AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
A short guide to the 15 best cruises & boat tours 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“Noa and Jessie were fantastic! Knowledgeable and fun! We had some delicious cheese and lots of wine!! Highly recommmnd…”
Electric small-group canal cruise in Amsterdam with live guide, blankets, and an unlimited drinks & bites option for about 1 hour.
“The trip was a fun ride rather than a detailed commentary of Amsterdam which was fine. Drinks kept flowing and the hosts were friendly and engaging. Don't go thinking that there will be no need to eat after, the snacks were fine but small. A good trip thanks.”
Covered Amsterdam canal cruise with live English hosting on an electric boat, plus optional unlimited Dutch cheese and wine for an easy hour.
“Our tour guide Tom & boat captain Andre were top notch. The cruise was very relaxing, the cheese board was lovely, & a nice selection of wines /beverages available (this optional part of the tour was worth it). Tom was very engaging. He told us a lot of interesting facts but was very open to…”
1.5-hour Amsterdam canal cruise at night with audio guide and optional wine and snacks. See lit bridges, UNESCO canals, great value.
“I loved the history of the buildings and how pretty everywhere looked from the water, if I were to do it again, I would do it at night time!”
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with a 19-language audio guide, snacks, and a kids story. See Anne Frank House and UNESCO canals.
“Really great trip! The captain was knowledgable and funny. The sights of Amsterdam by canal are an absolute must. I was shocked how much I enjoyed it and how beautiful the city is.”
90-minute electric canal cruise in Amsterdam with unlimited Heineken beer and wine, Dutch snacks, and live English narration.
“The boat was nice and was, in fact, heated. The tour guide was knowledgeable and happy to share; however, from the back, we could not quite hear because there is no microphone. We were often unsure when he was talking or not so our group did talk over him at times and we were scolded.…”
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 lovely way to explore the canals in Amsterdam. The boat was clean and warm (the weather was freezing!), the audio guide was interesting and we saw lots of lovely things. Great value for money! thankyou for a lovely trip 😊”
Smoke-friendly Amsterdam canal cruise from Central Station, 70 minutes of iconic sights and evening lights, with heated seating and optional drinks.
“Really good went in evening so pretty the instructor was very nice and informative just make sure you bring your own weed as he doesn’t have it on board”
Open-boat Luxury Friendship canal cruise in Amsterdam with captain narration, blankets, and bar cocktails. Multiple departures day and night.
“Could barely hear what the tour guide was saying. Wasn’t any fun to see the monuments without any context. The boat should invite in a mike-speaker system.”
Covered Amsterdam canal cruise with an open bar option: unlimited beer, wine, soda on a 1-hour ride with an English host.
“Great way to see Amsterdam. Relaxing, informative and gives you a completely different view of the city from the water. Our tour guide Diana was really good too. Definitely worth doing early in your trip.”
One-hour electric Amsterdam canal cruise on an open boat with UNESCO views and optional unlimited drinks in English, plus warm comfort items.
“Really fun experience! Unfortunately, there was some miscommunications with the drink packages but the staff was super helpful.”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus an audio UNESCO canal cruise with 21 languages. Flexible boarding near Hard Rock Café, about $47.
“We really enjoyed the Van Gogh museum. It was very spacious and the works were laid out in a very structured way to convey different times of his life. One thing which could be clearer generally is that this isn’t the Van Gogh/Rembrandt museum and at least 3 groups had come to the wrong place…”
1-hour Amsterdam saloon boat cruise with live guide, big canal views, and an unlimited drinks or no-drinks option plus bites.
“We had a great time on the canal tour with JD as our host! He was informative, had a great sense of humor, but most of all he was approachable and kind. Our skipper also provided a smooth and calming cruise. We did not do the drink package, but drinks were still for purchase.”
One-hour evening Amsterdam canal cruise with an English live guide and onboard bar. See Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, and more.
“Good experience. The guide was amazing. We enjoyed a lot but need more facilities on boat. Overall good.”
From the canal ring to the far side of the IJ, and every way to see it.
