Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station
1 hour highlights cruise departing from central station
Exceptional
1,664 reviews
What guests loved most
Aldo M.
“Nick was the best man in the city! Very beautiful experience!”
Buchen Sie bis 30 Min. vor Abfahrt
Ab €25.07
·1 hour
Über diese Tour
1 Drink Included • Brand New Boat • Local Skipper
Shared Canal Cruise on Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central Station
This one-hour Amsterdam canal cruise departs from Stationsplein, a short walk from Central Station, and loops through some of the city's most recognisable waterways. You'll pass the National Maritime Museum, glide along the Amstel River, and catch sight of the Skinny Bridge and the famously crooked Dancing Houses. The boat is new, comfortable, and adjusts to the weather — open when the sun's out, covered when it's not.
Onboard Comfort
Groups top out at around 25, which keeps things sociable without feeling packed. Your skipper is local, knows the canals well, and offers commentary that leans more towards genuinely interesting than scripted. One drink is included in your ticket — beer, wine, or soft drink — and there's an option to upgrade to unlimited drinks if you'd rather not count. Snacks aren't provided, but you're welcome to bring your own.
This amsterdam boat tour suits families, couples, and solo visitors equally. Children are welcome, and there's a family ticket discount available for two adults and two children. It's a small canal cruise Amsterdam visitors can slot into a morning or afternoon without much planning — just arrive ten minutes early and step aboard.
“Nick was the best man in the city! Very beautiful experience!”
Essen & Getränke an Bord
Snacks & Häppchen
- Bring your own snacks
Getränke & Bar
- 1 Drink Included
- Unlimited Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks Option
Stornierungsrichtlinie
Stornierungsrichtlinie
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
- Change time up to 12 hours before departure
- Add guests up to 1 hour before departure
- Eco Boats Amsterdam may cancel a canal cruise. Please check that your cruise is running; you will be told as soon as possible, but there is no guarantee you hear before departure
What guests say
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”
Für wen geeignet
Great for
- Solo travellers and couples happy to share the boat with a few others
- Guests who want unlimited drinks included
- Rainy days — the boat is covered
- Budget-minded travellers — from €22 per person
Maybe not for
- Anyone wanting a private boat — this cruise is shared with other guests
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Where does this cruise depart from?
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station departs from Stationsplein 18, 1012 AB Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
The cruise lasts 1 hour.
How many people can join this cruise?
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station 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 Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station start at €22 per person.
What is included on this cruise?
This cruise includes Free Cancellation, Covered in case of rain and 1 Drink Included.
Are drinks included on this cruise?
Yes — unlimited drinks are included in the price of this cruise.
Are snacks included on this cruise?
Yes, snacks are included on 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 cancel this cruise for free?
Yes, this cruise offers free cancellation.
Who operates this cruise?
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station is operated by Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam 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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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.
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