Geertje

Shared Canal Cruise on Geertje

Geertje is a 6.4-metre electric sloep built for comfort, not crowds. With space for just eight guests, this small canal cruise in Amsterdam puts you low on the water, close enough to hear conversations drift down from the bridges above. The boat runs quietly — no engine rumble, no diesel smell — and the white leather seating and teak decking give it the feel of something borrowed from a private yacht.

Onboard Comfort

Heating keeps things warm on cooler days, and a pop-up canopy handles rain or harsh sun. You can book for ninety minutes, two hours, or three, depending on how long you want to stay out. A live guide steers and narrates, pointing out what matters and skipping what doesn't. Departure is from Keizersgracht, right in the canal belt.

Drinks and Snacks on Board

Geertje carries an extensive self-service bar. An open bar package runs fifteen euros per person per hour if you'd rather not count glasses. Champagne is available too — Piper-Heidsieck, Veuve Clicquot, or Ruinart — if you want to mark something. Food options include a snack platter, cheese for two, or a slice of freshly baked apple pie. Arrange any extras through the chat after booking.

This Amsterdam boat tour suits anyone looking for a quieter pace: a handful of people, comfortable seats, and a captain who actually knows the city. No microphones, no crowds, no rush.