Top Netherlands Canal Cruises in 2026 - page 4

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

Private Canal Cruise On Small Historic Boat

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Avoid crowds and long walks while still enjoying the magic of the Amsterdam Light Festival by experiencing it from the comfort of a heated, covered boat. Departing conveniently from Central Station, this canal cruise offers unlimited drinks and panoramic views of the city’s light installations. With an official audio guide included, learn the stories behind each artwork as you sail past. Sit back, relax, and make the most of photo ops from the lounge deck (or through the skylight)—no stress, just a smooth and cozy evening on the water.

Amsterdam Light Festival Panoramic glass Roof Cruise with drinks

Classic Salonboat Tour in Amsterdam Including Cheese and Wine

1 hourFree Cancellation

Amsterdam Afternoon Tea Canal Cruise With Optional Drinks Upgrade

Amsterdam Walking Tour and Cruise with Drinks and Cheese Tasting

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Amsterdam Sunset Canal Cruise with Open Bar

1 hourFree Cancellation

Secure advance tickets to two of Amsterdam’s most popular attractions, and save more than a quarter on admission costs when you book simultaneously. Hop aboard a canal boat and cruise along the city’s UNESCO-listed waterways. See landmarks like the Anne Frank House and Westerkerk, and learn more about the sights from your audio guide. Then, discover the kooky attractions at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam, where you’ll have a pre-booked timeslot, plus free time to explore at your leisure.

Ripley's Believe It or Not Amsterdam & 1-Hour Canal Cruise

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Opt for a tour of the Amsterdam Canals, and skip the crowded city streets. Aboard a handcrafted electric boat, you’ll relax and see the city on a carefully planned route. Historic Amsterdam landmarks like the Anne Frank House are passed by, along with hangouts that the locals favor, like the Jordaan neighborhood. The cruise departs from Keizersgracht 106 and Herengracht 128, offering flexible boarding locations.

Amsterdam Highlights - Group Cruise with Apple Pie, 2 Drinks

90-min Amsterdam Light Festival Tour

Keukenhof Gardens Half Day Guided Tour from Amsterdam

4 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

The Keukenhof Tulip Garden and village of Giethoorn are two of the most enchanting destinations in Holland, but seeing both in one day via train or bus is a challenge. With this tour, save hours with transportation directly from Amsterdam. Stop to take in the colorful blooms at one of the largest flower gardens in the world before continuing on to Giethoorn for a boat tour along its historic canals.

Amsterdam: Keukenhof Tulip Gardens and Giethoorn with Boat Tour

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Amsterdam Highlights Canal Cruise with a Drink

Get on board of one of the comfortable boats. Sail the canals and experience the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water. Our captain will make sure that you have the best canal cruise of your life! The captain and host will guide you through the canals of Amsterdam and you will get all the information you need to know about the Amsterdam Light Festival. From the comfort of our boat you can enjoy Amsterdam from the water. Approximately 75 minutes to enjoy Amsterdam from the water, while enjoying unlimited mulled wine and hot drinks in a cozy and heated environment. All this while you receive an explanation about the works of art!

Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise - Mulled Wine Included

Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise - Mulled Wine Included

Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise with open back deck

With Voyage, you will explore Amsterdam from the classic UNESCO protected Canal belt all the way to the Amstel River and so much in between. With the premium canal cruise, you will sail through the heart of the city, exploring its rich history and culture whilst cruising past some of the most iconic sites of Amsterdam. The canals provide a tranquil oasis in the midst of the bustling city. Sit back, relax and indulge in the selection of both local and international beverages. At Voyage we believe in an interactive tour experience, your local and knowledgeable skippers will provide you with insightful information and are always ready to answer any questions you may have.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Unlimited Snacks

2 hoursFree Cancellation

75 minute Blue Boat Company City Canal Cruise and Maritime Museum

3 hoursFree Cancellation

The Keukenhof Gardens are only open for a few weeks a year, making them surprisingly difficult to reach on public transportation. Fill up your camera roll without busting your budget when you book this convenient combo package, with skip-the-line tickets plus a round-trip transfer by comfortable bus with restrooms and Wi-Fi. After you return to Amsterdam, enjoy a canal cruise at a time and date of your choosing.

Amsterdam: Keukenhof Entry plus Shuttle Bus & 75 min Canal Cruise

3 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Amsterdam Before The Crowds Morning Canal Cruise

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Amsterdam: Experience the All inclusive Saloon boat cruise

Amsterdam Light Festival Max 10 guests live guiding drinks snacks

There's only one way to celebrate King's Day when in Amsterdam—cruising the canals onboard a party boat. The national holiday sees the city come to life with residents dressing in bright orange clothing and letting off steam—a vantage point on the water is the perfect place to feel right at the heart of the action. Celebrate like a local and enjoy unlimited drinks (including beer, wine, and soda) as you set sail through the city. Onboard music keeps the festive vibes going throughout.

Amsterdam King’s Day Boat Party with Unlimited Drinks 2027

Book your own personal canal boat cruise for the Amsterdam Light Festival, which takes place on select dates from November through January. Aboard a 12-seater private boat just for your sole group, you’ll experience the festival’s art displays and light sculptures without the crowds. Just leave the navigation to the boat’s captain, and enjoy a welcome drink plus complimentary coffee or tea once on board.

Amsterdam Light Festival Private Cruise With Welcome Drink

Amsterdam Live Guided Sightseeing Canal Cruise

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Teresa_B, Oct 2026

Fun photo op

A fun cruise with a friendly crew who knows all of the local lore. It deepened my appreciation of all the sites as I heard the stories behind them. It is also a great vantage point to take pictures without having to dodge bikers and pedestrians. All around good time.

Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group

Kristina_D, Oct 2026

Beautiful and fun tour

This was a fantastic canal tour! Nice small group, very entertaining and friendly guide taking us around. He even shared a list of recommended spots around Amsterdam for us to check out. The tour comes with beverages included. So glad I booked this tour, highly recommend!

Amsterdam 2hour small group canal cruise with snacks & opt drinks

Pam_K, Sep 2026

2 Retired Australians

We met the boat at the dock sites, it was exactly on time. The cover was on because of pending showers of rain, but open at the sides. The seating was comfortable and there were plates of nibbles and a good selection of wines to chose from. Our guide was a native of Amsterdam and gave us a complete history of the city and pointed out all the sights, and the quirks. Loved this trip and I highly recommend it. A small group made the experience better.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group

Raina_K, Sep 2026

Perfect Cruise through the Canals

This small group open boat tour was a perfect way to spend an hour on the canals of Amsterdam. Mark, our captain, was knowledgeable sharing interesting facts about Amsterdam and the various sites we passed along the way. While there are numerous boat tours on the canals, we would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Amsterdam.

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

Abby_L, Sep 2026

Great intimate tour on a lovely boat with lots to see.

A great quick canal tour! I was pregnant on this trip so we didn’t want a longer 3 hour drinking trip. Our guide was funny, informative, showed us great spots for views and brought us to so many different types of neighborhoods. I’m really glad we chose this over some of the bigger company tours.

Not a Typical Cruise Max 10 guests Bites Drinks Local Personal

Jim_H, Sep 2026

Memorable cruise through Amsterdam

We had a wonderful time on the Giuliana with Captain Sebi. It’s a magical experience to glide through the finest canals of Amsterdam and along the Amstel river in a 100 year old wooden boat. Sebi is a great host and guide, and the snacks, drinks, and treats were all delicious.

Cruise Amsterdam like a Local — Small Group 12 pax

Jim_S, Aug 2026

The small size of the...

The small size of the tour group made this a very personable outing! The group on board was fun and lively which made for a great time. Captain Dave’s group was extremely engaging and knowledgeable and provided interesting and informative commentary - all very of which was live and not prerecorded! There were plenty of beverages provided - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic and since a birthday was being celebrated Captain Dave’s brought on some special treats for all passengers! The boat was comfortable but crowded with ample space for all on board. Can’t speak highly enough about Captain Dave and Captain Kareem and would happily recommend this group to anyone seeking a canal cruise in Amsterdam.

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 Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

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!

Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise With Unlimited Drinks

Mercy_O, Jan 2026

Light, art, and great times!

This was a great trip through the various canals that house the Light Festival art installations. Both the captain and host were fantastic, knowledgeable, and attentive, especially with the free drinks! It's well worth it to see Amsterdam in a different light during one of the great times of the year. Plus, the snow was a bonus that made everything more beautiful!