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15 Best Canal Cruises In 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.

15 Best Canal Cruises In Amsterdam

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - Boarding Reality: Seats, Steps, and Hearing Your Guide
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Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

1.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

1-hour covered Amsterdam canal cruise with Gouda cheese, mustard, and unlimited drinks. See Anne Frank, Rijksmuseum, Jordaan sights.

Most Popular 5.0

“We enjoyed our time and learned a lot of local knowledge during this laid back and relaxing cruise through the canals of Amsterdam. The crew were very friendly and attentive. Cheese and wine were also very good! We'd definitely recommend this!”

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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option - The Jordaan to Prinsengracht stretch: Anne Frank, church towers, and old canals
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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack - The quick Rijksmuseum moment: what you’ll get (and what you won’t)
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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

3.Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

90-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with unlimited Heineken beer and wine, Dutch snacks, and narration from an open electric boat.

5.0

“I was quite disappointed by this tour. While the ratings are excellent, I did not think it lived up to it. First, the boat is not heated. If you go on a frisky evening, dress appropriately. Second, the fact that the boat is not heated leads to the windows to fog up meaning you will…”

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Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite - Open-Boat vs Covered/Enclosed: How to Dress for the Ride
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Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise - Central Station to the Canal District: The Core Route
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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise

Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle - The boat ride: what the saloon setup feels like
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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

7.Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

Hour-long Amsterdam canal cruise from the Krasnapolsky dock with captain narration, blankets, and a cash-bar for cocktails and other drinks.

5.0

“The boat left at 6:19 for a 6:20 tour and did not wait for us as we were at the dock when it departed. All the other operators check to see if they have all guests. The company has yet to respond to my request for a refund”

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option - Comfort at the waterline: blankets, umbrellas, and space
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option - On the Amstel: Amsterdam’s Founding Waterway
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Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar - The onboard bar: how the drink menu changes the cruise mood
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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

11.Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

Evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with a live English guide, views of key sights, and an onboard bar for beer, soda, and cocktails.

4.5

“Confusing at first. Lots of different tours with different companies all booked and put on same boat. The sentence look for crew in orange was so helpful because the was the common denominator for all of us. Our tour guide and captain both were very knowledgeable, very kind. The boat was in excellent shape, very…”

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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise - Timed Van Gogh Museum Entry: How to Use Your Time Slot Well
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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

12.Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with multilingual audio, panoramic views, and an easy first-time plan.

4.5

“I purchased this program because it was a way for me to get into the sold-out Van Gogh Museum. I am so glad I made the decision. The Van Gogh Museum is incredible and moving to see original pieces of art from this artist and to learn his history and how he evolved as an…”

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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience - Inside the original brewery: factory tech, copper tanks, and 1988 stories
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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience

13.Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience

A time-saving combo in Amsterdam: fast-track Heineken Experience with tastings plus a 1-hour GPS canal cruise along the UNESCO Canal Belt.

4.4

“The Heineken Experience tour is short, but very enjoyable. The visit is fun, informative, and well organized. It all ends with a refreshing, ice-cold Heineken tasting, which is the perfect way to wrap up the experience. I totally recommend it!”

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks - Getting On Board at Amstel 51F (and What the Boat Experience Feels Like)
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks - Jordaan, Westertoren, and Anne Frank House from the water
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Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

15.Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

2-hour small-group Amsterdam canal cruise with an open bar, Dutch snacks, and captain stories on an electric sloop.

5.0

“Perfect canal cruise. The length of the cruise was spot on - any shorter would have not been enough. Captain Mare was an absolute wealth of information and gave us all a whole new found respect for Amsterdam and its very interesting history.”

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