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Krysta_Y, Oct 2026
Best view of Amsterdam
One of my favorite experiences in Amsterdam!
I absolutely loved this cruise! The small boat was incredibly comfortable, and the guide was amazing. Seeing Amsterdam from the water was such a beautiful way to experience the city. There’s also a bathroom on board, which is a big plus! Hands down one of my favorite experiences of the trip—I’d happily do it again. So much better than a bigger boat!
Debra_G, Oct 2026
I would recommend Captain Dave's canal tours
We had one of Dave's friends as our captain, she was fantastic! Canal tour is a great way to see the city from the canals with the original buildings from the 1600s, learn so much about the city and relax at the same time. The reason I chose Captain Dave's was because it is a covered boat, which was necessary when we were on our tour as it was raining a little bit, and it has a bathroom on board.
G6156YSsophiae, Oct 2026
Informative and nicely designed
The trip was nicely designed; you could understand everything even if your English isn't perfect. The information was very detailed and informative; furthermore, the tour guide (Arnold) was very nice and was able to answer all questions. He was always nice and greeted us warmly. The food and drinks were also very good.
Lori_C, Oct 2026
Unique Way to See Amsterdam at Night
The tour was awesome and I highly recommend it! It was overcast and a little misty, but we were able to see the city lights just fine.
Note: there are several different boat tours with boats docked in the same area. It was hard to tell which boat I needed. Others in my tour group had the same problem. The Viator app wasn’t working on my phone and although I made a printout of the reservation just in case, it didn’t have enough information. Luckily a different tour company knew which boat I needed and the Eco Boat tour guide was able to find my reservation by name.
Karrel_B, Oct 2026
night cruise along the canal
what a beautiful night cruising along the canal !!! JanPaul our tour guide and skipper was very knowledgeable and zipped through the canal with ease. he talked about the highlights of the area and explained the history of the different neighborhood and architecture as we pass by. highly recommended!!
Pam_K, Sept 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.
Julie_A, Sept 2026
Good little tour!
It was a great way to end the trip! The pizza was decent and our servers and captain were fantastic. I wish I could remember the main servers name because she also gave us information on the canal was super funny. Great way to see the canals at a great price.
Chanell_H, Sept 2026
Best Canal Cruise EVERRRRR!!
Hands down one of THE BEST canal cruises I’ve been on. It was a beautiful night. Our guide was hilarious and high! 😜 You will not be disappointed!! Just know, they don’t sell or provide herbs on the boat. You have to bring your own. I can’t wait to come back and bring my friends.
Wendy_E, Sept 2026
Fun and interesting!
Our guided canal tour was fantastic. We had only been in Amsterdam a few hours and this tour was a great orientation to the city. Our guide, Frederick, was knowledgeable and engaging. He catered to each party on the tour and it was a personalized, special experience. Five stars.
emmakD1506TQ, Jul 2026
Smoky tour
Relaxed boat trip in central Amsterdam. Both the captain and the guide were young and nice and took turns telling us what we saw. Wine was served in a plastic cup and refilled if requested.
A funny detail was that "smoke-free" had been translated from "smoke friendly" which meant that me and my (adult) son sat in a cloud of cannabis smoke all tour. We didn’t smoke, but it was a more genuine Amsterdam experience than we expected 😆
Paige_M, Jun 2026
Fun Canal Cruise
I have done many canal tours in Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Harlem and this tour was a step above most. The guide was fun and personable and kept our wine glasses full. The cheese was yummy and the boat was a good combination of inside and outside (had nice cover from the sun). The only negative would be how loud the motor was, it interfered with our enjoyment of being on the canal. It would be nice if Amsterdam instituted the "only electric motors" requirement that Haarlem has. It makes a big difference. So until then, you will have to put up with a really loud motor.
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!
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