AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular canal cruises in Amsterdam. Here is what each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can book the right day without the guesswork.
1-hour covered Amsterdam canal cruise with Gouda cheese, mustard, and unlimited drinks. See Anne Frank, Rijksmuseum, Jordaan sights.
Most Popular“Wonderful experience and nice to get the commentary to learn a bit of history. The wine and cheese were nice too!”
Amsterdam luxury electric canal cruise with live guide, Jordaan sights, Rijksmuseum views, plus an unlimited drinks and bites option.
“The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The boat was clean and in good condition and the trip itself was worthwhile”
90-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with unlimited Heineken beer and wine, Dutch snacks, and narration from an open electric boat.
“We did the 90-minute cruise with Captain Jack and had a wonderful experience. We initially missed our cruise due to some difficulty with the meeting point, but the company was incredibly accommodating and kindly rescheduled us while we were still in Amsterdam. The cruise itself was beautiful, very scenic, and highlighted the rich history of…”
Electric Amsterdam canal cruise with live English commentary and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, plus snacks. 1–1.5 hours.
“We loved this tour. Both the boat driver and the captain were excellent! I would highly recommend.”
A one-hour canal cruise from Central Station with audio in 19 languages, UNESCO sights like Skinny Bridge, plus a night option.
“Very informative, wonderful way to see the city, and the captain was great!”
Smoke-friendly lounge boat cruise from Amsterdam Central Station, with optional drink packages and a High Light Tour for canal-art season.
Hour-long Amsterdam canal cruise from the Krasnapolsky dock with captain narration, blankets, and a cash-bar for cocktails and other drinks.
“We booked this excursion due to the appeal of unlimited cocktails and nibbles for an hour duration of this cruise, to explore more of Amsterdam by the canals, to our dismay we were told on boarding that we could have a “couple” of drinks (but no offer of nibbles) as offered on the advert?? To…”
Glide through Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals on an open electric boat for about 1 hour, with optional unlimited drinks and a toast.
“Pretty ride but don’t use this as your main tour of the city. Our captain / tour guide was on his phone texting almost the whole time. We asked some questions but he didn’t volunteer much information.”
Skip the Van Gogh Museum line and pair it with a 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise, plus multilingual audio and optional snack box.
A 1-hour Amsterdam saloon boat cruise with a live guide and drink choices. See the Amstel, UNESCO canal belt, and landmark sights.
“Great experience, very informative and witty thanks to Roger the guide. Wanted it to be 3 hours it was that relaxing and entertaining. Thanks go to Jeremy as well the captain who made you feel the boat was floating on air. BTW the dock is one of the little docks ones across the road from…”
Evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with a live English guide, views of key sights, and an onboard bar for beer, soda, and cocktails.
“The photo on the site is an enclosed boat. We arrived in a freezing cold heavy rainstorm to find a small open boat. We choose to not go and asked an attendant about a refund or reschedule and were told to contact the tour. So far...no response. Be careful!”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with multilingual audio, panoramic views, and an easy first-time plan.
“Not overcrowded, excellent audio tour. We loved it.”
A time-saving combo in Amsterdam: fast-track Heineken Experience with tastings plus a 1-hour GPS canal cruise along the UNESCO Canal Belt.
“Everything was good and as expected. The heineken experience guides were energetic and informative. The canal ride was also smooth and calming”
1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with live guide, 100% electric boat, and unlimited Heineken, wine, soft drinks, plus coffee/tea.
“Great experience!! Hosts are super friendly and knowledgeable about the city. Learned about land marks and really enjoyed our time. Would recommend to anyone considering a canal cruise”
2-hour small-group Amsterdam canal cruise with an open bar, Dutch snacks, and captain stories on an electric sloop.
“It was a great experience with lots of information about Amsterdam. You can book a canal ride once you get there as well.”
The canals, the museums and the day trips, and the best way to see each.
