Amsterdam · AMSTERDAM CANAL CRUISES
Most canal boats leave from the same three jetties and none of them are the same trip. The 15 below compare the audio-guide hour, the covered evening runs and the small open boats on price, length and how many people share the deck.
Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals aboard a covered wooden saloon boat with local stories, Gouda cheese, and unlimited drinks.
“Very nice tour. The crew was very friendly, and the boat was very nice. I would have enjoyed even more history, but still it was a fun experience!”
Review of Amsterdam’s electric luxury canal cruise, with landmark views, live guides, seasonal boats, drinks options, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Stef and care were awesome tour guides, very informative answered many questions we had, hospitality easily a 15/10, 100% recomend booking at 4:15 for more money as you see the canals in day light and night light, thank you both for making our night we truly enjoyed every aspect”
Cruise Amsterdam’s canals aboard a covered classic boat, with live local commentary and optional unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks.
“Going through the city with awesome tour guides Jim and Thymen on his first day really made this one of our favorite Amsterdam experiences. Really amazing value and they make sure your drinks are full and the cheese is flowing. Great value”
Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for 75 minutes past famous bridges, museums, and 17th-century houses, with multilingual audio and an optional snackbox.
“Enjoyed the tour. The audio was good. I would suggest that the audio be upgraded and more interesting information added. Those of us traveling to Amsterdam for the first time have lots to learn about Amsterdam.”
Cruise Amsterdam’s canals on a fully electric boat with live commentary, landmark views, and optional unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks.
“Rob drive a smooth ride and Bo offered nice fun facts about the city. Relaxing and beautiful way to start my day.”
See Amsterdam’s canal houses, bridges, churches, and Golden Age facades on a relaxed one-hour cruise with multilingual audio.
“We liked the humor of our guide. He presented a nice balance between his own insights and the recorded presentation. It was great seeing Amsterdam from the water. We had never been here before, and it was a great way to be introduced to the city.”
Review of Amsterdam’s 70-minute smoke-friendly canal cruise, with Central Station departure, heated seats, city sights, music, and optional drinks.
“We couldn't have wished for a better evening, Mirna and Stef were absolutely amazing guides, I personally enjoyed the banter with Mirna who delivers genius punchlines. it's definitely only something I recommend to experience in person ❤️🤞🏻”
Review of Amsterdam’s one-hour Friendship canal cruise, with open-boat views, live history, blankets, cocktails for purchase, and flexible departures.
“Amazing experience with Friendship boat tour. Cody and Maria were amazing. Friendly bunch with great choice of drinks.”
Cruise Amsterdam’s canals with unlimited beer, wine, and soda on a covered one-hour boat ride with lively local guides.
“Really nice boat, unlimited drinks is genuine. Your guide was lovely and chatty and friendly”
Pair Amsterdam’s UNESCO canal views with the interactive Heineken Experience, two beers, audio commentary, and flexible cruise boarding.
“Our favourite activity to do in Amsterdam. We do this everything we go to Amsterdam it’s such a great experience. The canal tour is 100% worth doing it’s so relaxing and you see so many different things”
Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals in a small electric boat, hear local stories, and choose an unlimited drinks upgrade for a relaxed one-hour ride.
“Very comfortable on the boat. It even started to rain and they had large umbrellas available for us to use. Our captain was great at maneuvering the boat in busy "traffic" and some sharp corners.”
Pair Van Gogh masterpieces with a 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise, flexible boat boarding, multilingual audio, and timed museum entry.
“I was traveling with family of all ages and the museum was set up perfectly to keep everyone's interest.”
Cruise Amsterdam’s canals on a classic saloon boat with live history, open views, and optional drinks, all in a compact one-hour trip.
“Pretty much from the start of the experience it was all down hill. Every other canal boat looked really nice and was high class. With nice seats and champagne, while our unlimited “luxury” was literally a covered box. It was cold and drizzly so it was a little welcome. Except what happened was some four people only were allowed to fit outside and pretty much got a private open canal ride with the driver and host while everyone else was stuck inside to fend for themselves. The host didn’t like that some started to serve them self at the beginning, but she was barely around to do it herself. She…”
See Amsterdam by electric boat on a one-hour evening canal cruise with live stories, city lights, and drinks from the onboard bar.
“1 hour trip around canals at night with knowledgeable guide who gave information with humour as well as serving drinks”
Pair Van Gogh’s masterpieces with a one-hour Amsterdam canal cruise, a smart $47 option for first-time visitors with limited time.
“Highly recommend!!!! This is the beauty of the world, you have to see it!!!”
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