Top Amsterdam Cruises &amp; Sailing

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

(32,443)

from $20

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

4.7

(117)

Price varies by group size

from $16

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

(16,364)

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.

from $30

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

(30,763)

from $23

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 Dutch Snacks & Bar

(1,132)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $48

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

(193)

Discover the beautiful city of Amsterdam, known as the ‘Venice of the North,’ from the water on this sightseeing cruise. Choose your preferred departure time from your chosen departure point and set off on the UNESCO-listed waterways aboard a glass-topped canal boat. Glide under pretty bridges, past 17th-century buildings and landmarks like the Anne Frank House, and learn about the city’s history from the audio guide.

from $23

Amsterdam City Center Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

3.6

(841)

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.

from $19

Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

(2,577)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $72

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

4.4

(480)

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $16

No trip to Amsterdam is complete without a canal cruise, and this experience pairs your time on the water with wine, Heineken beer, coffee, tea, and other drinks options, plus Dutch cheeses with dips, grapes, and crackers. As you sip and snack, you’ll sail the city’s iconic waterways on a traditional boat. Along the way, your guide will point out highlights from the Seven Bridges viewpoint to the historic Westerkerk.

Amsterdam Cheese and Wine Canal Cruise

4.5

(24)

from $45

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.

(1,694)

from $28

Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks

(6,041)

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.

from $23

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group

5.0

(4,916)

from $23

Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

(5,063)

Venture beyond Amsterdam's busy streets to explore the Netherlands' most scenic spots on this full-day tour. Travel to Keukenhof, a picturesque botanical garden in Lisse, and hop aboard a boat for a picture-perfect windmill cruise, including a visit to a working windmill. Stop at a peaceful tulip farm to meet local growers and get up close to the flowers—away from the crowds. With photo opportunities at every turn, comfortable travel by air-conditioned coach, and all entry tickets included, this tour offers the perfect day out, without the need to organize a thing yourself..

from $23

Amsterdam: Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise

4.6

(227)

9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $101

Discover the Dutch countryside on this full-day tour to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam, and Marken. Round-trip transfer from central Amsterdam ensures a hassle-free trip. See windmills, waterlands, cheese makers, and clog factories up close. Discover the region's rich history firsthand from a professional guide. The price includes tasters of cheese and other local produce, as well as interior tours. There's also an option to embark on a 1-hour canal sightseeing tour right after the tour, which ends at Amsterdam Central Station.

Day Trip to Zaanse Schans, Edam, Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam

4.8

(5,574)

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $47

Experience the beautiful blooms of Keukenhof Gardens with a skip-the-line admission ticket and transfer package from Amsterdam. Different options let you tailor this tour to your budget and schedule—add an audio guide to narrate your journey through the Dutch countryside, choose a money-saving afternoon departure, or include a canal cruise ticket to use at your leisure. Whichever you choose, you’ll sail past the lines and admire more than 7 million flowers at your own pace.

From Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens Ticket and Transfer

4.3

(2,771)

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $41

Special Offer

4.6

(3,646)

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

Dinner Canal Cruise Amsterdam: 4-Courses Including Drinks

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $106

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.

Amsterdam: 75-Minute Luxury Canal Cruise with Local Skipper

4.2

(219)

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

from $16

4.2

(54)

Keukenhof Gardens Half Day Guided Tour from Amsterdam

4 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $71

Special Offer

See the best of the Netherlands in one easy trip thanks to the comprehensive itinerary of this jam-packed, full-day tour—and save yourself the stress of planning what to see and where to go. Led by a a local guide, check off sights such as the beautiful Keukenhof Gardens, and pass flower-filled meadows as you head out to Zaanse Schans—a picturesque village well-known for its traditional windmills and wooden clogs. Special touches, including a cheese tasting, a shoe-making demonstration, and a windmill tour, top off an unbeatable intro into Dutch culture and history.

Amsterdam: Keukenhof, Zaanse Schans Windmills, Cheese Guided Tour

4.5

(1,109)

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Amsterdam The Original Pizza Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

Cruise Amsterdam like a Local — Small Group 12 pax

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

from $59

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What are people saying about Amsterdam

ErinH, Apr 2026

Fabulous, small open boat tour

Captain Attila was an amazing guide who had such a calm way of speaking and sharing insights on Amsterdam! I highly recommend touring with him. My family and I had a wonderful experience and learned so much about Amsterdam and the boat was warm - heated seats! and beautiful.

Amsterdam: Day trip to Tulip Farm, Keukenhof + Windmill Cruise

Allison_W, Apr 2026

Great option for day tour!

I did a lot of research on day trips to ensure that we were going to get the best experience. This day trip was wonderful! We first went on a boat cruise to learn about another area in Amsterdam, which was very relaxing and a good introduction into the day. The second stop was to a family bulb farm and that was a great experience as well. It was pretty crowded but they gave us an hour to visit the fields and the shop, which was plenty of time. We then were dropped off at Keukenhof. We spent about five hours there exploring. We needed to take the bus back and it was extremely easy to find it and there were multiple employees helping and guiding you. Overall, this day trip was great and really got us to experience everything it offered.

Amsterdam Live Guided Sightseeing Canal Cruise

Karla_S, Mar 2026

Amsterdam Canals Historic Sites

Great and relaxed atmosphere. Staff was wonderful and knowledgeable. They shared the story of the canals in Amsterdam and even included soft drinks, coffee and tea. But you have the option to purchase beer. Make sure you give yourself ample time to find the meeting point. We almost missed the boat!

Amsterdam: Private Tour to Keukenhof and Flower-Farm with Ticket

Kimberly_L, Mar 2026

A perfect day in the Tulips!

A perfect day with a delightful tour guide! Elias! He was so knowledgeable and accommodating. We loved our tour of Kuekenhof and the tulip farm. We did lunch at the Beach Club in Noordwijk. I highly recommend this tour company! Will use them again for sure.

Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group

Goncalo_E, Mar 2026

Best boat tour I've done in Amsterdam!

Captain Dave was a great pilot and guide. Really great attitude, friendly, talkative, good knowledge of Amsterdam main places and other lesser known yet interesting things too. Had food and beverages for the guests. Great vibe in general. Really puts you at ease. Highly recommend to go on his boat tour. I'll definitely come back.

Amsterdam The Original Pizza Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

Alana_K, Nov 2025

Superb cruise!

As a group of ages ranging from 70 to 3 we all enjoyed the pizza cruise. The tour was informative as it went through the canals of Amsterdam. It was a delight to see all the lights. Staff were very attentative and friendly. The kids get colouring in sheets to do as well so that was a great bonus 👌 defo a must do on your trip to Amsterdam

Cruise Amsterdam like a Local — Small Group 12 pax

Leonard_G, Sep 2025

Perfect way to view the city

Gisela was the perfect guide. Knowledgeable, funny, and very personable. The small group size was perfect as we got to meet and interact with people from around the world. She professionally manuevered the boat at very comfortable speed allowing us plenty of photo ops. The boat is electric so it was quiet and we didnt need to shout to have conversations. Lastly, but most important for us was that the boat was enclosed with a restroom.

Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks

Megan_R, Aug 2025

Perfect Way to See Amsterdam

We had a relaxing, informative, and comfortable cruise on the canal and absolutely loved it. Our time in Amsterdam was cut short by flight delays but we did this our first night in town and got to see and enjoy so much. And the knowledgeable team gave us a few recommendations for making the most of our time in Amsterdam as well. Unforgettable evening, highly recommend. It was also less crowded at some times than others - we were almost crammed on an earlier scheduled tour but were so glad we waited for the next one to enjoy a more comfortable ride.

The Ultimate Amsterdam Canal Cruise - 2hr - Small Group with Drinks & Snacks

Nick_M, Aug 2025

Virginia and Pax made the canal cruise perfect!

Virginia and Pax were the very best guides! I loved Virginia’s deep knowledge of Amsterdam history and her fun stories about the history of the city. She brought a great vibe to the canal tour and made the whole experience spectacular! Highly recommend!

Guided Amsterdam Canal Cruise – Snacks & Drinks on board(1 Hour)

Julie_O, Jun 2025

Wonderful tour and staff

Great guides and boat! Lots of cool information and also the guides had great senses of humors. Wish our boat canopy had been put down as it made viewing a bit more difficult. The meeting point is a little tricky since there was many boat companies that leave from this location. Just ask, ask, ask any boat company and they were all very helpful in locating the correct one. A great way to see the canals with a fun staff!