Amsterdam in summer

Summer is when Amsterdam comes alive on the water.

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Summer is when Amsterdam comes alive on the water. The open boats are the star of the season — cruise through the canals with the wind in your hair and the sun on your face. The Luxury Open Boat offers extra comfort with cushioned seating and complimentary drinks. Pedal your own Waterfietsen through quiet canals, or hop on the Aperol Spritz Cruise for Italian summer vibes with orange cocktails and citrus-decorated boats. The Cocktail Cruise serves refreshing drinks on the open deck. For a day trip, the Volendam & Dutch Village tour shows you the green countryside and traditional fishing villages outside the city. Summer in Amsterdam means long days, warm evenings, and life lived on the water.

Best experiences for Amsterdam in Summer

Open Boat CruiseBest seller
4.4(5.7k)

Open Boat Cruise

Open Boats experience

60 min·Damrak
15.00
Boek
Open Boat Cruise
Small Boat Cruise
4.5(2.3k)

Small Boat Cruise

Open Boats experience

60 min·Leidseplein
20.00
Boek
Small Boat Cruise
Aperol Spritz CruiseBijna uitverkocht
4.4(3.5k)

Aperol Spritz Cruise

Drink & Dinner Cruises experience

75 min·Damrak
29.50
Boek
Aperol Spritz Cruise
Cocktail Cruise
4.5(2.1k)

Cocktail Cruise

Drink & Dinner Cruises experience

90 min·Damrak
35.00
Boek
Cocktail Cruise
Waterfietsen
4.2(4.3k)

Waterfietsen

Pedal Bikes experience

60 min·Leidseplein
10.00
Boek
Waterfietsen

How to choose

1

Sun and sightseeing

Open boats give you the best summer experience — unobstructed views, fresh air, and the freedom to soak up the sun.

2

Active fun

Waterfietsen lets you explore at your own pace, pedalling through quieter canals away from the tour boats.

3

Summer drinks

The Aperol Spritz Cruise and Cocktail Cruise turn your canal experience into a floating bar with summer cocktails.

Compare experiences

ExperienceBest forDurationDepartureFrom
Open Boat CruiseOpen Boats60 minDamrak15.00Book
Luxury Open Boat CruiseOpen Boats75 minLeidseplein30.00Book
Small Boat CruiseOpen Boats60 minLeidseplein20.00Book
Aperol Spritz CruiseDrink & Dinner Cruises75 minDamrak29.50Book
Cocktail CruiseDrink & Dinner Cruises90 minDamrak35.00Book
WaterfietsenPedal Bikes60 minLeidseplein10.00Book

Tips

Book open boats in advance — they sell out fast in summer, especially on weekends.

Apply sunscreen before boarding. There is limited shade on open boats and the water reflects sunlight.

The Aperol Spritz Cruise is the ultimate Instagram experience — the orange boat decorated with citrus is stunning.

Late afternoon departures (16:00-18:00) offer the best combination of warmth and golden light.

Consider the Volendam tour for a half-day escape from the city on especially hot days.

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