Top Netherlands Sailing Tours

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.

Elevate your Amsterdam canal cruise when you book this experience aboard a fully covered 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.

See a different side of Amsterdam as you admire its beautiful canals by night on this cruise. Give your body a break from a day of exploring and relax as you pass by landmarks such as the Westerkerk and Rijksmuseum. As you cruise, learn more about the city’s history via an audio guide, available in multiple languages so you can listen in your native language.

Unique sailing experience. You can participate or just relaxe on board. Always guide by your skipper, so no need to have knowledge about sailing yourself. - Sail on the Westerschelde estuary and see the large seagoing vessels - Enjoy a sailing trip on the Westerschelde estuary with a skipper - Sail along the boulevard of Vlissingen and the beaches of Walcheren - Relax and enjoy the sailing trip or help with the tasks on board - See the fishing boats and luxury motor yachts moored at Damen

Sailing on a sportive and luxery yacht with skipper. Experience and learn how sailing works, hold the rudder and help trim the sails. Sure there is also time to enjoy the nature on the biggest national parc of the Netherlands

Sailing on a sporty and comfortable cabin sailing yacht. Experience steering, navigating, trimming sails, and how a sailboat works yourself. Of course, there is also plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful nature. You sail on the Oosterschelde, the largest national park in the Netherlands. Evening sailing can be booked individually, so you also meet other guests on board. You are allowed to bring your own drinks on board, but we also sell chilled drinks and snacks on board.

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.

The best way to explore the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring is indisputably by boat. Get a different perspective of the Dutch capital while avoiding the crowds on land during this relaxing canal cruise that includes unlimited Heineken beer, wine, and soft drinks for a budget-friendly price. When the weather is good, enjoy an open-air boat ride as well as heated seats during the winter.

Cruise through Amsterdam's charming canals the modern way, aboard an intimate electric boat with a bar on an evening tour. A fun alternative to standing in a crowded bar, the cruise offers a sociable way to see Amsterdam's landmarks as day turns to night. Illuminated bridges and attractions like the Anne Frank House and Western Church are among the bucket-list-level sights seen.

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.

This sailing activity takes you to a unique part of the Netherlands, just south of Amsterdam. We will sail on the lakes, open bridges ourselves, pass windmills and the famous polders. Live like a local. I am a licensed and highly experienced sailor. Currently working as a skipper on commercial sailing ships (40 meter) and tourboats , but on my off days I'm happy to accomodate small groups to this unique experience. I'm generally not in a hurry and do this for fun. Normal departure time is 10.30, and return around 16.00, but these times can be scheduled different if it suits you better to start early or start later. Pick up location can be discussed. Spoken languages: English, German, French and Dutch.

Absorb the canal-front sights of Amsterdam on a leisurely sightseeing cruise. Take a seat in a comfortable glass-topped boat and enjoy the views as you glide along the city’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed canals and listen to the audio commentary. Kids’ tickets come with a goodie bag and a special audio commentary designed to keep them entertained.

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.