Private Cruise on Diana — Your Floating Living Room

Private Boat Tour on Diana — Your Floating Living Room

Diana is a 1920 saloon boat that seats up to seven, and on a private charter the whole thing belongs to your group. A minimum of ninety minutes on the water, departing from Brouwersgracht, with a local skipper who grew up here and knows the city the way only born-and-raised Amsterdammers do. The boat runs electric and silent, which means you hear the water, the conversation, and not much else.

Local Knowledge, Not a Script

This is a private Amsterdam canal cruise run by people who actually live in the neighbourhood. The skipper shares the spots that don't make it into guidebooks — the quiet corners, the stories behind the gables, the canals that feel a little different once someone who knows them is pointing things out. There's a roof if the weather turns, and the boat's saloon style means you're sheltered without feeling boxed in.

Good for Small Groups Who Want the Boat to Themselves

Seven is the maximum, which keeps things easy. Whether it's a birthday, a family afternoon, or just a few friends who want to see the city from the water without joining a larger tour, Diana works well for that. The pace is slow, the vibe is relaxed, and the captain is happy to talk or to leave you to it. If you've been searching for a private boat tour Amsterdam near me that feels more like borrowing a friend's boat than hiring a venue, this is closer to what you're after.