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Public tour Amsterdam Luxury Cruise

Departure from Anne Frank House, Central Station or Rijksmuseum

• Duration: 1 hour
• Legendary cruise
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Departure from the Anne Frank House

• Explore the city centre of Amsterdam
• Unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks

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Departure from Anne Frank House or Central Station

• Learn about Amsterdam's history and cultural heritage
• Enjoy the unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks and cheese

Public tour Amsterdam Evening Cruise

• Discover romantic Amsterdam
• Enjoy illuminated streets and bridges
• Small group with personal guide

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Departure from Keizergracht

• Duration: 2 hours
• Live & enthousiastic guide

Public tour 90 Minutes All Inclusive Canal Cruise

Departure from Central Station or Rijksmuseum

• Duration: 1,5 hour
• Small group and fun skipper
• Typical Dutch bites and unlimited drinks

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Watch our short video to get a glimpse of a canal cruise with Flagship Amsterdam. Enjoy the sunshine and unwind on a beautiful open or classic saloon boat, drink in hand (yes, our boats come with a fully stocked bar offering beer, spirits, soda, and cocktails)!

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For 10 people , includes cheese, sausage, nuts, olives, tapenades

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8 pieces per serving , includes aged and young cheese, dry sausage

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8 pieces per serving , mix of meat and veg, incl. sauces

Choice of different pizzas, meat and veg

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Private boat Booze Cruise

• Private boat with skipper
• Unlimited beer, wine and soda (ice cold!)

Private boat Pizza & Drinks Boat

• Cruise with pizza
• Unique experience with friends and family

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• Platter with various snacks

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• Fully arranged barbecue
• Unlimited beer, wine and soda

Private boat Burger & Drinks Boat

• Cruise with burgers and drinks
• Unlimited wine, beer and soda (ice cold!)

Private boat Prosecco Boat

• Relaxing on the Canals of Amsterdam
• Incl. one bottle of prosecco per person
• Perfect getaway with friends

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Discover a variety of activities in the Netherlands beyond the canals of Amsterdam. From exploring colorful tulip fields to visiting historic windmills in Zaanse Schans, and from leisurely bike rides to unexpected hiking adventures. Our recommendations cater to all interests and ensure there’s something for everyone to do.

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Public experience Day trip Keukenhof

• March 21 until May 12 2024
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• Enjoy the Dutch countryside

Public experience Canal Cruise + Madame Tussauds Amsterdam

• 60-minute Luxury Canal Cruise with Bar
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• Awesome day in Amsterdam

Public experience Zaanse Schans Walking Tour

• Witness the making of the famous Dutch clogs
• Free Digital Walking Guide
• Visit a cheese farm for a free tasting

Public experience Giethoorn Boat Cruise & Walking Tour

• Scenic Boat Cruise
• Walking Tour Included
• From Amsterdam to Giethoorn by luxury coach

Public experience Countryside Bike Tour

• Duration: 3,5 hours
• A good Dutch bicycle with 3 gears and handbrakes

Public experience Anne Frank Walking Tour

• Unique route with stories through the city
• Virtual Reality experience of Anne Frank House

Public experience Amsterdam City Bike Tour

• Duration: 2,5 hours
• Explore Amsterdam's Heritage and Scenery

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"This is the cruise you should take! Why choose one of those standard tour boats when you could choose this one!! Super relaxed. It was so much fun! I highly recommend this."

Beautiful cruise, beautiful boat, excellent service!

"A day out with family in Amsterdam - a beautiful city when you walk around but you only see the real beauty of it from the water! Giel and Carrie were super and created a good, relaxed atmosphere on board with nice stories about Amsterdam. Thank you for an unforgettable hour on the Amsterdam canals!"

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Canal cruise on Amsterdam's grachten

Canal cruise on amsterdam's grachten.

A canal cruise through Amsterdam's old town is something special. This trip on board a typical grachten boat will allow you to discover some of Amsterdam's countless interwoven grachten canals – a 100 km network still used to transport goods today – as well as the delightful houses and bridges that they pass by and under.

Price: £ 49 | Duration: approx. 2 h

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Experiences in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a city you can visit time and again and always find something new and interesting to explore. The world class art, beautiful canals, markets, cafes, unique architecture, lovely parks make for a very diverse and cosmopolitan environment.

Amsterdam has approximately 7,500 listed historic buildings, museums such as the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum or Rembrandt House Museum are musts for art lovers.

There is also a superb science museum and of course the famous Anne Franks House. History is from every corner you explore, from gable stones (carved and colourfully painted stone tablets) to old shipyards and a secret church in the attic of a canal house.

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Top 5 Amsterdam Canals

In Dutch a canal is a “gracht” and canals are “grachten”. There are a couple of canals in Amsterdam that form the central canal right, also known as “grachtengordel” in Dutch.

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The beauties came to life during the beginning of the 17th-century, after the population in Amsterdam grew beyond its medieval walls and city planners put together an ambitious idea for expansion. Far from being picturesque or decorative, the canals in Amsterdam were necessary to drain & reclaim the wet land.

In 2010, Unesco listed the canals in Amsterdam (or waterways) as a World Heritage site. The canals in Amsterdam outnumber those in Venice.

Number Of Canals in Amsterdam

There are currently 165 canals in Holland’s capital. Amsterdam also has 3 times as many bridges – more than any other place in the world.

This Dutch city has more bicycles than the 863.200 inhabitants and every year 12.000 bicycles are pulled out of the canals in Amsterdam.

What Canals Are There?

The core canals in Amsterdam are semicircular Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht . A simple way to remember the names of these canals is that, aside from the Singel canal, all others are in alphabetical order as you move outward.

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The Singel is a canal in Amsterdam that starts from the IJ-river and ends at Munt Square or Muntplein in Dutch, where it flows into the Binnen Amstel. The Singel was dug in 1428 and extended in 1450. It was initially a moat that defended the western limits of Amsterdam. Amazing, historical buildings are located on this canal – there’s even one that dates back to the year 1600: The House “De Dolphijn”. This used to be the house of Frans Banninck Cocq – who Rembrandt painted in his Night Watch.

Since 1968, the Singel canal also has an official Cat boat – a houseboat containing dozens of cats. The Catboat is the only floating animal sanctuary in the world. A refuge for stray and abandoned cats which, thanks to its special location on a houseboat in Amsterdam’s charming canal belt, has also become a world-famous attraction.

2 | Herengracht

This was where the richest residents of the city moved once the canals in Amsterdam were completed. Before that, they lived on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal – in “ De Wallen “, beter known as the Red Light District. They named the waterway after the Heeren XVII (17 Gentlemen) of the Dutch East India Company and built their beautiful mansions alongside it.

3 | Keizersgracht

The Keizersgracht , the second of the three main canals in Amsterdam that together form the canals, is located between the Herengracht and the Prinsengracht.

Almost as stylish, the Keizersgracht was a bow to Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I and with 28 meters in width the Keizersgracht is the widest canal in town. A special detail is that the Keizersgracht was dug one year later than the Prinsengracht (which was dug in 1614), while Keizersgracht is the second canal of the three main canals.

Also this canal is surround by beautiful, old buildings from the 19th, 18th and even the 17th-century. The oldest building on the Keizersgracht is the House with the Heads , which was built in 1622 and named after the 6 ornaments shaped as heads, which can all be found on the facade.

4 | Prinsengracht

This canal in Amsterdam was named after Willem the Silent, Prince of Orange and the 1st Dutch royal. The Prinsengracht (or Princes canal in English) was created as a somewhat cheaper canal with smaller residences and warehouses. It was one of the canals in Amsterdam that acted as a barrier against the crusty working-class quarter beyond it, also known as the Jordaan.

Nowadays, the Prinsengracht is the liveliest of the canals in Amsterdam, with cafes, shops and many houseboats. Yearly, during the first weekend of August one of Amsterdam’s biggest events takes place on this canal: The Amsterdam Pride (formally known as the Gay Pride).

5 | Brouwersgracht

The Brouwersgracht is a radial canal in Amsterdam which cuts across the others. This canal takes its name from the many breweries that used to produce along the bounding waters. People often find the Brouwersgracht one of the most beautiful canals in Amsterdam.

How Many Canals Does Amsterdam Have?

165 canals. That’s how many Amsterdam has. And that number doesn’t even include all the waterways in the city, just the canals. The 165 canals were built in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age to transport goods and people around the city. Today, they’re used for recreation and tourism. Many people enjoy taking a canal cruise or renting a boat to explore the city from the water. The canals also serve as a major transportation artery for locals getting around town. With so many canals, it’s no wonder Amsterdam is often called the Venice of the North.

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Step on board one of the classic boats and let yourself be carried away by the enchanting canals of Amsterdam, where every turn reveals a new piece of history. On board, we are ready to give you an unforgettable experience.

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Can i pay by card on board.

Yes, that can be done with Maestro (debit card), American Express, Mastercard, or Visa.

Can a wheelchair be brought on board?

Yes, that is possible if folded. Naturally, we assist wheelchair users in boarding safely.

We have dietary requirements, is that possible?

Certainly, dietary requirements due to allergies, religious beliefs, or otherwise are not a problem.

Is er een toilet aan boord?

Ja, op beide salonboten is een toilet.

How many guests can I have for dinner?

You can dine à la carte for up to 12 people, for 12 or more people, this will be arranged in consultation with the chefs.

Are pets allowed on board?

No, due to allergies of other guests, we unfortunately cannot allow pets.

How long does a dinner cruise through the canals of Amsterdam last?

For a dinner cruise, we recommend reserving 3 hours.

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The Bulldog Boat by Amsterboat offers the most relaxed and easy going boat tour on the canals of Amsterdam, alone or with friends in luxury and fun way. The Bulldog Boat by Amsterboat offers a range of tour packages for Single Ticket Tours or Group Tour up to 50 passengers. All types of boats come with a local skipper that will show you the canals of Amsterdam and all its highlights.

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The Bulldog Summer Tour gives you the most romantic and intimate night tour on the canals of Amsterdam. With our own heated boats we show you the most beautiful spots along the canal with the Lighted Amsterdam in the background. The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and the tour is guided by an English speaking host. Next to three free drinks included in the ticket price, you get a complementary warm Glühwein as a welcome drink.

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Privé Rondvaart door Amsterdam

Heb je iets te vieren of wil je gewoon genieten van de prachtige amsterdamse grachten dan is onze privé rondvaart precies wat jij zoekt.

Amsterdam heeft zo veel moois te bieden vanaf het water! Geniet van de vele soorten gevels, de eeuwenoude stadstorens, honderden bruggen en sluizen. Beleef de unieke sfeer van de beroemde grachtengordel met zijn prachtige monumentale panden. Het oude centrum met de Wallen en de Rosse buurt, maar ook de meer onbekende gebieden zoals het rustige en groene Plantagegebied en de Prinseneilanden, met weer een hele andere uitstraling.

Ervaar ons mooie Amsterdam met een exclusieve privé rondvaart op een comfortabele, moderne en elektrische (stille) open boot.

Amsterdam Boat Adventures helpt jou graag een perfecte vaarroute samen te stellen, die helemaal aan jouw specifieke wensen voldoet. Meer dan 100 officiële op- en afstapsteigers, verspreid over de stad, geven ons de mogelijkheid om jouw gezelschap op de voor jou gewenste locatie op te halen en weer af te zetten. Onze kapitein en gids vertelt jullie graag boeiende verhalen over de geschiedenis en opbouw van Amsterdam. Al onze kapitein/gids spreekt vloeiend Nederlands en Engels.

Amsterdam Boat Adventures privé rondvaart is ideaal voor kleinere gezelschappen tot maximaal 12 personen.

Kom aan boord voor een bedrijfsuitje, een verjaardag, een vrijgezellenfeest, een romantische rondvaart óf gewoon om te genieten met vrienden en familie.

Met een exclusieve privé rondvaart door de Amsterdamse grachten beleef jij een fantastische dag. Wil jij een privé rondvaart op maat door de geweldige grachten van Amsterdam ervaren? Stuur ons dan een email met jouw specifieke wensen. Dan zorgen wij voor een onvergetelijke belevenis!

Kosten privé rondvaart:

1 uur – €170 + € 2.50 p/p Toeristen belasting 1,5 uur – € 255 + € 2.50 p/p Toeristen belasting 2 uur – € 340 + € 2.50 p/p Toeristen belasting 3 uur – € 520 + € 2.50 p/p Toeristen belasting

Gratis ophaal en afstap locatie Nieuwe Keizersgracht #1

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• De minimale vaartijd voor een privé rondvaart is 1 uur
• Wij raden zelf een vaartijd aan van 1,5 – 2,5 uur
• Onze kapitein/gids spreekt vloeiend Engels en de meeste ook Nederlands (neem contact op als het in het Nederlands moet zijn)
• Maximaal 12 personen
• Op- en afstappen is alleen mogelijk bij de officiële steigers in Amsterdam.
• Honden zijn welkom aan boord.
• Wij verkopen frisdrank, water, bier en wijn tegen een scherp tarief, maar je mag ook je eigen drank en snacks meenemen aan boord.
• Voor een op maat gemaakte privé rondvaart, ontvangen wij graag jouw wensen via email.
• Onze twee leukste routes van 1,5 uur kan je direct online boeken. Hieronder geven we je meer informatie over deze routes.

Prachtige 1,5 uur privé rondvaart door Amsterdam

Wij hebben twee unieke vaartochten door de Amsterdamse grachten samengesteld, die jou en jouw gezelschap volgens ons het beste én het mooiste van Amsterdam laten zien. Deze aanbevolen routes kunnen worden geboekt als privé rondvaart via ons online boekingssysteem. Met beide routes ga je Amsterdam van een hele andere en verrassende kant zien. En wij garanderen jou een onvergetelijke, spectaculaire ervaring.

Rondvaart door het oude centrum van Amsterdam

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Op deze fantastische route varen we langs interessantste bezienswaardigheden in het oude centrum van Amsterdam. We starten in het hart van het oudste gedeelte van Amsterdam dat vooral bekend staat als “De Wallen” en dan langs de oude stadshaven De Nieuwmarkt. Daarna varen we richting het Oosterdok, Nemo en het Scheepvaartmuseum. Daar heb je de mogelijkheid om de geweldige replica van het V.O.C. schip “De Amsterdam” te bezichtigen. Onderweg weg naar het Plantagegebied zien we de windmolen De Gooyer. Het Plantagegebied is een oase van groen en rust. Hier varen we langs oude pakhuizen en Artis, de oudste dierentuin van Nederland. Vaak is vanaf de boot een aantal dieren te zien! We toeren weer richting het centrum en varen onder de bekendste brug van Amsterdam door: de Magere Brug. Op deze route komen we ook langs de dansende huizen, de Zuiderkerk en de smalle grachten. Zoals de Rechtboomssloot en de Kromboomsloot . Als de tijd het toelaat, varen we ook nog langs de zeven bruggen op de Reguliersgracht.

De stad heeft zo veel moois te bieden! En dat kan je het allerbeste ervaren vanaf van het water.

De opstaplocatie voor deze rondvaart is Nieuwe Keizersgracht #1

Prijs: € 255 + € 2.50 p/p Toeristen belasting (plus 6% boekingskosten. Betaling is mogelijk via iDEAL of creditcard)

Rondvaart langs de grachtengordel van Amsterdam

Op deze geweldige route varen we langs het UNESCO erfgoed met veel monumentale gebouwen en pakhuizen ten zuidwesten van het oude centrum van Amsterdam. Hier varen we over de drie bekendste grachten van Amsterdam: de Herengracht, de Keizersgracht en de Prinsengracht. Ook varen we graag over de smallere grachten zoals de Bloemgracht en de Lauriersgracht die zich in één van Amsterdams gezelligste volksbuurten bevindt: de Jordaan.  Ook hier zie je veel historische gevelstenen op de voorgevels van de grachtenpanden. Op deze route zie je het kleinste huis van Amsterdam, dat maar één meter breed is! Wij varen ook over de Reguliersgracht met zijn beroemde zeven gebogen bruggen op een rij. Als je hier onderdoor vaart kan je echt genieten van het fraaie doorzicht. Andere bezienswaardigheden die we tegenkomen zijn de bekendste brug van Amsterdam: de Magere Brug en het Anne Frank Huis. Maar ook zie je de hoogste torens van Amsterdam: de Westerkerk toren en de Munt toren. En de drijvende bloemenmarkt en de dansende huizen.

Wil je graag even aan de hectische drukte van de straat ontsnappen? Ontdek dan onze geweldige stad vanaf het water: wij bieden jou een ontspannen rondvaart en een onvergetelijke ervaring.

Hoe mooi kan het zijn! Zonnetje, vriendinnen, schitterende omgeving, lekker eten en drinken en een goede en vriendelijke kapitein! De boot ziet er mooi uit, en je hoort bijna niks als je vaart, omdat het een elektrische boot is. Wij zijn in verband met een vrijgezellenfeest gaan varen bij Jamie. Hij dacht met ons mee en heeft een heel leuke route voor ons bedacht. Hij stelde voor waar wij het beste konden op- en afstappen, daardoor hadden wij mooie aansluiting met twee andere activiteiten. Erg fijn als het zo flexibel kan. De prijs vind ik heel erg redelijk. Verder was het prettig dat wij de mogelijkheid hadden om eigen eet- en drinkwaar mee te nemen op de boot. Het werd dus een goed, gezellig feestje.”

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Would you like to experience a private boat tour in Amsterdam? Or join one of our Public Canal Cruises? Our reputation for excellent service, our local expertise and flexibility to meet your requirements, makes Starboard Boats the perfect people to show you the city we love in absolute luxury and style.

Starboard Boats offers a selection of unforgettable boat cruises, catering to every occasion and always striving to ensure that your group (whether family, friends or corporate) has the best possible experience onboard.

Sailing through the world-famous Amsterdam canals is an absolute must-do for many people visiting Amsterdam and we are here to ensure that your trip is smooth sailing throughout.

Seeing the city’s most iconic sights onboard our luxurious boat, whilst being well looked after by our team of professional hosts and skippers is the best way to see the city we are lucky to call home. An Amsterdam boat trip can be a magical experience and we know that you’ll love every minute you spend onboard with us.

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Whether enjoying a sightseeing cruise with friends and family, an after-work or corporate drinks event with a unique twist, or even a delicious meal on board whilst seeing the best of the stunningly picturesque 17 th century canal belt, we always strive to provide the best boat trip Amsterdam has to offer.

With our private boat tour Amsterdam can be seen at its absolute best and as you enjoy delicious food and drinks and are shown the city’s most beautiful sights through the eyes of a local host, the creation of lifelong memories is a certainty.

For your perfect boat experience in Amsterdam, look no further. Sit back in comfort and style and raise a glass to your perfect trip to Amsterdam

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Discover amsterdam's famous waterways in style.

Amsterdam’s canal-filled historic centre became what it is today through centuries of cultural change and events which have changed the path of European and world history. From the city’s humble beginnings as an area of reclaimed land in the middle ages to one of Europe’s most incredible capital cities can be felt as you sail along the city’s waterways. 

These canals have been the lifeblood of the Dutch capital for around 400 years, connecting it to the world for trade and conquest, colonisation and commerce.

These days, Amsterdam is a vibrant, dynamic city and, although it still remains a hub of trade, the canals are more associated with leisure and fun than trading spices from faraway lands. As you weave your way through these incredible waterways on a Private Boat Tour, Amsterdam’s best professional hosts and guides will be able to answer any questions that you might have and go the extra mile to ensure that your time is spent well in this paradise on earth!

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In 2015 we pulled two former migrant boats from the Mediterranean to Amsterdam. To start the most inclusive, the most colourful and probably the most sympathetic canal cruise company of the city. You may decide whether we have succeeded in this. We – a crew with roots in Syria, Somalia, Eritrea, Egypt and the Netherlands – would love to sail and guide you through our beautiful Amsterdam.

Like to discover Amsterdam together?

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You sail on our boat ‘Hedir’ through the canals of Amsterdam. A captain and a guide will accompany you on this tour. Both have landed in Amsterdam as refugees themselves. They will tell you about the city, but then a slightly different story. They will tell you how a fishing boat from Egypt came to be used by people smugglers to transport dozens of people across the Mediterranean, and how these original refugee boats ended up in the canals of Amsterdam in 2015. And they tell you how they themselves became part of this refugee story.

Do you want to be on one of these boats!

Book a tour on our boat. We sail several times a week, check our calendar for availability.

Book our whole boat (for example for a family trip, or a company outing or together with friends…). Write us an email and we will give you all the information. (we sail every day all season)

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Alhadj Djumaa

The official name of this Egyptian vessel is ‘Alhadj Djumaa’ (which translated means ‘Mister Friday’ in Arabic). Alhadj means a wise old man who has been on pilgrimage, and Djumaa means Friday. It departed Egypt on the 25th of July 2013, headed for Lampedusa. It’s only 12m by 4m, but it carried a staggering 282 passengers – 217 Eritreans and 65 Ethiopians. As far as we know, they all made it safely across the ocean.

The boat was seized the day after departure by the Italian authorities, who later gave it to us.

In between the oil barrels, life jackets and clothes left behind on board, we found a book of sheet music for guitar. One other line of text is written on the back of the vessel: road to freedom, way of peace.

We don’t know much about the history of our smaller boat, except that it was picked up by the Italian coast guard on August 29, 2014, about 18 miles southwest of the Sicilian town of Portopalo. We call it “Hedir”, the word that is written on the side, which means ‘thunder’ or ‘roar’ or ‘powerful woman’ in Arabic. Our only other clue to its history was a pair of diving goggles which were left on board.

At just 6m long, it’s well suited for slipping through the canals and under bridges. Since all new vessels in Amsterdam have to be electric, we refitted this former refugee boat, so now it moves along silently.

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Dijksgracht 6, 1019 BS, Amsterdam

Rederij Lampedusa is located at the head of the Dijksgracht (on the area of Mediamatic), within walking distance of Amsterdam’s Central Station.

We are easy to reach by bike, public transport and car. 

Yes please keep us sailing, feel free to donate something here – it’s donations from generous people like you that make the difference for us.

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Rederij Lampedusa is a project of Darly Alvarez, Naomi Namutebi, Tommy Sherif, Yusuf Adam Suali, Sami Tsegaye, Moe Al Masri, Sadettin Yalta, Eszter Galántai, Hamdy Ellakany, Mosab Elsawwah, Sezgin Tekin, Mohiman Makali, Yusuf Szengul, Başak Layiç, Dorèndel Overmars, Renze Mout and Karl Giesriegl.

For more information please send us an email at [email protected]

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Tom Cruise is looking damn good at 61 ... showing off his buff bod on a beach during a break from his hectic filming schedule, and possibly discussing even more flicks while there.

The movie star -- sporting navy swim shorts -- was radiating while living it up at Majorca's Formentor beach in Spain over the weekend ... showing off his chiseled physique as he got in the water and enjoyed a little R&R amid his very busy life.

Earlier that same day ... Tom was seen fully clothed ... sporting a grey top, shorts, and fedora as he hopped onboard a sailboat with filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu -- likely chatting about his role in AGI's upcoming film, for which they're teaming up.

No ifs, ands, or buts about it from the looks of these pics -- the man's in great shape, just like back in his early movie star days, when his toned physique was frequently on display, like in 1986's "Top Gun." Frankly, we doubt if he's ever NOT been totally shredded.

Back in the day, his youth might have explained his tip-top shape -- but nowadays ... you could argue Tom's love for shooting his own action-packed stunts are keeping him toned and fit. We're sure he's hitting the gym too ... 'cause yeah, the homeboy is straight-up yoked.

Like we said ... Tom's on a bit of a break right now -- in recent weeks, Tom's been filming adrenaline-pumping scenes for the 8th 'Mission Impossible' movie, so he's enjoying some much-deserved time off.

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We offer interesting conditions for tour operators, resellers, canal cruisers and DMCs. The museum is easy to visit with groups or individually. We have our own boat dock and we can therefore also be reached by boat. The museum is also wheelchair accessible and the free audio guide is available in 9 languages. Read more below.

Visiting the Museum of the Canals

The Museum of the Canals (Grachtenmuseum) is located in the heart of Amsterdam at Herengracht 386, within walking distance of, for example, Dam Square and Museumplein. The museum tells about the history of Amsterdam and its canals. Visitors see a permanent multimedia exhibition, art exhibitions, a 17th-century canal house with period rooms, a show room with 18th-century wall paintings and a beautiful ceiling painting. Ideal for young and old who want to discover the city and first want to know something about its history.

The museum has only been around for 10 years and can really be called a hidden gem. Ideal for those who want to get off the beaten track and see something unique, but still want to stay in the center of Amsterdam. A visit takes about 1 hour.

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Making a reservation for a group is easy:

• Send us an e-mail [email protected] with the desired date and time, group size and your company details. We will make a reservation in our system.
• In case of changes please contact us before the group visit.
• Our permanent exhibition works on time slots of 10 minutes for 12 guests. I case the group is larger, we will have to break the group up and ask guests to wait in our museum for the next timeslot.
• We will send an invoice after the visit or guests can pay at the reception desk.

If you are interested in seeing what we can do for your guests, please contact us at: [email protected]

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Unsere beliebte Kanaltour mit Abfahrt von Nyhavn bietet ein klassisches einstündiges Erlebnis mit ikonischen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Abfahrtspunkt: Nyhavn (siehe Karte oben) Höhepunkte: Erkunden Sie die ikonischen Wahrzeichen Kopenhagens, wie die kleine Meerjungfrau und das Schloss Amalienborg Gut zu wissen: Wählen Sie zwischen live-geführten und audio-geführten Touren. Offene Boote in den wärmeren Monaten und überdachte, beheizte Boote in den kälteren Monaten

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Unsere beliebte Kanaltour mit Abfahrt von Ved Stranden bietet ein klassisches einstündiges Erlebnis mit ikonischen Sehenswürdigkeiten. Abfahrtspunkt: Ved Stranden (siehe Karte oben) Höhepunkte: Erkunden Sie die ikonischen Wahrzeichen Kopenhagens, wie die kleine Meerjungfrau und das Schloss Amalienborg Gut zu wissen: Wählen Sie zwischen live-geführten und audio-geführten Touren. Offene Boote in den wärmeren Monaten und überdachte, beheizte Boote in den kälteren Monaten

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Nehmen Sie an unserer erweiterten 1-Stunde 45-Minuten-Kanaltour teil, perfekt für diejenigen, die eine tiefere historische Erkundung von Kopenhagen suchen. Abfahrtspunkt: Ved Stranden, Anlegeplatz 4 (siehe Karte oben) Höhepunkte: Historische Reise von der Steinzeit bis zur Moderne, die berühmte und weniger bekannte Gebiete abdeckt Gut zu wissen: Live geführt auf Dänisch und Englisch in überdachten Booten. Sie sind herzlich eingeladen, Snacks und Getränke an Bord mitzubringen

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Erleben Sie die Schönheit und Geschichte von Kopenhagen auf unserer klassischen einstündigen Kanaltour! Erfahren Sie alles über die wunderschönen historischen Wahrzeichen und alle anderen Sehenswürdigkeiten von Interesse. Diese Bootsrundfahrt startet in Nyhavn oder Ved Stranden und passiert einige der besten Sehenswürdigkeiten und Attraktionen von Kopenhagen. Suchen Sie nach mehr Geschichte und zusätzlichen Sehenswürdigkeiten? Entscheiden Sie sich für unsere neue, erweiterte Grand Canal Tour.

Begleiten Sie unsere Classic Canal Tour - alle Muss-Sehenswürdigkeiten

Auf dieser einstündigen Bootstour entdecken Sie das Beste von Kopenhagen! Sie erleben alle berühmten Sehenswürdigkeiten und ikonischen Wahrzeichen, darunter die berühmte kleine Meerjungfrau, das majestätische Schloss Amalienborg - die Residenz der königlichen Familie - und der Oper. Genießen Sie die Schönheit und Geschichte der Stadt, während wir durch den historischen Hafen und die engen Kanäle segeln. Während des späten Frühlings und des ganzen Sommers fahren wir in offenen Booten. In den kälteren Monaten fahren wir in überdachten und beheizten Booten.

Die meisten unserer Touren werden mit einem Live-Reiseführer durchgeführt, jedoch bieten wir auch tägliche Abfahrten mit Audioguide an.

Buchen Sie unsere erweiterte Tour - Grand Canal Tour

An Bord unserer Grand Canal Tour nehmen wir Sie mit auf eine historische Reise von der Steinzeit bis in die Gegenwart. Sie werden auf eine historische Reise von der Steinzeit bis in die moderne Zeit mitgenommen.Wir segeln in das angesagte Nordhavn und weiter in das raue und urbane Sydhavnen. Während der Tour haben Sie die Möglichkeit, sowohl berühmte und klassische Sehenswürdigkeiten als auch weniger bekannte Bereiche der Stadt zu erkunden. Alle unsere Boote sind überdacht. Gerne können Sie Snacks und Getränke zur gemütlichen Gestaltung Ihrer Tour mitbringen.

Die Grand Canal Tour wird auf Dänisch und Englisch live geführt und startet von Ved Stranden. Die Dauer der Tour beträgt 1 Stunde und 45 Minuten.

Unsere Ticketstellen

Wir haben Ticketstellen in Nyhavn und Ved Stranden, wo Sie auch Ihre Tickets erwerben können. Tägliche Änderungen sind möglich. Für weitere Informationen über den Tag, fragen Sie bitte in unserer Ticketstelle nach.

Sind die Boote bei Regen überdacht?

Wir können nicht garantieren, dass alle Boote überdacht sind. Allerdings bemühen wir uns stets, den jeweiligen Bootstyp an die aktuellen Wetterbedingungen anzupassen. Da wir bei Regen kein überdachtes Boot garantieren können, bieten wir in diesem Fall allen Gästen auf dem offenen Boot einen Regenponcho an.

Darf ich meinen Hund mit an Bord nehmen?

Ja, solange Ihr Hund in eine Tasche passt und gut erzogen ist, darf er mit an Bord.

Können wir einen Buggy/Kinderwagen mit an Bord nehmen?

Auf den Booten gibt es nur ein begrenztes Platzangebot. Auf unseren geführten Touren sind Buggys/Kinderwagen nicht erlaubt. Wenn Sie ab Ved Stranden ablegen, können Sie den Wagen an unserem Ticketschalter lassen. Dies geschieht auf eigene Gefahr.

Können wir einen Rollstuhl mit an Bord nehmen?

Aufgrund der Innenaufteilung unserer Boote können wir Rollstuhlfahrern leider keinen Zutritt gestatten. Rollstuhlfahrer müssen leider abgelehnt werden, unabhängig davon, ob sie persönlich, per E-Mail oder telefonisch anfragen. Eine Ausnahme besteht für Rollstuhlfahrer, deren Rollstühle zusammenklappbar sind und die selbstständig oder mit Hilfe einer Begleitperson das Boot betreten und auf einem normalen Sitz Platz nehmen können. Alle anderen Personen im Rollstuhl können wir leider nicht befördern. Zusammenklappbare Rollstühle dürfen nur dann mit an Bord genommen werden, wenn der Kapitän dies unter Berücksichtigung des vorhandenen Platzes erlaubt.

Gibt es bei den geführten Touren unterwegs Zwischenstopps?

Nein, unsere geführten Touren finden ohne Zwischenstopp statt. Sie beginnt und endet am gleichen Ort.

Ab welchem Alter zahlen Kinder den vollen Preis?

Ab 16 Jahren gilt der volle Fahrpreis.

Wo finde ich Informationen zu verspäteten oder stornierten Touren?

Informationen zu Verspätungen oder Stornierungen veröffentlichen wir, wenn möglich, auf unserer Website www.stromma.dk. Sie können außerdem an unserem Ticketschalter nachfragen oder unter +45 3296 3000 in unserem Büro anrufen.

Etwas verloren?

Verlorene Gegenstände können an unserem Ticketschalter bei Ved Stranden abgeholt werden, oder Sie können unser Fundbüro-Formular ausfüllen.

Wie viele Passagiere passen auf ein Boot?

Unsere offenen Boote haben Platz für bis zu 168 Passagiere. Unsere überdachten Boote können bis zu 150 Passagiere befördern, wobei 104 Personen unter dem Dach Platz finden.

Gibt es Rettungswesten an Bord?

Ja, für jeden Passagier und insbesondere für Kinder haben wir Schwimmwesten an Bord. Weitere Informationen finden Sie im Abschnitt „Sicherheit an Bord“.

Sollte ich im Voraus buchen?

Wir empfehlen, im Voraus zu buchen, um sicherzustellen, dass Sie die Tour finden, die am besten in Ihren Zeitplan passt.

Kann ich mein HT-Ticket oder karte für diese Tour verwenden?

Nein, diese Tickets sind ausschließlich für die gelben Hafenbusse von Movia/Arriva gültig.

Kann ich mein Ticket auf dem Boot kaufen?

Sie können Ihr Ticket nicht auf dem Boot kaufen, Sie müssen es entweder online oder an einem unserer Ticketbüros kaufen.

Kann ich am Ticketschalter mit meiner Kreditkarte bezahlen?

Ja, Sie können online, in unseren Ticket-Häusern, bei unseren Straßenverkäufern und an Bord unserer Busse mit einer Kreditkarte bezahlen.

Kann ich mit einer ausländischen Währung bezahlen?

Ja, wir nehmen Zahlungen in folgenden Währungen an (nur Banknoten): Euro und US-Dollar.

Ich brauche eine Quittung, wo bekomme ich die her?

Unsere Kassenbons sind gleichzeitig die Tickets. Beim Einsteigen wird das Ticket kontrolliert und abgestempelt. Sie können es aber für Ihre Unterlagen behalten. Bitte beachten Sie, dass auf die meisten unserer Touren keine Mehrwertsteuer erhoben wird.

Darf ich eigene Getränke mit an Bord nehmen?

Selbstverständlich dürfen Sie jederzeit Ihre eigenen Getränke mitbringen (aber bitte denken Sie daran, beim Verlassen des Bootes leere Flaschen oder Dosen wieder mitzunehmen).

Gibt es Toiletten an Bord?

Auf unseren regulären Tourbooten gibt es leider keine Toiletten. Öffentliche Toiletten gibt es in der Nähe unserer Ticketschalter in Nyhavn und Ved Stranden.

Gibt es Rabatte für Schulen und Kindergärten?

Für dänische Schulen, Kindergärten usw. gibt es einen Rabatt auf unsere Kanalrundfahrten. Wenn Sie Teil einer internationalen Schule mit einer Gruppe von 10 Personen oder mehr sind, erhalten Sie einen Gruppenrabatt von 10%.

Bieten Sie Touren nach Middelgrundsfortet und Flakfortet an?

Nein, wir bieten keine Touren nach Middelgrundsfortet oder Flakfortet an. Unsere Boote sind nur zur Fahrt innerhalb des Kopenhagener Hafens berechtigt.

Klassische Kanal Tour: Wir segeln täglich ab Nyhavn und Ved Stranden.

Erste/letzte Abfahrt: Nyhavn: Abfahrtszeiten prüfen Ved Stranden: Abfahrtszeiten prüfen Änderungen der ersten und letzten Abfahrt können vorkommen.

Die meisten unserer klassischen Kanalfahrten werden live geführt. Wir bieten jedoch auch tägliche Abfahrten mit einem Audioguide an, bitte überprüfen Sie die täglichen Abfahrtszeiten an unseren Ticketschaltern.

Wir freuen uns darauf, mit Ihnen zu segeln!

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44-Foot Whale Found Dead on Bow of Cruise Ship Coming Into New York

The endangered sei whale, usually found in deep waters, was discovered on the bow of a cruise ship as it arrived at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, marine authorities said.

By Livia Albeck-Ripka

As the cruise ship approached New York on Saturday, it was found to be carrying a grim, and unexpected, catch: The carcass of a 44-foot-long endangered whale, draped across its bow.

The whale, which marine authorities described as a sei whale, is known for its rapid swimming and preference for deep waters, far from the coast. Its body was discovered as the ship neared the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, and the authorities were “immediately notified,” said MSC Cruises, which owns the ship.

A spokeswoman for the company said in an email that it had “comprehensive measures” in place to avoid such collisions, including training deck officers and altering itineraries in certain areas to avoid them. “We will continue to evaluate and update our procedures with our partners and the authorities,” she said.

Marine authorities said that they had towed the animal, estimated to weigh some 50,000 pounds, from the bow, and transferred it by boat to a beach in Sandy Hook, N.J., where they conducted a necropsy on Tuesday.

The investigation is continuing, but preliminary results — broken bones in the whale’s right flipper; tissue trauma along its right shoulder blade; a full stomach and decent layer of blubber — all pointed toward the animal having been in otherwise good health when it was likely struck and killed by the ship, said Robert A. DiGiovanni, the chief scientist of the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, which is leading the investigation .

The whale was already “pretty decomposed” by the time scientists began the necropsy, he added, so they worked quickly to collect samples that could be tested for contaminants and other biotoxins that would indicate any other relevant health issues. “It looks like the animal was alive and it was hit by a vessel,” he said, noting that investigators had not ruled out other factors.

Mr. DiGiovanni said that his conservation group, which is federally authorized to respond to marine mammal strandings in New York, had dealt with more than 100 whales over the past several years, many of which had been entangled in nets or struck by vessels. Most of those whales were humpback and North Atlantic right whales, he added, noting that it was more uncommon to come across a sei whale.

Sei whales usually live in subtropical, temperate and subpolar waters and are named after the Norwegian word for pollock, “seje,” because the mammals are often found together with the fish. Their long, sleek bodies are usually dark blue or black with a cream-colored underside, and are often scarred by shark and lamprey bites.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, the whales were commercially hunted for their meat and oil, decimating their population, which is now designated as depleted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act .

Mr. DiGiovanni said that the death was a reminder that humans shared the open water with many other mammals. “When you’re out there, these animals might be there,” he said. “We need to make people more aware about how to operate around these animals.”

A spokeswoman for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said by email that mariners along the East Coast were encouraged to slow down their vessels, stay alert, and report any sightings of dead, injured or entangled whales to the authorities.

Livia Albeck-Ripka is a Times reporter based in Los Angeles, covering breaking news, California and other subjects. More about Livia Albeck-Ripka

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Cruise ship arrives at New York City harbor with dead whale caught on bow

The 44ft-long whale corpse was an endangered sei whale, which will now be examined to determine how it died

A cruise ship has journeyed into New York City’s harbor bearing a gruesome cargo in the form of a huge, dead whale sprawled across its bow.

The incident happened on Saturday, according to local US media reports , and the event is being held by some as further evidence of the unfortunate impact on sea life that large vessels can have.

The 44ft-long whale corpse was an endangered sei whale and was caught on the ship’s bow when it arrived at the Port of Brooklyn, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fisheries spokesperson, Andrea Gomez.

The boat involved was the Meraviglia, which docked in New York before sailing on a journey to ports in New England and Canada. It is owned by Geneva-based MSC Cruises .

“We immediately notified the relevant authorities, who are now conducting an examination of the whale,” officials with the cruise line said in a statement, who added that the company had regulations in place to avoid collisions with whales and other animals at sea.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of any marine life,” the statement said.

The whale is now the subject of a necropsy to try and determine how it died, notably if it was already dead when hit by the cruise ship. Sei whales are one of the largest whales and are a protected species.

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FREEPORT, Texas (KTRK) -- Coast Guard crews rescued four people from their overturned boat earlier this week in Freeport.

According to Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston, watchstanders received a mayday call at about 4:47 p.m. on Monday from a crew member who said their tug and barge were rolling over on their side with four people aboard.

Officials said the boat crew pulled three people on board from a life raft and taken to Station Freeport.

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