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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.
“Amazing Tour, best weather very chill guy. Eddie did amazing giving us the right amount of information, while alleine us to just enjoy ourselves and the beautiful city”
“Absolutely worth it. Captain Mare was especially great not only at steering the perfectly sized boat but also at giving us interesting facts about the city, the canals, the people and the culture. The 1,5 hours were just perfect for an afternoon boat ride. It was our first time in Amsterdam and this was the highlight of the trip.”
Christos Seferiades
Shared Off The Beaten Path, Hidden Gems Canal Cruise“John was an exceptional tour guide, he was so friendly and gave so much historical context on Amsterdam and its founding. 10/10 recommend, one of the best experiences we’ve have in the city!”
Spencer Bossi-Johnson
Private Cruise on the Sophie“John was the best captain. He was so informative and really was so kind. Would definitely recommend him for any boat tour in the future.”
fourthann
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Amazing experience! Joao really made it fun and informative but actually took time to connect with each of the passengers!!!!”
“So much fun and beautiful! The weather was perfect and the sun was setting over the buildings.”
Emma Lavender
The Bulldog Boat“this was the best cruise! Thank you so much for a fabulous afternoon.”
Lauren Blackketter
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“There is a reason Pure Boats has so many 5 star reviews. We had a relaxing, beautiful cruise through the canals on an authentic canal boat with a wonderful local guide! It was the quintessential Amsterdam experience. There are a lot of crowded, second-rate canal cruises available. If you want a top notch company, go with Pure Boats.”
“Unforgettable private canal tour with amazing hospitality! We booked a private boat tour with breakfast included, and we had an absolutely wonderful time! Our great experience actually started the day before the tour. Although our initial email request accidentally went into their spam folder, Vanessa from the reception desk handled the situation perfectly when I called. Her phone service was outstanding, and she incredibly managed to arrange everything and accommodate all of our special requests for the very next day. On the day of the tour, our captain, Maurice, was fantastic—he was so kind and welcoming, making our breakfast cruise perfect. Thanks to both of them, my family and I had an amazing and memorable time. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Amsterdam!”
kazumasa osawa
Amsterdam Historic Boat Tour“Super cool experience! Been on the Amsterdam canals for many years wondering what it would have looked like in the early days and now you can see it for yourself, briljant!”
Lies Konijn
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Great trip, fabulous hostess, very knowledgable about Amsterdam. Would highly recommend xx”
Nikki B.
Flower Boat (Starboard Dock)“Highly recommend this! Ed and Lily were absolutely amazing, the perfect team and very worth every penny”
carlin francis
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Very friendly, beautiful boat, beautiful sights. The boat makes basically no sound. They can accompany pregnant people for the high tea if you tell them during the booking. We celebrated our wedding with them and it couldn’t have been any more beautiful. They even took us places we came up with on the spot. Very customer friendly!”
“Amazing Tour, best weather very chill guy. Eddie did amazing giving us the right amount of information, while alleine us to just enjoy ourselves and the beautiful city”
“Absolutely worth it. Captain Mare was especially great not only at steering the perfectly sized boat but also at giving us interesting facts about the city, the canals, the people and the culture. The 1,5 hours were just perfect for an afternoon boat ride. It was our first time in Amsterdam and this was the highlight of the trip.”
Christos Seferiades
Shared Off The Beaten Path, Hidden Gems Canal Cruise“John was an exceptional tour guide, he was so friendly and gave so much historical context on Amsterdam and its founding. 10/10 recommend, one of the best experiences we’ve have in the city!”
Spencer Bossi-Johnson
Private Cruise on the Sophie“John was the best captain. He was so informative and really was so kind. Would definitely recommend him for any boat tour in the future.”
fourthann
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Amazing experience! Joao really made it fun and informative but actually took time to connect with each of the passengers!!!!”
“So much fun and beautiful! The weather was perfect and the sun was setting over the buildings.”
Emma Lavender
The Bulldog Boat“this was the best cruise! Thank you so much for a fabulous afternoon.”
Lauren Blackketter
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“There is a reason Pure Boats has so many 5 star reviews. We had a relaxing, beautiful cruise through the canals on an authentic canal boat with a wonderful local guide! It was the quintessential Amsterdam experience. There are a lot of crowded, second-rate canal cruises available. If you want a top notch company, go with Pure Boats.”
“Unforgettable private canal tour with amazing hospitality! We booked a private boat tour with breakfast included, and we had an absolutely wonderful time! Our great experience actually started the day before the tour. Although our initial email request accidentally went into their spam folder, Vanessa from the reception desk handled the situation perfectly when I called. Her phone service was outstanding, and she incredibly managed to arrange everything and accommodate all of our special requests for the very next day. On the day of the tour, our captain, Maurice, was fantastic—he was so kind and welcoming, making our breakfast cruise perfect. Thanks to both of them, my family and I had an amazing and memorable time. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Amsterdam!”
kazumasa osawa
Amsterdam Historic Boat Tour“Super cool experience! Been on the Amsterdam canals for many years wondering what it would have looked like in the early days and now you can see it for yourself, briljant!”
Lies Konijn
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Great trip, fabulous hostess, very knowledgable about Amsterdam. Would highly recommend xx”
Nikki B.
Flower Boat (Starboard Dock)“Highly recommend this! Ed and Lily were absolutely amazing, the perfect team and very worth every penny”
carlin francis
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Very friendly, beautiful boat, beautiful sights. The boat makes basically no sound. They can accompany pregnant people for the high tea if you tell them during the booking. We celebrated our wedding with them and it couldn’t have been any more beautiful. They even took us places we came up with on the spot. Very customer friendly!”
“Amazing Tour, best weather very chill guy. Eddie did amazing giving us the right amount of information, while alleine us to just enjoy ourselves and the beautiful city”
“Absolutely worth it. Captain Mare was especially great not only at steering the perfectly sized boat but also at giving us interesting facts about the city, the canals, the people and the culture. The 1,5 hours were just perfect for an afternoon boat ride. It was our first time in Amsterdam and this was the highlight of the trip.”
Christos Seferiades
Shared Off The Beaten Path, Hidden Gems Canal Cruise“John was an exceptional tour guide, he was so friendly and gave so much historical context on Amsterdam and its founding. 10/10 recommend, one of the best experiences we’ve have in the city!”
Spencer Bossi-Johnson
Private Cruise on the Sophie“John was the best captain. He was so informative and really was so kind. Would definitely recommend him for any boat tour in the future.”
fourthann
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Amazing experience! Joao really made it fun and informative but actually took time to connect with each of the passengers!!!!”
“So much fun and beautiful! The weather was perfect and the sun was setting over the buildings.”
Emma Lavender
The Bulldog Boat“this was the best cruise! Thank you so much for a fabulous afternoon.”
Lauren Blackketter
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“There is a reason Pure Boats has so many 5 star reviews. We had a relaxing, beautiful cruise through the canals on an authentic canal boat with a wonderful local guide! It was the quintessential Amsterdam experience. There are a lot of crowded, second-rate canal cruises available. If you want a top notch company, go with Pure Boats.”
“Unforgettable private canal tour with amazing hospitality! We booked a private boat tour with breakfast included, and we had an absolutely wonderful time! Our great experience actually started the day before the tour. Although our initial email request accidentally went into their spam folder, Vanessa from the reception desk handled the situation perfectly when I called. Her phone service was outstanding, and she incredibly managed to arrange everything and accommodate all of our special requests for the very next day. On the day of the tour, our captain, Maurice, was fantastic—he was so kind and welcoming, making our breakfast cruise perfect. Thanks to both of them, my family and I had an amazing and memorable time. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Amsterdam!”
kazumasa osawa
Amsterdam Historic Boat Tour“Super cool experience! Been on the Amsterdam canals for many years wondering what it would have looked like in the early days and now you can see it for yourself, briljant!”
Lies Konijn
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Great trip, fabulous hostess, very knowledgable about Amsterdam. Would highly recommend xx”
Nikki B.
Flower Boat (Starboard Dock)“Highly recommend this! Ed and Lily were absolutely amazing, the perfect team and very worth every penny”
carlin francis
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Very friendly, beautiful boat, beautiful sights. The boat makes basically no sound. They can accompany pregnant people for the high tea if you tell them during the booking. We celebrated our wedding with them and it couldn’t have been any more beautiful. They even took us places we came up with on the spot. Very customer friendly!”
175,000+ tours completed. Choose from shared city cruises, romantic private rides, or epic party boats.