4.6(3.2k)
Evening Cruise
Canal Cruises experience
60 min·Damrak
€18.00
BoekAmsterdam in winter
Winter transforms Amsterdam into a fairy tale.
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Winter transforms Amsterdam into a fairy tale. The Amsterdam Light Festival (November-January) illuminates the canals with spectacular art installations, best seen from one of our heated boats. All our canal cruises run year-round with heated, covered boats — you stay warm while the city sparkles outside. The VR History Cruise is perfect for winter: experience 500 years of Amsterdam history through virtual reality while cruising the canals in comfort. Warm up with a Pizza Cruise or Cheese & Wine Cruise — both include food and drinks in a cosy onboard atmosphere. On cold days, the Rijksmuseum and Moco Museum offer world-class art just steps from our departure points.
Best experiences for Amsterdam in Winter
Bijna uitverkocht4.7(4.5k)
VR Amsterdam History Cruise
Canal Cruises experience
75 min·Centraal Station
€26.00
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Bijna uitverkocht4.3(2.9k)
Pizza Cruise
Drink & Dinner Cruises experience
90 min·Damrak
€34.50
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4.6(1.6k)
Cheese & Wine Cruise
Drink & Dinner Cruises experience
75 min·Damrak
€29.50
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4.8(15.4k)
Rijksmuseum
Museum Tickets experience
2-3 hours·Amsterdam
€22.50
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4.6(7.7k)
Moco Museum
Museum Tickets experience
90 min·Amsterdam
€21.95
BoekHow to choose
1
Light Festival
During November-January, our ALF Canal Cruise and ALF Open Boat take you past the spectacular light art installations.
2
Stay warm
All boats are heated. Combine a canal cruise with a museum visit for a full day of indoor activities.
3
Winter dining
The Pizza Cruise and Cheese & Wine Cruise offer warm food and drinks in a cosy atmosphere on the water.
Compare experiences
| Experience | Best for | Duration | Departure | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evening Cruise | Canal Cruises | 60 min | Damrak | €18.00 | Book |
| VR Amsterdam History Cruise | Canal Cruises | 75 min | Centraal Station | €26.00 | Book |
| Pizza Cruise | Drink & Dinner Cruises | 90 min | Damrak | €34.50 | Book |
| Cheese & Wine Cruise | Drink & Dinner Cruises | 75 min | Damrak | €29.50 | Book |
| Rijksmuseum | Museum Tickets | 2-3 hours | Amsterdam | €22.50 | Book |
| Moco Museum | Museum Tickets | 90 min | Amsterdam | €21.95 | Book |
Tips
The Amsterdam Light Festival is the highlight of winter — book a canal cruise during this period for an unforgettable experience.
Book a dinner cruise for extra warmth and atmosphere on cold evenings.
The Rijksmuseum is less crowded in winter, making it the perfect time for a leisurely visit.
Pack layers — you will be walking outside between activities but warm on the boats.
Winter sunset is around 16:30, so even afternoon cruises capture the twilight atmosphere.
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