The unique Keukenhof cruise allows you to enjoy the tulip fields near Keukenhof Gardens in Holland in a completely different way. From the water you can see the beautiful flower fields and hear the story of the flowers. This unique boat trip is available from 19 March till 10 May 2026. The departure of the boat trip is inside Keukenhof Gardens.
Boat trip along the tulip fields
The beautiful flower fields are located next to Keukenhof Gardens and from the flower park it is possible to experience a 45 minute boat tour along the fields. During the cruise you can take the most beautiful pictures and hear the story of the flowers in Holland. This unique experience is only available during the opening of Keukenhof Gardens from 19 March till 10 May 2026.
Enjoy the silence in this electric boat
Thanks to the electrically powered whisper boat, you sail silently and quietly along the endless Dutch flower fields around Keukenhof. The boat tour takes 45 minutes and guarantees beautiful pictures! Unfortunately there is no possibility for wheelchairs on the boats.
Cruise departure location in Keukenhof
The boat tour leaves behind the famous Keukenhof mill in the middle of the tulip park. Please note that this cruise is not included in your Keukenhof ticket.
Keukenhof cruise tickets
The Keukenhof cruise is not included in your Keukenhof ticket. You will need to buy a boat trip ticket for the time you would like to join the cruise along the tulip fields.
Please note: tickets for this tour are available at the ticket office next to the windmill in Keukenhof Gardens. Keukenhof tickets are available here
| Ticket Keukenhof boat tour (Exclusive Keukenhof admission ticket) | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (12+) | € 11.00 | Ticket office near mill |
| Children (4-11) | € 5.50 | Ticket office near mill |
| Children (0-3) | Free |
Check availability and book your Keukenhof ticket
Below you can easily see in the agenda on which days and times Keukenhof is still available online and make a reservation. Please note: this ticket does not include the cruise ticket, which you will need to purchase separately near the windmill in Keukenhof Gardens.
Tickets for Keukenhof Gardens 2026
Keukenhof Gardens works with date and time-slot entry, with a limited number of tickets available per day. To secure your preferred visit, we strongly recommend booking your tickets in advance. Online tickets are also cheaper than at the door — adults save € 3.50 per ticket.
If your chosen date or time is unavailable, it means regular tickets are sold out. Don’t worry — there are still alternative ways to visit Keukenhof.
👉 See our complete guide on how to visit the tulips when Keukenhof is sold out.
| Keukenhof 2026 tickets | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | € 21.50 | Book now |
| Kids (4-17) | € 10.00 | Book now |
| Kids (0-3) | Free | |
| Parking day ticket | € 12.00 | Book now |
| Shuttle bus transfer from Amsterdam Centre + Keukenhof ticket + Shuttle bus from and to Amsterdam Centre | from € 35.00 | Book now |
| Shuttle bus transfer from Amsterdam Airport + Keukenhof ticket + Shuttle bus from and to Amsterdam Airport | € 42.50 | Book now |
| Tulip Festival Card + Keukenhof ticket + Shuttle bus from and to Amsterdam Centre + Tulip Festival Digital Guide + 1-hour Canal Cruise in Amsterdam | € 54.00 | Book now |
| Guided cycling tour of flower fields + 2,5 hours bike tour along the flower fields + Local English and Dutch speaking guide + Includes rental bike and helmet + visit to a real tulip farm | € 49.50 | Book now |
Popular links
Are you planning to visit the best (flower) activities in Holland? Make sure to check out the most populair activities:
- Everything you want to know about Keukenhof Gardens
- Check out our information about the Flower Parade in Holland
- Our top sightseeing tours for exploring the flower fields
- Buy Tulip Festival quality tulip bulbs online and create your own tulip garden
- Check out our hotel tips for visiting Keukenhof and the tulip fields
- Stay informed about the blooming of the flowers in Holland with our free Flower Forecast 2026
- Want to experience the real thing? Visit a tulip farm in Holland
- Visit Tulip Experience Amsterdam: museum, show garden and indoor tulip picking
- See the best flower events during your visit to Holland? Check it out in our events calendar
- Our tips for the most populair tours in Amsterdam during your stay in Holland
- Get the most out of your visit with our tips for visiting Amsterdam
- Read more about the Tulip Festival Card