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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.
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.
“Erstklassige Bootstour durch die Kanäle Amsterdam''s. Der Kapitän Sebi.manövruert sein wunderschönes Boot sicher und gekonnt durch die Kanäle, und erzählt seinen maximal 10 Gästen enorm viel Wissenswertes über Amsterdam. Nebenbei bietet er seinen Gästen auch noch erstklassige Getränke und eine originelle holländische Jause. Wir können diese individuelle Tour mit Sebi allen Amsterdam Besuchern nur wärmstes empfehlen. Danke, lieber Sebi für dieses tolle Erlebnis🙏🏼💜”
“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“Friendly boat rental service. We arrived quite late, but they still let us enjoy the full tour without rushing us. Unfortunately, we lost the route map, which was quite embarrassing. They kindly gave us a new one so we could continue our trip. Lio and Miguel gave us a great introduction to the tour and explained everything very clearly. They were both very friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this boat rental!”
Jessi Wiese
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“We had a fantastic team event with 2 Prinsen boats for 3 hours and loved cruising through Amsterdam. Thijs and Mo were great in managing everything including the invoice process was seamless and considered.”
“I cannot say enough positive things about this company and experience. I opted for the 2 hour Ultimate Canal Cruise, and was on the “Pure Spirit” with Bram as the captain & guide. From start to finish the tour was fantastic. A good selection of wines, beer, coffee, and tea were provided. There was also a nice selection of shared snacks (cheese, crackers, etc). Bram was a great and skilled captain. It was a nice way to experience Amsterdam and see sites that would otherwise not be seen. Bram did an amazing job engaging the guests and sharing information about the different sites and areas along the way. Highly recommend this company and tour.”
Jason Marshburn
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Sehr persönlich und freundlich. Wunderschönes Boot und sehr herzlicher Kapitän. Das Getränkeangebot war vielseitig und sorgfältig ausgewählt. Die Snacks waren lokal und lecker. Würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen.”
“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“Byliśmy w poniedziałek o 12:30 – grupa 10 osób, 2 psy i składany wózek inwalidzki. Bez problemu wszyscy się zmieściliśmy. Świetny rejs, dużo ciekawych informacji o Amsterdamie. Cała rodzina zachwycona – to był zdecydowanie highlight naszej wycieczki. Polecam!”
“This canal tour was one of the highlights of our trip! Captain Eddie’s easygoing, friendly vibe made the experience so enjoyable, and his passion for Amsterdam really shone through. The fun facts were entertaining, but it was his deep knowledge of the city's history that truly made the tour special. He added so much context and insight that far exceeded our expectations. We left with a much greater appreciation for Amsterdam and would highly recommend this tour!!! PS. He also gave us a great recommendation for dinner that we look forward to returning to.”
Taylor Jefferson
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“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“Did the tour 8pm 22nd July 2026 was awesome guides were great very informative and friendly I loved it”
Super Man
The Bulldog Boat“fabulous experience! high recommend to anyone wanting to see a lot of Amsterdam without walking everywhere. Driver was informed and kind, thank you!!!”
Arianna Castillo
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Kan ik van harte aanbevelen, zeer betrokken en enthousiaste kapitein en zijn maat die ons bij stond met raad en daad ( drinken, eten, antwoorden etc) Ik woon in Amsterdam en mijn familie meegenomen op deze tour. Je waant je in de Gouden eeuw, waarbij grappen en grollen van de voorouder van de kapitein een leuk sausje gaven aan het geheel.”
Monique
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Excellent experience with Prestige Boats Amsterdam. This has been the highlight of our trip so far. Great way to see the city and get a better sense of the layout. Service was top notch, relaxed, and quite informative at the same time. Our captain was very professional and kind (and that is despite my rambunctious toddler trying to run everywhere). Very comfortable boat as well. It's a beautifully restored Venetian taxi boat from 1971; the electric engine is super quiet and adds to the quality of the experience.”
Aziz Farhat
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Erstklassige Bootstour durch die Kanäle Amsterdam''s. Der Kapitän Sebi.manövruert sein wunderschönes Boot sicher und gekonnt durch die Kanäle, und erzählt seinen maximal 10 Gästen enorm viel Wissenswertes über Amsterdam. Nebenbei bietet er seinen Gästen auch noch erstklassige Getränke und eine originelle holländische Jause. Wir können diese individuelle Tour mit Sebi allen Amsterdam Besuchern nur wärmstes empfehlen. Danke, lieber Sebi für dieses tolle Erlebnis🙏🏼💜”
“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“Friendly boat rental service. We arrived quite late, but they still let us enjoy the full tour without rushing us. Unfortunately, we lost the route map, which was quite embarrassing. They kindly gave us a new one so we could continue our trip. Lio and Miguel gave us a great introduction to the tour and explained everything very clearly. They were both very friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this boat rental!”
Jessi Wiese
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“We had a fantastic team event with 2 Prinsen boats for 3 hours and loved cruising through Amsterdam. Thijs and Mo were great in managing everything including the invoice process was seamless and considered.”
“I cannot say enough positive things about this company and experience. I opted for the 2 hour Ultimate Canal Cruise, and was on the “Pure Spirit” with Bram as the captain & guide. From start to finish the tour was fantastic. A good selection of wines, beer, coffee, and tea were provided. There was also a nice selection of shared snacks (cheese, crackers, etc). Bram was a great and skilled captain. It was a nice way to experience Amsterdam and see sites that would otherwise not be seen. Bram did an amazing job engaging the guests and sharing information about the different sites and areas along the way. Highly recommend this company and tour.”
Jason Marshburn
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Sehr persönlich und freundlich. Wunderschönes Boot und sehr herzlicher Kapitän. Das Getränkeangebot war vielseitig und sorgfältig ausgewählt. Die Snacks waren lokal und lecker. Würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen.”
“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“Byliśmy w poniedziałek o 12:30 – grupa 10 osób, 2 psy i składany wózek inwalidzki. Bez problemu wszyscy się zmieściliśmy. Świetny rejs, dużo ciekawych informacji o Amsterdamie. Cała rodzina zachwycona – to był zdecydowanie highlight naszej wycieczki. Polecam!”
“This canal tour was one of the highlights of our trip! Captain Eddie’s easygoing, friendly vibe made the experience so enjoyable, and his passion for Amsterdam really shone through. The fun facts were entertaining, but it was his deep knowledge of the city's history that truly made the tour special. He added so much context and insight that far exceeded our expectations. We left with a much greater appreciation for Amsterdam and would highly recommend this tour!!! PS. He also gave us a great recommendation for dinner that we look forward to returning to.”
Taylor Jefferson
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“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“Did the tour 8pm 22nd July 2026 was awesome guides were great very informative and friendly I loved it”
Super Man
The Bulldog Boat“fabulous experience! high recommend to anyone wanting to see a lot of Amsterdam without walking everywhere. Driver was informed and kind, thank you!!!”
Arianna Castillo
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Kan ik van harte aanbevelen, zeer betrokken en enthousiaste kapitein en zijn maat die ons bij stond met raad en daad ( drinken, eten, antwoorden etc) Ik woon in Amsterdam en mijn familie meegenomen op deze tour. Je waant je in de Gouden eeuw, waarbij grappen en grollen van de voorouder van de kapitein een leuk sausje gaven aan het geheel.”
Monique
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Excellent experience with Prestige Boats Amsterdam. This has been the highlight of our trip so far. Great way to see the city and get a better sense of the layout. Service was top notch, relaxed, and quite informative at the same time. Our captain was very professional and kind (and that is despite my rambunctious toddler trying to run everywhere). Very comfortable boat as well. It's a beautifully restored Venetian taxi boat from 1971; the electric engine is super quiet and adds to the quality of the experience.”
Aziz Farhat
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Erstklassige Bootstour durch die Kanäle Amsterdam''s. Der Kapitän Sebi.manövruert sein wunderschönes Boot sicher und gekonnt durch die Kanäle, und erzählt seinen maximal 10 Gästen enorm viel Wissenswertes über Amsterdam. Nebenbei bietet er seinen Gästen auch noch erstklassige Getränke und eine originelle holländische Jause. Wir können diese individuelle Tour mit Sebi allen Amsterdam Besuchern nur wärmstes empfehlen. Danke, lieber Sebi für dieses tolle Erlebnis🙏🏼💜”
“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“Friendly boat rental service. We arrived quite late, but they still let us enjoy the full tour without rushing us. Unfortunately, we lost the route map, which was quite embarrassing. They kindly gave us a new one so we could continue our trip. Lio and Miguel gave us a great introduction to the tour and explained everything very clearly. They were both very friendly and helpful. We had a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend this boat rental!”
Jessi Wiese
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“We had a fantastic team event with 2 Prinsen boats for 3 hours and loved cruising through Amsterdam. Thijs and Mo were great in managing everything including the invoice process was seamless and considered.”
“I cannot say enough positive things about this company and experience. I opted for the 2 hour Ultimate Canal Cruise, and was on the “Pure Spirit” with Bram as the captain & guide. From start to finish the tour was fantastic. A good selection of wines, beer, coffee, and tea were provided. There was also a nice selection of shared snacks (cheese, crackers, etc). Bram was a great and skilled captain. It was a nice way to experience Amsterdam and see sites that would otherwise not be seen. Bram did an amazing job engaging the guests and sharing information about the different sites and areas along the way. Highly recommend this company and tour.”
Jason Marshburn
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Sehr persönlich und freundlich. Wunderschönes Boot und sehr herzlicher Kapitän. Das Getränkeangebot war vielseitig und sorgfältig ausgewählt. Die Snacks waren lokal und lecker. Würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen.”
“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“Byliśmy w poniedziałek o 12:30 – grupa 10 osób, 2 psy i składany wózek inwalidzki. Bez problemu wszyscy się zmieściliśmy. Świetny rejs, dużo ciekawych informacji o Amsterdamie. Cała rodzina zachwycona – to był zdecydowanie highlight naszej wycieczki. Polecam!”
“This canal tour was one of the highlights of our trip! Captain Eddie’s easygoing, friendly vibe made the experience so enjoyable, and his passion for Amsterdam really shone through. The fun facts were entertaining, but it was his deep knowledge of the city's history that truly made the tour special. He added so much context and insight that far exceeded our expectations. We left with a much greater appreciation for Amsterdam and would highly recommend this tour!!! PS. He also gave us a great recommendation for dinner that we look forward to returning to.”
Taylor Jefferson
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“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“Did the tour 8pm 22nd July 2026 was awesome guides were great very informative and friendly I loved it”
Super Man
The Bulldog Boat“fabulous experience! high recommend to anyone wanting to see a lot of Amsterdam without walking everywhere. Driver was informed and kind, thank you!!!”
Arianna Castillo
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Kan ik van harte aanbevelen, zeer betrokken en enthousiaste kapitein en zijn maat die ons bij stond met raad en daad ( drinken, eten, antwoorden etc) Ik woon in Amsterdam en mijn familie meegenomen op deze tour. Je waant je in de Gouden eeuw, waarbij grappen en grollen van de voorouder van de kapitein een leuk sausje gaven aan het geheel.”
Monique
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Excellent experience with Prestige Boats Amsterdam. This has been the highlight of our trip so far. Great way to see the city and get a better sense of the layout. Service was top notch, relaxed, and quite informative at the same time. Our captain was very professional and kind (and that is despite my rambunctious toddler trying to run everywhere). Very comfortable boat as well. It's a beautifully restored Venetian taxi boat from 1971; the electric engine is super quiet and adds to the quality of the experience.”
Aziz Farhat
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise175,000+ tours completed. Choose from shared city cruises, romantic private rides, or epic party boats.