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Quality cruises, curated for every budget
Real local operators, not tourist traps. Every company is personally vetted by our team.
Hand-picked cruises that match Amsterdam's canals and character. Quality over quantity.
Over 175,000 bookings completed. Guaranteed quality and safety on every tour.
A relaxed cruise without the crowds
Cozy, covered cruises — your group, your pace

50+ local guides on occasions, boat types, canal routes, seasons and planning — everything we know about boating in Amsterdam, in one place.
Raise a glass — and another — as you cruise through Amsterdam
The best hour you'll spend in Amsterdam
Find your private boat when you're with a group of 12+!
However you want to spend it on the water, we’ve grouped Amsterdam’s best boats into hand-picked collections. Pick a vibe and browse the ones we’d book ourselves.

Join a boat with other guests — sociable, lively and easy on the wallet.
Join a boat with other guests — sociable, lively and easy on the wallet.
Honest reviews from those who've booked their canal cruise in Amsterdam.
“An amazing boat and an incredible tour! Thank you Pure Boats!”
“Une expérience inoubliable !! Cette croisière privée d'1h30 avec le capitaine João (en français !) nous a tous conquis 😁. Nous étions un groupe de 10 et João s'est parfaitement adapté à nous : anecdotes captivantes sur la ville d'Amsterdam, endroits magnifiques, conseils pour la suite de nos visites et discussions très chaleureuses teintées d'humour. Merci encore João pour ce moment qui a lancé notre séjour amstellodamois en beauté ! Bonne continuation !!”
“Le tour sur les canaux de Amsterdam simplement magnifique nôtres skipper Very good personne. On conseille fortement ce tour, petit groupe 6/7 personnes un heure et demi de pure bonheur.”
Ornello
Private Cruise on the Sophie“We did a canal cruise with Mante as our skipper, and the experience exceeded all our expectations. Bows Journey offers incredible value for the price, and Mante was the perfect host—professional, caring, and extremely knowledgeable about the city. He also made a point of introducing everyone on board at the start of the cruise, which quickly broke the ice and created a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The boat is beautiful, well-equipped with everything you need, and features a spacious outdoor deck where everyone can sit comfortably and enjoy the views. We highly recommend Bows Journey to anyone looking for an unforgettable canal cruise in Amsterdam!”
Stefan Laarman
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Captain Attila was great! We had a wonderful time. He was very knowledgeable and also very entertaining. I highly recommend this activity in Amsterdam.”
“Wonderful tour, thank you Peter and Servaas for the storytelling and perfect service!”
Aurora Salaoru
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Best Boat Cruise in Town . Peter and Servees are great.”
Luca Girotti
Booze Cruise free Snack included“A gorgeous way to spend a couple of hours on the canals of Amsterdam! We went for the “Ultimate Canal Cruise” package which was exceptional value for €69 p/pers with a great selection of snacks and an “open” bar for you to help yourself to with a choice of wines, soft drinks and local beers. The guide was really friendly and knowledgeable, and was happy to answer the group’s questions throughout. Was definitely a high point of our trip to Amsterdam 🙂”
Rebecca Evans
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“We had a fantastic experience at VR Voyager in Amsterdam! The VR adventure was immersive, fun, and engaging from start to finish, but what really made it special was the team. The staff who guided us throughout were friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, keeping everyone involved and excited the whole time. Their energy and attention to detail made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and memorable activity in Amsterdam!”
Ellen Wood
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Very interesting tour of the canals in Amsterdam with Jack! Great to hear about the history of the area!”
“Sunset Canal cruise, Jack was very funny and informative in a fun way. We were allowed to buy a drink on board even though we selected the no drink option.”
Brittany Hughes
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station“Nice tour, great people. Heidi was so chill and the captain had some real drifting skills. Greetings from 🇩🇪”
Kevin Rehfeld
The Bulldog Boat“Fajny rejs, każdy dostaje jednorazowe słuchawki. Kilkanaście języków do wyboru. Amsterdam z wody to must have. Trafił nam się mega fajny Sternik. Czas rejsu 75 min a minęło jak by było 10 😉 polecam”
Adriana Szczecka
Cozy and Fun Boat Experience“Our captain mia is amazing, she is very attentive,knowledgeable about the city and took us for a nice route. The boat is in fantastic state, the only thing we are regretting is not to book longer. Until next time again :)”
“Back into time. Geweldig. Zeker een aanrader! Stukje historie en prachtig om door de grachten te varen.”
Alejandro Dasburg
VR Voyage Rondvaart“The best canal cruise in Amsterdam! We had an amazing time with Ricky as our captain and guide. He was incredibly funny, entertaining, and shared so many interesting facts about the city. The tour was the perfect mix of humor and informative stories, making the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, this is a must-do activity. Highly recommended – thanks, Ricky!”
Maurice Bieberbach
Cozy and Fun Boat Experience“Great canal cruise with lots of interesting information. Relaxing, well organized, and highly recommended!”
“An amazing boat and an incredible tour! Thank you Pure Boats!”
“Une expérience inoubliable !! Cette croisière privée d'1h30 avec le capitaine João (en français !) nous a tous conquis 😁. Nous étions un groupe de 10 et João s'est parfaitement adapté à nous : anecdotes captivantes sur la ville d'Amsterdam, endroits magnifiques, conseils pour la suite de nos visites et discussions très chaleureuses teintées d'humour. Merci encore João pour ce moment qui a lancé notre séjour amstellodamois en beauté ! Bonne continuation !!”
“Le tour sur les canaux de Amsterdam simplement magnifique nôtres skipper Very good personne. On conseille fortement ce tour, petit groupe 6/7 personnes un heure et demi de pure bonheur.”
Ornello
Private Cruise on the Sophie“We did a canal cruise with Mante as our skipper, and the experience exceeded all our expectations. Bows Journey offers incredible value for the price, and Mante was the perfect host—professional, caring, and extremely knowledgeable about the city. He also made a point of introducing everyone on board at the start of the cruise, which quickly broke the ice and created a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The boat is beautiful, well-equipped with everything you need, and features a spacious outdoor deck where everyone can sit comfortably and enjoy the views. We highly recommend Bows Journey to anyone looking for an unforgettable canal cruise in Amsterdam!”
Stefan Laarman
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Captain Attila was great! We had a wonderful time. He was very knowledgeable and also very entertaining. I highly recommend this activity in Amsterdam.”
“Wonderful tour, thank you Peter and Servaas for the storytelling and perfect service!”
Aurora Salaoru
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Best Boat Cruise in Town . Peter and Servees are great.”
Luca Girotti
Booze Cruise free Snack included“A gorgeous way to spend a couple of hours on the canals of Amsterdam! We went for the “Ultimate Canal Cruise” package which was exceptional value for €69 p/pers with a great selection of snacks and an “open” bar for you to help yourself to with a choice of wines, soft drinks and local beers. The guide was really friendly and knowledgeable, and was happy to answer the group’s questions throughout. Was definitely a high point of our trip to Amsterdam 🙂”
Rebecca Evans
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“We had a fantastic experience at VR Voyager in Amsterdam! The VR adventure was immersive, fun, and engaging from start to finish, but what really made it special was the team. The staff who guided us throughout were friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, keeping everyone involved and excited the whole time. Their energy and attention to detail made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and memorable activity in Amsterdam!”
Ellen Wood
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Very interesting tour of the canals in Amsterdam with Jack! Great to hear about the history of the area!”
“Sunset Canal cruise, Jack was very funny and informative in a fun way. We were allowed to buy a drink on board even though we selected the no drink option.”
Brittany Hughes
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station“Nice tour, great people. Heidi was so chill and the captain had some real drifting skills. Greetings from 🇩🇪”
Kevin Rehfeld
The Bulldog Boat“Fajny rejs, każdy dostaje jednorazowe słuchawki. Kilkanaście języków do wyboru. Amsterdam z wody to must have. Trafił nam się mega fajny Sternik. Czas rejsu 75 min a minęło jak by było 10 😉 polecam”
Adriana Szczecka
Cozy and Fun Boat Experience“Our captain mia is amazing, she is very attentive,knowledgeable about the city and took us for a nice route. The boat is in fantastic state, the only thing we are regretting is not to book longer. Until next time again :)”
“Back into time. Geweldig. Zeker een aanrader! Stukje historie en prachtig om door de grachten te varen.”
Alejandro Dasburg
VR Voyage Rondvaart“The best canal cruise in Amsterdam! We had an amazing time with Ricky as our captain and guide. He was incredibly funny, entertaining, and shared so many interesting facts about the city. The tour was the perfect mix of humor and informative stories, making the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, this is a must-do activity. Highly recommended – thanks, Ricky!”
Maurice Bieberbach
Cozy and Fun Boat Experience“Great canal cruise with lots of interesting information. Relaxing, well organized, and highly recommended!”
“An amazing boat and an incredible tour! Thank you Pure Boats!”
“Une expérience inoubliable !! Cette croisière privée d'1h30 avec le capitaine João (en français !) nous a tous conquis 😁. Nous étions un groupe de 10 et João s'est parfaitement adapté à nous : anecdotes captivantes sur la ville d'Amsterdam, endroits magnifiques, conseils pour la suite de nos visites et discussions très chaleureuses teintées d'humour. Merci encore João pour ce moment qui a lancé notre séjour amstellodamois en beauté ! Bonne continuation !!”
“Le tour sur les canaux de Amsterdam simplement magnifique nôtres skipper Very good personne. On conseille fortement ce tour, petit groupe 6/7 personnes un heure et demi de pure bonheur.”
Ornello
Private Cruise on the Sophie“We did a canal cruise with Mante as our skipper, and the experience exceeded all our expectations. Bows Journey offers incredible value for the price, and Mante was the perfect host—professional, caring, and extremely knowledgeable about the city. He also made a point of introducing everyone on board at the start of the cruise, which quickly broke the ice and created a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. The boat is beautiful, well-equipped with everything you need, and features a spacious outdoor deck where everyone can sit comfortably and enjoy the views. We highly recommend Bows Journey to anyone looking for an unforgettable canal cruise in Amsterdam!”
Stefan Laarman
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Captain Attila was great! We had a wonderful time. He was very knowledgeable and also very entertaining. I highly recommend this activity in Amsterdam.”
“Wonderful tour, thank you Peter and Servaas for the storytelling and perfect service!”
Aurora Salaoru
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Best Boat Cruise in Town . Peter and Servees are great.”
Luca Girotti
Booze Cruise free Snack included“A gorgeous way to spend a couple of hours on the canals of Amsterdam! We went for the “Ultimate Canal Cruise” package which was exceptional value for €69 p/pers with a great selection of snacks and an “open” bar for you to help yourself to with a choice of wines, soft drinks and local beers. The guide was really friendly and knowledgeable, and was happy to answer the group’s questions throughout. Was definitely a high point of our trip to Amsterdam 🙂”
Rebecca Evans
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“We had a fantastic experience at VR Voyager in Amsterdam! The VR adventure was immersive, fun, and engaging from start to finish, but what really made it special was the team. The staff who guided us throughout were friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, keeping everyone involved and excited the whole time. Their energy and attention to detail made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and memorable activity in Amsterdam!”
Ellen Wood
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Very interesting tour of the canals in Amsterdam with Jack! Great to hear about the history of the area!”
“Sunset Canal cruise, Jack was very funny and informative in a fun way. We were allowed to buy a drink on board even though we selected the no drink option.”
Brittany Hughes
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station“Nice tour, great people. Heidi was so chill and the captain had some real drifting skills. Greetings from 🇩🇪”
Kevin Rehfeld
The Bulldog Boat“Fajny rejs, każdy dostaje jednorazowe słuchawki. Kilkanaście języków do wyboru. Amsterdam z wody to must have. Trafił nam się mega fajny Sternik. Czas rejsu 75 min a minęło jak by było 10 😉 polecam”
Adriana Szczecka
Cozy and Fun Boat Experience“Our captain mia is amazing, she is very attentive,knowledgeable about the city and took us for a nice route. The boat is in fantastic state, the only thing we are regretting is not to book longer. Until next time again :)”
“Back into time. Geweldig. Zeker een aanrader! Stukje historie en prachtig om door de grachten te varen.”
Alejandro Dasburg
VR Voyage Rondvaart“The best canal cruise in Amsterdam! We had an amazing time with Ricky as our captain and guide. He was incredibly funny, entertaining, and shared so many interesting facts about the city. The tour was the perfect mix of humor and informative stories, making the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, this is a must-do activity. Highly recommended – thanks, Ricky!”
Maurice Bieberbach
Cozy and Fun Boat Experience“Great canal cruise with lots of interesting information. Relaxing, well organized, and highly recommended!”
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