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Amsterdam’s canals, curated by locals.
No mass tours. Only Amsterdam’s best independent operators, from budget to luxury, with live availability.
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Private or shared?
Browse every cruise of one type, then filter by price, group size and features.
Today
Still bookable today. Tap a time to book it.
What are you in the mood for?
Drinks included or an open bar on board.
Meet the boats
A handful of our boats, each with its own story, the oldest built in 1910. Pick one and have it to yourselves.
1905 designLucy
A hand-built replica of an Edwardian Thames launch.
Private, up to 6 guests
Built 1910Dauphine
Cruise the canals in privacy, comfort and at your own pace.
Private or shared
Built 1911Sophie
A salon boat restored to her original elegance, with an open bar on board.
Private, up to 12 guests
Built 1912Schollevaar
Built as a notary's boat to carry wealthy clients, now fully electric.
Private, up to 8 guests
Built 1915Diana
A heated salon boat that leaves from the Brouwersgracht.
Private, up to 8 guests
Built 1915Ritz
Listed in the Dutch national register of historic ships.
Private, up to 12 guests
Built 1920Undine
A restored saloon boat whose deck opens up in minutes.
Private, up to 8 guests
About 100 years oldGiuliana
A restored electric salon boat with a heated cabin.
Private, up to 12 guests
Built 1951Curaçao
A classic canal boat that leaves from the Brouwersgracht.
Private, up to 12 guests
Built in the 1960sBarbarella
Built to entertain influential guests in luxury and privacy.
Private, up to 12 guests
Built 1971Venice
An original Venetian water taxi with a polished wooden finish.
Private, up to 8 guests
Built 1984Pure Spirit
Found on a scrapyard in Edinburgh as the 'Spirit of Glasgow'.
Private, up to 20 guests
Built 1991Stan Huygens
Built in 1991 for beer mogul Freddy Heineken, and his favourite boat.
Private, up to 36 guests
Groups and packages
Boats for 20 or more, and packages with food and drinks for groups of 10 to 30.
Private Cruise
5.0(2,022)
Danique
€399.10
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RestroomCovered
Max 20 guests
Min. 1 hour 15 mins
Private Cruise
5.0(1,884)
Watertoerist
€404.99
starting from
RestroomCovered
Max 25 guests
Min. 1 hour
Private Cruise
5.0(1,188)
Open Boat
€414.88
starting from
🏆Guest FavoriteRestroom
Max 26 guests
Min. 1 hour 30 mins
Private Cruise
4.9(130)
Mosi Jo & Zaza
€464.26
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🏆Guest FavoriteRestroom
Max 30 guests
Min. 2 hours
Private Cruise
5.0(2,022)
Pure Spirit
€470.15
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RestroomHeated
Max 20 guests
Min. 1 hour 30 mins
Private Cruise
5.0(1,664)
Boat - Unlimited Drinks - Pax: 10-30
€476.54
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Open barCovered
Max 30 guests
Min. 1 hour
Private Cruise
5.0(1,664)
Boat - Pizza & Unlimited Drinks (10-30 People)
€557.74
starting from
Open barCovered
Max 30 guests
Min. 1 hour 30 mins
Private Cruise
5.0(1,664)
Boat - Tapas & Unlimited Drinks (10-30 People)
€608.49
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Open barSnacks
Max 30 guests
Min. 1 hour 30 mins
Private Cruise
5.0(1,664)
Boat - BBQ & Unlimited Drinks (10-28 People)
€709.99
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Open bar
Max 28 guests
Min. 2 hours
Private Cruise
5.0(1,664)
Boat - Cocktails & Bartender (10-28 People)
€740.44
starting from
DrinksCovered
Max 28 guests
Min. 2 hours
Private Cruise
5.0(1,664)
Boat - Wine Tasting with Sommelier (10-25 People)
€912.99
starting from
DrinksCovered
Max 25 guests
Min. 2 hours
Private Cruise
5.0(2,022)
Stan Huygens
€1038.95
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⛵Historic SaloonRestroom
Max 36 guests
Min. 1 hour 30 mins
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Reviews
Honest reviews from those who've booked their canal cruise in Amsterdam.
“Eddie was the best captain!! Amazing tour and experience on board”
“Captain was very informative and and answered all our questions and then some!”
“The 2 men where great telling us all the history of Amsterdam, would definitely recommend brilliant trip.”
M
Melissa L.
Private Open Boat“The cruise was a wonderful and relaxing way to see Amsterdam from the canals. Skipper Adam was a terrific guide - personable and knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. Highly recommended.”
“Super leuke kapitein, We hadden wel meer 'hidden gems' verwacht.”
“Great trip. Easy to book and find. Guide was a bit hard to hear from the back of the boat”
“Friendly and knowledgeable Captain, would definitely recommend”
“Fantastic Tour, the guide and skipper were really friendly. We recommend starting right before its getting dark.”
“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 included“Wunderschöne Tour mit ansprechenden Ambiente. Beste Kapitänin Mare in Amsterdam. Hervorragende Kommunikation und Organisation.”
“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.”
“Mare was great. Tour so much fun. Thank you.”
“Eddie was the best captain!! Amazing tour and experience on board”
“Captain was very informative and and answered all our questions and then some!”
“The 2 men where great telling us all the history of Amsterdam, would definitely recommend brilliant trip.”
M
Melissa L.
Private Open Boat“The cruise was a wonderful and relaxing way to see Amsterdam from the canals. Skipper Adam was a terrific guide - personable and knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. Highly recommended.”
“Super leuke kapitein, We hadden wel meer 'hidden gems' verwacht.”
“Great trip. Easy to book and find. Guide was a bit hard to hear from the back of the boat”
“Friendly and knowledgeable Captain, would definitely recommend”
“Fantastic Tour, the guide and skipper were really friendly. We recommend starting right before its getting dark.”
“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 included“Wunderschöne Tour mit ansprechenden Ambiente. Beste Kapitänin Mare in Amsterdam. Hervorragende Kommunikation und Organisation.”
“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.”
“Mare was great. Tour so much fun. Thank you.”
“Eddie was the best captain!! Amazing tour and experience on board”
“Captain was very informative and and answered all our questions and then some!”
“The 2 men where great telling us all the history of Amsterdam, would definitely recommend brilliant trip.”
M
Melissa L.
Private Open Boat“The cruise was a wonderful and relaxing way to see Amsterdam from the canals. Skipper Adam was a terrific guide - personable and knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. Highly recommended.”
“Super leuke kapitein, We hadden wel meer 'hidden gems' verwacht.”
“Great trip. Easy to book and find. Guide was a bit hard to hear from the back of the boat”
“Friendly and knowledgeable Captain, would definitely recommend”
“Fantastic Tour, the guide and skipper were really friendly. We recommend starting right before its getting dark.”
“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 included“Wunderschöne Tour mit ansprechenden Ambiente. Beste Kapitänin Mare in Amsterdam. Hervorragende Kommunikation und Organisation.”
“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.”
“Mare was great. Tour so much fun. Thank you.”
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