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The 15 most popular amsterdam canal cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
Electric Amsterdam canal cruise with live guide, small-group feel, plus optional unlimited drinks and bites. Quiet sights, smart value.
Most Popular“Four people paid extra money for unlimited drinks, but there was no alcohol left, and each of us was only able to have one drink.”
A heated Amsterdam canal cruise on a 100% electric boat with live commentary, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, plus snacks.
“Amazing! Michael and Bree are absolute gems - so friendly and so full of information. We loved this trip so much, and would highly recommend to everyone!! 5 stars!!!”
A 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with an audio guide in 19 languages, a snackbox, and kid-friendly story time through UNESCO canals.
“This was the second time we did it with my boyfriend; it's always beautiful. It's our favourite date activity in Amsterdam! We never get tired of it Highly recommended!!!!!!!”
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with multi-language audio, classic bridges and UNESCO canals, plus snackbox and kids stories.
“Enjoyed the tour. The audio was good. I would suggest that the audio be upgraded and more interesting information added. Those of us traveling to Amsterdam for the first time have lots to learn about Amsterdam.”
Heated Amsterdam canal cruise with audio guide in 19 languages. 1 hour through the UNESCO canals, plus evening options.
“We enjoyed this cruise in the evening time. Very kind and courteous guides who gave us lots of insight as we went. Was good at night but would also like to do the same cruise in the day time as well. This cruise if worth your time and money!”
90 minutes on Amsterdam canals with unlimited Heineken beer and wine, Dutch snacks, and a narrated route from near Rijksmuseum or Central Station.
“Joe was a great captain. Make sure to ask to see his artwork. He was both personable and knowledgeable about the city”
See Amsterdam’s UNESCO canal district on a 1-hour cruise from Central Station, with audio in 19 languages and great value.
“What a great “getting to know” Amsterdam experience. Highly recommend the first day of your stay.”
Combine a 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with fast-track Heineken Experience entry, 2 free drinks, and photo-worthy views.
“Had a great experience with the Heineken tour. Easy to find and app is easy to use. Love the canal cruise experience but it was only 1 hour instead of 1.5. The directions said to go to Stadhouderskade 501 or 550 then take the tram (2, 5, 12 etc.) When I arrived at Stadhouderskade 501,…”
One hour on an open, electric Amsterdam canal boat with quick sightseeing, UNESCO views, and an optional unlimited drinks upgrade.
“It was a lot of fun and we lucked out and had the whole boat for the six of us. Lovely day and informative captain.”
Small-group Amsterdam canal cruise with an open boat, guided stories, and easy Central Station pickup for a one-hour UNESCO canal loop.
“Excellent view of many landmarks and a lot of local knowledge on a small boat able to go through the small canals and under the low bridges.”
Skip-the-line Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 75-minute UNESCO canal cruise with audio. Fixed museum slot, flexible boat boarding.
“Fun boat ride. Van Gogh museum is what it is. If you like his art go. If you don’t, then you will be disappointed. I like is so had a lot of fun.”
Take a 1-hour Saloon Boat canal cruise on the Amstel with a live guide and optional unlimited drinks, plus classic sights in view.
“We highly recommend this tour! Ezra, our guide, was charismatic and an excellent host with lots of background information. We learned a lot about the city and its history. Red, our captain, did a great job navigating the canals and other boats.”
See Amsterdam’s glowing canals on a 1-hour electric boat cruise with a live English guide and onboard bar. Great first-night option.
“This is a great way to see some iconic sights in Amsterdam. The Captain and his mate were knowledgeable and funny. They were engaging the whole time with fun stories and history about Amsterdam.”
Van Gogh Museum time-slot ticket plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with audio in 19 languages.
“We really enjoyed our cruise, it gave a real insight into Amsterdam central & gave us some key places to check out & also gave us a better idea of our whereabouts.”
One-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with a native German guide and optional unlimited drinks, gliding the Amstel and canal belt.
“mmmh zu kurz 😬”
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