Evening Amsterdam canal cruise from Central Station with city lights, local skipper and easy pace
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Aldo M.
“Nick was the best man in the city! Very beautiful experience!”
Book up to 15 min before departure
From €24.06
·1 hour
Evening Glow • Unlimited Drinks Option • Live Local Commentary
This one-hour amsterdam canal cruise departs from Stationsplein, steps from Central Station, just as the city settles into evening. The route takes in the Canal Belt, the Amstel River, the Skinny Bridge, and the dancing houses along the waterfront — all of it reflected in the dark water as the lights come on. You'll share the boat with up to 25 other guests, which keeps things sociable without feeling crowded.
A local skipper runs the boat and provides live commentary throughout. These are people who know the quieter corners of the canal network and tend to point out what most visitors walk past. The boat is enclosed in case of rain, so the weather won't cut things short. You're welcome to bring your own snacks aboard — there's no catering, but there's also no fuss about a bag of stroopwafels or a box of bitterballen.
An unlimited drinks ticket is available as an add-on, covering beer, wine, and soft drinks for the duration of the cruise. It's not included by default, so you can keep things simple or add it on depending on the occasion. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure means you're not locked in if plans change. Family tickets are available for groups with children, and the city tax is already factored into your booking total. A small amsterdam boat tour that fits neatly into an evening, without demanding the whole night.
“Nick was the best man in the city! Very beautiful experience!”
Aldo M.
August 2026
“Nick was the best man in the city! Very beautiful experience!”
Andrea M.
August 2026
“Best experience”
Alessandro C.
August 2026
“Nick è stato ottimo💪🏼”
Matteo
August 2026
“Very good person! Nick!!”
m V.K.
August 2026
“Top”
Krishan V.
August 2026
“Timon was wild and amazing”
Nate S.
August 2026
“Timon is a beast of a guide”
Unai M.G.
August 2026
“Incredible experience and incredible service from Rick and the team! Highly recomended!”
Luca N.
August 2026
“Wonderful boat ride with Timon”
Isabel G.
August 2026
“I recommend Eco Boats for your canal ride. Timon was a great guide, funny and informative!”
Fabio D.S.
August 2026
“Perfecr simon osvery good”
Lynsay B.
August 2026
“We loved the trip! Timon was a great guide. Very funny and informative.”
Valen
August 2026
“I love you timon”
Justin B.
August 2026
“We had a wonderful time with Timon”
Lara D.B.
August 2026
“Great boattour!!”
Klaas D.B.
August 2026
“Timon wist veel te vertellen”
Luis J.G.
August 2026
“Amazing! Knowing Amsterdam in this way has been really beautiful!”
Oonnati D.
August 2026
“Timon, our skipper was funny and knowledgeable.”
Julia M.
August 2026
“Our guide Timon was great - informative while also entertaining. Such a good canal tour.”
Stephen A.
August 2026
“Timon gave me and my family a fantastic tour around Amsterdam. He was informative and open. Can happily recommend this trip”
Amsterdam: Evening cruise Central Station departs from Stationsplein 18, 1012 AB Amsterdam.
The cruise lasts 1 hour.
Amsterdam: Evening cruise Central Station is a shared cruise with a maximum of 25 guests on board, so you book per seat and travel alongside other guests.
Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam
Canal Motorboats was founded in 1996 and is the oldest boat rental company in Amsterdam. Its sister brand, Eco Boats Amsterdam, runs the fully electric side of the fleet — whisper-quiet, emission-free boats used for self-drive rentals (no boating license required), private charters with a skipper, and scheduled shared canal cruises. Boats depart from Stationsplein, right by Amsterdam Central Station, with shared cruises from €20 per person and private charters from €400.
View all cruises by Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats AmsterdamPrices for Amsterdam: Evening cruise Central Station start at €21 per person.
This cruise includes Free Cancellation and Enclosed in case of Rain.
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 boat has heating on board, which keeps it comfortable in colder weather.
Yes, this cruise is pet-friendly, so your dog is welcome on board.
Yes, this cruise offers free cancellation.
Amsterdam: Evening cruise Central Station is operated by Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam 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.
Up to 25 guests · from €20
