Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- See a different side of the UNESCO Heritage-listed Canal Ring
- Enjoy a relaxed experience with a live guide and local stories
- Upgrade to include a Dutch cheese platter and unlimited drinks
- Choose from two departure points that best suit you
What's Included
- 1-Hour Canal Cruise
- Experienced Skipper and Live Guide
- Unique experience on a luxury boat
- Friendly atmosphere
- Dutch Cheese & Unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks (if option selected)
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Make your way to the centrally located meeting point, hop aboard a classic wooden saloon boat, and settle in for a relaxing journey through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals. If you've upgraded, your guide will hand you a platter full of Dutch cheese paired with mustard, to nibble on during the ride, plus unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks.
Your cruise begins by gliding along the Prinsengracht, past landmarks such as the Anne Frank House (Anne Frank Huis), before continuing down the Bloemgracht, Amstel, Herengracht, Singel, and Keizersgracht. Take in sights along the way of key attractions such as as De 9 Straatjes, Rijksmuseum, Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug), and Bloemenmarkt. Your guide points out each landmark, and fills you in on its history.
After soaking up Amsterdam from the water, end back at the starting point, ready to explore further on dry land on your own time.
Your cruise begins by gliding along the Prinsengracht, past landmarks such as the Anne Frank House (Anne Frank Huis), before continuing down the Bloemgracht, Amstel, Herengracht, Singel, and Keizersgracht. Take in sights along the way of key attractions such as as De 9 Straatjes, Rijksmuseum, Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug), and Bloemenmarkt. Your guide points out each landmark, and fills you in on its history.
After soaking up Amsterdam from the water, end back at the starting point, ready to explore further on dry land on your own time.
Flagship Amsterdam - Best Canal Cruise Amsterdam (Pass By)
Anne Frank House (Pass By)
Westerkerk (Pass By)
Koninklijk Theater Carre (Pass By)
Rijksmuseum (Pass By)
The Amstel (Pass By)
Seven Bridges View Point (Pass By)
The Jordaan (Pass By)
Herengracht (Pass By)
Prinsengracht (Pass By)
Munt Tower (Munttoren) (Pass By)
Dutch National Opera & Ballet (Pass By)
Magere Brug (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- It is colder on the water, please bring warm clothing and don't get surprised by the chilly Dutch weather
- A fairly big step has to be made into the boat. Our stewards will assist you with this
- No boats at the dock? Please call us or visit our office at Leliegracht 50D (Just around the corner from the Anne Frank House)
- No bachelor / birthday party groups allowed, please call us for a private boat option
- Tour available for free for infants (0-3 years old)
- No toilets on board
- Please be aware that the points of interest on the route may slightly vary depending on the departure point chosen
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 46 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Marvin_B
The boat had a roof, which was nice do to light rain, but still had excellent views. The hosts were very friendly and informative. The cheese tray was generous and plenty of drink options. The boat driver was very skilled in the busy canals.
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Christopher_G, Aug 2026
Canal cruise was very enjoyable. The host/guide who also handled all the refreshments did a great job providing information and assuring the drinks and cheese were plentiful. Doing the cruise at night and seeing all the bridges lite up was spectacular. It was well worth it.
Francesca_D, Aug 2026
A short one hour canal cruise, pleasant enough to satisfy your tourist experience. We did not opt in for the wine and cheese but it looked good. The boat itself could use a little TLC but had a roof to keep out the hot sun.
The guide didn’t have a microphone so at times we missed what she was saying but overall was ok.
David_F, Aug 2026
This was a wonderful excursion!! We saw so much of the city on the canals and the hosts were excellent!! They were so nice, friendly, and very knowledgeable! Also, the cheese and drinks were a nice touch!!
Paula_W, Aug 2026
Lovely experience, and knowledgeable guide. It would have been better if she had a microphone as it was a bit hard to hear her.
Emily_T, Aug 2026
The boat was lovely, as was the wine and cheese. I really enjoyed the experience, it just ran a little on the shorter side.
blbrawn87, Jul 2026
Very relaxing and informative. Hosts were very knowledgeable and humorous. They were able to answer our questions.
Manisha_D, Jul 2026
Really great hosts and was an enjoyable tour with beautiful views! We were a party of 8, including seniors and a one year old and everyone enjoyed. We had an 8pm cruise and the weather was perfect.
Damon_H, Jul 2026
Tour was a great way to see the canals and learn about the rich history of Amsterdam. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the surroundings and added some nice humor as well. Food and drink was better than what you normally get on these tours which was nice as well. I would highly recommend!
Lucy_C, Jul 2026
The tour was nice enough. I booked what I thought was the open top boat and turned out not to be. The staff were nice but there was essentially no information about the city given, I spent more time hearing about their personal lives.
Anita_L, Jul 2026
The crew was great. Pointed out various sights and served us cheese and beer/wine. Wonderful senses of humor. We enjoyed it very much!
Kelly_R, Jul 2026
Both the skipper and hostess were very welcoming and kind. We chose the unlimited cheese and beverage option and had a wonderful experience! Highly recommended!
Jeff_A, Jul 2026
Great little cruise through the canals. It was very hot on the day of our trip and the crew had the top canopy closed. While this was great for keeping the sun off, it did obstruct the view a bit. The wine and cheese was greatly enjoyed!
Brenda_L, Jul 2026
This was the best thing we did in Amsterdam! The boat itself is in great condition and beautifully decorated! Our guides were Mick and Claire who were both amazing! (Mick said it was only his third day- you’d never know!) Claire gave us a great history and overview of the city as a non-native and then local Mick just added to it with his knowledge and tidbits. The drinks were cold and inexpensive. We got very lucky and didn’t have a crowded boat so we had some extra space to move around. I would recommend this to anyone visiting- and hope you get the dynamic duo of Mick and Clare!
Maria_C, Jul 2026
What we thought would be great was even better with a small group, great
Cheese and wine and a discovery of the city we had just arrived in. We got off the plane, dropped our bags at the hotel and I think it was the best possible way to start our exploration of this beautiful city. Thank you so much for your knowledge and conversation!
Anonymous, Jul 2026
Meh, Other than noticing the staff engaging with everyone except for the African American members, the canal cruise was relaxing.
Ellen_B, Jul 2026
The staff were friendly and knowledgeable! They were welcoming and ensured that everyone was well taken care of with drinks and food.
Vicky_N, Jul 2026
Great trip, about an hours ride around the canals passing points of interest. Definitely learned more about Amsterdam and hosts were great with commentary and filling up the glasses with wine. Cheese was great addition too! Baring in mind how much drink costs in Amsterdam, we definitely got our moneys worth in drinks alone. Would recommend and would do again, especially with this company as fun and professional.
Patrik_V, Jul 2026
Hands down the best boat crew ever! Huge thanks to our captain and guide for making this trip unforgettable !
William_C, Jul 2026
Very enjoyable canal cruise. Our guides were funny and entertaining. They answered all the questions and gave plenty of wine and cheese.
Melody_L, Jul 2026
Wonderful crew, excellent history, great story telling and a relaxing ride. We selected the drink and cheese option which was plentiful. We chose the covered saloon boat as the weather can be unpredictable in Amsterdam, this does impact your view when going under bridges, so if you're hoping to get certain angles when taking pictures you may miss this one. However, we enjoyed this experience so much we plan to make another reservation before we head out.
Eimear_H, Jul 2026
We had an amazing time on our tour. Our tour guide Sophie not only made the tour worthwhile but we'd love to come back! It was a great experience worth the price and it will be definitely an activity that we will be recommending for anyone to do once they go to Amsterdam.
Thank you for the fabulous day and expect us back in the future!
Debby_B, Jul 2026
The ride was very smooth. The host and hostess were great. Didn’t hear as much info as we were expecting but still had a great time. Cheese was very good and the wine was good but was expecting vodka or gin. Overall we would go again if we had the same crew.
Danielle_G, Jul 2026
It’s a different perspective of the city from the water. We learned some interesting facts about the canals and the canal houses. Our two hosts were great. It’s definitely worth it to get the snacks and drinks for the extra $10 per person.
Tracy_B, Jul 2026
This was so much fun! Our guide, Albert, was highly entertaining and knowledgeable about the area. This was a highlight for our visit to the area and I highly recommend!
Anya_T, Jul 2026
This was a lovely way to see Amsterdam. Our host was very personable and knowledgable. We had a great time.
Jessica_M, Jul 2026
Very nice ride through canals, learned some interesting things about the city and its history. It wasn’t really easy to locate the outfitter, because the reservation didnt specify which outfitter, and the boat departed from a different canal than the advertised check-in point. Staff from multiple outfitters were helpful in pointing us in the right direction
Jen_D, Jul 2026
Fun tour of the canals! Plus we had cheese and drinks, which was awesome. Highly recommend! Bring a jacket because it can be chilly!
Amanda_B, Jul 2026
A fun, interactive and informative 1hr boat ride with cheese/wine. The staff were fun and engaging whilst providing a little history on the area. Really enjoyed it:)
Nicola_W, Jul 2026
Definitely not as pictured. Thought this would be a more upmarket boar road but in fact very tacky. No tables laid like in the photo with flowers and table cloths but bare minimal with cheese plate and cheap wine. Very disappointing.
MOHAMMAD_M, Jul 2026
That is really great trip. I will recommend the crew was extremely nice and funny he was extremely engaging would def visit again !
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