15 Best Canal Cruises In Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

/ June 4, 2026

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.

Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

/ June 4, 2026

2.Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

Amsterdam luxury electric canal cruise with live guide, Jordaan sights, Rijksmuseum views, plus an unlimited drinks and bites option.

★ 5.0

“The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The boat was clean and in good condition and the trip itself was worthwhile”

30,518 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $18.73by Flagship Amsterdam

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

/ June 4, 2026

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…”

16,101 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $27.21by Captain Jack Amsterdam

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Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

/ June 4, 2026

4.Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

Electric Amsterdam canal cruise with live English commentary and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, plus snacks. 1–1.5 hours.

★ 4.6

“This was an amazing trip and I love all the sights and see all the new things the people that worked there were amazing”

15,046 reviewsFrom $22by Flagship Amsterdam

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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

5.Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise

A one-hour canal cruise from Central Station with audio in 19 languages, UNESCO sights like Skinny Bridge, plus a night option.

★ 4.2

“Been on many canal cruises day and night but this was by far the best and very informative which I enjoyed immensely”

12,827 reviewsFrom $18by Tours & Tickets

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Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

6.Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise

Smoke-friendly lounge boat cruise from Amsterdam Central Station, with optional drink packages and a High Light Tour for canal-art season.

★ 4.7

8,572 reviews1 hourFrom $27by Buddha Lounge Boat Amsterdam

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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

/ June 4, 2026

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”

5,935 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $21.71by Friendship Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

/ June 4, 2026

8.Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

Glide through Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals on an open electric boat for about 1 hour, with optional unlimited drinks and a toast.

★ 5.0

“It is the best fastest way to learn about the city, and it covers more ground in 1h than possible in a day”

4,976 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $21.77by KINboat

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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

9.Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise

Skip the Van Gogh Museum line and pair it with a 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise, plus multilingual audio and optional snack box.

★ 4.6

3,899 reviews3 hoursFrom $47by Blue Boat Company - Gray Line Amsterdam

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Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

/ June 4, 2026

10.Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

A 1-hour Amsterdam saloon boat cruise with a live guide and drink choices. See the Amstel, UNESCO canal belt, and landmark sights.

★ 5.0

“This was a lot of fun! Our captain and tour guide were both very accomodating and entertaining and gave an informative tour through some of Amsterdams canals”

3,629 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $22.36by Flagship Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

/ June 4, 2026

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…”

3,619 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $24.61by Flagship Amsterdam

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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

/ June 4, 2026

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…”

3,304 reviews1 dayFrom $47by Tours & Tickets

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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience

/ June 4, 2026

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!”

3,133 reviews3 hoursFrom $44by Tours & Tickets

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

/ June 4, 2026

14.Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with live guide, 100% electric boat, and unlimited Heineken, wine, soft drinks, plus coffee/tea.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic experience. Captain jack was polite, funny and informative. He made the experience! Would 100% recommend and book again.”

2,573 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $20.40by Boat Amsterdam

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Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

/ June 4, 2026

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.”

2,526 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $72.53by Rederij De Wester

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