Top Amsterdam Cruises &amp; Sailing

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks and 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

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: Luxury Canal Cruise, Live Guide & City Highlights

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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

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

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 2-Hour Evening Cruise With Live Guide and Bar

Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

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

Experience Amsterdam at its most magical on a luxury evening canal cruise. Enjoy stunning views of Amsterdam, the historic IJ waterfront and the illuminated city skyline before cruising into the UNESCO-listed Canal Ring. Cruise in comfort aboard a modern 100% electric boat, where every guest has their own comfortable seat. The boat is fully covered and heated, ensuring a warm and relaxing experience in every season, whatever the weather. As thousands of lights reflect on the water, your local skipper brings Amsterdam to life with live stories, fascinating history and insider tips. Unlike standard audio-guided cruises, you’ll enjoy a personal and authentic local experience while gliding silently through Amsterdam’s famous canals. With fewer boats on the canals after sunset, the atmosphere becomes peaceful and intimate. Admire beautifully illuminated canal houses, historic bridges and famous landmarks while enjoying unique photo opportunities from the water.

Amsterdam: Luxury Evening Canal Cruise with Live Skipper

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

An Amsterdam canal cruise is a must for any visitor to Amsterdam, but the caliber of the experience varies widely. Elevate your trip on this intimate dinner cruise in a classic saloon boat that’s all window tables. Enjoy a welcome glass of bubbles (alcohol-free option available), a range of small bites, then a 3-course menu, served hot from partner restaurant Le Hollandais. Additional drinks are available to purchase on board.

Amsterdam: Exclusive 3-course Dinner Canal Cruise

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

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.

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

Price varies by group size

Cruise Amsterdam like a Local — Small Group 12 pax

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

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

Amsterdam: Modern Canal Cruise with Local Guide, Bar & Bites

Price varies by group size

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

Amsterdam Live Guided Sightseeing Canal Cruise

Price varies by group size

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

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

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: Exclusive 3-course Dinner Canal Cruise

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What are people saying about Amsterdam

kathy, Sep 2026

Romantic dinner cruise 10/10!!

What a great way to experience Amsterdam! The food was a 10/10 ! The food came from a local restaurant, and the Chef came over to explain the dishes! I would highly recommend this experience!! I thought this would also be a tour or someone would explain some of the sights , and that wasn’t the case but even still, the experience was great!

Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group

Cathy_S, Sep 2026

Perfect canal cruise for us.

This was, by far, the best canal cruise we could have taken. Our captain, Kareem, was lovely. He was so knowledgeable and made our cruise interesting and entertaining. Coffee, water, and orange juice were available as well as a delicious, traditional sweet bread. Our pleasant co-passengers made movement around the boat for pictures easy. We had a thorough orientation to the city as well as suggestions for more adventures after our cruise. Thank you, Kareem, and Captain Dave’s for a lovely canal cruise experience.

Amsterdam Live Guided Sightseeing Canal Cruise

Rebeccaanne_S, Aug 2026

Great experience, fantastic atmosphere

We had a fantastic day on the river and canal. If the weather is wet, they put the roof on and also give umbrellas, of warm, like our day, we had the roof off. Joe the captain from Portugal gave us a smooth drive around Amsterdam and our tour guide was brilliant. Very knowledgeable, happy and hilarious. He clearly loves his job. Thank you so much for a great experience.

10 Tastes of Amsterdam Food Tour: Small Group, Full Meal & Drinks

BrendaL_K, Aug 2026

Food, Fun & Dutch Hospitality at Its Best!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic Amsterdam Food Tour! We had an amazing time exploring Amsterdam with our wonderful tour guide, Todd! The tour was fun, interactive, informative, and filled with incredible local food and drinks. We enjoyed amazing apple pie at Café Hegeraad, a delicious Surinamese meal at Simz Eethuis, kibbeling at Jonk Volendammer Haringhandel, and a fantastic wine and cheese board at GastroVino. We also sampled Grolsch beer, traditional Ketel 1 Jonge Jenever, and a tasty bittergarnituur! What made the experience truly special was Todd. He was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and gracious, sharing fascinating stories about Amsterdam’s history, commerce, culture, and—most importantly—the warmth and kindness of its people. Thank you, Todd, for such a memorable and delicious experience! We highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the real Amsterdam! 🇳🇱❤️

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

Pam_S, Aug 2026

Fantastic Canal Tour

This was an excellent canal cruise! We chose this one as it was a smaller vessel with a maximum of 10 guests. We had a group of 6 and two other guests were aboard. The guide was excellent! Informative, friendly, answered all our questions and expertly maneuvered or ship through some tight spaces. He arranged an excellent choice of snacks and beverages. I would highly recommend Senior Boat tours and our guide Olivier.

Cruise Amsterdam like a Local — Small Group 12 pax

Sandra_G, Aug 2026

This was lovely tour with...

This was lovely tour with drinks the only problem I have was finding where the boat left from If you do not have google no one knew where to catch it from No signs and even shop keepers in the area did not know We were sent from one end of the canal to the other and thenback again The only way we found out where itwas leaving from was from others that we finally met that were waiting

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

Pej_E, Aug 2026

If it ain’t Dutch it ain’t much!

Snacks and beverage offer were excellent and our tour guide / Captain was knowledgeable and entertaining. The boat was gorgeous also with plenty of shade which was welcomed given it was a very hot and sunny day. Whilst on the canal you could see other tour groups with competing companies and it is evident we got what we paid for!

Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks

Tatum_C, Jul 2026

Couldn't recommend this tour more!

LOVED IT! Brother sister duo here, felt personalized and you could feel the pride of the crew. Loved that they made you feel welcome before even stepping on board. We added the unlimited drinks and some people deter you from doing this because you won't get your $ worth, but our drinks were never empty, so 10/10 recommend. We went on a 2PM tour, in July, and it felt semi-private, not busy at all. Boat was beautiful! Would absolutely go on this tour again!

Amsterdam: Modern Canal Cruise with Local Guide, Bar & Bites

Anna_W, May 2026

David and Mark were...

David and Mark were awesome! Our group of 4 had a great experience, David had lots of fun facts along our tour of the canals. We wanted a boat tour with open air seating and that wasn’t too “serious”. This was a last minute find at the right price and we would recommend to anyone! Thanks again all the way from Canada!