Day Cruises in Netherlands

Explore the picturesque village of Giethoorn and sail down its beautiful canals during this full-day private tour from Amsterdam. Giethoorn is a car-free known for its old thatched-roof houses and boat-filled canals as well as its special museums. Then head to the Zaanse Schans district and see the famous Dutch windmills, wooden houses, and cheese factory before heading back to Amsterdam.

Combine two Amsterdam essentials in one day with a canal cruise and skip-the-line admission to the Heineken Experience. Board a comfortable boat and admire the sights along Amsterdam's UNESCO World Heritage canals on a 75-minute cruise. Waft by lovely canal houses, bridges and churches; and savor this delightful quarter from the water. Complement your cruise with fast-track entry to the Heineken Experience at the beer's former Amsterdam brewery. See the vintage brewery equipment and learn about the production process on an interactive journey that finishes with a free beer tasting.

Go for Amsterdam gold: a 24- or 48-hour Amsterdam hop-on hop-off Boat Pass, plus entry to the Heineken Experience. Cruise Amsterdam's scenic waterways and hop on and off at any of the 7 to 9 stops (depending on the season) located near the city's top attractions including the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum. During the Heineken Experience, discover the tradition behind one of the world's most famous breweries at a site that is part beer museum and part amusement park.

Sail past the "˜Water Colors' light sculptures of the Amsterdam Light Festival on a 75-minute cruise. Settle aboard a whisper-quiet, electric boat and listen to the crystal-clear onboard commentary as you admire the sparkling illuminated artworks on the canals, bridges, and monuments. Hear the story behind the installations, sip hot chocolate or "˜glühwein,' and use the provided pillow and blankets if you need extra warmth on the open and semi-indoor decks.

Enjoy two of Amsterdam's must-do activities in one day with a scenic canal cruise and an admission ticket to the Van Gogh Museum. Settle into a comfortable, all-glass cruise boat and soak in the pretty 17th-century architecture, bridges and churches strung along the city's UNESCO-listed canals. After admiring the sights from the water, make your way to the Van Gogh Museum. Explore the stunning collections by Van Gogh and his contemporaries, including his world-famous "˜Sunflowers,' self-portraits and more.