Small Group Boutique All-Inclusive Tour (max 12 p) With Captain
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) on a cruise captained by Amsterdam native Captain Bow (or one of his friends). You’ll explore in a group limited to only 12 passengers, so you enjoy an intimate experience and receive personalized attention from your guide.
- Get local insight into Amsterdam on a canal cruise with Captain Jack
- A small group limited to 12 guarantees personalized attention
- Choose from multiple start times to suit your schedule
- Escape the crowds on land and admire the Netherlands' capital from the water
What's Included
- Alcoholic BeveragesExtensive open bar with local beers, top shelf liqours, soft drinks and hot drinks. You will not be disappointed! I make a killer G&T with local gin
- SnacksLittle sweet and savoury snacks to nibble on with your drinks are provided
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Singel 5, 1012 VC Amsterdam, Netherlands
Singel 5 is an adres. “Hotel Canal View” is located here. The departure point is INFRONT of this adres marked with 6 black morning poles with white caps along the canal. !!There is NO SIGN at the departure point itself at the moment due to zoning restrictions!!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Amsterdam Canal Ring
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Jordaan (Pass By)
Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum (Pass By)
Montelbaanstoren (Pass By)
Red Light District (Pass By)
Magere Brug (Pass By)
Het Kleinste Huis van Amsterdam (Pass By)
Brouwersgracht (Pass By)
Munt Tower (Munttoren) (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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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Reviews
5.0
based on 515 reviews
Katie_F, Apr 2026
John was great! He was very knowledgeable on of the history of Amsterdam and made great drinks :) The experience was very worth it for the price.
Thisana_V, Jan 2026
The tour was very impressive and informative. Captain Fokko is very freindly and service minded. As the group was small, the boat was not crowned and we could clearly hear story told by the captain.
We took the boat on 30th December. It's during Amsterdam Light Festival, so we could enjoy the impressive night view with the beautiful lighting along the canal.
Sarah_F, Jan 2026
This was beautiful - a great way to see a lot of Amsterdam. The inside of the boat is heated well, and the blankets provided made sitting outside enjoyable.
DaveandKatie_K, Dec 2025
Wow!
What a special night with our captain!
His name I’m struggling to remember how to spell it but it is something Fukkkor and he was great about sharing so much info about Amsterdam as we cruised the canals with glowing windows and twinkle lights at every turn.
And he was equally entertaining and FUN!! Were had the best time!!
True to his word he makes a great G+T. He was generous with blankets that were cozy and drinks.
The was, without a doubt, THE highlight of our time in Amsterdam!!
DO THIS CRUISE! You will be glad you did!
Cheers!
Mary_M, Nov 2025
Guide was so accommodating, informed, cordial, humorous and welcoming. Boat was super comfortable. A perfect way to see Amsterdam in a small boat
Melina_E, Oct 2025
Excellent, small group tour through the canals of beautiful Amsterdam. Our Captain was entertaining, had a lovely spread of drinks, nibblies, and blankets for a warm, inviting experience. Would definitely recommend.
madison_w, Oct 2025
What an amazing experience! So fun and a great way to kick off our trip. Our guide was so informative and a fantastic mixologist! Highly recommend!
Tina, Sep 2025
Enjoyed our Canal Cruise with John the captain who was very charming & knowledgeable regarding history of Canals & Amsterdam.
Beautiful boat with open bar!
Enjoyed small group and one of my fav highlights of Amsterdam! Highly recommend!
David_W, Sep 2025
Our boat tour was excellent, even despite the rain. Our captain made a good gin & tonic and took our group through a cool tour of Amsterdam’s canals. The boat was nice and covered so the rain didn’t affect us.
Lyn_M, Sep 2025
Small but intimate boat - room to be in or out regardless of the weather. Asked what we had seen of the city before we started so we could see other location.
The owner/pilot had lots of commentary on the history, sites, and was very knowledgeable and engaging. Highlight of my visit to Amsterdam!!
James_T, Sep 2025
Captain was great. Very courteous and informative about Amsterdam, it's history and the canal. Would take the trip again.
Adrian_S, Aug 2025
We booked the late tour to see the city in lights, and were not disappointed. All the canals are different in their own way so it’s not more of the same. John, our host, is a historian and very informative on many subjects. For us it was the best way to end a big day enjoying the sights of Amsterdam from the water. We recommend this tour and hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Richard_B, Aug 2025
Very fun tour. We really enjoyed our guide “Fonz”; he was very knowledgeable. Liked the small group atmosphere. The canals were so pretty and interesting. I would recommend highly.
Kacey_M, Aug 2025
This is a smaller boat with John as our guide. The boat was great and John made it a great experience for us. It had rained a bit before but he cleaned off the front seats so we could sit outside. The drinks and snacks were a bonus.
Tammy_B, Aug 2025
Now was the best Captain! His boat is absolutely beautiful and he gives a very informative tour with lots of history about Amsterdam. You can tell he loves his city and enjoys sharing the history and beauty of it. We would book with him again 100%!
Charnaye_G, Aug 2025
This cruise was a nice time! Nice way to see the city by being on the water and the open bar doesn’t hurt! Captain was very nice and welcoming.
Lindsay_B, Aug 2025
Very rare to pay for something especially tours and be able to say it was far better than expected Great informative friendly Captain spotless boat and the drink and food were truly unlimited Small group of 12 a real bonus and heaps of inside or outside room to sit It was a great tour highly recommended. And thanks Captain
Cynthia_W, Aug 2025
Fabulous! Totally worth it. John is super nice, very knowledgeable about Amsterdam and charismatic. The boat could certainly hold more than 12 so it’s nice that he only takes 12. Lots of room to spread out. You can sit outside or inside. There’s a bathroom. Full bar and some snacks (nuts, crackers and cookies). It started to rain and it was seamless for him to get us all inside the boat.
We took this ride at 5 pm which was perfect since we had a busy walking day so it was a great way to wrap up the day.
We had an issue getting to the boat as some roads were closed. It was easy to communicate with him via the app about it and he was very responsive.
Marcia_W, Aug 2025
Our boat captain was amazing! He was full of information about the area, the city, and the canals. Tour was both interesting and relaxing. Nice to be able to sit outside and come inside when it rained. It was wonderful to cruise along the canal with 8 new people and a great tour guide.
Ryan_L, Jul 2025
Great storytelling and entertaining tour with just the right number of participants! We highly recommend this experience.
MatthewStolworthy_S, Jul 2025
The boat was beautiful, the facilities were exceptional, the drinks delicious and the captain was fantastic.
We had a beautiful evening touring the canals of Amsterdam (the beautiful warm sunny evening helped). Captain John was a great guide with lots of knowledge and great jokes too.
We really had a memorable experience and would strongly recommend this to everyone.
The boat even has a toilet on it too!
Cindy_C, Jul 2025
John was an excellent captain and great bartender. He was very knowledgeable on local history and current culture in Amsterdam. The ride was smooth and super fun. Boat was fabulous for cruising Amsterdam’s charming canals.
Amaaharris, Jul 2025
This was perfect! John was our captain and he was welcoming, helpful and knowledgeable. The weather was lovely so we all sat outside, but there was a covered option indoors in case it rains. All of us enjoyed seeing the sights and having a cocktail or two and some snacks while we did. Thank you!
Stuart_B, Jun 2025
A very nice boat. Excellent food and drink. The small group made the entire feel experience more personal. Our Captain gave an entertaining and informative tour.
Anonymous, Jun 2025
Very nice accommodations. Love that part of the boat was covered to shield from the very hot sun. Wide selection of drinks accompanied by snacks. The best part was the Captain! He was very pleasant, funny and informative.
laura, Jun 2025
Fantastic tour and a must do when in Amsterdam! I highly recommend it for families and couples, so many out there to choose from but best choice!
Mercedes_N, Jun 2025
We had a wonderful tour on the canals of Amsterdam. Our captain and guide, John, was very knowledgeable and experienced. He covered a lot of interesting spots and interacted very well with us. We were very pleased with our experience. Highly recommended.
Stacy_B, Jun 2025
Would highly recommend .. loved the smaller size group with indoor and outdoor boat seating ..
Excellent drink selection .. and we had a blast !
Stephanie_b, Jun 2025
This was an absolutely LOVELY experience. 10/10 our captain was funny and friendly and also very knowledgeable. We had a large group and it was so much fun to tide around the canals talking drinking and just enjoying the sunshine. I would absolutely do this again
Jillian_M, Jun 2025
Not to be missed! Wonderful host, beautiful boat, excellent bar and nibbles, and welcomes all ages including toddlers! Our trip through the canals was informative and varied - comfort plus even though the weather insisted on being somewhat uncooperative at times! Highly recommended.
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