not to be missed. Seemingly unchanged since the 17th century, the district has been recognised for its unique cultural and historical values, and is home to many exclusive gabled facades and their celebrity owners.
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Anne Frank House
No visit to Amsterdam is complete without a visit to Anne Frank House, to see where she and her family lived in hiding for more than two years during World War II. Anne’s original diary and other notebooks can be found on display in the museum.
Amsterdam Canals
Amsterdam is a stunning city with a perfect backdrop to enjoy a canal cruise. There are hop-on-hop-off cruises, evening sailings, candle-lit tours plus many more options, providing a memorable and magical way to discover Amsterdam's many highlights.
Cruises to Amsterdam
Exploring European Cities • L2203
- Experience beautiful European cities at their uncrowded best
- Discover Antwerp’s highlights, such as the Diamond District
- Your small ship sails the Seine all the way to Rouen
Netherlands & Belgium City Break • T2126
- Visits to two culture-rich cities
- In Belgium, you will sail the scenic Western Scheldt to Antwerp
- Visit Amsterdam’s highlights, such as Anne Frank House
Belgium & the Netherlands at Christmas • L2139
- A rewarding and relaxing pre-Christmas escape
- Sail into the heart of Antwerp, where much awaits
- Revel in the world-famous attractions of Amsterdam
Springtime Tulips & Floriade Expo in Five Nights • L2210
- Visit the world-famous Floriade Expo
- See the Keukenhof Gardens in seasonal bloom
- Explore cultural Amsterdam
Springtime Tulips & Floriade Expo in Five Nights • T2208
- Visit the world-famous Floriade Expo
- See the Keukenhof Gardens in seasonal bloom
- Explore cultural Amsterdam
Cities & Waterways of Europe • L2209
- Cruise the Kiel Canal through the German countryside
- Explore Amsterdam via its famous canals
- Dock close to the heart of Antwerp
Springtime Tulips & Floriade Expo • S2211
- Visit the decennial Floriade Expo
- Experience the Keukenhof Gardens in bloom
- Explore Monet’s Gardens from Honfleur
Antwerp & Amsterdam Bank Holiday Weekend • T2220
- From Antwerp tour to picturesque Ghent
- Explore Amsterdam via a Canal boat tour
- Chance to visit the decennial Floriade Expo
Antwerp & Amsterdam City Break in Five Nights • T2226
- Visit the decennial Floriade Expo in Amsterdam
- Explore Antwerp’s Diamond District
- Discover the Anne Frank House or Rijksmuseum
Explore Western Europe Cities & Rivers • S2231
- Visit Christmas Markets in Hamburg
- Sample wine, calvados & camembert in Honfleur
- Explore the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam