Top Amsterdam Canal Cruises

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

Elevate your Amsterdam canal cruise when you book this experience aboard a fully covered, 19th-century wooden saloon boat. Cruise along the UNESCO-listed canals and see bucket-list sights like the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum, and the picturesque Jordaan district while listening to commentary from your onboard guide—you get the stories behind the sights that you'd easily miss if you explored alone.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

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 Anne Frank House

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

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.

Amsterdam Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise with optional drinks

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.

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

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

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 2hour small group canal cruise with snacks & opt drinks

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.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group

Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise, Live Guide & City Highlights

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1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

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.

Amsterdam Live Guided Sightseeing Canal Cruise

Price varies by group size

Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Bar

Cruise Amsterdam like a Local — Small Group 12 pax

Amsterdam: 2-Hour Canal Cruise incl. Drinks & Dutch Snacks

This award-winning Amsterdam canal cruise departs in the early morning, before the city comes alive. Marvel at the clear, mirrored reflections of canal homes on the water while you float past landmarks and your Amsterdam-raised captains narrate. You'll cruise on a historic, electric boat from 1928 that's hosted royals and has an open-air sundeck. Coffee, tea, and snacks are provided along with a cozy atmosphere on this small-group tour.

Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group

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

The best way to explore the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring is indisputably by a small electric boat that can access the narrow historic canals that larger tour boats can't reach. Get a different perspective of the Dutch capital while avoiding the crowds on land during this relaxing cruise through the Red Light District, Anne Frank House, and the Skinny Bridge (depending on the route chosen). When the weather is good, enjoy an open-air boat ride as well as heated seats during the winter or bad weather.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

Amsterdam 2-hour Private Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Drinks

Price varies by group size

Cruise the canals of Amsterdam to see the city illuminated during the Amsterdam Light Festival, and enjoy unobstructed views of the glowing artwork. All drinks are provided on this evening canal cruise, with options that include beer, wine, mulled wine, and soda. Heated cushions, blankets, and a covered bow ensure a comfortable cruise even if the weather is chilly, and the boat’s open back is ideal for photography.

Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise With Unlimited Drinks

Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise With Unlimited Drinks

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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

If you want to enjoy a relaxing, kid-free cruise around Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals, this cruise offers the ideal middle ground between the party cruises and the family-friendly sightseeing cruises. Avoid the noisy bachelor/bachelorette or birthday parties, but still enjoy unlimited alcoholic drinks as you admire the city from the water and pass by landmarks, including the Dancing Houses, the Seven Bridges, and Herengracht.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide

Explore the famous canals of Amsterdam aboard this classic canal cruise aboard a luxury boat. Choose from three convenient departure points and if you want to imbibe on unlimited drinks while you cruise. Board an electric boat and see the sights of the city in an eco-friendly way, passing along the smaller canals that the large boats can’t access. A local skipper navigates while an onboard host provides commentary about the sights.

Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

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

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Caitlin_D, Sep 2026

5 Stars - Great Value

The cruise was amazing, our captain was Jesse and he was so lovely, accomodating and so knowledgeable. He was fun to chat to and we learnt so much about the history of amsterdam from him. It was a lovely evening traveling along the canal with delicious snacks and unlimited drinks!! If we come back to amsterdam we will definitely do this canal cruise again and we hope to have Jesse as our captain again!

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

odingo_g, Sep 2026

Interactive and fun!

Martin our tour guide was excellent, fun, interactive and informative. It was worth the unlimited wine on board, we made full use of this. It was a great opportunity to meet others, we made friends and went for dinner after. Would definitely recommend the canal cruise. Enjoy... we did!

Amsterdam Canal Cruise Departure from Anne Frank House

Bef_K, Sep 2026

A Fantastic Amsterdam Canal Cruise – Highly Recommended! 🚤⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We had a fantastic canal cruise in Amsterdam on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. It was one of the highlights of our trip and definitely one of the best experiences we had in Amsterdam. Our lady captain was absolutely fantastic — very friendly, professional and cool. She had a beautiful English accent and gave us lots of interesting information about Amsterdam’s history, as well as recent events and interesting places and venues around the city. We really enjoyed every minute of the cruise and would definitely recommend this tour to our family and friends. A big thank you to the captain and the Viator team for such a wonderful experience! 🚤🇳🇱❤️

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

Erin_F, Sep 2026

Fun canal cruise!

My son and I took this canal cruise and we both really liked it. The boat was comfortable and easy to see everything. Once we loaded the boat, we quickly served and served again and again. The cheese and wine were great! The tour guide was really funny and knowledgeable. I learned so much about the city and the canals. We also sat with a really pleasant couple from Norway. It was great fun!

Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

Shannon_S, Sep 2026

Highly Recommend!

This boat tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Amsterdam! Unlike the massive glass-topped canal buses, we booked a small group tour that felt cozy and personal.Our guide, Mare was incredible—funny, warm, and deeply knowledgeable about the city's history. Instead of a dry, robotic headset recording, she shared fascinating stories, pointed out hidden architectural details on the 17th-century canal houses, and joked with everyone on board.The boat itself was super clean, quiet, and comfortable. The snacks and drinks were plenty and enjoyable. If you visit Amsterdam, skip the big crowded ferries and book a small boat tour. Ask for Mare… it makes all the difference!"

Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

Lorna_M, Sep 2026

Exceptional service and your!

We had booked this tour ahead of our arrival in Amsterdam, due to flight issues we were a day late. I contacted them to advise and they said no problem we could do the tour at another time once we arrived. We took it yesterday. The operator said yes he remembered and we took the tour. It was awesome. 100% recommend this tour group! 👍🏻

Amsterdam 2hour small group canal cruise with snacks & opt drinks

Beth_C, Sep 2026

Perfect Canal Your

Comprehensive canal tour on a lovely boat with the best guide host. Upon arrival, we were graciously greeted by our tour host and presented with a beautiful charcuterie tray for 2 to share to enjoy along our journey. The ride and information about the sights was most enjoyable and informative. We had a beautiful sunny afternoon, which enhanced our experience.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group

Nathanael_F, Sep 2026

Very nice tour, could use a bit more historical facts

Great tour, great guide. Simple yet nice explanations. Could be nice to add some more historical knowledge and facts to the ride, some places tend to leave you wondering and some questions remain unanswered but apart from that the experience was mostly perfect with comfortable seats, good duration and correct pricing. Absolutely would recommend, whether you're traveling alone, with friends or loved ones. A very pleasant way to discover the city.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

Nora_L, Sep 2026

Wonderful way to see Amsterdam from the canal view!

We had a wonderful relaxing time on the canal tour. Our guide was so patient and fun to chat with, she also shared lots of fun facts about Amsterdam. The weather was questionable so our tour was a very small group but that made it all the better and the beautiful pink sunset was the best way to end the evening! The checkin and pickup location was excellent. We also enjoyed the unlimited drinks along with umbrellas and blankets (and a toilet) if needed.

Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Bar

Gregory_P, Jun 2026

Great & Knowledgeable tour!

We had such a great time on this tour! We were visiting from New York and we felt like we got a great sense of the history of the center city and its structure from this tour! Our guide Seline was so fun and knowledgeable and very polite and took care of everyone that wanted drinks on board! I would recommend doing this to others and would even do it again myself!