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There were not too many people on the cruise. Great views, attentive staff!
You haven’t really “seen” Amsterdam until you’ve experienced it by boat, and one of the oldest and most reputable companies is Stromma boat rides. They offer a number of fantastic cruises that take you past many of the city’s highlights. From standard canal cruises in Amsterdam to energising pedal boats, it’s all possible with Stromma. In addition to their various boat tours, Stromma also offers complete packages. For example, you can combine a boat tour with a visit to one of the most enjoyable museums in Amsterdam!
Stromma Netherlands is part of the Swedish Stromma Group (Strömma Turism & Sjöfart). Starting in 1912 with Rederij Bergmann and Meijer’s Rondvaarten (1920s), the company grew from Amsterdam’s oldest and largest shipping company to a tourist company. Today, you can recognise Stromma’s boats by the often visible yellow line on the outside of the boat, and the branding “Canal Tours Amsterdam”. Together with a big red S from Stromma on the boat.
The most popular boat tours offered by Stromma include:
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Amsterdam is famous for its beautiful “Canal Belt” for a reason. Did you know that there are more than 100 kilometers of canals running through the stunning city centre of Amsterdam? That’s reason enough to explore Amsterdam with a Stromma canal cruise. The 100 Highlights Cruise takes place on traditional Amsterdam canal boats, affectionately known as “bathtubs.” These long boats with glass roofs are an excellent choice in cold and unpredictable Dutch weather. During a boat tour, you’ll see the city from the best vantage points!
Get aboard easily at the dock near the Central Station of Amsterdam.
We believe the best way to explore the city is on an electric boat. It’s intimate and because of its size, you can navigate through smaller spaces that large boats can’t access, so you can discover some gems on your cruise. On your tour, the captain will tell you fascinating stories about the city, and give you insider tips and recommendations on where to visit. This is also a great outing for families, and children also get a colour-in activity on board.
These boats above are the XL Open Boats of Canal Tours Amsterdam. Which can have 40 people aboard. We advise you with a smaller group to take the open boats for a maximum of 12 people. Since the intimacy part is one of the best parts of this cruise.
In addition to the regular canal cruises, Stromma Canal Tours Amsterdam offers other unique ways to explore the city! You can indulge in delicious pizza on the Pizza Cruise, or enjoy great wines paired with cheese on the Cheese & Wine Cruise. As you savour the food and drinks, you can take in the vibrant city in all its beauty. The skipper will share interesting facts about the landmarks you pass during the cruise. The combination of dining out, sightseeing and relaxation make for a memorable experience.
The Pizza Cruise lasts 1.5 hours and departs from Stromma Damrak at 17:45. The Cheese & Wine Cruise lasts about 75 minutes and also departs from Stromma Damrak at 20:15. Both cruises operate daily between April and September. Check the Stromma website for any updated departure times.
Amsterdam is world-famous for its many cyclists, and biking is an easy way to explore the city. However, what’s even more fun is doing this on the water, in a Stromma pedal boat. It’s a great way to stay active while navigating the canals at your own pace. You can stop whenever you like to take beautiful photos, and if you bring along some food and drinks, you have the perfect setting for a small picnic on the water. Read our full review of Stromma pedal boat rental here!
Stromma’s pedal boats are suitable for up to four people and are rented per boat. The rental time is one hour.
If you’re in Amsterdam for the light festival (around December and January), you cannot miss a canal cruise. The Stromma takes you past all the installations that form part of the festival. Each year, the Amsterdam Light Festival has a different theme, and artists create magnificent light installations that are dotted around the city centre. You’ll also hear interesting information about each installation, and what they represent.
We recommend choosing the closed boat tour if the weather is wet and cold, and an open boat if the weather is milder for better visibility.
In addition to regular canal cruises, open boat tours, pedal boating and dinner cruises, Stromma also offers a variety of bus excursions that allow you to experience great places beyond Amsterdam. For around 6.5 hours of fun and sightseeing, you can book the Volendam, Edam & Windmills Bus Tour. Or, combine a fun bus tour to the Zaanse Schans with a canal cruise through Amsterdam—the perfect day trip! Another favourite is the Rotterdam, Delft, The Hague and Amsterdam Canal Cruise excursion. This 10-hour bus tour even includes a visit to Madurodam, the mini theme park.
You can easily book your tickets online through the Stromma website. Once the booking is completed, you’ll receive your tickets via email within a few minutes.
This depends on the cruise you booked. For example, for the Cheese & Wine Cruise, you should arrive at least 20 minutes before departure. Be sure to check your booking confirmation to see what applies to your specific cruise.
You can change the booking for the regular 1-hour canal cruise up to 24 hours in advance.
You can pay for your tickets using a credit card or a bank payment.
You can reach Stromma Canal Tours Amsterdam’s customer service via email at [email protected] or by calling +31 20 217 0501 (for individuals) / +31 20 217 0500 (for groups).
Yes, they periodically offer special promo codes. If you want to use the discount code, book your ticket through one of the buttons on this page. Check out current discounts and promo codes listed under the “Stromma discount code” section.
Stromma boats depart from various locations, but some cruises only have one departure point. When you book, you can select the appropriate departure location. There are departure points at Stromma Damrak, Central Station, Rijksmuseum, and the open boat tour departs from Leidseplein.
The ticket prices for a Stromma canal cruise vary depending on the cruise. If you book a ticket with Stromma Canal Tours Amsterdam through one of the links on this page, you can take advantage of the discount code! You can find the discount code under the “Stromma discount code” section.
The table below lists the regular prices for the various canal cruises departing from Damrak.
Adults | Children (4-12 years) | Children (0-3 years) | |
Canal Cruise 1 hour | € 18,50 | € 11,50 | Free |
Pizza Cruise | € 39,50 | € 27,50 | Free |
Cheese & Wine Cruise | € 39,50 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Open Boat Tour | € 22,50 | € 12,50 | Free |
It costs €33.50 to rent each pedal boat. You can have up to 4 people on one boat.
Canal Tours Amsterdam is part of Stromma Netherlands. Amsterdam is not the only city where Stromma operates. There’s also Stromma Utrecht, where you can explore this wonderful city, known as the Domstad. Stromma is committed to sustainability and has a large fleet of canal boats, saloon boats, and even pedal boats. They are also Green Key certified. If you’re interested in booking a boat tour with Stromma, don’t forget to use our exclusive 20% Stromma discount codes!
Stromma Canal Tours Amsterdam’s customer service is open from Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 17:00. You can contact them on the phone number and email address provided below. This also applies to group bookings.
The headquarters of Stromma is located on Keizersgracht. However, there is no boarding point at this location. You can find the various boarding points for the boats or pedal boats on the website.
Stromma Netherlands (head office)
Keizersgracht 270
1016 EV Amsterdam
+31 20 217 0501 (individual bookings)
+31 20 217 0500 (group bookings)
[email protected]
https://www.stromma.com
There are several departure points for Stromma cruises. The most accessible boarding location is at Central Station Bridge and Damrak. Both locations are easily reachable by public transport, as they are located very close to Amsterdam Central Station. From the station, it’s about a 4-minute walk to either boarding location. Below, you’ll find more information about the metros and trams from other parts of the city to Stromma.
From Amsterdam Amstel Station
Metro 51, direction Amsterdam Central Station
Metro 53, direction Amsterdam Central Station
Metro 54, direction Amsterdam Central Station
From Amsterdam Zuid Station
Metro 51, direction Amsterdam Central Station
Metro 52, directions Amsterdam Central Station
From Leidseplein
Tram 2, direction Amsterdam Central Station
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There were not too many people on the cruise. Great views, attentive staff!