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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.
“Het was erg leuk bedankt malik”
Hazeima Kashwar
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station“João est un capitaine polyglotte et charmant !on vous recommande fortement cette croisière”
“C’était un formidable tour avec Joao, je recommande !”
Lou Castebrunet
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“We really enjoyed our evening cruise with Captain Maus! 🐭 Fun commentary, and mostly quiet time. Some good cheese and grapes to nosh on. A wonderful perspective to see the city!”
JJ S
Geertje“Lionel heeft geweldige service verleend. Wij zijn enorm tevreden”
Achraf el Amrani
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station“Professional company, beautiful boat. “Captain Mouse in the House” was a wonderful tour guide!”
Donnie Torres
Geertje“Top top top service!!!! Boot was schoon, drankjes heerlijk koud en er werd zoveel aandacht besteed aan onze behoeftes en wat wij leuk vinden. Dit ook allemaal mede dankzij Scott, onze schipper!!!! Mega bedankt.”
Sally Selman
Ritz - a classic luxury saloon boat from 1915“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“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“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“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 :)”
“Het was erg leuk bedankt malik”
Hazeima Kashwar
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station“João est un capitaine polyglotte et charmant !on vous recommande fortement cette croisière”
“C’était un formidable tour avec Joao, je recommande !”
Lou Castebrunet
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“We really enjoyed our evening cruise with Captain Maus! 🐭 Fun commentary, and mostly quiet time. Some good cheese and grapes to nosh on. A wonderful perspective to see the city!”
JJ S
Geertje“Lionel heeft geweldige service verleend. Wij zijn enorm tevreden”
Achraf el Amrani
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station“Professional company, beautiful boat. “Captain Mouse in the House” was a wonderful tour guide!”
Donnie Torres
Geertje“Top top top service!!!! Boot was schoon, drankjes heerlijk koud en er werd zoveel aandacht besteed aan onze behoeftes en wat wij leuk vinden. Dit ook allemaal mede dankzij Scott, onze schipper!!!! Mega bedankt.”
Sally Selman
Ritz - a classic luxury saloon boat from 1915“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“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“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“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 :)”
“Het was erg leuk bedankt malik”
Hazeima Kashwar
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station“João est un capitaine polyglotte et charmant !on vous recommande fortement cette croisière”
“C’était un formidable tour avec Joao, je recommande !”
Lou Castebrunet
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“We really enjoyed our evening cruise with Captain Maus! 🐭 Fun commentary, and mostly quiet time. Some good cheese and grapes to nosh on. A wonderful perspective to see the city!”
JJ S
Geertje“Lionel heeft geweldige service verleend. Wij zijn enorm tevreden”
Achraf el Amrani
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station“Professional company, beautiful boat. “Captain Mouse in the House” was a wonderful tour guide!”
Donnie Torres
Geertje“Top top top service!!!! Boot was schoon, drankjes heerlijk koud en er werd zoveel aandacht besteed aan onze behoeftes en wat wij leuk vinden. Dit ook allemaal mede dankzij Scott, onze schipper!!!! Mega bedankt.”
Sally Selman
Ritz - a classic luxury saloon boat from 1915“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“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“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“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 :)”
175,000+ tours completed. Choose from shared city cruises, romantic private rides, or epic party boats.