Top Amsterdam Canal Cruises

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

Cruising the canals of Amsterdam is a must for first-time visitors to the city. This family-friendly boat trip sees you getting to know your fellow cruisers as you sip drinks and sample snacks. Soak up unparalleled city views from the open boat in summer and a heated, closed boat from October to March as you cruise around the UNESCO-listed canal ring, spotting landmarks including the Rijksmuseum and the Skinny Bridge.

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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack

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If there's one must-do activity for first-time visitors to Amsterdam, it's a scenic sightseeing cruise along the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal ways. Unlike the popular party boats, this cruise prioritizes a quieter and more comfortable experience. Settle into the cushioned seats, tuck into some traditional Dutch snacks, or purchase a drink from the onboard bar as you glide past Amsterdam's waterfront landmarks.

Amsterdam 2 Hour Small-Group Canal Cruise with Unlimited Snacks

Amsterdam 2 Hour Small-Group Canal Cruise with Unlimited Snacks

Glide through Amsterdam's canals in style and comfort aboard a 100% electric, luxury boat. In summer, ride in an open boat to soak up the city sights with a drink in hand, and when the weather is chilly, warm up with provided blankets. Listen to anecdotes from your host who also pours you drinks like beers, sodas, or cocktails, from the onboard bar. The cruise departs multiple times daily from three different departure locations in the city center of Amsterdam, so it's easy to fit into most sightseeing itineraries.

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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

Escape the bustle of central Amsterdam and enjoy a canal cruise with the option to add on one drink or an unlimited drinks package. Relax aboard a comfortable boat as you glide past notable landmarks in the late afternoon and evening, including the Canal Belt, Skinny Bridge, Dancing Houses, and more. With various departure times available, select a tour that best suits your schedule. Along the way, your English-speaking skipper will provide insightful commentary on the area’s rich history and culture.

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Amsterdam Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise with optional drinks

Amsterdam Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise with optional drinks

Want to see the sights of Amsterdam from a boat, yet avoid the tourist crowds? Step aboard an electric sloop with a small group and enjoy unobstructed views of the city's landmarks. Enjoy Dutch snacks like bitterballen, stroopwafels, and local cheese as well as drinks from the open bar—including beer, wine, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and Dutch jenever—while your captain shares stories about the secrets of the city.

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Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

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Get a front-row peek at top sights in Amsterdam from the comfort of an electric-powered boat during this luxury canal cruise. Settle into a spacious boat with cushioned seats and blankets, heated on chilly days; an open-air boat is used when the weather is pleasant. Listen to stories and commentary from a live guide as you glide past attractions such as Skinny Bridge and the National Opera House.

Amsterdam 90 minutes Canal Cruise with bar and snacks on board.

Amsterdam 90 minutes Canal Cruise with bar and snacks on board.

Float along central Amsterdam’s picturesque, UNESCO-listed canals—and glimpse some of the city’s top attractions—on this immersive boat tour. Choose from a convenient range of start times, meet your vessel in the city center, and grab your audio guide. As you sail through the city (spotting highlights like the Anne Frank House, Houseboat Museum, and more) learn the stories behind the sights.

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Amsterdam Live Guided Sightseeing Canal Cruise

Amsterdam Live Guided Sightseeing Canal Cruise

Price varies by group size

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Amsterdam UNESCO Circle Line Canal Cruise

You’ve seen the canals—now it’s time to get on the water. During this 1-hour cruise, you pass all of the Dutch capital's waterfront highlights. As you listen to stories from your guide or an audio guide, you float past islands, beautiful bridges, Centraal Station, historic warehouses, churches, and more, leaving with a deeper appreciation of this historic city than you'd get if you tried sightseeing alone.

Amsterdam: Canal Cruise departure from the Anne Frank House

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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Cruise Amsterdam like a Local — Small Group 12 pax

Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

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Not a Typical Cruise: Max 10, Bites, Drinks, Local, Personal

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

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Cruising down Amsterdam’s iconic canals is one of the most popular activities in the city. Join this exciting small-group cruise guided by local skippers who share the city's most beautiful spots. Sip on an optional drink (alcoholic or soft drink), as you pass highlights like The Dancing Houses and the Skinny Bridge. The skipper provides commentary in English, with digital guides available in multiple languages.

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group

Let Amsterdam’s sights come to you rather than hunt them down on foot with this 75-minute canal cruise. Rather than finding your departure point among the crowds of central Amsterdam, you'll depart from Amsterdam Noord, an industrial-turned-art-space neighbourhood famous for its good cafés and creative scene. Relax in a glass-enclosed, eco-friendly boat, avoiding the traffic and getting your bearings in the different city districts. Admire Golden Age houses and pass must-sees like the Anne Frank House and Skinny Bridge as your skipper provides commentary you’d miss if strolling around independently.

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Amsterdam: 75-Minute Luxury Canal Cruise with Local Skipper

Amsterdam: 75-Minute Luxury Canal Cruise with Local Skipper

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover Amsterdam's hidden gems on this intimate canal cruise where you'll glide through the city's iconic waterways. With a maximum of six travelers, enjoy a cozy atmosphere as you sip drinks and learn about the rich history from knowledgeable locals. This 1.5-hour journey showcases the beauty of centuries-old canal houses, allowing for an authentic experience without the tourist crowds. You can bring your own snacks or purchase refreshments on board, making it a relaxed adventure through the heart of Amsterdam. - Enjoy a personalized experience with a small group of up to 6 travelers - Refreshments available for purchase; feel free to bring your own snacks - Insider knowledge shared by local guides about hidden spots and stories - Convenient meeting point at Brouwersgracht, near public transport access

Bespoke Private Amsterdam Hidden Gems Canal Cruise

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Amsterdam 2-Hour Evening Cruise With Live Guide and Bar

Dinner Canal Cruise Amsterdam: 4-Courses Including Drinks

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Private Romantic Canal Cruise Amsterdam with Bubbly and Snacks

45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Relax after a busy day of sightseeing on a private evening cruise of Amsterdam’s historic canals. Take in views of the historic waterways at sunset, travelling through areas including the UNESCO-listed Canal District and De Wallen, and benefit from a customizable itinerary according to the group’s interests. Gain insight into the landmarks and routes from you local skipper, and choose a tour time that suits your schedule.

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Amsterdam 90-min Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks

Price varies by group size

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Amsterdam The Original Pizza Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

Amsterdam Canal Tour by Open Boat – 90 min Small Group Experience

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Enjoy two of Amsterdam’s must-do activities in one day with a canal cruise and a ticket to the Van Gogh Museum. Guarantee entry to the often sold-out Van Gogh Museum with a prebooked time slot to admire the world-famous "Sunflowers" and more. Then, enjoy seeing the 17th-century architecture, bridges, and churches along the UNESCO-listed canals without having to jostle among the land-based crowds.

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Entry & 75 minute City Canal Cruise

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Entry & 75 minute City Canal Cruise

3 hours 15 minutes

3.8

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Amsterdam Historic Tour On Classic Saloon Boat

Amsterdam’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed canals are the source of its wealth and strength, so a canal cruise is the perfect way to discover its history. Board a premium saloon boat with a rich interior and contemporary styling for a journey into Amsterdam’s historic heart, with a live guide to explain everything you’re seeing and point out details you might miss. For warmth, blankets are available at cooler times of year.

Amsterdam Historic Tour On Classic Saloon Boat

Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack

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Chloe_H, May 2026

Absolutely brilliant!...

Absolutely brilliant! Easy to find, straightforward and relaxed. Valesca was fantastic, very knowledgeable, friendly lady with the perfect balance of information as well as letting you soak in the sights without being bombarding. Nothing was too much trouble. The drinks and snacks were great - snacks are a selection of cheese, crackers and Dutch sweets. The sights were absolutely beautiful and would recommend going just before sunset as you see all of the lights on the canals and around the city come on and the sky and water changing. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again!

Amsterdam 2 Hour Small-Group Canal Cruise with Unlimited Snacks

Robert_T, May 2026

Excellent service while onboard.

Boat captain/owner was excellent in his explanations of the canal system and things we were seeing. He was most helpful when we asked for assistance at end in getting a taxi/UBER ride back to our cruise ship made necessary by my cell phone running out of power. We are grateful.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group

Lisa_D, May 2026

Interesting, fun and informative tour

We had the best tour guide/skipper in Max who has a very good knowledge of the history of Amsterdam and gave us a really fun tour. It’s a really good way of finding out where things are and I especially loved it when we went by the zoo and saw the giraffes

Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

Melanie_L, May 2026

The best!

What an amazing afternoon spent with Captain Charlie. We learned so much from Captain Charlie, it was a beautiful boat, amazing bar and food set up and such great sightseeing. Bonus was we also met some super awesome people who were also on the cruise. We loved that it was a smaller cruise and and open aired. Highly recommend this cruise for all the reasons! Totally a highlight of our trip to Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

Giulia_M, May 2026

Amazing!

We book the cruise only one hour before it started, and they didn’t overcharge us for being last-minute. Our guide was Nunzio, and we had an amazing time with him, listening to all his anecdotes and having the opportunity to see Amsterdam from a completely different point of view. Definitely recommended!

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

breanne_a, May 2026

Quick and Fun tour of the city.

Great way to get a quick little tour of the city! We chose the 1 hour saloon boat cruise (with the wine and cheese option-a must!). The saloon boat was a great choice as it had a covered roof (with large skylight/windows) so you could see the beauty of the city, but were covered from any quick weather changes. Our skipper, Michael, was great! And our guide Tionne, was hilarious, informative, and a LOT of fun. It was our friends birthday, and they went above and beyond to make our experience memorable. Highly recommend!

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

Tad_S, May 2026

Must do!!

The Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bites was absolutely fantastic! Such a great way to see the city from the water while relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere. The views were beautiful and the drinks and bites were a great add on. The entire experience felt very well organized. What really made the cruise stand out was the amazing staff. They were friendly, attentive, and made everyone feel welcome from start to finish. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Amster

Amsterdam: Canal Cruise departure from the Anne Frank House

Galen_H, May 2026

The cruise was very...

The cruise was very satisfying in terms of what I expected. The guide was funny and allowed me to bring my pizza on the boat because I hadn’t had a chance to eat all day, which saved my life. The location of departure was not as listed: it was from Amsterdam Centraal area and not near the Anne Frank House. However, the address provided on my ticket sufficed to get me to right place just in time, so it wasn’t a problem for me. Just a note.

Amsterdam Live Guided Sightseeing Canal Cruise

Maria_E, May 2026

Very pleasant experience, definitely worth it!

Very nice journey, the guide was very helpful and gave good recommendations to go around the city. Very caring too, provided a blanket so I dont get cold, warm tea and even had umbrellas in case it rained. The information was short, but good for an overview/first visit.

Amsterdam Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise with optional drinks

Teresie_Z, May 2026

We had a great experience...

We had a great experience on the sunset cruise in Amsterdam. The captain was excellent. He was very friendly, engaging, and shared a lot of interesting information and history about Amsterdam throughout the tour. The views were beautiful, especially at sunset, and it was a relaxing way to see the city from the water. One critique: the address provided for the meeting point was not the actual location of the boat, which made it a little confusing to find. Clearer directions or an updated address would make the experience even better.

Amsterdam 90 minutes Canal Cruise with bar and snacks on board.

Daniel_M, May 2026

Jure was our captain and...

Jure was our captain and did a great job explaining all the sites. It was a very relaxing and informative ride through the beautiful canals and I would highly recommend this excursion. These are open boats compared to many of the other companies where they are closed in which I highly recommend as well.

Amsterdam Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Bar

Kathy_K, Apr 2026

King Day Cruise

This was an excellent cruise with our Norwegian pilot, unfortunately with all the loud music on the streets, I couldn't hear his name. Kings Day is a crazy celebration but we had a unique front row seat to the celebration. The cruise takes you thru many of the narrow canals of Amsterdam and past old churches, beautiful homes and interesting architecture. I highly recommend this tour!