Top Amsterdam Canal Cruises - page 3

Amsterdam Heineken Cruise with Drinks & Heineken Experience

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.1

(480)

from $46

Amsterdam Smoke Friendly Coffee Shop Cruise on Luxury Boat

Amsterdam has many canal cruises to choose from, but most of them aren't smoke-friendly. This coffee shop cruise lets you enjoy the sights in a more relaxed environment. You can learn about local coffeeshop history from your host while on board, including how marijuana was decriminalized and how the city's coffeeshop scene evolved, or simply enjoy the ride. Drinks, including alcoholic beverages, are not included but can be purchased on board.

Amsterdam Smoke Friendly Coffee Shop Cruise on Luxury Boat

Amsterdam: Sunset Evening Cruise with Local Guide

(293)

from $29

4.7

(233)

from $21

Private Romantic Canal Cruise Amsterdam with Bubbly and Snacks

45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(125)

from $137

The Bulldog Boat Central Station at night

Admire Amsterdam's UNESCO–listed canals from the water's edge—and enjoy a fun-filled way to get the party started at the same time—on this open-air boat tour. Explore the neighborhoods and iconic views of Amsterdam, all while enjoying two complimentary alcoholic drinks provided on board. This tour is also smoke-friendly, so you're welcome to bring your coffee-shop purchases with you.

Amsterdam: The Bulldog Boat Tour, Smoke-Friendly incl. 2 Drinks

4.6

(277)

from $35

Gliding through Amsterdam canals at night, with 17th-century houses and ancient bridges lit up in lights, is magical—especially on this private cruise for two. Feel the romance with your beloved as your captain tells stories. Share bubbles and local nibbles, including waffles and cheese, as you travel. The roof and windows are retractable, while blankets and heated seats keep you warm in winter.

Amsterdam: Private Romantic Evening Canal Cruise + Bubbles/Snacks

Amsterdam: Private Romantic Evening Canal Cruise + Bubbles/Snacks

45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Combine two of Amsterdam’s top-selling experiences and save money with a Super Saver Heineken Experience and canal cruise package—a convenient and budget-friendly choice that’s ideal for first-time visitors. Guarantee your entry to the often sold-out Heineken Experience by booking in advance and get unobstructed views of Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed waterways, without the crowds on land, during a canal cruise—a quintessential Amsterdam experience.

(48)

from $296

Per group

Combo Ticket: Heineken Experience Amsterdam and 1h Canal Cruise

Combo Ticket: Heineken Experience Amsterdam and 1h Canal Cruise

3 hours

3.5

(231)

from $43

Get ready to be amazed by the Amsterdam Light Festival like never before as you cruise in style on a fully electric boat. Enjoy cozy blankets and a fully (optional) stocked bar of beer, wine, glühwein, hot chocolate and soda. Are boats are 100% electric, covered and we always keep enough space for everyone to enjoy the cruise As before, this year’s boat cruise will be guided by our brilliant local skippers and hosts, and drinks will be served throughout the duration of this fun and interactive cruise through the east of Amsterdam. An open bar of beer/wine/soda/coffee/tea/gluhwein is included Our light festival cruises take 75 minutes!

Amsterdam: Light Festival Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

Amsterdam: Light Festival Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(263)

from $34

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

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Hop aboard a scenic 1-hour cruise through Amsterdam’s canals and enjoy optional unlimited bubbles and bites. With a knowledgeable guide on hand, you’ll learn about the city’s rich trading history while taking in key landmarks such as the Skinny Bridge, Red Light District, and Anne Frank’s House. This journey offers a unique perspective on the city and provides ample opportunity to ask questions.

(123)

from $60

Amsterdam: Romantic Canal Cruise with Optional Bubbles & Bites

Amsterdam: Romantic Canal Cruise with Optional Bubbles & Bites

Get unobstructed, picture-perfect views of the Amsterdam canals with a 75-minute cruise in an open top boat. See historic canal houses from the water, then get an up-close look at the houseboats that moor along the stone banks. Enjoy the best possible access on a small boat that can navigate narrow spots while learning about what you see from an onboard guide that loves answering questions or chatting about life in the city. Soak up the fun atmosphere of the vibrant canals, and experience a unique side of Amsterdam.

(29)

from $19

Amsterdam Open Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide

Amsterdam Open Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Glide through the canals of Amsterdam on a dinner cruise that features great views of the illuminated city. Learn about Amsterdam’s history and culture from your onboard guide as you dine on a original New York pizza accompanied by beverages such as beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. Top off your meal with a delicious Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip ice cream as your boat winds through the picturesque waterways of the Dutch capital.

(41)

from $24

Amsterdam Guided Cruise with New York Pizza, Drinks and Ice Cream

Amsterdam Guided Cruise with New York Pizza, Drinks and Ice Cream

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

3.7

(228)

from $41

Private canal cruise on small historic boat

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(30)

from $578

Per group

Amsterdam Private Boat Tour with Unlimited Drinks

Cruising the canals is one of the best ways to see Amsterdam, but some boat tours can feel crowded and impersonal. Skip those and embark on a private tour in a boat exclusively for your party. The luxe boat is equipped with pillows and in case of rain a roof top. The local skipper will take you through Amsterdam's canals and show you the most beautiful hidden places, while you can enjoy unlimited beer, soda, and wine.

Amsterdam Private Boat Tour with Unlimited Drinks

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(95)

from $226

Price varies by group size

Amsterdam Sunset Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Open Bar

Discover the beauty of Amsterdam from the water with our unforgettable Sunset Cruise. Glide through the city’s iconic canals as the sun sets, casting a golden glow over the historic architecture and charming bridges. Why Choose Our Amsterdam Sunset Cruise? Breathtaking Views – Witness the city transform under the warm hues of sunset. Live Guide – Learn fascinating stories and facts about Amsterdam’s landmarks. Open Bar – Enjoy unlimited drinks, including beer, wine, and soft drinks. Comfort & Luxury – Relax on a spacious boat with cozy seating. Whether you’re on a romantic date, a fun night out with friends, or a group celebration, our Amsterdam Sunset Cruise offers the perfect mix of relaxation and entertainment. Book your Sunset Cruise in Amsterdam today and create unforgettable memories on the city’s enchanting waterways!

Amsterdam Sunset Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Open Bar

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.

4.4

(7)

from $35

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide

Amsterdam City Centre Cruise with Free Hidden Gems map

(2,583)

from $21

Offers Available

Experience a canal cruise and the treasures of Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum in one day with this money-saving, combination ticket. Couple your cruise with skip-the-line access to the spectacular Rijksmuseum, a showcase of Dutch art and history from the Middle Ages to the present. Breeze past the main entrance lines and explore the collections as you wish, seeing masterpieces such as Rembrandt’s "Night Watch."

(492)

from $18

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and Canal Cruise with Snackbox

3 hours

Amsterdam Walking Tour and Cruise with Drinks and Cheese Tasting

(161)

from $60

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.1

(31)

from $69

See Amsterdam the Fun Way — From the Water! Duration: 1 hour Description: Forget the crowded streets — the best way to see Amsterdam is from the water! Hop aboard my cozy boat and let’s cruise through the city’s most beautiful canals while locals wave, bikes zip by, and bridges tell their own stories. Add your favorite drink, some good company, and you’ve got the perfect Amsterdam moment. Extras available: Drinks of your choice ️ Delicious food options Photographer (so you can actually be in the photos this time!) What to Expect: • A warm, friendly vibe — like sailing with friends • Drinks and snacks your way • Fascinating stories about Amsterdam (and a few jokes!) • A comfortable boat with an open roof and heating — perfect year-round Why You’ll Love It: ✅ 100% personalized experience — no big groups, no rush ✅ Smooth organization — you just relax and enjoy ✅ Unique routes away from tourist crowds ✅ Local charm, good music, and great memories guaranteed

Group Boat Tour of Amsterdam Canals

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.

(15)

from $29

Amsterdam Historic Tour On Classic Saloon Boat

Amsterdam Historic Tour On Classic Saloon Boat

4.6

(75)

from $28

Home to some of the world’s most iconic Van Gogh paintings, Amsterdam’s Van Gogh museum attracts lines that often exceed two hours. Beat the crowds with this timed admission ticket that also includes an Amsterdam canal cruise, which you can take at a time that works for you. This self-guided experience is an ideal choice for first-time visitors with limited time in the Dutch capital, as it lets you explore at a pace that suits you rather than following a fixed tour itinerary.

Combo Ticket: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and 1-Hour Canal Cruise

Combo Ticket: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and 1-Hour Canal Cruise

3 hours

3.8

(682)

from $46

Experience three icons of the Dutch countryside—windmills, cheese, and wooden clogs—on a day trip from Amsterdam that saves you the stress of arranging logistics. Journey to the North Holland towns of Zaanse Schans and Volendam to view working windmills at an open-air museum, visit a dairy farm or cheese weighing house, step inside a clog factory, and enter a windmill. Learn more about Dutch culture than you would exploring alone.

Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese and Volendam Tour from Amsterdam

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(645)

from $49

Amsterdam Open Boat Cruise with Live Guide and Two Drinks

The combination of foot, bike, car, and bus traffic on the cobblestone streets of Amsterdam can be overwhelming, so experience Amsterdam in peace from the water. Sit back and relax while you experience the city’s waterways from a unique vantage point and with a drink in hand. On this open-air canal cruise (weather-dependent), pass by sights including the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge and more, while your skipper will give you information about Amsterdam and provide some local tips.

Amsterdam Open Boat Cruise with Live Guide and Two Drinks

Amsterdam 2 Hour Small-Group Canal Cruise with Unlimited Snacks

4.8

(547)

from $31

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Shirley_M, Jul 2026

Glad we decided to go on this tour!

Our Captain was Mark and he was great at piloting the boat while describing the points of interest. The drinks were reasonably priced and each couple shared assorted snacks: cheese, crackers, grapes, nuts and small stroopwaffles. Very pleasant 2 hours.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

Vicky_N, Jul 2026

Cheese and wine and all is fine.

Great trip, about an hours ride around the canals passing points of interest. Definitely learned more about Amsterdam and hosts were great with commentary and filling up the glasses with wine. Cheese was great addition too! Baring in mind how much drink costs in Amsterdam, we definitely got our moneys worth in drinks alone. Would recommend and would do again, especially with this company as fun and professional.

Amsterdam Evening (Sunset) Canal Cruise with optional drinks

Alexis_B, Jul 2026

Alfred was amazing! This...

Alfred was amazing! This tour was very thorough and I feel like gave us a taste of a wide range of neighborhoods around the canal system. We were thrilled to be able to go into the smaller canals in a way that the bigger covered boats are not, and we got very helpful information and interesting local tidbits from our guide. Would highly recommend!

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

Doane_T, Jul 2026

Excellent and relaxing tour

We had an amazing experience on this Amsterdam boat tour! The canals are absolutely beautiful, and seeing the city from the water gave us a completely different perspective. The boat was clean and comfortable, and the skipper was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared interesting facts about Amsterdam’s history and landmarks. The pace was relaxing, making it easy to enjoy the scenery and take photos. We especially loved cruising past the historic canal houses and charming bridges. It was one of the highlights of our trip and a perfect way to experience the city. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Amsterdam

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

Ann_A, Jul 2026

Flagship boat excursion Amsterdam

Really good trip, we had the newest boat and it had loungers in it , we paid for the drinks and you could have as many as you wanted. Both guys running the boat had a lot of knowledge about Amsterdam, which re really enjoyed, we could have done more than an hour

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

Pamela_M, Jul 2026

Fun afternoon

Our guide Lon was very knowledgeable and entertaining. There was a little trouble finding the exact location, but the staff made sure they contacted us and helped with that. For anyone who might have the same difficulty with the map point being a bit off…look for a boat with bright orange flowers on it.

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 Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

Gabrielle_L, Jul 2026

An amazing evening in Amsterdam

We had an absolutely lovely evening on the canal with the KINboat team. There were so many tours to choose from; we had a hard time narrowing everything down. Captain Dirk was truly the man and made our evening fun and enjoyable. He is a wealth of knowledge, so we also learned a good amount about the history of the Netherlands and the city. If you're looking for a tour, look no further (and request captain dirk!).

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group

Maria_R, Jun 2026

Best Boat Tour in Amsterdam!!🛥️❤️

Fantastic boat tour around Amsterdam. Captain Sebastiano and Gabby were really friendly, shared lots of knowledge and stories as we travelled, and made us laugh a lot. It was a small tour with only 8 of us which felt really personal and relaxed. Drinks were very reasonably priced and tasty (highly recommend the aperol spritz!). Definitely book this tour over one of the bigger boat ones. (Also very glad to have an open boat rather than enclosed in this hot weather!). Thank you so much for such a brilliant tour 😊☀️