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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
The best hour you'll spend in Amsterdam
Find your private boat when you're with a group of 12+!
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.
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.
“Excellent tour of central city. Eddie was knowledgeable about Amsterdam and its history. Great with kids (11, 9, and 5). Highly recommended.”
“We had a fabulous time -- Pauline was GREAT and the boat was lovely. This is a must-do in Amsterdam and we'll recommend Pure Boats.”
Kristi Gladding
Geertje“Very good experience. Thank you so much for the adaptability and cheerfulness ! And thank you to Alfred for this great tour :)”
“Great experience!!! Thank you so much for being so helpful (we had a trouble with our reservation and the team really helped us out). And thank you to Alfred for such an amazing tour!”
“Our canal cruise was our introductions/ first experience in Amsterdam and it was so great! I highly recommend going on this cruise to learn more about the culture and the areas of the city. Captain Attila was knowledgeable, friend and hilarious. He answered all our questions and made the experience memorable. Book this tour!”
Mary-Anne Kashat Krkuc
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“5⭐️Highly recommended , peter and ward gave us Beautiful tour and amazing service”
“Superb tours, on small, electric boats with fun, knowledgeable guides. Perhaps a little more expensive than some other operators, but certainly worth the difference! We went in the middle of a really hot day, but there was plenty of shade and good breeze 😎”
Tim Nash
Geertje“De boatboys zijn super gastvrij en we hebben een heerlijke boottocht door de grachten van Amsterdam gehad!”
“Thank you for an amazing memorable night with family. Thanks to Diederick”
Graham sphinx
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Top top top service!!!! Boot was schoon, drankjes heerlijk koud en er werd zoveel aandacht besteed aan onze behoeftes en wat wij leuk vinden. Dit ook allemaal mede dankzij Scott, onze schipper!!!! Mega bedankt.”
Sally Selman
Ritz - a classic luxury saloon boat from 1915“We had such a wonderful evening cruising through Amsterdam’s canals at sunset. The boat was beautiful, comfortable, and had such a relaxed atmosphere. Special thanks to our captain, Tennis, and our host, Ivan. They were both so kind, friendly, and welcoming, and they made the whole experience even more fun. You could really tell they cared about everyone having a great time. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, don’t miss this. It’s a memory we’ll always keep from our trip. Highly recommended! 🌅🛥️”
dina tayari
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Must do if you’re in Amsterdam. Best way to tour the canals. Captain was 10/10.”
Roberto Valverde
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Le tour sur les canaux de Amsterdam simplement magnifique nôtres skipper Very good personne. On conseille fortement ce tour, petit groupe 6/7 personnes un heure et demi de pure bonheur.”
Ornello
Private Cruise on the Sophie“We had a fantastic experience at VR Voyager in Amsterdam! The VR adventure was immersive, fun, and engaging from start to finish, but what really made it special was the team. The staff who guided us throughout were friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, keeping everyone involved and excited the whole time. Their energy and attention to detail made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and memorable activity in Amsterdam!”
Ellen Wood
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Nice tour, great people. Heidi was so chill and the captain had some real drifting skills. Greetings from 🇩🇪”
Kevin Rehfeld
The Bulldog Boat“Fajny rejs, każdy dostaje jednorazowe słuchawki. Kilkanaście języków do wyboru. Amsterdam z wody to must have. Trafił nam się mega fajny Sternik. Czas rejsu 75 min a minęło jak by było 10 😉 polecam”
Adriana Szczecka
Cozy and Fun Boat Experience“Excellent tour of central city. Eddie was knowledgeable about Amsterdam and its history. Great with kids (11, 9, and 5). Highly recommended.”
“We had a fabulous time -- Pauline was GREAT and the boat was lovely. This is a must-do in Amsterdam and we'll recommend Pure Boats.”
Kristi Gladding
Geertje“Very good experience. Thank you so much for the adaptability and cheerfulness ! And thank you to Alfred for this great tour :)”
“Great experience!!! Thank you so much for being so helpful (we had a trouble with our reservation and the team really helped us out). And thank you to Alfred for such an amazing tour!”
“Our canal cruise was our introductions/ first experience in Amsterdam and it was so great! I highly recommend going on this cruise to learn more about the culture and the areas of the city. Captain Attila was knowledgeable, friend and hilarious. He answered all our questions and made the experience memorable. Book this tour!”
Mary-Anne Kashat Krkuc
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“5⭐️Highly recommended , peter and ward gave us Beautiful tour and amazing service”
“Superb tours, on small, electric boats with fun, knowledgeable guides. Perhaps a little more expensive than some other operators, but certainly worth the difference! We went in the middle of a really hot day, but there was plenty of shade and good breeze 😎”
Tim Nash
Geertje“De boatboys zijn super gastvrij en we hebben een heerlijke boottocht door de grachten van Amsterdam gehad!”
“Thank you for an amazing memorable night with family. Thanks to Diederick”
Graham sphinx
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Top top top service!!!! Boot was schoon, drankjes heerlijk koud en er werd zoveel aandacht besteed aan onze behoeftes en wat wij leuk vinden. Dit ook allemaal mede dankzij Scott, onze schipper!!!! Mega bedankt.”
Sally Selman
Ritz - a classic luxury saloon boat from 1915“We had such a wonderful evening cruising through Amsterdam’s canals at sunset. The boat was beautiful, comfortable, and had such a relaxed atmosphere. Special thanks to our captain, Tennis, and our host, Ivan. They were both so kind, friendly, and welcoming, and they made the whole experience even more fun. You could really tell they cared about everyone having a great time. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, don’t miss this. It’s a memory we’ll always keep from our trip. Highly recommended! 🌅🛥️”
dina tayari
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Must do if you’re in Amsterdam. Best way to tour the canals. Captain was 10/10.”
Roberto Valverde
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Le tour sur les canaux de Amsterdam simplement magnifique nôtres skipper Very good personne. On conseille fortement ce tour, petit groupe 6/7 personnes un heure et demi de pure bonheur.”
Ornello
Private Cruise on the Sophie“We had a fantastic experience at VR Voyager in Amsterdam! The VR adventure was immersive, fun, and engaging from start to finish, but what really made it special was the team. The staff who guided us throughout were friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, keeping everyone involved and excited the whole time. Their energy and attention to detail made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and memorable activity in Amsterdam!”
Ellen Wood
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Nice tour, great people. Heidi was so chill and the captain had some real drifting skills. Greetings from 🇩🇪”
Kevin Rehfeld
The Bulldog Boat“Fajny rejs, każdy dostaje jednorazowe słuchawki. Kilkanaście języków do wyboru. Amsterdam z wody to must have. Trafił nam się mega fajny Sternik. Czas rejsu 75 min a minęło jak by było 10 😉 polecam”
Adriana Szczecka
Cozy and Fun Boat Experience“Excellent tour of central city. Eddie was knowledgeable about Amsterdam and its history. Great with kids (11, 9, and 5). Highly recommended.”
“We had a fabulous time -- Pauline was GREAT and the boat was lovely. This is a must-do in Amsterdam and we'll recommend Pure Boats.”
Kristi Gladding
Geertje“Very good experience. Thank you so much for the adaptability and cheerfulness ! And thank you to Alfred for this great tour :)”
“Great experience!!! Thank you so much for being so helpful (we had a trouble with our reservation and the team really helped us out). And thank you to Alfred for such an amazing tour!”
“Our canal cruise was our introductions/ first experience in Amsterdam and it was so great! I highly recommend going on this cruise to learn more about the culture and the areas of the city. Captain Attila was knowledgeable, friend and hilarious. He answered all our questions and made the experience memorable. Book this tour!”
Mary-Anne Kashat Krkuc
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“5⭐️Highly recommended , peter and ward gave us Beautiful tour and amazing service”
“Superb tours, on small, electric boats with fun, knowledgeable guides. Perhaps a little more expensive than some other operators, but certainly worth the difference! We went in the middle of a really hot day, but there was plenty of shade and good breeze 😎”
Tim Nash
Geertje“De boatboys zijn super gastvrij en we hebben een heerlijke boottocht door de grachten van Amsterdam gehad!”
“Thank you for an amazing memorable night with family. Thanks to Diederick”
Graham sphinx
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Top top top service!!!! Boot was schoon, drankjes heerlijk koud en er werd zoveel aandacht besteed aan onze behoeftes en wat wij leuk vinden. Dit ook allemaal mede dankzij Scott, onze schipper!!!! Mega bedankt.”
Sally Selman
Ritz - a classic luxury saloon boat from 1915“We had such a wonderful evening cruising through Amsterdam’s canals at sunset. The boat was beautiful, comfortable, and had such a relaxed atmosphere. Special thanks to our captain, Tennis, and our host, Ivan. They were both so kind, friendly, and welcoming, and they made the whole experience even more fun. You could really tell they cared about everyone having a great time. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, don’t miss this. It’s a memory we’ll always keep from our trip. Highly recommended! 🌅🛥️”
dina tayari
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Must do if you’re in Amsterdam. Best way to tour the canals. Captain was 10/10.”
Roberto Valverde
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Le tour sur les canaux de Amsterdam simplement magnifique nôtres skipper Very good personne. On conseille fortement ce tour, petit groupe 6/7 personnes un heure et demi de pure bonheur.”
Ornello
Private Cruise on the Sophie“We had a fantastic experience at VR Voyager in Amsterdam! The VR adventure was immersive, fun, and engaging from start to finish, but what really made it special was the team. The staff who guided us throughout were friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, keeping everyone involved and excited the whole time. Their energy and attention to detail made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and memorable activity in Amsterdam!”
Ellen Wood
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Nice tour, great people. Heidi was so chill and the captain had some real drifting skills. Greetings from 🇩🇪”
Kevin Rehfeld
The Bulldog Boat“Fajny rejs, każdy dostaje jednorazowe słuchawki. Kilkanaście języków do wyboru. Amsterdam z wody to must have. Trafił nam się mega fajny Sternik. Czas rejsu 75 min a minęło jak by było 10 😉 polecam”
Adriana Szczecka
Cozy and Fun Boat Experience175,000+ tours completed. Choose from shared city cruises, romantic private rides, or epic party boats.