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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.
“Really enjoyed this tour with our very well informed and fun guide Jack. Highly recommend !!:)”
Stefanie Nocht
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Jack was FAB and we loved the canal tour. Very informative and serene.”
Sharon Fekete
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Vandaag, 8 juli 2026 op de 70ste verjaardag van m’n moeder de Pien geboekt. We waren met 7 personen, m’n ouders m’n gezin en m’n broertje. Al vanaf de boeking merkte je dat deze eigenaar betrokken is bij zijn klanten. Snelle response en luisteren naar de wensen. Bij de afspraak werden we op de stoep al opgewacht door de kapitein, wat een hartelijke en leuke vent! Kaptitein Nicos verstaat z’n vak en heeft empathie en gevoel voor humor. Hij voer ons naar de plaats die we hadden verzocht op voorhand en maakte daarna nog een prachtige route. Het heeft ons letterlijk en figuurlijk aan niets ontbroken. Hartelijk dank en zeker tot de volgende! Familie Goossens”
Dave Goossens
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Best tour and hosts I could have asked for. I had the most wonderful time! Heidi and Roman were absolutely amazing.”
Jo Lyell
The Bulldog Boat“Roman and Heidi were so friendly, enjoyed the tour so much!!”
Cara Saint
The Bulldog Boat“Highly recommend this! Ed and Lily were absolutely amazing, the perfect team and very worth every penny”
carlin francis
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Thank you for an amazing tour!”
Lea Tsipoura (lea)
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“Die Tour mit Captain Eddie war ein super Erlebnis! Es war eine schöne Route, auf der Eddie uns super viel erklären konnte und wir viel über die Stadt lernen konnten.”
“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!”
“This canal tour was great! The small group made it easy to ask questions and we got so much out of the tour. Our tour guide Mare was lovely. She was very entertaining and taught us all about Dutch culture, the city, and the canals! There were plenty of snacks and beverages as well. The boat was beautiful, had a small bathroom, and had shady spots to sit. I would highly recommend this tour company over all others.”
“Passeio delicioso! Superou nossas expectativas. Guia super simpático e engraçado fez toda a diferença! Com certeza repetiríamos a experiência.”
Claudia Baggio
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Heel erg leuk! En ontzettend vriendelijke mensen die er werkte. Aanrader!”
Jade Uitdewilligen
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Our evening on the canals was an absolute delight, thanks to our charming and knowledgeable guide and host, Janine. As for the boat itself, it was elegant and absolutely spotless. If you want an upscale tour filled with great stories and hospitality, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you, Janine, for a truly memorable experience!”
“Had a fantastic private boat tour in Amsterdam with an informative captain. We enjoyed the cleanliness of the boat as well as the attentive service during the private canal cruise. The views from the small open boat were stunning! Would highly recommend everyone to cruise on their amazing boats. It Really was an amazing experience to get to know the Amsterdam canals with such a nice captain!”
“Excellent service from the very first email, followed by a truly unique experience on board a beautiful Italian boat. The silent electric motor turns the canal tour into a calm and luxurious cruise, perfectly suited to a high-level corporate event. The captain was genuinely friendly and professional, and the food and drinks on board completed the experience perfectly. If you wish to celebrate your visit to Amsterdam in a special way, I highly recommend doing it with Prestige Boats Amsterdam.”
Carles Subirats
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Heel mooi uitgevoerd. Niet een tour als anderen, met alle bezienswaardigheden. De VR gaat over de handelsstad Amsterdam, heel leerzaam.”
Elly Holkema
VR Voyage Rondvaart“10/10 best way to see the city of Amsterdam. The boat was luxurious and we added wine and cheese to the experience. Stijn was our incredibly knowledgeable and savvy guide peppering our tour with fun facts and history of the city. 💯 recommend!”
Vanessa Isiguen Kalil
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Took a Friendship cruise with my sister and our kids last week Wednesday and we had an excellent time. If you book directly through their website I think the price is reasonable especially for the helmsmanship skills of captain Ed and the steward and guide services provided by Maritza including a free shot. I am from Amsterdam myself and would recommend this cruise, they use an open boat with round seating which adds to the experience (umbrella provided for sun and/or rain).”
Rene Amsterdam
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Really enjoyed this tour with our very well informed and fun guide Jack. Highly recommend !!:)”
Stefanie Nocht
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Jack was FAB and we loved the canal tour. Very informative and serene.”
Sharon Fekete
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Vandaag, 8 juli 2026 op de 70ste verjaardag van m’n moeder de Pien geboekt. We waren met 7 personen, m’n ouders m’n gezin en m’n broertje. Al vanaf de boeking merkte je dat deze eigenaar betrokken is bij zijn klanten. Snelle response en luisteren naar de wensen. Bij de afspraak werden we op de stoep al opgewacht door de kapitein, wat een hartelijke en leuke vent! Kaptitein Nicos verstaat z’n vak en heeft empathie en gevoel voor humor. Hij voer ons naar de plaats die we hadden verzocht op voorhand en maakte daarna nog een prachtige route. Het heeft ons letterlijk en figuurlijk aan niets ontbroken. Hartelijk dank en zeker tot de volgende! Familie Goossens”
Dave Goossens
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Best tour and hosts I could have asked for. I had the most wonderful time! Heidi and Roman were absolutely amazing.”
Jo Lyell
The Bulldog Boat“Roman and Heidi were so friendly, enjoyed the tour so much!!”
Cara Saint
The Bulldog Boat“Highly recommend this! Ed and Lily were absolutely amazing, the perfect team and very worth every penny”
carlin francis
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Thank you for an amazing tour!”
Lea Tsipoura (lea)
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“Die Tour mit Captain Eddie war ein super Erlebnis! Es war eine schöne Route, auf der Eddie uns super viel erklären konnte und wir viel über die Stadt lernen konnten.”
“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!”
“This canal tour was great! The small group made it easy to ask questions and we got so much out of the tour. Our tour guide Mare was lovely. She was very entertaining and taught us all about Dutch culture, the city, and the canals! There were plenty of snacks and beverages as well. The boat was beautiful, had a small bathroom, and had shady spots to sit. I would highly recommend this tour company over all others.”
“Passeio delicioso! Superou nossas expectativas. Guia super simpático e engraçado fez toda a diferença! Com certeza repetiríamos a experiência.”
Claudia Baggio
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Heel erg leuk! En ontzettend vriendelijke mensen die er werkte. Aanrader!”
Jade Uitdewilligen
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Our evening on the canals was an absolute delight, thanks to our charming and knowledgeable guide and host, Janine. As for the boat itself, it was elegant and absolutely spotless. If you want an upscale tour filled with great stories and hospitality, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you, Janine, for a truly memorable experience!”
“Had a fantastic private boat tour in Amsterdam with an informative captain. We enjoyed the cleanliness of the boat as well as the attentive service during the private canal cruise. The views from the small open boat were stunning! Would highly recommend everyone to cruise on their amazing boats. It Really was an amazing experience to get to know the Amsterdam canals with such a nice captain!”
“Excellent service from the very first email, followed by a truly unique experience on board a beautiful Italian boat. The silent electric motor turns the canal tour into a calm and luxurious cruise, perfectly suited to a high-level corporate event. The captain was genuinely friendly and professional, and the food and drinks on board completed the experience perfectly. If you wish to celebrate your visit to Amsterdam in a special way, I highly recommend doing it with Prestige Boats Amsterdam.”
Carles Subirats
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Heel mooi uitgevoerd. Niet een tour als anderen, met alle bezienswaardigheden. De VR gaat over de handelsstad Amsterdam, heel leerzaam.”
Elly Holkema
VR Voyage Rondvaart“10/10 best way to see the city of Amsterdam. The boat was luxurious and we added wine and cheese to the experience. Stijn was our incredibly knowledgeable and savvy guide peppering our tour with fun facts and history of the city. 💯 recommend!”
Vanessa Isiguen Kalil
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Took a Friendship cruise with my sister and our kids last week Wednesday and we had an excellent time. If you book directly through their website I think the price is reasonable especially for the helmsmanship skills of captain Ed and the steward and guide services provided by Maritza including a free shot. I am from Amsterdam myself and would recommend this cruise, they use an open boat with round seating which adds to the experience (umbrella provided for sun and/or rain).”
Rene Amsterdam
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Really enjoyed this tour with our very well informed and fun guide Jack. Highly recommend !!:)”
Stefanie Nocht
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Jack was FAB and we loved the canal tour. Very informative and serene.”
Sharon Fekete
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Vandaag, 8 juli 2026 op de 70ste verjaardag van m’n moeder de Pien geboekt. We waren met 7 personen, m’n ouders m’n gezin en m’n broertje. Al vanaf de boeking merkte je dat deze eigenaar betrokken is bij zijn klanten. Snelle response en luisteren naar de wensen. Bij de afspraak werden we op de stoep al opgewacht door de kapitein, wat een hartelijke en leuke vent! Kaptitein Nicos verstaat z’n vak en heeft empathie en gevoel voor humor. Hij voer ons naar de plaats die we hadden verzocht op voorhand en maakte daarna nog een prachtige route. Het heeft ons letterlijk en figuurlijk aan niets ontbroken. Hartelijk dank en zeker tot de volgende! Familie Goossens”
Dave Goossens
Private Cruise on the Sophie“Best tour and hosts I could have asked for. I had the most wonderful time! Heidi and Roman were absolutely amazing.”
Jo Lyell
The Bulldog Boat“Roman and Heidi were so friendly, enjoyed the tour so much!!”
Cara Saint
The Bulldog Boat“Highly recommend this! Ed and Lily were absolutely amazing, the perfect team and very worth every penny”
carlin francis
Booze Cruise free Snack included“Thank you for an amazing tour!”
Lea Tsipoura (lea)
Amsterdam Boat Tour of the Old City Center - Shared Cruise“Die Tour mit Captain Eddie war ein super Erlebnis! Es war eine schöne Route, auf der Eddie uns super viel erklären konnte und wir viel über die Stadt lernen konnten.”
“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!”
“This canal tour was great! The small group made it easy to ask questions and we got so much out of the tour. Our tour guide Mare was lovely. She was very entertaining and taught us all about Dutch culture, the city, and the canals! There were plenty of snacks and beverages as well. The boat was beautiful, had a small bathroom, and had shady spots to sit. I would highly recommend this tour company over all others.”
“Passeio delicioso! Superou nossas expectativas. Guia super simpático e engraçado fez toda a diferença! Com certeza repetiríamos a experiência.”
Claudia Baggio
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Heel erg leuk! En ontzettend vriendelijke mensen die er werkte. Aanrader!”
Jade Uitdewilligen
VR Voyage Rondvaart“Our evening on the canals was an absolute delight, thanks to our charming and knowledgeable guide and host, Janine. As for the boat itself, it was elegant and absolutely spotless. If you want an upscale tour filled with great stories and hospitality, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you, Janine, for a truly memorable experience!”
“Had a fantastic private boat tour in Amsterdam with an informative captain. We enjoyed the cleanliness of the boat as well as the attentive service during the private canal cruise. The views from the small open boat were stunning! Would highly recommend everyone to cruise on their amazing boats. It Really was an amazing experience to get to know the Amsterdam canals with such a nice captain!”
“Excellent service from the very first email, followed by a truly unique experience on board a beautiful Italian boat. The silent electric motor turns the canal tour into a calm and luxurious cruise, perfectly suited to a high-level corporate event. The captain was genuinely friendly and professional, and the food and drinks on board completed the experience perfectly. If you wish to celebrate your visit to Amsterdam in a special way, I highly recommend doing it with Prestige Boats Amsterdam.”
Carles Subirats
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Heel mooi uitgevoerd. Niet een tour als anderen, met alle bezienswaardigheden. De VR gaat over de handelsstad Amsterdam, heel leerzaam.”
Elly Holkema
VR Voyage Rondvaart“10/10 best way to see the city of Amsterdam. The boat was luxurious and we added wine and cheese to the experience. Stijn was our incredibly knowledgeable and savvy guide peppering our tour with fun facts and history of the city. 💯 recommend!”
Vanessa Isiguen Kalil
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Took a Friendship cruise with my sister and our kids last week Wednesday and we had an excellent time. If you book directly through their website I think the price is reasonable especially for the helmsmanship skills of captain Ed and the steward and guide services provided by Maritza including a free shot. I am from Amsterdam myself and would recommend this cruise, they use an open boat with round seating which adds to the experience (umbrella provided for sun and/or rain).”
Rene Amsterdam
Booze Cruise free Snack included175,000+ tours completed. Choose from shared city cruises, romantic private rides, or epic party boats.