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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.
“The best canal cruise experience in Amsterdam! My wife booked us a private tour during Amsterdam’s golden hour and it was truly magical. Shoutout to Captain Oeken as he really did create the best experience for us, giving us many interesting bits of info of this wonderful city while also giving us the space to relax and enjoy the serenity of the cruise as a couple. Would recommend anyone visiting Amsterdam to Pure Boats!”
Elijah Juri
Geertje“We had such a wonderful evening cruising through Amsterdam’s canals at sunset. The boat was beautiful, comfortable, and had such a relaxed atmosphere. Special thanks to our captain, Tennis, and our host, Ivan. They were both so kind, friendly, and welcoming, and they made the whole experience even more fun. You could really tell they cared about everyone having a great time. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, don’t miss this. It’s a memory we’ll always keep from our trip. Highly recommended! 🌅🛥️”
dina tayari
Booze Cruise free Snack included“We rented 30 person boat for whole day during gay pride parade. Everything was great and Kymo, Frans?, and others really worked hard to make sure drinks and ice were plentiful throughout the whole day. Enjoyed the day a great deal.”
“Tilde and Kyan were incredible hosts for a beautiful sunset cruise along with great drinks and great historical facts!”
Carson Gee
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Very good trip, a comfy boat, really good explanation !”
“This was a fun tour and nice to do with a small group. Griffin was fun informative and gave us a good rec for dinner and music at the contra! Not the fancy one but saw parts of the city I wouldn’t have! Great experience !!!!”
“Amazing! The best experience we had in Amsterdam. We went on the Stan Huygens and it was very new and luxurious. Really friendly staff, amazing wine and cheese board. Highly recommend”
Kelly
Geertje“Must do if you’re in Amsterdam. Best way to tour the canals. Captain was 10/10.”
Roberto Valverde
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Great trip and guys Great trip we really enjoyed very recommended”
“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“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!”
“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 experience in Amsterdam! My wife booked us a private tour during Amsterdam’s golden hour and it was truly magical. Shoutout to Captain Oeken as he really did create the best experience for us, giving us many interesting bits of info of this wonderful city while also giving us the space to relax and enjoy the serenity of the cruise as a couple. Would recommend anyone visiting Amsterdam to Pure Boats!”
Elijah Juri
Geertje“We had such a wonderful evening cruising through Amsterdam’s canals at sunset. The boat was beautiful, comfortable, and had such a relaxed atmosphere. Special thanks to our captain, Tennis, and our host, Ivan. They were both so kind, friendly, and welcoming, and they made the whole experience even more fun. You could really tell they cared about everyone having a great time. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, don’t miss this. It’s a memory we’ll always keep from our trip. Highly recommended! 🌅🛥️”
dina tayari
Booze Cruise free Snack included“We rented 30 person boat for whole day during gay pride parade. Everything was great and Kymo, Frans?, and others really worked hard to make sure drinks and ice were plentiful throughout the whole day. Enjoyed the day a great deal.”
“Tilde and Kyan were incredible hosts for a beautiful sunset cruise along with great drinks and great historical facts!”
Carson Gee
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Very good trip, a comfy boat, really good explanation !”
“This was a fun tour and nice to do with a small group. Griffin was fun informative and gave us a good rec for dinner and music at the contra! Not the fancy one but saw parts of the city I wouldn’t have! Great experience !!!!”
“Amazing! The best experience we had in Amsterdam. We went on the Stan Huygens and it was very new and luxurious. Really friendly staff, amazing wine and cheese board. Highly recommend”
Kelly
Geertje“Must do if you’re in Amsterdam. Best way to tour the canals. Captain was 10/10.”
Roberto Valverde
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Great trip and guys Great trip we really enjoyed very recommended”
“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“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!”
“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 experience in Amsterdam! My wife booked us a private tour during Amsterdam’s golden hour and it was truly magical. Shoutout to Captain Oeken as he really did create the best experience for us, giving us many interesting bits of info of this wonderful city while also giving us the space to relax and enjoy the serenity of the cruise as a couple. Would recommend anyone visiting Amsterdam to Pure Boats!”
Elijah Juri
Geertje“We had such a wonderful evening cruising through Amsterdam’s canals at sunset. The boat was beautiful, comfortable, and had such a relaxed atmosphere. Special thanks to our captain, Tennis, and our host, Ivan. They were both so kind, friendly, and welcoming, and they made the whole experience even more fun. You could really tell they cared about everyone having a great time. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, don’t miss this. It’s a memory we’ll always keep from our trip. Highly recommended! 🌅🛥️”
dina tayari
Booze Cruise free Snack included“We rented 30 person boat for whole day during gay pride parade. Everything was great and Kymo, Frans?, and others really worked hard to make sure drinks and ice were plentiful throughout the whole day. Enjoyed the day a great deal.”
“Tilde and Kyan were incredible hosts for a beautiful sunset cruise along with great drinks and great historical facts!”
Carson Gee
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Very good trip, a comfy boat, really good explanation !”
“This was a fun tour and nice to do with a small group. Griffin was fun informative and gave us a good rec for dinner and music at the contra! Not the fancy one but saw parts of the city I wouldn’t have! Great experience !!!!”
“Amazing! The best experience we had in Amsterdam. We went on the Stan Huygens and it was very new and luxurious. Really friendly staff, amazing wine and cheese board. Highly recommend”
Kelly
Geertje“Must do if you’re in Amsterdam. Best way to tour the canals. Captain was 10/10.”
Roberto Valverde
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Great trip and guys Great trip we really enjoyed very recommended”
“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“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!”
“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 Rondvaart175,000+ tours completed. Choose from shared city cruises, romantic private rides, or epic party boats.