It could not be a more perfect day...
Hey guys!
We're having a boat day at the Waterkant, which is a super cool spot.
Check this place out...
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Today I'm taking you into a day-in-the-life in one of my favorite cities
Amsterdam!
Join my friends and I as we cruise around the canals and explore the city from the inside out
Make sure to stay tuned until the end so you can find out how much it costs to rent a boat and
Learn who my favorite canal tour operators are. But first a little bit of history...
Amsterdam's canals were built as part of a comprehensive zoning plan back in the 17th century in response to rising
immigration and population growth
the first three canals were built with residential development in mind while the fourth canal was used for the purposes of
defense and water management
There are now one hundred and sixty-five canals in Amsterdam
measuring a length of over a hundred
kilometers
The result? The city is now basically 90 different islands connected by more than 1300 bridges
Today the canal ring is a UNESCO world heritage site and a must-see on anyone's Amsterdam bucket list!
While Amsterdam is known for being quite walkable and bikeable,
Taking a boat tour through the canals is really a great way to see the city from another perspective.
The name Amsterdam itself stems from the city's origin around a dam on the Amstel river
Cruising down the canals, you'll notice that there's a lot to see both in and out of the water
On the surface, there are some
3000 houseboats which have become some of the most valuable and highest in-demand real estate in town
They are pretty expensive and it's hard to even find one for sale
So if you can't afford to buy one, you can always rent one nightly weekly or monthly
Here are some more fun facts about the canals
They are 2 to 3 metres deep and consist of brackish water, which is a mix of salt and fresh water
An estimated
10,000 bicycles are dredged out of the canals each year
Anyone can drive a boat in the canals
But you do need to follow some of the traffic norms and the 7.5 kilometre per hour speed limit
So, what about swimming? Can you swim in the canals?
Yes, but it's not recommended
Overall the canals are a great place to sit and people-watch
Have a coffee or beer. Enjoy a nice meal
or
party!
On an average day, especially on the weekends if the weather is good
You'll see people sitting outside at bars cafes and restaurants
enjoying the Sun and the sights
As you can tell the Waterkant is one of the most popular bars on the canals
if you want a table, make sure to get there early
Alright, welcome to my live stream
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And we're having a boat day at the Waterkant, which is a super cool spot
So I wanted to show you guys... check this place out
This is one of the best local spots in Amsterdam the Waterkant. You've got to be there or be square
Every year twice per year
anywhere from a few hundred thousand to over a million people pour into
Amsterdam's canals and streets to celebrate Kings Day on April 27th
and Pride which takes place during the first weekend of August
It's definitely a sight to behold!
So what are your options for experiencing canal life in Amsterdam?
The cheapest way is to rent a paddle boat for 10 euro in Liedseplein area
You can also jump on a hop-on hop-off boat. Befriend some locals and get invited on a boat for free.
Come on in. Hi, I'm Kristin. It looks like our boat is full now
or you can rent your own boat
that's really exciting
You can rent a boat from 99 euro and up depending on the type of boat the capacity and how long you're renting for
One of the most popular way is to see the canals is to take a tour with one of over
120 canal cruise operators in town
Prices are usually around 15 to 20 euro per person
But there are also luxury cruises with dinner from 50 to 100 euro
I've been visiting Amsterdam every year
for the past four or five years and my favorite boat tours have been with those damn boat guys and
Flagship Amsterdam
You can find out all the details on boat prices and resources in the links in the video description
Hanging out in a boat on the canals is one of my favorite things to do in Amsterdam
I highly recommend you do it too if you get the chance to visit
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See you next time!
I love this place!