No mass tours. Only Amsterdam’s best independent operators, from budget to luxury, with live availability.
26 cruises sailing today · next departure 09:00
Teams from these companies cruised with us:
“MAGNIFICO RECORRIDO, UN BARCO TRADICIONAL QUE REFLEJA EL AMOR DE BEER POR ESTE TRABAJO, GRACIAS POR EL BUEN SERVICIO”
MARIA D.C.G.M.
Private Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise on Curaçao“We had a most excellent voyage! Our Skipper was wonderful!”
“Excellent trip on a lovely Boat with excellent staff”
“A fantastic experience. A clean comfortable boat with heated seats and blankets if needed. The young Hungarian guy who piloted our boat was really knowledgeable and answered all the questions he was asked and took us along many of the smaller canals. A really great experience”
“Our captain was fantastic and it was a beautiful night on a beautiful boat!”
Josh L.
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Neil’s has a great sense of humour. It was fun.”
“Easy to book. A bit of a challenge to find the boat as there are many boat tours leaving from the same general area. We were 5 minutes late arriving. The crew were very accommodating. We each had a beer and cheese snacks that were delicious. The captain had great stories and pointed out many historic sites with facility. The captain maneuvered the boat expertly. My husband had a broken foot and wearing a walking boot. They helped him on and off the boat safely.”
“Great tour, nice boat and great crew (Ian and Francis I believe) 100% recommend”
“This was one of the highlights of our trip! The tour guide was wonderful and so personable. She provided the perfect mix of history of Amsterdam and tons of information about Amsterdam culture as well. The boat was beautiful and being coveted was a must- it was a beautiful sunny day and then midway through it started hailing!m out of no where! We were grateful we booked one that was partially covered. We would recommend this to anyone. Thanks for a great afternoon!”
“We had an absolute blast with Boat Local Netherlands! Our guide was amazing—incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and provided great insights throughout the entire tour. The route was gorgeous and gave us such a wonderful perspective of the waterways. Highly recommend booking with them if you want a top-notch experience!”
“The best! We loved our canal cruise so much. The boat is lovely and comfortable and our guide Attila was great, relaxed and full of interesting facts. Highly recommend.”
“Great tour! Very knowledgeable captain, who shared interesting stories. I live in Amsterdam and often take my friends who are visiting on a boat tour, and I must say this one is now my favorite! Do not hesitate further to book it! Small group, nice boat (with bathroom), nice drinks and a great captain! Good time guaranteed!”
“The 2 men where great telling us all the history of Amsterdam, would definitely recommend brilliant trip.”
Melissa L.
Private Open Boat“Great trip. Easy to book and find. Guide was a bit hard to hear from the back of the boat”
“Fantastic Tour, the guide and skipper were really friendly. We recommend starting right before its getting dark.”
“MAGNIFICO RECORRIDO, UN BARCO TRADICIONAL QUE REFLEJA EL AMOR DE BEER POR ESTE TRABAJO, GRACIAS POR EL BUEN SERVICIO”
MARIA D.C.G.M.
Private Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise on Curaçao“We had a most excellent voyage! Our Skipper was wonderful!”
“Excellent trip on a lovely Boat with excellent staff”
“A fantastic experience. A clean comfortable boat with heated seats and blankets if needed. The young Hungarian guy who piloted our boat was really knowledgeable and answered all the questions he was asked and took us along many of the smaller canals. A really great experience”
“Our captain was fantastic and it was a beautiful night on a beautiful boat!”
Josh L.
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Neil’s has a great sense of humour. It was fun.”
“Easy to book. A bit of a challenge to find the boat as there are many boat tours leaving from the same general area. We were 5 minutes late arriving. The crew were very accommodating. We each had a beer and cheese snacks that were delicious. The captain had great stories and pointed out many historic sites with facility. The captain maneuvered the boat expertly. My husband had a broken foot and wearing a walking boot. They helped him on and off the boat safely.”
“Great tour, nice boat and great crew (Ian and Francis I believe) 100% recommend”
“This was one of the highlights of our trip! The tour guide was wonderful and so personable. She provided the perfect mix of history of Amsterdam and tons of information about Amsterdam culture as well. The boat was beautiful and being coveted was a must- it was a beautiful sunny day and then midway through it started hailing!m out of no where! We were grateful we booked one that was partially covered. We would recommend this to anyone. Thanks for a great afternoon!”
“We had an absolute blast with Boat Local Netherlands! Our guide was amazing—incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and provided great insights throughout the entire tour. The route was gorgeous and gave us such a wonderful perspective of the waterways. Highly recommend booking with them if you want a top-notch experience!”
“The best! We loved our canal cruise so much. The boat is lovely and comfortable and our guide Attila was great, relaxed and full of interesting facts. Highly recommend.”
“Great tour! Very knowledgeable captain, who shared interesting stories. I live in Amsterdam and often take my friends who are visiting on a boat tour, and I must say this one is now my favorite! Do not hesitate further to book it! Small group, nice boat (with bathroom), nice drinks and a great captain! Good time guaranteed!”
“The 2 men where great telling us all the history of Amsterdam, would definitely recommend brilliant trip.”
Melissa L.
Private Open Boat“Great trip. Easy to book and find. Guide was a bit hard to hear from the back of the boat”
“Fantastic Tour, the guide and skipper were really friendly. We recommend starting right before its getting dark.”
“MAGNIFICO RECORRIDO, UN BARCO TRADICIONAL QUE REFLEJA EL AMOR DE BEER POR ESTE TRABAJO, GRACIAS POR EL BUEN SERVICIO”
MARIA D.C.G.M.
Private Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise on Curaçao“We had a most excellent voyage! Our Skipper was wonderful!”
“Excellent trip on a lovely Boat with excellent staff”
“A fantastic experience. A clean comfortable boat with heated seats and blankets if needed. The young Hungarian guy who piloted our boat was really knowledgeable and answered all the questions he was asked and took us along many of the smaller canals. A really great experience”
“Our captain was fantastic and it was a beautiful night on a beautiful boat!”
Josh L.
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Neil’s has a great sense of humour. It was fun.”
“Easy to book. A bit of a challenge to find the boat as there are many boat tours leaving from the same general area. We were 5 minutes late arriving. The crew were very accommodating. We each had a beer and cheese snacks that were delicious. The captain had great stories and pointed out many historic sites with facility. The captain maneuvered the boat expertly. My husband had a broken foot and wearing a walking boot. They helped him on and off the boat safely.”
“Great tour, nice boat and great crew (Ian and Francis I believe) 100% recommend”
“This was one of the highlights of our trip! The tour guide was wonderful and so personable. She provided the perfect mix of history of Amsterdam and tons of information about Amsterdam culture as well. The boat was beautiful and being coveted was a must- it was a beautiful sunny day and then midway through it started hailing!m out of no where! We were grateful we booked one that was partially covered. We would recommend this to anyone. Thanks for a great afternoon!”
“We had an absolute blast with Boat Local Netherlands! Our guide was amazing—incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and provided great insights throughout the entire tour. The route was gorgeous and gave us such a wonderful perspective of the waterways. Highly recommend booking with them if you want a top-notch experience!”
“The best! We loved our canal cruise so much. The boat is lovely and comfortable and our guide Attila was great, relaxed and full of interesting facts. Highly recommend.”
“Great tour! Very knowledgeable captain, who shared interesting stories. I live in Amsterdam and often take my friends who are visiting on a boat tour, and I must say this one is now my favorite! Do not hesitate further to book it! Small group, nice boat (with bathroom), nice drinks and a great captain! Good time guaranteed!”
“The 2 men where great telling us all the history of Amsterdam, would definitely recommend brilliant trip.”
Melissa L.
Private Open Boat“Great trip. Easy to book and find. Guide was a bit hard to hear from the back of the boat”
“Fantastic Tour, the guide and skipper were really friendly. We recommend starting right before its getting dark.”
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Drinks included or an open bar on board.
A handful of our boats, each with its own story, the oldest built in 1910. Pick one and have it to yourselves.
1905 designA hand-built replica of an Edwardian Thames launch.
Private, up to 6 guests
Built 1910Cruise the canals in privacy, comfort and at your own pace.
Private or shared
Built 1911A salon boat restored to her original elegance, with an open bar on board.
Private, up to 12 guests
Built 1912Built as a notary's boat to carry wealthy clients, now fully electric.
Private, up to 8 guests
Built 1915A heated salon boat that leaves from the Brouwersgracht.
Private, up to 8 guests
Built 1915Listed in the Dutch national register of historic ships.
Private, up to 12 guests
Built 1920A restored saloon boat whose deck opens up in minutes.
Private, up to 8 guests
About 100 years oldA restored electric salon boat with a heated cabin.
Private, up to 12 guests
Built 1951A classic canal boat that leaves from the Brouwersgracht.
Private, up to 12 guests
Built in the 1960sBuilt to entertain influential guests in luxury and privacy.
Private, up to 12 guests
Built 1971An original Venetian water taxi with a polished wooden finish.
Private, up to 8 guests
Built 1984Found on a scrapyard in Edinburgh as the 'Spirit of Glasgow'.
Private, up to 20 guests
Built 1991Built in 1991 for beer mogul Freddy Heineken, and his favourite boat.
Private, up to 36 guests
Boats for 20 or more, and packages with food and drinks for groups of 10 to 30.
Group of 20+?Luxury Electric Launch • Spacious & Comfortable • Live Guide
All ages • 1.5, 2 or 3 hours • Max 20 people • Exceptional luxury on our boat
Private Electric Boat • Drinks Optional • Red Light District Departure
Unlimited Drinks • Optional Dutch Snacks • With Skipper • Max 30 pers.
Luxury Private Boat • Unlimited Drinks Available • Perfect for Parties
One Pizza Per Person • Unlimited Drinks • With Skipper • Max 30 pers.
Various Tapas • Unlimited Drinks • Private Boat with Skipper • Up to 30 People
Delicious BBQ • Unlimited Drinks • Private Boat with Skipper • Max 28 pers.
Handcrafted Cocktails & Mocktails • Private Boat with Skipper • Max 28 pers.
Wine Tasting • Guided by a Sommelier • Private Boat with Skipper • Up to 25 People
Former Heineken's CEO Yacht • Leather Booths • Open Bar Available
No tourist traps. Our skippers curated their favorite breakfast spots in De Pijp, secret Jordaan courtyards, and cozy neighborhood bars across the entire city.
Historic hidden jazz bar tucked down an alley off Spui.
50+ local guides on occasions, boat types, canal routes, seasons and planning — everything we know about boating in Amsterdam, in one place.
Canal cruise prices 2026
