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The Bulldog Boat

420-friendly canal cruise with two complimentary drinks.

Shared Cruise·
★★★★★4.8
·by The Bulldog Boat Tour
€31.60/ personFree cancellation
The Bulldog Boat, a white open-topped canal boat carrying seated passengers past moored houseboats in Amsterdam
4.8

Exceptional

211 reviews

What guests loved most

Zeynep O.

“Everything was super good! I really enjoyed with the stuff💪🍀they been super kind.”

Open canal boat carrying passengers, with Dutch flag at bow, on busy Amsterdam waterway
The Bulldog Boat cruising an Amsterdam canal at dusk toward an arched bridge, lights reflecting on water
White canal boat The Bulldog Boat carrying passengers on dark Amsterdam water at night with illuminated buildings behind
Illuminated white drawbridge over the Amstel at night, golden lights reflecting on rippling water, Amsterdam
The Bulldog canal boat carrying seated passengers past moored houseboats and tall brick canal houses in Amsterdam
The Bulldog Boat, a white open-topped canal boat carrying seated passengers past moored houseboats in Amsterdam
Open canal boat carrying passengers, with Dutch flag at bow, on busy Amsterdam waterway
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Want to sail today or tomorrow? See every canal cruise and private boat that still has room, updated every few minutes.
Duration1 hour
CapacityMax 25 guests
Price€31.60 / person
TypeShared cruise
Free CancellationRain ProtectedOpen BoatToilet on BoardDrinks IncludedPet FriendlyRoof in case of rainOnboard ToiletOnboard BarSmoke-friendlyAmsterdam Light Festival

About this tour

Smoke-Friendly Cruise • 2 Free Drinks • Chill Vibes

Shared Canal Cruise on The Bulldog Boat

The Bulldog Boat offers something most Amsterdam canal cruises do not: a genuinely smoke-friendly hour on the water. This is a 420 boat tour where you can light up your own supplies while drifting through the historic canal ring, two drinks in hand. The boat runs silent and electric, which makes for a calmer, quieter ride than you might expect from the name.

Two Drinks and a Relaxed Pace

Your ticket includes two drinks from the onboard bar — beer, wine, or soft drinks — and you are welcome to bring your own snacks. The captain keeps things low-key, pointing out landmarks and sharing bits of local history without turning the hour into a lecture. There is a roof for rain and a toilet on board, so you can settle in properly.

This small canal cruise in Amsterdam suits anyone who wants a laid-back way to see the city from the water. It is a shared tour, so you will be joining a handful of other guests, but the vibe stays mellow. Departures run frequently from Stationsplein, and free cancellation means you can book without worrying about a change of plans. If you have been looking for a smoke-friendly Amsterdam boat tour that does not take itself too seriously, The Bulldog Boat is an honest fit.

“Everything was super good! I really enjoyed with the stuff💪🍀they been super kind.”

— Zeynep O.

Food & drinks on board

Snacks & Bites

  • Bring your own smoke supplies
  • Feel free to bring your own snacks

Drinks & Bar

  • Two drinks included
  • Onboard bar
  • Beer, Wines, Sodas

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
  • Change time up to 12 hours before departure
  • Add guests up to 1 hour before departure
  • If a tour is cancelled because of bad weather or technical problems, tickets are refunded automatically, including card fees
  • Go City pass holders who booked through our website and do not show up without notice have the tour deducted from their pass

What guests say

Warwick M.(.S.M.

Warwick M.(.S.M.

August 2026

“A nice tour to go on because you are allowed to smoke. You get 2 free drinks and have to bring your own smoke, they done supply any. The boat will only get to the doc around 15 min before departure so just wait in the area. I would have like a bit more info on the smaller old buildings and what they are used for. We mostly went over the big ones.”

Zeynep O.

Zeynep O.

August 2026

“Everything was super good! I really enjoyed with the stuff💪🍀they been super kind.”

Michelle P.

Michelle P.

August 2026

“Such a fun boat tour!! Heidi was amazing as well as the captain :) student Finn was awesome as well.”

Roei K.

Roei K.

August 2026

“Amazing experiemce”

Ciro F.

Ciro F.

August 2026

“It was beautiful and great team :)”

Fabiola S.

Fabiola S.

August 2026

“Bellissima esperienza, haidie è fantastica, torneremo e consigliamo veramente soprattutto per lei”

Mathieu D.

Mathieu D.

August 2026

“Great relaxing cruise.”

Daria M.

Daria M.

August 2026

sharon I.

sharon I.

August 2026

“Heidi è fantastica, 1 ora volata come il vento, esperienza super consigliata”

Federico G.

Federico G.

August 2026

Marta C.

Marta C.

August 2026

daniele A.

daniele A.

August 2026

“Servizio ottimo,ragazzi di bordo molto simpatici e alla mano. Da fare assolutamente!”

james R.(.7.

james R.(.7.

August 2026

“Lovely boat trip and very helpful with any questions we had. Would highly recommend”

Kristian A.

Kristian A.

August 2026

brenda C.

brenda C.

August 2026

“Un paseo precioso y relajado”

Grace K.

Grace K.

August 2026

“friendly, funny and chilled out! would HIGHLY recommend”

Chris S.

Chris S.

August 2026

“I'm afraid I cannot recommend to go. First of all there is no sign, we went early to make sure we didn't miss and no clue this was the departure point. L More importantly once on the boat there was an Italian gentleman with his friend who wanted to make the cruise unpleasant for all. Every time the guide tried to speak, he immediately shouted over him to try to cause a problem. Every time. He also spoke about other passengers being annoyed by him and tried to insist that we also need to listen to house music very loud. Now I know it is not the fault of the operator that the passenger is terrible, but they did nothing about it but to smile and shrug. The crew also spent more time talking to each and than us, maybe because of this passenger. For the benefit of the other passengers I would expect they have a process on how to handle such a person and I would find it hard to believe that process is just to ignore Absolutely not worth the money for that reason. Disappointed.”

lewis A.

lewis A.

August 2026

izmir Ş.H.N.

izmir Ş.H.N.

August 2026

Kevin R.

Kevin R.

July 2026

“Nice tour, great people. Heidi was so chill and the captain had some real drifting skills. Greetings from 🇩🇪”

Who This Is For

Great for

  • Solo travellers and couples happy to share the boat with a few others
  • Guests who want drinks included in the price
  • Rainy days — the boat is covered
  • Guests bringing a dog — pets are welcome on board

Maybe not for

  • Anyone wanting a private boat — this cruise is shared with other guests

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does this cruise depart from?

The Bulldog Boat departs from Stationsplein 30, 1012 AB Amsterdam.

How long is this cruise?

The cruise lasts 1 hour.

How many people can join this cruise?

The Bulldog Boat is a shared cruise with a maximum of 25 guests on board, so you book per seat and travel alongside other guests.

How much does this cruise cost?

Prices for The Bulldog Boat start at €28.43 per person.

What is included on this cruise?

This cruise includes Free Cancellation, Roof in case of rain, Onboard Toilet, 2 Drinks Included, Onboard Bar, Smoke-friendly and Amsterdam Light Festival.

Are drinks included on this cruise?

Yes, drinks are included in the price of this cruise.

Is there a toilet on board?

Yes, there is a toilet on board this cruise.

What happens if it rains?

This boat has rain cover, so you stay dry on board if the weather turns.

Is this an open boat?

Yes, this is an open boat rather than an enclosed one, and it has rain cover for when the weather turns.

Can I bring my dog on this cruise?

Yes, this cruise is pet-friendly, so your dog is welcome on board.

Can I cancel this cruise for free?

Yes, this cruise offers free cancellation.

Who operates this cruise?

The Bulldog Boat is operated by The Bulldog Boat Tour and can be booked directly through BoatLocal.

Can I book last-minute, and how fast is my booking confirmed?

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.

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About The Bulldog Boat Tour

The Bulldog Boat Tour

The Bulldog Boat Tour

4.8(211)

The Bulldog Boat Tour extends the Bulldog brand's 'living room of Amsterdam' philosophy onto the water — the same relaxed, no-judgment atmosphere Henk de Vries built at Amsterdam's first coffeeshop in 1975, now aboard an electric canal boat. It's one of the few smoking-friendly cruises in the city, running about an hour from Central Station with an English-speaking local guide and two drinks per person included.

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Want to sail today or tomorrow? See every canal cruise and private boat that still has room, updated every few minutes.
€31.60/ person
Free cancellation

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