Amsterdam: 60-Minute Guided Private Canal Cruise with Drinks

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

1 hour (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Stephanie_G ·

Sep 2025

We had a wonderful skipper, Lucas! The boat cruise was very relaxing with drinks provided. We brought on our own sandwiches and really enjoyed hearing about all the sites of Amsterdam from the water. There were 4 of us with plenty of room around the table. Lucas was on time and very informative.

· Timothy_S ·

Aug 2025

Lucas was fantastic. We were hoping for a nice, relaxed, canal cruise where we didn’t feel rushed or packed in. Very quickly he asked about our preferences and told us he’d point out some interesting sights, give us some background on the canals and Amsterdam itself. Throughout the vibe was very chill which is exactly what we hoped for.

Overview

A private Amsterdam canal cruise is so much more personal than big boat tours. And this great deal shows it need not bust your budget. Groups as large as 10 can fit comfortably onto this intimate boat, which is open in good weather but has a roof and blankets for cooler times. Your skipper will create a route that’s perfect for the season: feel free to add any special requests.

Private canal cruise with live commentary from your personal skipper
Good choice for larger groups: has space for up to 10 travelers
Great-value option: bring your own food and drinks to help keep costs down
Customize the route to suit your personal tastes and interests

What's Included

Small-group tour (max 10 passenger per boat)
Live commentary on board
Local certified skipper
Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise
Drinks (water, various soft drinks, beer, Prosecco)

Food (may be taken on-board)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Prinsengracht 375, 1016 Amsterdam, Netherlands
The skipper will be at the waterside at the exact start time of your tour. You can recognise the boat by: White boat, Blue Roof, Turquoise blue seats, Heart logo on the side, Boat Name is Gordita.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

The Jordaan (Pass By)

Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) (Pass By)

Anne Frank House (Pass By)

Westerkerk (Pass By)

De Gouden Bocht (Pass By)

Amsterdam (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate

Not wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Blankets and optional roof available
There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation in case of extreme weather. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

Stephanie_G

Reviews

5.0

based on 104 reviews

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Paap was a great skipper....

Khalid_A, Oct 2025

Paap was a great skipper. Very welcoming and informative. He helped us take great photos as well. We enjoyed the experience!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for the lovely review Khalid, much appreciated! We are glad you enjoyed yourself and hope to see you again sometime

Beautiful, Private Day on the Water

Stephanie_G, Sep 2025

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much for the lovely review, we're happy you had such a great time and we'll tell Lucas what a good job he did. Hope to have you again sometime!

Perfect for a more private tour

Timothy_S, Aug 2025

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for the great review! We will tell Lucas how much he is appreciated. Hope to see you on the canals with us again soon!

City tour

kentlynne, Jul 2025

Very enjoyable. Nice way to see Amsterdam on a beautiful day. We did the tour on our first day when we arrived in the city.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you, Kent! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cruise and that it was a great start to your time in Amsterdam. We hope the rest of your trip was just as wonderful!

This is a very nice...

Teresa_A, Jul 2025

This is a very nice cruise. Relaxing, short and sweet. I would recommend for anyone coming to Amsterdam specially if you're in a group, a private tour is a mist.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for the kind review Teresa, hope to see you again soon on the canals with us

Great, warmly recommended

Jessica_k, Jul 2025

The guide was amazing and we got the most of Amsterdam in just an hour. Such a nice and comfortable way to experience Amsterdam and we learned a lot. Would definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words, Jessica! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the canal cruise and found it comfortable. We hope to welcome you on board again in the future! Best regards,

Boats and Beers! Relaxing and Fun adventure around the city

Holly_M, Jun 2025

Alexander was amazing. Had some good prosecco, gave good info about the city, was a perfect way to see more of the city with tired legs. Boat was comfy and Alex offered to cover us from the sun or leave open.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for the excellent review! We will let Alex know how much you appreciated him.

Just a wonderful way to...

Chad_G, Jun 2025

Just a wonderful way to see the city. Paap was a great guide. Super personable, funny and knowledgeable!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Great to hear you enjoyed your private boat tour with captain Paap. And that it was a good way to see the city. Thank you for writing this review.

Excellent Private Canal Cruise!

The_D, Apr 2025

We arrived in Amsterdam & this trip was booked on our 1st evening. It was cold, windy & rainy that day, we messaged to ask if we could switch days & they were extremely accommodating! We moved our reservation to the next evening & it was more than we could have ever expected! Just a perfect private canal cruise! Loved it & highly recommend it to everyone! The heated seats were the best part!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for your thorough review! We are always happy to accommodate our customers and glad that it worked out ;)

Must Do!

Carolyn_T, Apr 2024

Just a wonderful trip on the beautiful canals. It was a very personal experience and we were made To feel so comfortable idespite the changing weather.

A great experience!

Sean_I, Apr 2024

We had a great experience. We were greeted by our captain and offered beverages immediately upon boarding the boat. We chatted and got acquainted as he readied the boat. We had enjoyed conversation, some history and stories of the area during our time onboard. We went through several of the canals and learned a lot about the area and the history. The captain, Deep, was very friendly and accommodating. We would definitely go again sometime.

A nice way to spend an hour after lunch

peter_p, Mar 2024

informal, informative, friendly and the boat is covered so even if raining the experience remains enjoyable. What's not to like!? A wonderful way to experience Amsterdam, Peter

Do this

Ola_R, Aug 2023

Would absolutely recommend this. It's a great way to see and learn about the city in a comfortable, scenic and fun way. Worth the price for sure!

Wonderful experience on the canals!

Chelsea_D, Aug 2023

Really enjoyed our private canal tour. The Captain offered a personalized tour and lot of local flavor that added to our visit. He even let the kids steer the boat. Highly recommend!

A Truly Memorable Experience!

Ignacio_C, Jul 2022

Great experience! A Canal boat ride is a must in Amsterdam and this private tour was fantastic for our small group! The captain of the boat was friendly and informative! A truly memorable experience was had by all!

The Best!!

Emma_T, Jun 2022

A highlight of the weekend! Pap was so friendly and gave us lots of useful information about Amsterdam and told us some interesting stories. He guided us along some of the quieter canals to avoid the crowds. Very serene and relaxing. Would 100% recommend.

100% highly recommend!

Tulah_K, Mar 2022

Absolutely amazing!! Highly highly recommend, the tour guide was an absolute sweetheart and the boat is clean, modern, electric, and comfortable. Complimentary blankets & drinks were provided, and the boat is smoke friendly. Had an amazing time

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Hi Tulah, Thanks so much for your positive review. We are glad that you enjoyed your time on our boat tour. We hope to welcome back in the future! Kind regards,

Exceptional tour!

MaryAnn_W, Jul 2021

Absolutely wonderful tour! Friendly, interesting and knowledgeable captain! Great way to learn more about Amsterdam and its unique architecture and geography. So relaxing!

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Thanks so much Mary Ann, I loved showing you my city! I hope you'll return some day. Paap

Parfait

Isabelle_V, May 2024

Très bon accueil malgré notre retard. Balade très agréable. Capitaine sympathique. A faire sans hesiter

Ausgezeichnete Tour!!

Hasan, Aug 2021

Eine sehr schöne und entspannte private Tour durch die Kanäle Amsterdams. Absolut empfehlenswert! Das Wetter war super und daher auch eine sehr schöne Tour. Ein sehr netter und angenehmer Kapitän an Board der uns mit Getränken, Schokoladen und sogar Blumen empfangen hat.