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Holland International Canal Cruises

Prins Hendrikkade 33a (opposite Central Station), Amsterdam 1012 TM, The Netherlands
0031-20-6253035
Ranked #27 of 70 tours in Amsterdam
3.5 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
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Traveller Description: Holland International Canal Cruises are a typical river cruise company located opposite Central Station in Amsterdam.  They are a featured 'Free... more »
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Alicante, Spain
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

After 3 days in the city, I finished with a one hour cruise and loved it! You really do get a different view of the city. TIP: If you pick up a small card in your hotel and hand it into the ticket desk, you get a up to 3.50 off your ticket. More

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Tennessee
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We purchased this tour using one of our vouchers from the Holland Pass (would recommend the pass). Great tour to do on your first day in Amsterdam...great introduction to the area. Average tour...everything prerecorded in multiple languages. Sitting arrangements first come first serve. No aircondition but windows open. More

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Lewes, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The cruise itself was lovely, meandering through the canals. We were disappointed however that there was no organisation and it wasn't apparent as to which boat we were supposed to be on. Hence, despite being there 30 minutes early, we had to queue to find out which boat to queue by. Eventually we got on board and missed the champagne!... More

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maryland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

I enjoyed the canal cruise at night time. It was an hour long for 12 euros. It was nothing fancy, but it was good. You do have to have a good camera to take night photos and make sure you sit on the left side of the boat to see the more popular sites. More

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Los Angeles, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

We had a great time on the Candlelight Canal cruise. Unlimited wine while the boat drove around all of the canals of Amsterdam. the tour guide was great (in English although she spoke 6 languages). We saw all parts of Amsterdam and we even saw the Queen of The Netherlands as she got off her special boat coming home from... More

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Melbourne
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

After a busy day walking around and visiting sights of interest, I took the canal trip just to be able to sit there and look at buildings along the canals. The one hour cruise was just the right length of time and it was pleasant enough. The commentary was in Dutch, English, French and Russian and obviously on a tape... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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I first went on a canal cruise in Amsterdam with my parents as a youngster nearly 40 years ago, and this took me right back to that special holiday. We took the one hour tour which departs frequently from outside the central station. Seeing Amsterdam in this way, from the water, gives you a completely different angle on the city... More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

We recently did the night canal cruise with these guys and it was very relaxing - especially if you have been walking around a lot within the city or back from a hectic day tour! Its reasonable price wise and the commentary ( in many languages ) was good; you get to see a lot of Amsterdam by night...loved sailing... More

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Ingleton, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

A great way to see Amsterdam without all the walking, Perfect for a relaxing sunny day. More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Short and sweet! Certainly worth the money and some nice places to see! More

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