The family card
Family card
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Minimum ageNo minimumNo minimum
3+
Enjoys from3 years
1h
Duration1h – 1h15
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StrollerNo strollersStrollers and wheelchairs cannot be taken on board. The operator says they can be left on the quayside.
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Child priceFree under 4 · child rate 4-12 · adult from about €13.50 on Civitatis when checked
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Toilets and changingMost boats have a toilet but it is not guaranteed, and open boats have none. The Lovers cafe at Centraal Station has paid toilets.
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QueueModerate queuesArrive 15 minutes before departure to validate the voucher.
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Best timeBoats run daily from 9:00 to 21:00. Go after lunch, when small children are ready to sit.
Verdict by age
Not a general rating. How each age band actually experiences it.
Ages 6 to 10 enjoy it most and it gives everyone a rest. Toddlers manage about 40 minutes before they want to stand up, so have a snack ready. A baby in a carrier is easy, though you need to plan for the stroller left behind.
The product we link to is run by Lovers Canal Cruises and leaves from docks by Centraal Station, the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum. Strollers cannot be taken on board and are left on the quayside, so bring a carrier for a baby. Most boats have a toilet, but the operator does not guarantee one. An hour is the right length. Avoid the 90-minute and dinner versions with small children.
Tips for the visit
- Board at Centraal Station if you can. It is the main dock and has the cafe toilets.
- Getting in means a couple of steps down. Hold small hands.
- Take a carrier or sling for babies. The stroller does not come along.
- Use the toilet before boarding.
Sources
Facts checked on Oct 4, 2026 against these pages:
- lovers.nl (1)
- lovers.nl (2)
- Civitatis