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Shared Max 12 People Group Tours
A relaxed cruise without the crowds
Private Saloon Boats
Cozy, covered cruises — your group, your pace
Amsterdam Boating Guides
Know the canals before you cast off
50+ local guides on occasions, boat types, canal routes, seasons and planning — everything we know about boating in Amsterdam, in one place.
Public Tours with Unlimited Drinks
Raise a glass — and another — as you cruise through Amsterdam
1 Hour Amsterdam Boat Tours
The best hour you'll spend in Amsterdam
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Find your private boat when you're with a group of 12+!
Curated collections
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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.
Shared cruises
Join a boat with other guests — sociable, lively and easy on the wallet.
Shared cruises
Join a boat with other guests — sociable, lively and easy on the wallet.
Reviews
Honest reviews from those who've booked their canal cruise in Amsterdam.
30 Jul 2026
“Extremely fun trip and the host and skipper were very lovely and funny and created a good atmosphere. The tour was very informative too.”
R
Ruairi O.H.
Luxury Cocktail Cruise free Snack included30 Jul 2026
“Grand canal tour with Captain Adam. An absolutely kind and humorous guy with a lot of interesting knowledge about Amsterdam and its history. A very pleasant atmosphere in perfect weather. I would book it again right away. Highly recommended.”
23 Jul 2026
“Fantastic boat ride through old canals away from the more commercial routes. Captain ‚B‘ was a great guide and gave the tour a very personal touch.”
13 Jul 2026
“JJ was great and had lot of interesting informations.”
C
Christoph P.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station4 Jul 2026
“This canal tour was one of the highlights of our time in Amsterdam. Captain Julia was warm, engaging, and shared plenty of interesting facts and stories throughout the cruise, making the city come alive from the water. The route covered an incredible variety of Amsterdam's iconic landmarks, including the beautiful Amstel River, the famous Skinny Bridge, the Dancing Houses, Waterlooplein, the Red Light District, Oude Kerk, De Waag, Montelbaanstoren, NEMO, the Maritime Museum, Hortus Botanicus, and the stunning Seven Bridges Canal. We also loved exploring the Eastern Docklands and learning about Amsterdam's rich maritime history while cruising through parts of the UNESCO-listed Canal Belt. The pace was relaxed, the views were spectacular, and seeing the city from the canals gave us a completely different perspective than walking the streets. If you're looking for an informative, scenic, and enjoyable way to experience Amsterdam, I highly recommend taking a canal tour with Captain Julia!”
11 Aug 2026
“Fons is the absolute best!! Such a memorable experience :)”
D
David A.
Private Cruise on the Sophie11 Aug 2026
“Zeer leuke ervaring. wij hadden de prosecco optie genomen, prijs kwaliteit een topdeal. Leuk personeel op de boot dat op een leuke manier wat vertelt over Amsterdam!”
T
Thomas V.
Open Bar Cruise with Free Snack11 Aug 2026
“Very happy we chose this company for a late night cruise. Excellent Captain. Intimate, small-group boat. Seeing the other company boat designs and sizes sailing in the canals, this was definitely higher quality than most.”
S
10 Aug 2026
“Lovely way to spend a Sunday morning. Bookings/arrangements all completed via email & all happened as agreed. Service fantastic. Boat - Lucy - was beautiful. Thank you.”
J
Jacqueline L.
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 1069 Aug 2026
“Amazing experience and fantastic service. Really enjoyed our time exploring Amsterdam on the water with a beautiful boat. Our captain Diedrik was humorous, knowledgeable and pleasant. Overall a fantastic experience and would highly recommend.”
8 Aug 2026
“Had an amazing time with Oliva and Larkin!! Amazing people and such an informative tour”
K
Kaylee R.
Flower Boat (Starboard Dock)8 Aug 2026
“Great excursion from the boat captain Diederick”
7 Aug 2026
“Everything was super good! I really enjoyed with the stuff💪🍀they been super kind.”
Z
Zeynep O.
The Bulldog Boat7 Aug 2026
“Such a fun boat tour!! Heidi was amazing as well as the captain :) student Finn was awesome as well.”
M
Michelle P.
The Bulldog Boat30 Jul 2026
“Extremely fun trip and the host and skipper were very lovely and funny and created a good atmosphere. The tour was very informative too.”
R
Ruairi O.H.
Luxury Cocktail Cruise free Snack included30 Jul 2026
“Grand canal tour with Captain Adam. An absolutely kind and humorous guy with a lot of interesting knowledge about Amsterdam and its history. A very pleasant atmosphere in perfect weather. I would book it again right away. Highly recommended.”
23 Jul 2026
“Fantastic boat ride through old canals away from the more commercial routes. Captain ‚B‘ was a great guide and gave the tour a very personal touch.”
13 Jul 2026
“JJ was great and had lot of interesting informations.”
C
Christoph P.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station4 Jul 2026
“This canal tour was one of the highlights of our time in Amsterdam. Captain Julia was warm, engaging, and shared plenty of interesting facts and stories throughout the cruise, making the city come alive from the water. The route covered an incredible variety of Amsterdam's iconic landmarks, including the beautiful Amstel River, the famous Skinny Bridge, the Dancing Houses, Waterlooplein, the Red Light District, Oude Kerk, De Waag, Montelbaanstoren, NEMO, the Maritime Museum, Hortus Botanicus, and the stunning Seven Bridges Canal. We also loved exploring the Eastern Docklands and learning about Amsterdam's rich maritime history while cruising through parts of the UNESCO-listed Canal Belt. The pace was relaxed, the views were spectacular, and seeing the city from the canals gave us a completely different perspective than walking the streets. If you're looking for an informative, scenic, and enjoyable way to experience Amsterdam, I highly recommend taking a canal tour with Captain Julia!”
11 Aug 2026
“Fons is the absolute best!! Such a memorable experience :)”
D
David A.
Private Cruise on the Sophie11 Aug 2026
“Zeer leuke ervaring. wij hadden de prosecco optie genomen, prijs kwaliteit een topdeal. Leuk personeel op de boot dat op een leuke manier wat vertelt over Amsterdam!”
T
Thomas V.
Open Bar Cruise with Free Snack11 Aug 2026
“Very happy we chose this company for a late night cruise. Excellent Captain. Intimate, small-group boat. Seeing the other company boat designs and sizes sailing in the canals, this was definitely higher quality than most.”
S
10 Aug 2026
“Lovely way to spend a Sunday morning. Bookings/arrangements all completed via email & all happened as agreed. Service fantastic. Boat - Lucy - was beautiful. Thank you.”
J
Jacqueline L.
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 1069 Aug 2026
“Amazing experience and fantastic service. Really enjoyed our time exploring Amsterdam on the water with a beautiful boat. Our captain Diedrik was humorous, knowledgeable and pleasant. Overall a fantastic experience and would highly recommend.”
8 Aug 2026
“Had an amazing time with Oliva and Larkin!! Amazing people and such an informative tour”
K
Kaylee R.
Flower Boat (Starboard Dock)8 Aug 2026
“Great excursion from the boat captain Diederick”
7 Aug 2026
“Everything was super good! I really enjoyed with the stuff💪🍀they been super kind.”
Z
Zeynep O.
The Bulldog Boat7 Aug 2026
“Such a fun boat tour!! Heidi was amazing as well as the captain :) student Finn was awesome as well.”
M
Michelle P.
The Bulldog Boat30 Jul 2026
“Extremely fun trip and the host and skipper were very lovely and funny and created a good atmosphere. The tour was very informative too.”
R
Ruairi O.H.
Luxury Cocktail Cruise free Snack included30 Jul 2026
“Grand canal tour with Captain Adam. An absolutely kind and humorous guy with a lot of interesting knowledge about Amsterdam and its history. A very pleasant atmosphere in perfect weather. I would book it again right away. Highly recommended.”
23 Jul 2026
“Fantastic boat ride through old canals away from the more commercial routes. Captain ‚B‘ was a great guide and gave the tour a very personal touch.”
13 Jul 2026
“JJ was great and had lot of interesting informations.”
C
Christoph P.
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station4 Jul 2026
“This canal tour was one of the highlights of our time in Amsterdam. Captain Julia was warm, engaging, and shared plenty of interesting facts and stories throughout the cruise, making the city come alive from the water. The route covered an incredible variety of Amsterdam's iconic landmarks, including the beautiful Amstel River, the famous Skinny Bridge, the Dancing Houses, Waterlooplein, the Red Light District, Oude Kerk, De Waag, Montelbaanstoren, NEMO, the Maritime Museum, Hortus Botanicus, and the stunning Seven Bridges Canal. We also loved exploring the Eastern Docklands and learning about Amsterdam's rich maritime history while cruising through parts of the UNESCO-listed Canal Belt. The pace was relaxed, the views were spectacular, and seeing the city from the canals gave us a completely different perspective than walking the streets. If you're looking for an informative, scenic, and enjoyable way to experience Amsterdam, I highly recommend taking a canal tour with Captain Julia!”
11 Aug 2026
“Fons is the absolute best!! Such a memorable experience :)”
D
David A.
Private Cruise on the Sophie11 Aug 2026
“Zeer leuke ervaring. wij hadden de prosecco optie genomen, prijs kwaliteit een topdeal. Leuk personeel op de boot dat op een leuke manier wat vertelt over Amsterdam!”
T
Thomas V.
Open Bar Cruise with Free Snack11 Aug 2026
“Very happy we chose this company for a late night cruise. Excellent Captain. Intimate, small-group boat. Seeing the other company boat designs and sizes sailing in the canals, this was definitely higher quality than most.”
S
10 Aug 2026
“Lovely way to spend a Sunday morning. Bookings/arrangements all completed via email & all happened as agreed. Service fantastic. Boat - Lucy - was beautiful. Thank you.”
J
Jacqueline L.
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 1069 Aug 2026
“Amazing experience and fantastic service. Really enjoyed our time exploring Amsterdam on the water with a beautiful boat. Our captain Diedrik was humorous, knowledgeable and pleasant. Overall a fantastic experience and would highly recommend.”
8 Aug 2026
“Had an amazing time with Oliva and Larkin!! Amazing people and such an informative tour”
K
Kaylee R.
Flower Boat (Starboard Dock)8 Aug 2026
“Great excursion from the boat captain Diederick”
7 Aug 2026
“Everything was super good! I really enjoyed with the stuff💪🍀they been super kind.”
Z
Zeynep O.
The Bulldog Boat7 Aug 2026
“Such a fun boat tour!! Heidi was amazing as well as the captain :) student Finn was awesome as well.”
M
Michelle P.
The Bulldog Boat
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