AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cruises & boat tours 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”
See Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals lit up at night on a 90-minute cruise, with optional snack and wine add-ons and multilingual audio.
“Very pleasant way to see the city, a full circuit round Amsterdam, good captain as a guide.”
90-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with unlimited Heineken beer and wine, Dutch snacks, and narration from an open electric boat.
“It was not a really cold day but it was quite chilly and there was no heat. Just blankets. The tour guide should have used a microphone so those in the back could hear what was being said more clearly.”
Electric Amsterdam canal cruise with live English commentary and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, plus snacks. 1–1.5 hours.
“Loved this canal cruise! Quer and Quintin were amazing would definitely recommend!”
A one-hour canal cruise from Central Station with audio in 19 languages, UNESCO sights like Skinny Bridge, plus a night option.
“Nice view of the lights in the winter. Great location. The canals were very nice.”
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.
“Tour was very relaxed and the crew were really informative throughout and gave us a laugh. Saturday night Sipping cocktails on a boat is a Really Nice way to see Amsterdam from the canals. Shout out adriana & captain. Highly recommend.”
Covered Amsterdam canal cruise with optional unlimited beer, wine, and soda, warm blankets, English guide, and small group views for 1 hour.
“Diana and Lucian were amazing. Great hosts. Best boat tour in Amsterdam!”
Glide through Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals on an open electric boat for about 1 hour, with optional unlimited drinks and a toast.
“It is the best fastest way to learn about the city, and it covers more ground in 1h than possible in a day”
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.
“Didn’t realize it was the Heineken boat. Super fun & absolutely excellent tour guide - really lucked ou”
Evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with a live English guide, views of key sights, and an onboard bar for beer, soda, and cocktails.
“Would have been nice but it was cold with some rain, wet seats and especially wet floors….boat needed a small speaker system to hear all of the guides comments”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with multilingual audio, panoramic views, and an easy first-time plan.
“Steps into canal boat were rather narrow, my friend slipped down and damaged her knee. They could be more user friendly for older people”
A time-saving combo in Amsterdam: fast-track Heineken Experience with tastings plus a 1-hour GPS canal cruise along the UNESCO Canal Belt.
“Tour was better than expected both informative and interactive. Went above and beyond beer into the world of Heineken in sport too! Boat cruise was a little Toasty in the glass but very relaxing and informative- best way to get around and see the city!”
The canals, the museums and the day trips, and the best way to see each.
