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Quality cruises, curated for every budget
Real local operators, not tourist traps. Every company is personally vetted by our team.
Hand-picked cruises that match Amsterdam's canals and character. Quality over quantity.
Over 175,000 bookings completed. Guaranteed quality and safety on every tour.
A relaxed cruise without the crowds
Cozy, covered cruises — your group, your pace

50+ local guides on occasions, boat types, canal routes, seasons and planning — everything we know about boating in Amsterdam, in one place.
Raise a glass — and another — as you cruise through Amsterdam
Find your private boat when you're with a larger group!
The best hour you'll spend in Amsterdam
However you want to spend it on the water, we’ve grouped Amsterdam’s best boats into hand-picked collections. Pick a vibe and browse the ones we’d book ourselves.

Join a boat with other guests — sociable, lively and easy on the wallet.
Honest reviews from those who've booked their canal cruise in Amsterdam.
“We went on a boat tour on my birthday (1st July 26) with Captain Eddie and although we have done a few different boat trips on previous visits to Amsterdam, Eddie made this one so much more enjoyable. He's very knowledgeable about Amsterdam, was happy to answer any questions and was very happy and smiley throughout. The boat was very clean and the ride itself was very smooth. We're very glad we chose Eddie's boat tour, thank you very much 😄”
“Great experience and captain Griffin was very kind and professional. Would recommend!”
Juho Lappalainen
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“Great captain : Sebastiano Fun guide and full of information !”
“Had a really great time! Music, drinks and fun fibes. Mia, Ferry and Edward were amazing. They made sure everyone had fun droves us safelyl”
Marc-Olivier Houle
The Bulldog Boat“Heel erg leuk! En ontzettend vriendelijke mensen die er werkte. Aanrader!”
Jade Uitdewilligen
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Our evening on the canals was an absolute delight, thanks to our charming and knowledgeable guide and host, Janine. As for the boat itself, it was elegant and absolutely spotless. If you want an upscale tour filled with great stories and hospitality, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you, Janine, for a truly memorable experience!”
“The ultimate pure boat tour in the evening exceeded our expectations. The captain and crew shared their extensive knowledge of Amsterdam and were kind and very attentive. It was a beautiful evening and made for a memorable experience.”
Renee Compton
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Had a fantastic private boat tour in Amsterdam with an informative captain. We enjoyed the cleanliness of the boat as well as the attentive service during the private canal cruise. The views from the small open boat were stunning! Would highly recommend everyone to cruise on their amazing boats. It Really was an amazing experience to get to know the Amsterdam canals with such a nice captain!”
“Excellent service from the very first email, followed by a truly unique experience on board a beautiful Italian boat. The silent electric motor turns the canal tour into a calm and luxurious cruise, perfectly suited to a high-level corporate event. The captain was genuinely friendly and professional, and the food and drinks on board completed the experience perfectly. If you wish to celebrate your visit to Amsterdam in a special way, I highly recommend doing it with Prestige Boats Amsterdam.”
Carles Subirats
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Heel mooi uitgevoerd. Niet een tour als anderen, met alle bezienswaardigheden. De VR gaat over de handelsstad Amsterdam, heel leerzaam.”
Elly Holkema
VR Voyage Rondvaart“10/10 best way to see the city of Amsterdam. The boat was luxurious and we added wine and cheese to the experience. Stijn was our incredibly knowledgeable and savvy guide peppering our tour with fun facts and history of the city. 💯 recommend!”
Vanessa Isiguen Kalil
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Took a Friendship cruise with my sister and our kids last week Wednesday and we had an excellent time. If you book directly through their website I think the price is reasonable especially for the helmsmanship skills of captain Ed and the steward and guide services provided by Maritza including a free shot. I am from Amsterdam myself and would recommend this cruise, they use an open boat with round seating which adds to the experience (umbrella provided for sun and/or rain).”
Rene Amsterdam
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Fantastische boot en schipper. Echte gunners, zeldzaam om dit nog te vinden. Goudeerlijk.”
“Al meerdere keren gaan varen in 'de Pien', top ervaring! Alles goed verzorgd, Boudewijn en Nikos zijn goede en betrouwbare schippers en weten veel van Amsterdam. Ze nemen de tijd voor je, het is echt een uitje. Ook fijn dat er drankjes aan boord zijn en dat je zowel binnen als buiten kunt zitten. En dat ze zowel Nederlands als Engels spreken :). Aanrader dus, we komen snel weer terug!”
Chiara Polfliet
Shared Cruise on the Sophie“Nuno and Kim were fantastic hosts, learned a lot and had a wonderful experience!”
Matthias Chang
Booze Cruise free Snack included“We had such a great experience with Starboard! The boat tour was fantastic, and our guide was absolutely amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so much fun. It was a wonderful way to explore Amsterdam. Highly recommend!”
Tania Hai
Flower Boat (Starboard Dock)“We went on a boat tour on my birthday (1st July 26) with Captain Eddie and although we have done a few different boat trips on previous visits to Amsterdam, Eddie made this one so much more enjoyable. He's very knowledgeable about Amsterdam, was happy to answer any questions and was very happy and smiley throughout. The boat was very clean and the ride itself was very smooth. We're very glad we chose Eddie's boat tour, thank you very much 😄”
“Great experience and captain Griffin was very kind and professional. Would recommend!”
Juho Lappalainen
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“Great captain : Sebastiano Fun guide and full of information !”
“Had a really great time! Music, drinks and fun fibes. Mia, Ferry and Edward were amazing. They made sure everyone had fun droves us safelyl”
Marc-Olivier Houle
The Bulldog Boat“Heel erg leuk! En ontzettend vriendelijke mensen die er werkte. Aanrader!”
Jade Uitdewilligen
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Our evening on the canals was an absolute delight, thanks to our charming and knowledgeable guide and host, Janine. As for the boat itself, it was elegant and absolutely spotless. If you want an upscale tour filled with great stories and hospitality, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you, Janine, for a truly memorable experience!”
“The ultimate pure boat tour in the evening exceeded our expectations. The captain and crew shared their extensive knowledge of Amsterdam and were kind and very attentive. It was a beautiful evening and made for a memorable experience.”
Renee Compton
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Had a fantastic private boat tour in Amsterdam with an informative captain. We enjoyed the cleanliness of the boat as well as the attentive service during the private canal cruise. The views from the small open boat were stunning! Would highly recommend everyone to cruise on their amazing boats. It Really was an amazing experience to get to know the Amsterdam canals with such a nice captain!”
“Excellent service from the very first email, followed by a truly unique experience on board a beautiful Italian boat. The silent electric motor turns the canal tour into a calm and luxurious cruise, perfectly suited to a high-level corporate event. The captain was genuinely friendly and professional, and the food and drinks on board completed the experience perfectly. If you wish to celebrate your visit to Amsterdam in a special way, I highly recommend doing it with Prestige Boats Amsterdam.”
Carles Subirats
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Heel mooi uitgevoerd. Niet een tour als anderen, met alle bezienswaardigheden. De VR gaat over de handelsstad Amsterdam, heel leerzaam.”
Elly Holkema
VR Voyage Rondvaart“10/10 best way to see the city of Amsterdam. The boat was luxurious and we added wine and cheese to the experience. Stijn was our incredibly knowledgeable and savvy guide peppering our tour with fun facts and history of the city. 💯 recommend!”
Vanessa Isiguen Kalil
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Took a Friendship cruise with my sister and our kids last week Wednesday and we had an excellent time. If you book directly through their website I think the price is reasonable especially for the helmsmanship skills of captain Ed and the steward and guide services provided by Maritza including a free shot. I am from Amsterdam myself and would recommend this cruise, they use an open boat with round seating which adds to the experience (umbrella provided for sun and/or rain).”
Rene Amsterdam
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Fantastische boot en schipper. Echte gunners, zeldzaam om dit nog te vinden. Goudeerlijk.”
“Al meerdere keren gaan varen in 'de Pien', top ervaring! Alles goed verzorgd, Boudewijn en Nikos zijn goede en betrouwbare schippers en weten veel van Amsterdam. Ze nemen de tijd voor je, het is echt een uitje. Ook fijn dat er drankjes aan boord zijn en dat je zowel binnen als buiten kunt zitten. En dat ze zowel Nederlands als Engels spreken :). Aanrader dus, we komen snel weer terug!”
Chiara Polfliet
Shared Cruise on the Sophie“Nuno and Kim were fantastic hosts, learned a lot and had a wonderful experience!”
Matthias Chang
Booze Cruise free Snack included“We had such a great experience with Starboard! The boat tour was fantastic, and our guide was absolutely amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so much fun. It was a wonderful way to explore Amsterdam. Highly recommend!”
Tania Hai
Flower Boat (Starboard Dock)“We went on a boat tour on my birthday (1st July 26) with Captain Eddie and although we have done a few different boat trips on previous visits to Amsterdam, Eddie made this one so much more enjoyable. He's very knowledgeable about Amsterdam, was happy to answer any questions and was very happy and smiley throughout. The boat was very clean and the ride itself was very smooth. We're very glad we chose Eddie's boat tour, thank you very much 😄”
“Great experience and captain Griffin was very kind and professional. Would recommend!”
Juho Lappalainen
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“Great captain : Sebastiano Fun guide and full of information !”
“Had a really great time! Music, drinks and fun fibes. Mia, Ferry and Edward were amazing. They made sure everyone had fun droves us safelyl”
Marc-Olivier Houle
The Bulldog Boat“Heel erg leuk! En ontzettend vriendelijke mensen die er werkte. Aanrader!”
Jade Uitdewilligen
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Our evening on the canals was an absolute delight, thanks to our charming and knowledgeable guide and host, Janine. As for the boat itself, it was elegant and absolutely spotless. If you want an upscale tour filled with great stories and hospitality, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you, Janine, for a truly memorable experience!”
“The ultimate pure boat tour in the evening exceeded our expectations. The captain and crew shared their extensive knowledge of Amsterdam and were kind and very attentive. It was a beautiful evening and made for a memorable experience.”
Renee Compton
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Had a fantastic private boat tour in Amsterdam with an informative captain. We enjoyed the cleanliness of the boat as well as the attentive service during the private canal cruise. The views from the small open boat were stunning! Would highly recommend everyone to cruise on their amazing boats. It Really was an amazing experience to get to know the Amsterdam canals with such a nice captain!”
“Excellent service from the very first email, followed by a truly unique experience on board a beautiful Italian boat. The silent electric motor turns the canal tour into a calm and luxurious cruise, perfectly suited to a high-level corporate event. The captain was genuinely friendly and professional, and the food and drinks on board completed the experience perfectly. If you wish to celebrate your visit to Amsterdam in a special way, I highly recommend doing it with Prestige Boats Amsterdam.”
Carles Subirats
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Heel mooi uitgevoerd. Niet een tour als anderen, met alle bezienswaardigheden. De VR gaat over de handelsstad Amsterdam, heel leerzaam.”
Elly Holkema
VR Voyage Rondvaart“10/10 best way to see the city of Amsterdam. The boat was luxurious and we added wine and cheese to the experience. Stijn was our incredibly knowledgeable and savvy guide peppering our tour with fun facts and history of the city. 💯 recommend!”
Vanessa Isiguen Kalil
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Took a Friendship cruise with my sister and our kids last week Wednesday and we had an excellent time. If you book directly through their website I think the price is reasonable especially for the helmsmanship skills of captain Ed and the steward and guide services provided by Maritza including a free shot. I am from Amsterdam myself and would recommend this cruise, they use an open boat with round seating which adds to the experience (umbrella provided for sun and/or rain).”
Rene Amsterdam
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Fantastische boot en schipper. Echte gunners, zeldzaam om dit nog te vinden. Goudeerlijk.”
“Al meerdere keren gaan varen in 'de Pien', top ervaring! Alles goed verzorgd, Boudewijn en Nikos zijn goede en betrouwbare schippers en weten veel van Amsterdam. Ze nemen de tijd voor je, het is echt een uitje. Ook fijn dat er drankjes aan boord zijn en dat je zowel binnen als buiten kunt zitten. En dat ze zowel Nederlands als Engels spreken :). Aanrader dus, we komen snel weer terug!”
Chiara Polfliet
Shared Cruise on the Sophie“Nuno and Kim were fantastic hosts, learned a lot and had a wonderful experience!”
Matthias Chang
Booze Cruise free Snack included“We had such a great experience with Starboard! The boat tour was fantastic, and our guide was absolutely amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so much fun. It was a wonderful way to explore Amsterdam. Highly recommend!”
Tania Hai
Flower Boat (Starboard Dock)175,000+ tours completed. Choose from shared city cruises, romantic private rides, or epic party boats.