AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
A short guide to the 15 best canal cruises in Amsterdam, with what each one costs, how long it takes and who to book it through.
Covered Amsterdam saloon boat with Dutch Gouda, mustard, and unlimited beer or wine. 1 hour, guide stories on UNESCO canals.
Most Popular“Very nice tour. The crew was very friendly, and the boat was very nice. I would have enjoyed even more history, but still it was a fun experience!”
Electric small-group canal cruise in Amsterdam with live guide, blankets, and an unlimited drinks & bites option for about 1 hour.
“This is a fun experience. The crew is friendly and knowledgeable, and quick to fill your wine glass! The dock is easy to find, and the ticketing through Viator is simple and straightforward. I was in Amsterdam for a short visit, and this was a great way to experience some of Amsterdam’s famous canals.”
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with a 19-language audio guide, snacks, and a kids story. See Anne Frank House and UNESCO canals.
“Very good experience. For sure every tourist should use this option to see all sightseeing from a different perspective. Good boat, friendly capitan and good audioguide. Maybe there were to many people. Better to use the earliest option to have less people and more space for you Overall we have a positive impression.”
1 to 1.5 hours on a 100% electric Amsterdam canal cruise with live commentary, landmark sights, and an unlimited drinks option.
“This was an amazing trip and I love all the sights and see all the new things the people that worked there were amazing”
1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise from Central Station through UNESCO canals, with audio in 19 languages and views of gables, churches, and bridges. $18.
“A relaxing cruise with good information about the sights of Amsterdam, the captain also gave additional commentary to the audio commentary and was funny!”
Smoke-friendly Amsterdam canal cruise from Central Station, 70 minutes of iconic sights and evening lights, with heated seating and optional drinks.
“The best boat experience in Amsterdam. Highly recommend! Shout out to Emma from Laois she greeted us and was absolutely fantastic!”
Open-boat Luxury Friendship canal cruise in Amsterdam with captain narration, blankets, and bar cocktails. Multiple departures day and night.
“Great tour. Well organized and timed. The "captain" was great and presented a lot of interesting info throughout the whole tour. The boat was very comfortable and there was a plenty of drinks and snacks. Highly recommend this tour!”
One-hour electric Amsterdam canal cruise on an open boat with UNESCO views and optional unlimited drinks in English, plus warm comfort items.
“We had a fabulous time. Matt our guide was very knowledgeable and personal. I highly would recommend your cruise .”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus an audio UNESCO canal cruise with 21 languages. Flexible boarding near Hard Rock Café, about $47.
“Museum was wonderful. Free storage for backpacks. Crowded and yet so glad they cut off the numbers and so glad I purchased my ticket prior to my trip. The cruise was also great. Thanks to the cashier at the Hard Rock Cafe stop who let me in for the 11:30 sailing so that I could…”
1-hour Amsterdam saloon boat cruise with live guide, big canal views, and an unlimited drinks or no-drinks option plus bites.
“Great experience, very informative and witty thanks to Roger the guide. Wanted it to be 3 hours it was that relaxing and entertaining. Thanks go to Jeremy as well the captain who made you feel the boat was floating on air. BTW the dock is one of the little docks ones across the road from…”
One-hour evening Amsterdam canal cruise with an English live guide and onboard bar. See Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, and more.
“This is a great way to see some iconic sights in Amsterdam. The Captain and his mate were knowledgeable and funny. They were engaging the whole time with fun stories and history about Amsterdam.”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with 19-language audio. Save time, see top sights fast.
“We never got to canal cruise. Van Gogh museumwas amazing. I highly recommend the audio tour.”
Fast-track Heineken Experience plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with GPS audio in 19 languages and two drinks included.
“Had a really good time, good value in doing the joint ticket - Heineken museum was interesting but also very fun. Canal trip is a 30 min walk from the museum and was a relaxing comparison to the Museum - lots of good facts and good amount of time on the boat!”
Amsterdam canal cruise with a live guide on an electric boat, unlimited Heineken wine and soft drinks, heated seats in winter, and smart views.
“Most Perfect canal Cruise in Amsterdam. Skilled Captain, entertaining Guide who is happy to answer all your questions. Enjoyed it very much, 10/10, would absolutely recommend!”
A 2-hour small-group electric canal cruise from Keizersgracht with open bar, Dutch snacks, and captain stories through Amsterdam’s key canals.
“Captain Erik was amazing, we learned so much about Amsterdam and its history. The drinks and snacks were great!”
From the canal ring to the far side of the IJ, and every way to see it.
