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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.
“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“Fantastische boot en schipper. Echte gunners, zeldzaam om dit nog te vinden. Goudeerlijk.”
“This was a great tour. Jean Paul was an amazing tour guide.”
Dr. Angel Caraballo, MD
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Al meerdere keren gaan varen in 'de Pien', top ervaring! Alles goed verzorgd, Boudewijn en Nikos zijn goede en betrouwbare schippers en weten veel van Amsterdam. Ze nemen de tijd voor je, het is echt een uitje. Ook fijn dat er drankjes aan boord zijn en dat je zowel binnen als buiten kunt zitten. En dat ze zowel Nederlands als Engels spreken :). Aanrader dus, we komen snel weer terug!”
Chiara Polfliet
Shared Cruise on the Sophie“Griffin was a great host. Very knowledgeable about Amsterdam and its history. The boat was very comfortable and the smaller group size was a plus. I recommend this company.”
“Amsterdam Boat Adventures was amazing, we were able to see the beautiful city from an amazing perspective. Our captain, Eddie, was great, very helpful and a master of the boat. The boat was a perfect size, not one of those massive tour boats but very comfortable and relaxing. Great experience, highly recommended”
“Gorgeous boat, great hospitality. Booked a last minute evening cruise after a conference with some colleagues. It was the perfect way to wind down, socialize and marvel at the beauty of Amsterdam. Pickup was at the Apollo hotel which was less crowded than the central port. It was such a nice evening. Some people in our group rented other boats, none as beautiful and comfortable as this one. I highly recommend this company.”
Yasmine Khan
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Truly an awesome experience, great story telling and the whole voyage to the past is stunning, this is a "Must Do, Must See" - event you simply cannot ignore. Highly recommended! Cheers!”
Joh. Krijgsman
VR Voyage Rondvaart“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pure Boats was hands down the best experience we had in Amsterdam. If you're trying to decide which canal cruise to book, this is the one. Our skipper, Benjamin, was absolutely outstanding. He was professional, welcoming, hilarious, and an incredible storyteller. His knowledge of Amsterdam's history was amazing. He made the entire experience feel personal and memorable. The boat itself was beautiful, elegant, and so comfortable. Cruising through the canals with a wonderful glass of wine and a delicious cheese platter while taking in the city was simply magical. Every detail was perfect. We've traveled extensively, and this wasn't just another tourist activity, it was a truly special experience. I can't recommend Pure Boats highly enough. If you're visiting Amsterdam, don't miss this. It was, without a doubt, the highlight of our trip.”
Ursula Englund
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Nuno and Kim were fantastic hosts, learned a lot and had a wonderful experience!”
Matthias Chang
Booze Cruise free Snack included“We had such a great time on this canal cruise! The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it easy to sit back and enjoy the ride. Captain Benjamin shared lots of interesting facts about the city in a fun and informal way. You could really tell that he loves what he does, and his enthusiasm made the tour even more enjoyable. There was also a great selection of drinks and snacks on board. We would definitely recommend this canal cruise to anyone looking for a memorable and relaxing experience!”
“We had such a great experience with Starboard! The boat tour was fantastic, and our guide was absolutely amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so much fun. It was a wonderful way to explore Amsterdam. Highly recommend!”
Tania Hai
Flower Boat (Starboard Dock)“We had such an amazing time with Sebi during our boat tour. It was extremely comfortable and Sebi provided us with such interesting facts and stories about Amsterdam. I’m really glad we went on a 2 hour tour because 1 hour definitely wouldn’t have been enough. We will do this again!”
“Wonderful experience and a very chill atmosphere. Was a part of a friend group who took the canal tour and it was just a nice night tour that allowed us to chit chat and sip on wine. Really can't beat it!”
Ryan McCready
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“The most amazing host! Highly recommended!! The boat is very comfortable and perfect for a private tour!!”
“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“Fantastische boot en schipper. Echte gunners, zeldzaam om dit nog te vinden. Goudeerlijk.”
“This was a great tour. Jean Paul was an amazing tour guide.”
Dr. Angel Caraballo, MD
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Al meerdere keren gaan varen in 'de Pien', top ervaring! Alles goed verzorgd, Boudewijn en Nikos zijn goede en betrouwbare schippers en weten veel van Amsterdam. Ze nemen de tijd voor je, het is echt een uitje. Ook fijn dat er drankjes aan boord zijn en dat je zowel binnen als buiten kunt zitten. En dat ze zowel Nederlands als Engels spreken :). Aanrader dus, we komen snel weer terug!”
Chiara Polfliet
Shared Cruise on the Sophie“Griffin was a great host. Very knowledgeable about Amsterdam and its history. The boat was very comfortable and the smaller group size was a plus. I recommend this company.”
“Amsterdam Boat Adventures was amazing, we were able to see the beautiful city from an amazing perspective. Our captain, Eddie, was great, very helpful and a master of the boat. The boat was a perfect size, not one of those massive tour boats but very comfortable and relaxing. Great experience, highly recommended”
“Gorgeous boat, great hospitality. Booked a last minute evening cruise after a conference with some colleagues. It was the perfect way to wind down, socialize and marvel at the beauty of Amsterdam. Pickup was at the Apollo hotel which was less crowded than the central port. It was such a nice evening. Some people in our group rented other boats, none as beautiful and comfortable as this one. I highly recommend this company.”
Yasmine Khan
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Truly an awesome experience, great story telling and the whole voyage to the past is stunning, this is a "Must Do, Must See" - event you simply cannot ignore. Highly recommended! Cheers!”
Joh. Krijgsman
VR Voyage Rondvaart“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pure Boats was hands down the best experience we had in Amsterdam. If you're trying to decide which canal cruise to book, this is the one. Our skipper, Benjamin, was absolutely outstanding. He was professional, welcoming, hilarious, and an incredible storyteller. His knowledge of Amsterdam's history was amazing. He made the entire experience feel personal and memorable. The boat itself was beautiful, elegant, and so comfortable. Cruising through the canals with a wonderful glass of wine and a delicious cheese platter while taking in the city was simply magical. Every detail was perfect. We've traveled extensively, and this wasn't just another tourist activity, it was a truly special experience. I can't recommend Pure Boats highly enough. If you're visiting Amsterdam, don't miss this. It was, without a doubt, the highlight of our trip.”
Ursula Englund
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Nuno and Kim were fantastic hosts, learned a lot and had a wonderful experience!”
Matthias Chang
Booze Cruise free Snack included“We had such a great time on this canal cruise! The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it easy to sit back and enjoy the ride. Captain Benjamin shared lots of interesting facts about the city in a fun and informal way. You could really tell that he loves what he does, and his enthusiasm made the tour even more enjoyable. There was also a great selection of drinks and snacks on board. We would definitely recommend this canal cruise to anyone looking for a memorable and relaxing experience!”
“We had such a great experience with Starboard! The boat tour was fantastic, and our guide was absolutely amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so much fun. It was a wonderful way to explore Amsterdam. Highly recommend!”
Tania Hai
Flower Boat (Starboard Dock)“We had such an amazing time with Sebi during our boat tour. It was extremely comfortable and Sebi provided us with such interesting facts and stories about Amsterdam. I’m really glad we went on a 2 hour tour because 1 hour definitely wouldn’t have been enough. We will do this again!”
“Wonderful experience and a very chill atmosphere. Was a part of a friend group who took the canal tour and it was just a nice night tour that allowed us to chit chat and sip on wine. Really can't beat it!”
Ryan McCready
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“The most amazing host! Highly recommended!! The boat is very comfortable and perfect for a private tour!!”
“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“Fantastische boot en schipper. Echte gunners, zeldzaam om dit nog te vinden. Goudeerlijk.”
“This was a great tour. Jean Paul was an amazing tour guide.”
Dr. Angel Caraballo, MD
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise“Al meerdere keren gaan varen in 'de Pien', top ervaring! Alles goed verzorgd, Boudewijn en Nikos zijn goede en betrouwbare schippers en weten veel van Amsterdam. Ze nemen de tijd voor je, het is echt een uitje. Ook fijn dat er drankjes aan boord zijn en dat je zowel binnen als buiten kunt zitten. En dat ze zowel Nederlands als Engels spreken :). Aanrader dus, we komen snel weer terug!”
Chiara Polfliet
Shared Cruise on the Sophie“Griffin was a great host. Very knowledgeable about Amsterdam and its history. The boat was very comfortable and the smaller group size was a plus. I recommend this company.”
“Amsterdam Boat Adventures was amazing, we were able to see the beautiful city from an amazing perspective. Our captain, Eddie, was great, very helpful and a master of the boat. The boat was a perfect size, not one of those massive tour boats but very comfortable and relaxing. Great experience, highly recommended”
“Gorgeous boat, great hospitality. Booked a last minute evening cruise after a conference with some colleagues. It was the perfect way to wind down, socialize and marvel at the beauty of Amsterdam. Pickup was at the Apollo hotel which was less crowded than the central port. It was such a nice evening. Some people in our group rented other boats, none as beautiful and comfortable as this one. I highly recommend this company.”
Yasmine Khan
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“Truly an awesome experience, great story telling and the whole voyage to the past is stunning, this is a "Must Do, Must See" - event you simply cannot ignore. Highly recommended! Cheers!”
Joh. Krijgsman
VR Voyage Rondvaart“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pure Boats was hands down the best experience we had in Amsterdam. If you're trying to decide which canal cruise to book, this is the one. Our skipper, Benjamin, was absolutely outstanding. He was professional, welcoming, hilarious, and an incredible storyteller. His knowledge of Amsterdam's history was amazing. He made the entire experience feel personal and memorable. The boat itself was beautiful, elegant, and so comfortable. Cruising through the canals with a wonderful glass of wine and a delicious cheese platter while taking in the city was simply magical. Every detail was perfect. We've traveled extensively, and this wasn't just another tourist activity, it was a truly special experience. I can't recommend Pure Boats highly enough. If you're visiting Amsterdam, don't miss this. It was, without a doubt, the highlight of our trip.”
Ursula Englund
Iconic cruise - Departure Keizersgracht 106“Nuno and Kim were fantastic hosts, learned a lot and had a wonderful experience!”
Matthias Chang
Booze Cruise free Snack included“We had such a great time on this canal cruise! The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making it easy to sit back and enjoy the ride. Captain Benjamin shared lots of interesting facts about the city in a fun and informal way. You could really tell that he loves what he does, and his enthusiasm made the tour even more enjoyable. There was also a great selection of drinks and snacks on board. We would definitely recommend this canal cruise to anyone looking for a memorable and relaxing experience!”
“We had such a great experience with Starboard! The boat tour was fantastic, and our guide was absolutely amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so much fun. It was a wonderful way to explore Amsterdam. Highly recommend!”
Tania Hai
Flower Boat (Starboard Dock)“We had such an amazing time with Sebi during our boat tour. It was extremely comfortable and Sebi provided us with such interesting facts and stories about Amsterdam. I’m really glad we went on a 2 hour tour because 1 hour definitely wouldn’t have been enough. We will do this again!”
“Wonderful experience and a very chill atmosphere. Was a part of a friend group who took the canal tour and it was just a nice night tour that allowed us to chit chat and sip on wine. Really can't beat it!”
Ryan McCready
1971 Venetian Saloon - Boat Private Cruise“The most amazing host! Highly recommended!! The boat is very comfortable and perfect for a private tour!!”
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