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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.
“Amazing tour HIGHly recommend! Roman and Hidy were amazing tour guides and made it that much more special.”
scott shewan
The Bulldog Boat“Heidi and Roman are the best!!!!! We had sooo much fun, the atmosphere was great and we can’t wait to come back again!! We also met alot of great people, had snacks for munchies and drinks for thirst! Thank you for an amazing experience!!❤️❤️”
Barbara Marković
The Bulldog Boat“It was super nice, Evan and Lio were great!”
susana policarpo
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Our captain mia is amazing, she is very attentive,knowledgeable about the city and took us for a nice route. The boat is in fantastic state, the only thing we are regretting is not to book longer. Until next time again :)”
“Thank you so much Yasmine. What a wonderful experience! You have made this ride through Amsterdam really unforgettable with your big smile and small stories. I recommend without any hesitation!”
Sophie Gombart
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Fantastic private boat tour with wine and cheese. Bram was professional, informative and so pleasant. The boat is beautiful!!!”
Laura Haneline
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Griffin is a delight. He is very handsome, knowledgeable about the city, and charismatic. I highly recommend his boat tour—everyone on our tour was laughing and engaged. It’s a great way to escape the summer heat!”
“The boat was beautiful and clean, the beer was refreshing, and the tour was wonderuful! Captain griffin was especially fantastic! He was very knowledgeable about the city of Amsterdam, he was funny and charming, and he’s incredibly handsome! Highly recommend this tour company in general, and be sure to ask for captain griffin specifically!”
“Back into time. Geweldig. Zeker een aanrader! Stukje historie en prachtig om door de grachten te varen.”
Alejandro Dasburg
VR Voyage Rondvaart“We did an afternoon cruise and enjoyed it so much! Our captain was a young grad student and super knowledgeable and friendly - great wine and snacks - the boat was pristine and charming. Highly recommend!”
Nancy Valentine
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“The best canal cruise in Amsterdam! We had an amazing time with Ricky as our captain and guide. He was incredibly funny, entertaining, and shared so many interesting facts about the city. The tour was the perfect mix of humor and informative stories, making the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, this is a must-do activity. Highly recommended – thanks, Ricky!”
Maurice Bieberbach
Cozy and Fun Boat Experience“We had a fantastic time on the friendship boat in Amsterdam with the unlimited drinks option. Captain Daan and our host Clement were brilliant — they were very informative, great fun, and really helped make the experience memorable. The atmosphere on board was relaxed and enjoyable, and learning about the boat and the city from them made it even better. They also distil their own vodka, which is available to buy on board, and we couldn’t resist taking some home with us. A great experience with excellent hosts — highly recommended!”
Ashley George
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Fokko was the best! I had so much fun and can’t wait to book again the next time I visit Amsterdam. A big highlight of my trip. We learned so much and just had a great time. I highly recommend the 9:00pm (at least in July) because you get to see both the daylight and the darkness.”
Leah Stevens
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Great canal cruise with lots of interesting information. Relaxing, well organized, and highly recommended!”
“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“Amazing tour HIGHly recommend! Roman and Hidy were amazing tour guides and made it that much more special.”
scott shewan
The Bulldog Boat“Heidi and Roman are the best!!!!! We had sooo much fun, the atmosphere was great and we can’t wait to come back again!! We also met alot of great people, had snacks for munchies and drinks for thirst! Thank you for an amazing experience!!❤️❤️”
Barbara Marković
The Bulldog Boat“It was super nice, Evan and Lio were great!”
susana policarpo
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Our captain mia is amazing, she is very attentive,knowledgeable about the city and took us for a nice route. The boat is in fantastic state, the only thing we are regretting is not to book longer. Until next time again :)”
“Thank you so much Yasmine. What a wonderful experience! You have made this ride through Amsterdam really unforgettable with your big smile and small stories. I recommend without any hesitation!”
Sophie Gombart
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Fantastic private boat tour with wine and cheese. Bram was professional, informative and so pleasant. The boat is beautiful!!!”
Laura Haneline
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Griffin is a delight. He is very handsome, knowledgeable about the city, and charismatic. I highly recommend his boat tour—everyone on our tour was laughing and engaged. It’s a great way to escape the summer heat!”
“The boat was beautiful and clean, the beer was refreshing, and the tour was wonderuful! Captain griffin was especially fantastic! He was very knowledgeable about the city of Amsterdam, he was funny and charming, and he’s incredibly handsome! Highly recommend this tour company in general, and be sure to ask for captain griffin specifically!”
“Back into time. Geweldig. Zeker een aanrader! Stukje historie en prachtig om door de grachten te varen.”
Alejandro Dasburg
VR Voyage Rondvaart“We did an afternoon cruise and enjoyed it so much! Our captain was a young grad student and super knowledgeable and friendly - great wine and snacks - the boat was pristine and charming. Highly recommend!”
Nancy Valentine
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“The best canal cruise in Amsterdam! We had an amazing time with Ricky as our captain and guide. He was incredibly funny, entertaining, and shared so many interesting facts about the city. The tour was the perfect mix of humor and informative stories, making the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, this is a must-do activity. Highly recommended – thanks, Ricky!”
Maurice Bieberbach
Cozy and Fun Boat Experience“We had a fantastic time on the friendship boat in Amsterdam with the unlimited drinks option. Captain Daan and our host Clement were brilliant — they were very informative, great fun, and really helped make the experience memorable. The atmosphere on board was relaxed and enjoyable, and learning about the boat and the city from them made it even better. They also distil their own vodka, which is available to buy on board, and we couldn’t resist taking some home with us. A great experience with excellent hosts — highly recommended!”
Ashley George
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Fokko was the best! I had so much fun and can’t wait to book again the next time I visit Amsterdam. A big highlight of my trip. We learned so much and just had a great time. I highly recommend the 9:00pm (at least in July) because you get to see both the daylight and the darkness.”
Leah Stevens
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Great canal cruise with lots of interesting information. Relaxing, well organized, and highly recommended!”
“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“Amazing tour HIGHly recommend! Roman and Hidy were amazing tour guides and made it that much more special.”
scott shewan
The Bulldog Boat“Heidi and Roman are the best!!!!! We had sooo much fun, the atmosphere was great and we can’t wait to come back again!! We also met alot of great people, had snacks for munchies and drinks for thirst! Thank you for an amazing experience!!❤️❤️”
Barbara Marković
The Bulldog Boat“It was super nice, Evan and Lio were great!”
susana policarpo
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Our captain mia is amazing, she is very attentive,knowledgeable about the city and took us for a nice route. The boat is in fantastic state, the only thing we are regretting is not to book longer. Until next time again :)”
“Thank you so much Yasmine. What a wonderful experience! You have made this ride through Amsterdam really unforgettable with your big smile and small stories. I recommend without any hesitation!”
Sophie Gombart
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Fantastic private boat tour with wine and cheese. Bram was professional, informative and so pleasant. The boat is beautiful!!!”
Laura Haneline
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Griffin is a delight. He is very handsome, knowledgeable about the city, and charismatic. I highly recommend his boat tour—everyone on our tour was laughing and engaged. It’s a great way to escape the summer heat!”
“The boat was beautiful and clean, the beer was refreshing, and the tour was wonderuful! Captain griffin was especially fantastic! He was very knowledgeable about the city of Amsterdam, he was funny and charming, and he’s incredibly handsome! Highly recommend this tour company in general, and be sure to ask for captain griffin specifically!”
“Back into time. Geweldig. Zeker een aanrader! Stukje historie en prachtig om door de grachten te varen.”
Alejandro Dasburg
VR Voyage Rondvaart“We did an afternoon cruise and enjoyed it so much! Our captain was a young grad student and super knowledgeable and friendly - great wine and snacks - the boat was pristine and charming. Highly recommend!”
Nancy Valentine
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“The best canal cruise in Amsterdam! We had an amazing time with Ricky as our captain and guide. He was incredibly funny, entertaining, and shared so many interesting facts about the city. The tour was the perfect mix of humor and informative stories, making the whole experience unforgettable. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, this is a must-do activity. Highly recommended – thanks, Ricky!”
Maurice Bieberbach
Cozy and Fun Boat Experience“We had a fantastic time on the friendship boat in Amsterdam with the unlimited drinks option. Captain Daan and our host Clement were brilliant — they were very informative, great fun, and really helped make the experience memorable. The atmosphere on board was relaxed and enjoyable, and learning about the boat and the city from them made it even better. They also distil their own vodka, which is available to buy on board, and we couldn’t resist taking some home with us. A great experience with excellent hosts — highly recommended!”
Ashley George
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Fokko was the best! I had so much fun and can’t wait to book again the next time I visit Amsterdam. A big highlight of my trip. We learned so much and just had a great time. I highly recommend the 9:00pm (at least in July) because you get to see both the daylight and the darkness.”
Leah Stevens
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Great canal cruise with lots of interesting information. Relaxing, well organized, and highly recommended!”
“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 Cruise175,000+ tours completed. Choose from shared city cruises, romantic private rides, or epic party boats.