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Amsterdam turns 750: let’s celebrate together!

It’s 2025, and that means our beautiful capital is celebrating its 750th anniversary. It’s a special milestone that we, as an Amsterdam-based company, are incredibly proud of. Every day we sail our boats through the canals, under the historic bridges, past centuries-old buildings and modern cityscapes. We watch the city breathe, change, flourish, and yet it always feels like coming home.

Whether you’re a true ‘Amsterdammer’ or visiting for the first time, you feel it right away: Amsterdam is no ordinary city. It is a place full of stories, contradictions, history and character. And that is exactly what makes Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary so special.

A city with stories on every street corner

Amsterdam once began as a small settlement near a dam in the Amstel River. Today, it is a bustling metropolis that welcomes people from all over the world. But despite that growth and change, the soul of the city has always remained intact. You can find it in the facades along the canal. In the chatter of the market. In the sloshing of the water against the quay.

Whether you are walking, cycling or sailing through the city, the layers of time reveal themselves everywhere. Every piece of Amsterdam carries something with it. And we are celebrating that, with everyone who feels at home in this city.

750 years of Amsterdam and still going strong

A city that has existed for 750 years knows how to celebrate in style. And that’s what we’re doing this year! From festivals and parades to exhibitions and neighborhood initiatives – the whole city is getting in motion. Big stories and small moments. For young and old, newcomers and long-time residents.

At Amsterdam Canal Cruises, we invite you to be part of the celebration from the water. Our City Canal Cruise is perfect for anyone seeing Amsterdam for the first time or for someone who just wants to rediscover it. Let yourself be carried along the canals, a UNESCO World Heritage site and enjoy a new perspective on the city’s familiar charm.

For those who want to experience the magic of the evening, the Evening Cruise is highly recommended. With the sun setting and the city illuminated, the canals take on an almost cinematic atmosphere. Families are also in for a treat with Sjonnie the Mouse and Harold the Cat during the Kids Cruise, a cheerful adventure for young explorers.

Proud of 750 years of Amsterdam

We are a family business with deeps roots in the city. No day is the same on the water, but one thing that never changes: our love for Amsterdam. You will feel that with us on board, in the way we sail, the stories, and welcome our guests.

We hope you’ll come celebrate Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary with us. Perhaps with a cruise including a visit to the Heineken Experience, or on the Anne Frank Walking Tour for a more reflective journey through history.

For us, this anniversary is not just a celebration. It is a tribute to the city that shaped us. A city we admire every day. And a city we are proud to show (even after 750 years) to everyone who joins us on board.

Will you celebrate with us?

We have already hung the garlands, will you celebrate with us? Keep an eye on our website and social media for the best outings, events and special offers. Or book your spot on one of our canal cruises and discover for yourself why Amsterdam still captures everyone’s heart, even after all these centuries.

See you soon on board. And of course: congratulations, Amsterdam!