From the water
The Royal Theatre Carré is a Neo Renaissance theatre in Amsterdam, located near the river Amstel. When the theatre was founded in 1887, it was originally meant as a permanent circus building. Currently it is mainly used for musicals, cabaret performances and pop concerts.
The story behind it
Royal Theatre Carré was built in 1887 for the circus family Carré, and the facade still shows clowns and jesters. Today it is one of the most prestigious stages in the Netherlands.
From musicals and concerts to comedy and the yearly Christmas circus, almost every great Dutch performer has dreamed of playing here. Seen from the Amstel, the illuminated building is a stunning sight at night.
On your cruise
This is stop 19 of 23 on the Friendship route. Before this you passed Prinsengracht, and the boat continues towards The Skinny Bridge. Your skipper will point it out as you pass — keep your camera ready, because from the water you see details that are easily missed from the street.
Want to see it in person? All our cruises follow the heart of this route, and with a private cruise you can even ask your skipper to linger a little longer at your favourite spots.
