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Canal cruises
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Average rating
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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
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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Every occasion covered
Amsterdam's canals are perfect for everything from date nights to company outings.
Authentic
Real local operators, not tourist traps. Every company is personally vetted by our team.
Curated
Hand-picked cruises that match Amsterdam's canals and character. Quality over quantity.
Trust
Over 175,000 bookings completed. Guaranteed quality and safety on every tour.
Reviews
Honest reviews from those who've booked their canal cruise in Amsterdam.
"Absolutely magical experience on the canals. Small group, super cosy boat and our host knew every hidden corner of Amsterdam. Will definitely book again!"
Emma Jansen
Cruising with girlfriends"Perfect for our bachelorette! Open bar the whole time, great music, and the crew made sure everyone had a blast. Hands down the best night out in Amsterdam."
Sarah Mitchell
Luxury Open Bar Cruise | Departure Central Station"We hired the full boat for our team outing and it exceeded every expectation. Professional, fun, and the city looks completely different from the water."
Lars de Boer
All Inclusive Private Cruise on the Sophie"Cheese, wine and Amsterdam's most beautiful canals — the perfect afternoon. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and the whole experience felt genuinely local."
Amélie Fontaine
Cheese and Wine Tour - 90 min"Took the evening tour and the city lights reflecting on the water were breathtaking. Intimate group, no rushing, just pure Amsterdam vibes."
James Thornton
Evening Boat Tour - Shared Cruise"We proposed on the boat and the crew made it so special — champagne, flowers, the whole nine yards. She said yes! BoatLocal made it unforgettable."
Pieter van Dijk
Wedding Proposal on a Romantic Boat"Best way to see the Light Festival, full stop. The colours, the reflections, our knowledgeable captain — it was like floating through a dream."
Yuki Nakamura
Private Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tour"Booked for a group of 25 colleagues and every single person said it was the highlight of our company offsite. Seamless booking, amazing boat."
Claudia Stein
All Inclusive Shared Cruise on the Sophie"The one-hour private cruise was absolutely worth it. Gin & tonics, the Red Light District from the water, and a captain full of great stories."
"Fantastic local experience. Felt nothing like a tourist trap — more like a friend who happens to own a boat taking you around the city. Highly recommend."
Sophie Dubois
Cruise with a local – 90 minutes"We did the Amsterdam Highlights cruise and it was the perfect introduction to the city. Clean boat, on-time departure, beautiful route. 10/10."
Marco Conti
Amsterdam Highlights Canal Cruise"What a way to end our Amsterdam trip! Sunset, cold beers, great company on the boat. BoatLocal made it incredibly easy to book and it was totally worth it."
Nina Berger
Boat Tour of the Old City Center"Absolutely magical experience on the canals. Small group, super cosy boat and our host knew every hidden corner of Amsterdam. Will definitely book again!"
Emma Jansen
Cruising with girlfriends"Perfect for our bachelorette! Open bar the whole time, great music, and the crew made sure everyone had a blast. Hands down the best night out in Amsterdam."
Sarah Mitchell
Luxury Open Bar Cruise | Departure Central Station"We hired the full boat for our team outing and it exceeded every expectation. Professional, fun, and the city looks completely different from the water."
Lars de Boer
All Inclusive Private Cruise on the Sophie"Cheese, wine and Amsterdam's most beautiful canals — the perfect afternoon. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and the whole experience felt genuinely local."
Amélie Fontaine
Cheese and Wine Tour - 90 min"Took the evening tour and the city lights reflecting on the water were breathtaking. Intimate group, no rushing, just pure Amsterdam vibes."
James Thornton
Evening Boat Tour - Shared Cruise"We proposed on the boat and the crew made it so special — champagne, flowers, the whole nine yards. She said yes! BoatLocal made it unforgettable."
Pieter van Dijk
Wedding Proposal on a Romantic Boat"Best way to see the Light Festival, full stop. The colours, the reflections, our knowledgeable captain — it was like floating through a dream."
Yuki Nakamura
Private Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tour"Booked for a group of 25 colleagues and every single person said it was the highlight of our company offsite. Seamless booking, amazing boat."
Claudia Stein
All Inclusive Shared Cruise on the Sophie"The one-hour private cruise was absolutely worth it. Gin & tonics, the Red Light District from the water, and a captain full of great stories."
"Fantastic local experience. Felt nothing like a tourist trap — more like a friend who happens to own a boat taking you around the city. Highly recommend."
Sophie Dubois
Cruise with a local – 90 minutes"We did the Amsterdam Highlights cruise and it was the perfect introduction to the city. Clean boat, on-time departure, beautiful route. 10/10."
Marco Conti
Amsterdam Highlights Canal Cruise"What a way to end our Amsterdam trip! Sunset, cold beers, great company on the boat. BoatLocal made it incredibly easy to book and it was totally worth it."
Nina Berger
Boat Tour of the Old City Center"Absolutely magical experience on the canals. Small group, super cosy boat and our host knew every hidden corner of Amsterdam. Will definitely book again!"
Emma Jansen
Cruising with girlfriends"Perfect for our bachelorette! Open bar the whole time, great music, and the crew made sure everyone had a blast. Hands down the best night out in Amsterdam."
Sarah Mitchell
Luxury Open Bar Cruise | Departure Central Station"We hired the full boat for our team outing and it exceeded every expectation. Professional, fun, and the city looks completely different from the water."
Lars de Boer
All Inclusive Private Cruise on the Sophie"Cheese, wine and Amsterdam's most beautiful canals — the perfect afternoon. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and the whole experience felt genuinely local."
Amélie Fontaine
Cheese and Wine Tour - 90 min"Took the evening tour and the city lights reflecting on the water were breathtaking. Intimate group, no rushing, just pure Amsterdam vibes."
James Thornton
Evening Boat Tour - Shared Cruise"We proposed on the boat and the crew made it so special — champagne, flowers, the whole nine yards. She said yes! BoatLocal made it unforgettable."
Pieter van Dijk
Wedding Proposal on a Romantic Boat"Best way to see the Light Festival, full stop. The colours, the reflections, our knowledgeable captain — it was like floating through a dream."
Yuki Nakamura
Private Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tour"Booked for a group of 25 colleagues and every single person said it was the highlight of our company offsite. Seamless booking, amazing boat."
Claudia Stein
All Inclusive Shared Cruise on the Sophie"The one-hour private cruise was absolutely worth it. Gin & tonics, the Red Light District from the water, and a captain full of great stories."
"Fantastic local experience. Felt nothing like a tourist trap — more like a friend who happens to own a boat taking you around the city. Highly recommend."
Sophie Dubois
Cruise with a local – 90 minutes"We did the Amsterdam Highlights cruise and it was the perfect introduction to the city. Clean boat, on-time departure, beautiful route. 10/10."
Marco Conti
Amsterdam Highlights Canal Cruise"What a way to end our Amsterdam trip! Sunset, cold beers, great company on the boat. BoatLocal made it incredibly easy to book and it was totally worth it."
Nina Berger
Boat Tour of the Old City Center"Absolutely magical experience on the canals. Small group, super cosy boat and our host knew every hidden corner of Amsterdam. Will definitely book again!"
Emma Jansen
Cruising with girlfriends"Perfect for our bachelorette! Open bar the whole time, great music, and the crew made sure everyone had a blast. Hands down the best night out in Amsterdam."
Sarah Mitchell
Luxury Open Bar Cruise | Departure Central Station"We hired the full boat for our team outing and it exceeded every expectation. Professional, fun, and the city looks completely different from the water."
Lars de Boer
All Inclusive Private Cruise on the Sophie"Cheese, wine and Amsterdam's most beautiful canals — the perfect afternoon. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and the whole experience felt genuinely local."
Amélie Fontaine
Cheese and Wine Tour - 90 min"Took the evening tour and the city lights reflecting on the water were breathtaking. Intimate group, no rushing, just pure Amsterdam vibes."
James Thornton
Evening Boat Tour - Shared Cruise"We proposed on the boat and the crew made it so special — champagne, flowers, the whole nine yards. She said yes! BoatLocal made it unforgettable."
Pieter van Dijk
Wedding Proposal on a Romantic Boat"Best way to see the Light Festival, full stop. The colours, the reflections, our knowledgeable captain — it was like floating through a dream."
Yuki Nakamura
Private Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tour"Booked for a group of 25 colleagues and every single person said it was the highlight of our company offsite. Seamless booking, amazing boat."
Claudia Stein
All Inclusive Shared Cruise on the Sophie"The one-hour private cruise was absolutely worth it. Gin & tonics, the Red Light District from the water, and a captain full of great stories."
"Fantastic local experience. Felt nothing like a tourist trap — more like a friend who happens to own a boat taking you around the city. Highly recommend."
Sophie Dubois
Cruise with a local – 90 minutes"We did the Amsterdam Highlights cruise and it was the perfect introduction to the city. Clean boat, on-time departure, beautiful route. 10/10."
Marco Conti
Amsterdam Highlights Canal Cruise"What a way to end our Amsterdam trip! Sunset, cold beers, great company on the boat. BoatLocal made it incredibly easy to book and it was totally worth it."
Nina Berger
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