When visiting Amsterdam I’m not sure how you could avoid traversing at least some of their 165 canals, but why would you want to? We set out to experience as many as possible, but with nearly 50 miles of them to explore, a plan was surely warranted.
Fortunately we just happened to be visiting during the 13th Annual Amsterdam Light Festival and were able to enjoy a cruise along a multitude of canals. As we passed beneath an unnumbered collection of the city’s 1,281 bridges, we eagerly awaited what form of lighted artwork might be awaiting us on the other side.
This year’s event spans November 28th-January 19th and celebrates Amsterdam’s 750th birthday. 🎂
The majority of the seating is enclosed, but the best views and pictures/videos can be captured from outside at the back of the boat. Most of our fellow travelers were dissuaded by the cold on the evening of our tour, so great vantage points were readily available.
Audio tours in multiple languages are provided, there is a restroom on board, small snacks can be purchased prior to boarding, and the staff is willing to assist those who are unable to descend/ascend the boat’s steep staircase.
And that’s…Henry’s Take.
Blue Boat Company
Stadhouderskade 501
Amsterdam, Netherlands
+31 20 679 13 70
