Top Amsterdam Canal Cruises

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

Glide through Amsterdam’s canals in style and comfort aboard a 100% electric luxury boat. Enjoy a relaxed cruise past top landmarks such as the Anne Frank House and the Jordaan district, while your live guide and skipper share stories about the city’s history and culture and pour you drinks from the onboard bar (if option selected). In summer, cruise on an open boat and take in the views with a drink from the onboard bar. On colder or rainy days, stay warm and comfortable on a covered saloon boat, with blankets provided.

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

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 Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise, Live Guide & City Highlights

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Bar

Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

Cruise Amsterdam like a Local — Small Group 12 pax

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

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

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

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

Experience the No. 1 rated Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise. Enjoy cozy blankets, live storytelling, and an optional open bar with beer, wine, glühwein, tasty hot chocolate, and a welcome snack. Experience the enchantment of the Amsterdam Light Festival on an electric boat cruise with (optional) beer, wine, glühwein, hot chocolate, soda and a welcome snack. Embark on a journey of wonder and illumination while under warm blankets. Learn about the history of the canals and facts about the city. Settle into the luxurious comfort of a modern, fully electric boat, designed to shield you from the elements, and set out on a cruise through the vibrant heart of Amsterdam. As twilight descends, pass by a captivating gallery of 20 luminous art installations that adorn the canals. Wrapped in warmth with provided blankets, immerse yourself in the city's beauty and allure from the cozy haven of your boat. Listen to stories shared by your skipper or host(ess)

Amsterdam: Light Festival Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Enjoy unrivaled views of Amsterdam’s Festival of Lights—which takes place every year from November through January—on a canal cruise that reveals the best of the installations. You’ll enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to 12 travelers, as you float along Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed Canal Ring in the comfort of your heated boat with indoor saloon, outdoor deck, and onboard restroom.

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise by Captain Dave

Amsterdam The Original Pizza Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

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

Price varies by group size

Amsterdam 2-Hour Evening Cruise With Live Guide and Bar

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

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What are people saying about Amsterdam

Zach_T, Sep 2026

Katy and Frank are Awesome!

We truly enjoyed our canal cruise of Amsterdam. Katy and Frank are both super friendly and knowledgeable! The boat was full so we had plenty of room. Learning about both the history of the city as well as the canal system made for a spectacular day! Highly recommend you see the city this way.

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 Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

Nichole_D, Sep 2026

Relaxed canal tour of Amsterdam

Well organised trip, skipper very experienced and tour guide albeit young was very knowledgeable and funny, a charming man. A very enjoyable tour, I would certainly recommend to others looking to do a canal tour of Amsterdam. It was an open topped boat which was great but the weather was on our side! 👍🙂

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 All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack

Cara_T, Sep 2026

Highly recommend!

This was a must do! My first day in Amsterdam and I got to see so much of the city from the canals and learned so much. Our captain Lan was fantastic. There were unlimited drinks and snacks and a lot of laughs. I did this solo and met new friends too! Highly recommend if you’re in town Great way to see the city.

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 Canal Cruise Departure from Anne Frank House

Mark_M, Jul 2026

What boat do we go to?

The meeting point is not in front of the Anne Frank house. It is on the canal, and no one has any idenity from Viator. There are several cruise services. We asked the first one we came to who had a check in booth. The ticket we had did not have the tour company, so we had to search our old e-mails to find the tour operator. She was able to point us in the right direction for that tour operator. After that debacle, we boarded our boat and it was very informative and relaxing.

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!