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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.
“It's the best tour that I ever had. Our skipper Liam , and our hostess Lisa were perfect. Thank you so much for that great ride. Thank you Spyros from Athens-Greece.”
Spyros Zotakis
The Bulldog Boat“Great tour. Lisa and Liam are the best. Dankjewel. Evangelia from Athens Greece.”
Evaggelia Frantzoglou
The Bulldog Boat“Geweldige ervaring met heel leuk team.Jammer dat ze de Ruinart niet koud hadden staan!!!”
Fernand Leunissen
VR Voyage Rondvaart“This was a fabulous evening tour. Captain Eddie helped our small group bond - but without any exaggeration or pushiness. The small boat meant we could take a detour to see a house Eddie had mentioned when someone was chatting to him. It felt like a private tour of the city by someone who just liked the place and could tell us some amusing stories about it. You can’t do better than this!”
Sarah Howard-Jones
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“It was definetly the best desicion to choose Amsterdam Boat Adventure for a trip round Amsterdam. The boat is a small open boat, very comfortable with a very personal atmosphere. You can see all the beautiful smaller canals. The best time is the evening hour with no traffic around the canals. We really enjoyed the trip with our captain Jamie who shared all his knowledge about the history of Amsterdam with us. You made that trip very special! Thank you, Jamie!!!”
“Merlin guide très sympa balade agréable avec anecdotes historiques et rigolotes”
Alexandra Paumier
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Amazing boat tour with a great tour guide. Definitely recommend it.”
Pooya Haghdoust
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Deidrick was an amazing tour guide, Amsterdam has so much character and this was the perfect way to see it. *Chefs kiss*”
Nikki Harvey
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Een bijzondere en leuke boottocht door Amsterdam. Alles goed zichtbaar met de VR- bril. Mijn leesbril was niet nodig. Je gaat op een leuke manier door een stukje geschiedenis heen. De VR-bril heb je soms op en dan weer af. Onderweg wordt ook drank geschonken. Ik zou het best nog een keer willen doen! Leuk als uitje met familie of vrienden.”
Ariane Schrieke
VR Voyage Rondvaart“We chose the 1 hour 15 minute Iconic Tour, and it exceeded our expectations. The organization was excellent, our captain John was welcoming and knowledgeable, and we learned many interesting facts about Amsterdam along the way. The boat was very comfortable, the route was beautiful, and the whole experience felt relaxed and well planned. If you’re looking for a canal tour in Amsterdam, this is a great choice. Highly recommended!”
Маргарита Говорова
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“We had a wonderful sunset cruise. Oliver was fantastic and shared a lot of history with us. Lucy is the most beautiful boat on the canals of Amsterdam!”
Sally Vines
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“nice, experience would always do it again when in Amsterdam. Peter and Teunis were really nice”
Nicole Schäfer
Booze Cruise free Snack included“super kind and personal guide with heaps of knowledge of the city. definitely not one these tourist boats. my go-to boat cruise. :)”
Felix Landwehrmann
Private Cruise on the Sophie“I planned a surprise proposal in Amsterdam and it turned out so incredible with Bow's Journey! I wanted a private and memorable moment, and Captain Bow was super helpful, coordinating with both myself and a photographer. On the day of, Captain Nate did a fantastic job keeping everything a surprise, making us laugh, and then photographing the moment. The Pien is a lovely, luxurious boat and we couldn't be happier with how it all turned out! Thank you Bow and Nate for a once in a lifetime moment :)”
Maor Gozalzani
Private Cruise on the Sophie“It's the best tour that I ever had. Our skipper Liam , and our hostess Lisa were perfect. Thank you so much for that great ride. Thank you Spyros from Athens-Greece.”
Spyros Zotakis
The Bulldog Boat“Great tour. Lisa and Liam are the best. Dankjewel. Evangelia from Athens Greece.”
Evaggelia Frantzoglou
The Bulldog Boat“Geweldige ervaring met heel leuk team.Jammer dat ze de Ruinart niet koud hadden staan!!!”
Fernand Leunissen
VR Voyage Rondvaart“This was a fabulous evening tour. Captain Eddie helped our small group bond - but without any exaggeration or pushiness. The small boat meant we could take a detour to see a house Eddie had mentioned when someone was chatting to him. It felt like a private tour of the city by someone who just liked the place and could tell us some amusing stories about it. You can’t do better than this!”
Sarah Howard-Jones
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“It was definetly the best desicion to choose Amsterdam Boat Adventure for a trip round Amsterdam. The boat is a small open boat, very comfortable with a very personal atmosphere. You can see all the beautiful smaller canals. The best time is the evening hour with no traffic around the canals. We really enjoyed the trip with our captain Jamie who shared all his knowledge about the history of Amsterdam with us. You made that trip very special! Thank you, Jamie!!!”
“Merlin guide très sympa balade agréable avec anecdotes historiques et rigolotes”
Alexandra Paumier
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Amazing boat tour with a great tour guide. Definitely recommend it.”
Pooya Haghdoust
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Deidrick was an amazing tour guide, Amsterdam has so much character and this was the perfect way to see it. *Chefs kiss*”
Nikki Harvey
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Een bijzondere en leuke boottocht door Amsterdam. Alles goed zichtbaar met de VR- bril. Mijn leesbril was niet nodig. Je gaat op een leuke manier door een stukje geschiedenis heen. De VR-bril heb je soms op en dan weer af. Onderweg wordt ook drank geschonken. Ik zou het best nog een keer willen doen! Leuk als uitje met familie of vrienden.”
Ariane Schrieke
VR Voyage Rondvaart“We chose the 1 hour 15 minute Iconic Tour, and it exceeded our expectations. The organization was excellent, our captain John was welcoming and knowledgeable, and we learned many interesting facts about Amsterdam along the way. The boat was very comfortable, the route was beautiful, and the whole experience felt relaxed and well planned. If you’re looking for a canal tour in Amsterdam, this is a great choice. Highly recommended!”
Маргарита Говорова
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“We had a wonderful sunset cruise. Oliver was fantastic and shared a lot of history with us. Lucy is the most beautiful boat on the canals of Amsterdam!”
Sally Vines
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“nice, experience would always do it again when in Amsterdam. Peter and Teunis were really nice”
Nicole Schäfer
Booze Cruise free Snack included“super kind and personal guide with heaps of knowledge of the city. definitely not one these tourist boats. my go-to boat cruise. :)”
Felix Landwehrmann
Private Cruise on the Sophie“I planned a surprise proposal in Amsterdam and it turned out so incredible with Bow's Journey! I wanted a private and memorable moment, and Captain Bow was super helpful, coordinating with both myself and a photographer. On the day of, Captain Nate did a fantastic job keeping everything a surprise, making us laugh, and then photographing the moment. The Pien is a lovely, luxurious boat and we couldn't be happier with how it all turned out! Thank you Bow and Nate for a once in a lifetime moment :)”
Maor Gozalzani
Private Cruise on the Sophie“It's the best tour that I ever had. Our skipper Liam , and our hostess Lisa were perfect. Thank you so much for that great ride. Thank you Spyros from Athens-Greece.”
Spyros Zotakis
The Bulldog Boat“Great tour. Lisa and Liam are the best. Dankjewel. Evangelia from Athens Greece.”
Evaggelia Frantzoglou
The Bulldog Boat“Geweldige ervaring met heel leuk team.Jammer dat ze de Ruinart niet koud hadden staan!!!”
Fernand Leunissen
VR Voyage Rondvaart“This was a fabulous evening tour. Captain Eddie helped our small group bond - but without any exaggeration or pushiness. The small boat meant we could take a detour to see a house Eddie had mentioned when someone was chatting to him. It felt like a private tour of the city by someone who just liked the place and could tell us some amusing stories about it. You can’t do better than this!”
Sarah Howard-Jones
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“It was definetly the best desicion to choose Amsterdam Boat Adventure for a trip round Amsterdam. The boat is a small open boat, very comfortable with a very personal atmosphere. You can see all the beautiful smaller canals. The best time is the evening hour with no traffic around the canals. We really enjoyed the trip with our captain Jamie who shared all his knowledge about the history of Amsterdam with us. You made that trip very special! Thank you, Jamie!!!”
“Merlin guide très sympa balade agréable avec anecdotes historiques et rigolotes”
Alexandra Paumier
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Amazing boat tour with a great tour guide. Definitely recommend it.”
Pooya Haghdoust
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Deidrick was an amazing tour guide, Amsterdam has so much character and this was the perfect way to see it. *Chefs kiss*”
Nikki Harvey
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Een bijzondere en leuke boottocht door Amsterdam. Alles goed zichtbaar met de VR- bril. Mijn leesbril was niet nodig. Je gaat op een leuke manier door een stukje geschiedenis heen. De VR-bril heb je soms op en dan weer af. Onderweg wordt ook drank geschonken. Ik zou het best nog een keer willen doen! Leuk als uitje met familie of vrienden.”
Ariane Schrieke
VR Voyage Rondvaart“We chose the 1 hour 15 minute Iconic Tour, and it exceeded our expectations. The organization was excellent, our captain John was welcoming and knowledgeable, and we learned many interesting facts about Amsterdam along the way. The boat was very comfortable, the route was beautiful, and the whole experience felt relaxed and well planned. If you’re looking for a canal tour in Amsterdam, this is a great choice. Highly recommended!”
Маргарита Говорова
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“We had a wonderful sunset cruise. Oliver was fantastic and shared a lot of history with us. Lucy is the most beautiful boat on the canals of Amsterdam!”
Sally Vines
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“nice, experience would always do it again when in Amsterdam. Peter and Teunis were really nice”
Nicole Schäfer
Booze Cruise free Snack included“super kind and personal guide with heaps of knowledge of the city. definitely not one these tourist boats. my go-to boat cruise. :)”
Felix Landwehrmann
Private Cruise on the Sophie“I planned a surprise proposal in Amsterdam and it turned out so incredible with Bow's Journey! I wanted a private and memorable moment, and Captain Bow was super helpful, coordinating with both myself and a photographer. On the day of, Captain Nate did a fantastic job keeping everything a surprise, making us laugh, and then photographing the moment. The Pien is a lovely, luxurious boat and we couldn't be happier with how it all turned out! Thank you Bow and Nate for a once in a lifetime moment :)”
Maor Gozalzani
Private Cruise on the Sophie175,000+ tours completed. Choose from shared city cruises, romantic private rides, or epic party boats.