1-hour shared canal cruise from Dam Square · unlimited drinks option · modern electric boat
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Kaylee R.
“Had an amazing time with Oliva and Larkin!! Amazing people and such an informative tour”
Book up to 6 min before departure
From €23
·1 hour
Unlimited Drinks • Modern 2024 Boats • Fun Social Vibes
This one-hour amsterdam canal cruise departs from Oudezijds Voorburgwal, just steps from Dam Square, aboard one of the fleet's modern 2024 boats. You'll share the deck with up to 25 other guests — enough for a sociable atmosphere, small enough that the skipper and host can actually talk to you. The boat has a retractable roof for when the weather turns, comfortable seating throughout, and runs fully electric, so the only sound is conversation and the occasional clink of glasses.
The unlimited drinks package covers beer, wine, and soft drinks for the full hour. Children get soft drinks included. There's no food served, but you're welcome to bring your own snacks — a bag of bitterballen from the market or whatever else you've picked up. The host keeps glasses topped up while the skipper steers you through the main canals and along the Amstel River, passing under the seven bridges and pointing out the stories behind the buildings you're floating past.
What makes this amsterdam boat tour worth your time is the pace. An hour is long enough to settle in, short enough that it never drags. The local guide shares genuine stories about the city — not a rehearsed script, but the kind of details that come from actually living here. You'll return to the same central spot where you started, back in the thick of the city, ready for whatever comes next. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure if plans change.
“Had an amazing time with Oliva and Larkin!! Amazing people and such an informative tour”
Kaylee R.
August 2026
“Had an amazing time with Oliva and Larkin!! Amazing people and such an informative tour”
Mary
August 2026
“Hervorragend weil: Unkomplizierte Buchung direkt beim " Kapitän", supernette Guide Constanze, die flexibel die Sehenswürdigkeiten auf Englisch und Deutsch beschrieb inkl. Hintergründe ohne zu überfrachten. Herzlichen Dank”
Benjamin K.
August 2026
“We booked a canal pride boat experience through Get Your Guide with Starboard Boats. The map location sent to by Get Your Guide was incorrect today. We paid almost $400 usd for this and we never got to experience it. After thinking about this for a little bit I think both companies share equal responsibility for the poor communication about the location today. After reading some reviews about Starboard I would say that they seem like a good company. I just wanted to warn people about booking any Amsterdam Pride canal boat VIP experiences through them. If I had seen a review like this I would have booked with a different company.”
M. R.
July 2026
“Great canal cruise with lots of interesting information. Relaxing, well organized, and highly recommended!”
Juan D.
July 2026
Tom D.
July 2026
“Great crew”
Kayra C.B.
July 2026
“Our cruise with Michael as host and Vivien as skipper was extraordinary!!!! At every time we felt secure, welcomed and had a great time! Both were very attentive, friendly, and informative! 11/10, would recommend.”
Nikki B.
July 2026
“Great trip, fabulous hostess, very knowledgable about Amsterdam. Would highly recommend xx”
Tania H.
July 2026
“We had such a great experience with Starboard! The boat tour was fantastic, and our guide was absolutely amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so much fun. It was a wonderful way to explore Amsterdam. Highly recommend!”
Adriano F.
June 2026
“It was well worth it, in summer choose to do the tour after 6pm, it will still be very light out but the sun will have gone down already. An hour-long tour through several canals of Amsterdam.”
Tiffani H.
June 2026
“So many options to choose from in Amsterdam but we enjoyed this one. It was extremely hot this day but they had water on board and umbrellas to help. We did the unlimited drinks and it was worth it as we both enjoyed 3 beers. It was cool to see the city by boat. Our skipper (forgetting her name) and guide (Stella) were great. Stella is from the states but has been living in Amsterdam a few years now and knew a lot about the city. It was only us and another group of 2 so it was basically a private ride which was really cool as well.”
Yoad D.P.
June 2026
“Great experience professional staff and nice unique way to experience Amsterdam! Highly recommended!”
CJohnson
June 2026
“Great experience and lots of historical information. We ended up getting there 3 minutes before launch without reservations and it went smooth. Drink was included with the 25€ price per person”
Никола Н.
June 2026
Sabin M.
June 2026
“Excellent experience. Edward was an awesome guide, that not only taught us about the city but knew how to answer all of the other questions we had about the city - a well read, funny and careful individual. Thank you! Kees is an amazing skipper who was also calm and collected even with our kids playing around the boat. He also helped 2 passengers get off to make it to an appointment they had”
Billy W.
June 2026
“Had an absolutely fantastic experience with Edward and Julian on the 90 minute unlimited drinks cruise. Best money we spent on our 4 day trip, would highly recommend.”
Alyssa M.
June 2026
“What a wonderful and unforgettable experience! The crew was so lovely, welcoming, and fun! I’ve never laughed so hard. The conversation was great and not only did I learn so much about this city but also about dutch culture which was so refreshing. A shoutout to Boris for making this experience feel so special! You have to take this tour if you are ever visiting, it is definitely a must!”
Maja E.
June 2026
“Best boat ever<3 the captain is a legend”
Ilgaz D.
June 2026
“Our tour boat guides Josha and Toine were so nice and friendly. It was a great experience.”
Alice
May 2026
“We took a cruise through the canals of Amsterdam, a beautiful experience, drinks included. We discovered this company thanks to Giorgio, whom we met on the street in the city and who kindly explained the different cruise options to us. Would do it again!”
Shared Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Drinks departs from Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230, 1012 DV Amsterdam.
The cruise lasts 1 hour.
Shared Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Drinks is a shared cruise with a maximum of 26 guests on board, so you book per seat and travel alongside other guests.
Starboard Boats BV
Starboard Boats was founded in 2018 by Timo, Guy, Stefan and Wilfred, launching with their first boat, De Manke Monnik, from an office on Amsterdam's Herengracht canal belt. The fleet is now fully electric with partial weather covering and an onboard bar, and every cruise is staffed with both a skipper and a host. Starboard is now part of The Fun Group and rated 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor. Shared cruises run from €18 per person and private charters from €390, departing from Amstel 178 or Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230.
View all cruises by Starboard Boats BVPrices for Shared Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Drinks start at €22.50 per person.
This cruise includes Free Cancellation, Unlimited Drinks, Roof in case of rain, Local Host & Skipper and BYO Snacks Welcome.
Yes — unlimited drinks are included in the price of this cruise.
This boat has rain cover, so you stay dry on board if the weather turns.
Yes, this is an open boat rather than an enclosed one, and it has rain cover for when the weather turns.
Yes, this cruise offers free cancellation.
Shared Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Drinks is operated by Starboard Boats BV and can be booked directly through BoatLocal.
Yes, as long as a time slot is still open for booking on this page. Every booking is confirmed instantly online — no waiting to hear back. Each available time shows its own booking cutoff, so grab a spot before it closes if you're booking for the same day.
