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Shared Canal Cruises in Amsterdam

Take a seat on one of 31 shared cruises from 12 independent operators, with the price per person and for your group.

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31 of 31 cruises

Chilly in Amsterdam today: covered, heated cruises come first.

  • Shared Cruise on the Sophie
    Stays dry
    5.0(395)

    Cruise on the Sophie

    €58.57
    per person
    RestroomHeated
    Max 12 guests
    •
    1 hour 30 mins
  • Amsterdam: Evening cruise Central Station
    5.0(1,664)

    Amsterdam: Evening cruise Central Station

    €24.06
    per person
    HeatedOpen bar
    Max 25 guests
    •
    1 hour
  • All-inclusive Canal Cruise - Snacks & Open Bar (Up to 12 People)
    5.0(1,664)

    All-inclusive Canal Cruise - Snacks & Open Bar (Up to 12 People)

    €52.98
    per person
    RestroomHeated
    Max 12 guests
    •
    1 hour 30 mins
  • Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam- Departure Keizersgracht 106
    5.0(2,022)

    Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam- Departure Keizersgracht 106

    €47.40
    per person
    RestroomHeated
    Max 16 guests
    •
    1 hour 15 mins
  • Highlights of Amsterdam Cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106
    5.0(2,022)

    Highlights of Amsterdam Cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106

    €62.63
    per person
    RestroomHeated
    Max 16 guests
    •
    1 hour 30 mins
  • The Ultimate Canal Cruise (14+) - High End, Open Bar & Snacks Included
    5.0(2,022)

    The Ultimate Canal Cruise (14+) - High End, Open Bar & Snacks Included

    €80.90
    per person
    RestroomHeated
    Max 16 guests
    •
    2 hours
  • Spectacular Evening Cruise (18+) - Departure Keizersgracht 106
    5.0(2,022)

    Spectacular Evening Cruise (18+) - Departure Keizersgracht 106

    €65.67
    per person
    RestroomHeated
    Max 16 guests
    •
    1 hour 30 mins
  • Small group canal cruise incl. drinks and Dutch snacks
    5.0(185)

    Small group canal cruise incl. drinks and Dutch snacks

    €71.25
    per person
    RestroomHeated
    Max 12 guests
    •
    2 hours
  • Cloud Boat | Red Light Dock
    5.0(1,188)

    Cloud Boat | Red Light Dock

    €25.58
    per person
    HeatedCovered
    Max 25 guests
    •
    1 hour
  • VR Voyage: Virtual Reality Canal Cruise
    4.8(309)

    VR Voyage: Virtual Reality Canal Cruise

    €40.80
    per person
    RestroomHeated
    Max 24 guests
    •
    1 hour 15 mins
  • Shared Cruise on the Pien • Hotel Estheréa departure
    5.0(395)

    Cruise on the Pien • Hotel Estheréa departure

    €58.57
    per person
    RestroomHeated
    Max 6 guests
    •
    1 hour 30 mins
  • The Winter Canal Cruise - Departure Herengracht 128 aboard Stan Huygens
    5.0(2,022)

    The Winter Canal Cruise - Departure Herengracht 128 aboard Stan Huygens

    €47.40
    per person
    ⛵Historic SaloonRestroom
    Max 24 guests
    •
    Varies
  • Shared Off The Beaten Path, Hidden Gems Canal Cruise
    5.0(59)

    Off The Beaten Path, Hidden Gems Canal Cruise

    €38.27
    per person
    RestroomHeated
    Max 12 guests
    •
    1 hour 30 mins
  • Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise
    Best reviewed
    5.0(2,848)

    Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise

    €27.10
    per person
    🏆Guest FavoriteBYOB
    Max 12 guests
    •
    1 hour 30 mins
  • Amsterdam Evening Boat Tour - Shared Cruise
    5.0(2,848)

    Amsterdam Evening Boat Tour - Shared Cruise

    €32.18
    per person
    BYOBCovered
    Max 12 guests
    •
    1 hour 30 mins
  • Canal Cruise with Dutch Cheese and Drinks
    5.0(2,236)

    Canal Cruise with Dutch Cheese and Drinks

    €25.07
    per person
    Open barDrinks
    Max 25 guests
    •
    1 hour
  • Cozy and Fun Boat Experience
    5.0(2,236)

    Cozy and Fun Boat Experience

    €30.15
    per person
    Open barDrinks
    Max 25 guests
    •
    1 hour
  • Luxury Canal Cruise Welcome Liquor and Snack included
    Lowest per person
    5.0(1,884)

    Luxury Canal Cruise Welcome Liquor and Snack included

    €18.93
    per person
    🏆Guest FavoriteCovered
    Max 25 guests
    •
    1 hour
  • Luxury Cocktail Cruise free Snack included
    5.0(1,884)

    Luxury Cocktail Cruise free Snack included

    €30.09
    per person
    Open barDrinks
    Max 25 guests
    •
    1 hour
  • Iconic high-end drinks included cruise
    5.0(2,022)

    Iconic high-end drinks included cruise

    €47.40
    per person
    RestroomDrinks
    Max 16 guests
    •
    1 hour
  • Shared Kingsday Cruise
    5.0(1,188)

    Kingsday Cruise

    €123.53
    per person
    Open barDrinks
    Varies
    •
    3 hours
  • Shared Amsterdam Dutch Cheese Tasting Canal Cruise
    5.0(1,188)

    Amsterdam Dutch Cheese Tasting Canal Cruise

    €28.62
    per person
    Electric
    Varies
    •
    1 hour
  • The Bulldog Boat
    4.8(211)

    The Bulldog Boat

    €31.60
    per person
    ✨Light FestivalRestroom
    Max 25 guests
    •
    1 hour
  • Amsterdam Spritz Cruise
    5.0(1,664)

    Amsterdam Spritz Cruise

    €24.56
    per person
    Open barCovered
    Max 25 guests
    •
    1 hour
  • Luxury Prosecco Cruise
    5.0(1,884)

    Luxury Prosecco Cruise

    €27.05
    per person
    Electric
    Varies
    •
    Varies
  • Amsterdam Spritz Boat & Bols Cocktail Experience Combo Ticket
    5.0(1,188)

    Amsterdam Spritz Boat & Bols Cocktail Experience Combo Ticket

    €41.11
    per person
    Electric
    Varies
    •
    Varies
  • Amsterdam Canal cruise in German
    5.0(1,664)

    Amsterdam Canal cruise in German

    €23.04
    per person
    Varies
    •
    Varies
  • Golden Age Architecture Canal Cruise with Guide
    5.0(1,188)

    Golden Age Architecture Canal Cruise with Guide

    €25.58
    per person
    Electric
    Varies
    •
    Varies
  • Luxury Small Group Canal cruise
    5.0(45)

    Luxury Small Group Canal cruise

    €42.33
    per person
    CoveredElectric
    Max 12 guests
    •
    1 hour 15 mins
  • Shared Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Drinks
    5.0(1,188)

    Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Drinks

    €25.58
    per person
    🏆Guest FavoriteOpen bar
    Max 26 guests
    •
    1 hour
  • Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station
    5.0(1,664)

    Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station

    €23.04
    per person
    🏆Guest FavoriteOpen bar
    Max 25 guests
    •
    1 hour
Quick overview+

A shared canal cruise sells you a seat next to other guests. We list 31 shared cruises from 12 independent operators. Prices are per person and include city tax and fees: €19 to €124. Cruises last 1 hour to 3 hours. Boats carry 6 to 26 guests, typically 16.

Looking for the Amsterdam Light Festival? Those cruises have their own page: Light Festival boat tours.

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  • 100% Electric & Silent
  • Operators rated 5.0
  • Drinks included on 20 of 31
  • 26 of 31 covered
What these mean
  • 100% Electric & Silent. Amsterdam requires commercial passenger boats in the city centre to be zero-emission, so every boat we list sails electric.
  • Operators rated 5.0. Average of 13,046 Google reviews across the 12 operators on this page.
  • Drinks included on 20 of 31. On the others you can usually buy drinks on board.
  • 26 of 31 covered. 13 of those are also heated, for rain or a cold evening.

Quick answers

How much does a shared canal cruise cost?+

A seat on a shared canal cruise costs €19 to €124 per person, all-in with city tax and fees. Each cruise page lists what is included.

Canal cruise prices compared

How long is a shared canal cruise?+

Shared cruises last 1 hour to 3 hours. Sort by duration on this page to see the shortest or longest first.

Shared canal cruises in Amsterdam

How many people are on board?+

Boats carry 6 to 26 guests, typically 16. Use the "Small Group (<12)" filter to see the smaller boats.

Small-group canal cruises

Are drinks included on a shared cruise?+

Guides to help you choose

  • Shared canal cruises in AmsterdamWhat a shared cruise is and how to choose one.
  • Canal cruise prices comparedWhat each type of canal cruise costs.
  • Canal cruises with unlimited drinksCruises with beer, wine and soft drinks in the ticket.
  • Canal cruises with kids

What guests say

Recent Google reviews of the operators on this page, as posted.

5.0from 13,046 Google reviews

20 of 31 shared cruises include drinks, and 9 include snacks. On the others you can usually buy drinks on board; each cruise page says what is included.

Canal cruises with unlimited drinks

Is a shared canal cruise good with kids?+

18 shared cruises have a child ticket and no alcohol theme. Open the "With kids" tab to see them.

Canal cruises with kids

Can I go on a shared cruise today?+

Check the last-minute page. It reads each operator's calendar live and lists today's departures with the time left until they leave.

Canal cruises leaving today

What if it rains?+

26 of 31 shared cruises are on a covered boat and 13 of those are heated. This page puts them first when it rains or is cold in Amsterdam.

Canal cruises in the rain · Covered boats available today

Child tickets, covered boats and calm routes.

Thank you, dear Adam. My family and I, who came from Canada, really had a great time on your boat and I wanted to share my experience with you.

Canada G.H. · 12 Aug 2026

  • Nick was the best man in the city! Very beautiful experience!

    Aldo M. · 11 Aug 2026

  • Captain Adam was great! Funny, engaging and shared awesome info about the city. It was very cool to learn some history and see the city from a different viewpoint. Highly recommend!

    Natalie P. · 11 Aug 2026

  • Incredible experience and incredible service from Rick and the team! Highly recomended!

    Unai M.G. · 11 Aug 2026

  • Fons is the absolute best!! Such a memorable experience :)

    David A. · 11 Aug 2026

  • The tour was excellent and that day it didn’t rain, the weather was nice 🌞. The captain was super friendly 😊 and even spoke to us in Spanish 🇪🇸. Thank you very much! 🥂

    Manuel U. · 11 Aug 2026

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