RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
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The 15 most popular amsterdam 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“We took the cruise is February so the windows on the boat were plastic where we sat so you could not see very well. Also there is no sound system so the employees that were talking were not easy to hear”
A heated Amsterdam canal cruise on a 100% electric boat with live commentary, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, plus snacks.
“Good Craic over all and they gave me a free drink for winning one if their quizzes”
A 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with an audio guide in 19 languages, a snackbox, and kid-friendly story time through UNESCO canals.
“The experience was a little sad as it was not well attended that particular Sunday morning. I would have appreciated more participants. The audio guide was good. The captain often spoke over what was being offered via the audio which made it hard to follow both. Still, I had a great time being on the…”
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with multi-language audio, classic bridges and UNESCO canals, plus snackbox and kids stories.
“everything is great! the captain told me how to use the audio guides, and also gave additional comments on the buildings around us. at the end he congratulated my mother on her birthday. thanks for the reception and the quality of work”
Heated Amsterdam canal cruise with audio guide in 19 languages. 1 hour through the UNESCO canals, plus evening options.
“Wonderful cruise, there was lots of information given and lots to see. The boat was clean and comfortable.”
90 minutes on Amsterdam canals with unlimited Heineken beer and wine, Dutch snacks, and a narrated route from near Rijksmuseum or Central Station.
“Had an amazing experience, learned a lot about the city and the boat was very comfortable. Captain was super friendly, would definitely recommend!”
See Amsterdam’s UNESCO canal district on a 1-hour cruise from Central Station, with audio in 19 languages and great value.
“The time of day was key for us - watching the city light up as late afternoon turned into evening. The magical combination of light and water. Comprehensive and interesting information too!”
One hour on an open, electric Amsterdam canal boat with quick sightseeing, UNESCO views, and an optional unlimited drinks upgrade.
“What a wonderful experience. The captain was very nice and helpful and sparked some great conversation on the boat. I really like the open boat concept too. That way you don’t have any dirty windows or any reflection to interfere with the canal viewing experience.”
Small-group Amsterdam canal cruise with an open boat, guided stories, and easy Central Station pickup for a one-hour UNESCO canal loop.
“I had great time on this tour. Guide Mark was informative and made this tour very special. Highly recomment it!”
Skip-the-line Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 75-minute UNESCO canal cruise with audio. Fixed museum slot, flexible boat boarding.
“There was no guide. The “meeting place “ was blocks away from the museum. Th canal cruise was nice.”
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 took the cruise with Joao and Gideon. Both were very friendly and entertaining. I learned a lot about Amsterdam, took some amazing pictures, and really enjoyed the ambiance of the canals and the architecture. Really recommend booking this cruise!”
See Amsterdam’s glowing canals on a 1-hour electric boat cruise with a live English guide and onboard bar. Great first-night option.
“First of all, the boat is nothing like the picture. I was expecting a closed top boat. The tour is combined with Heineken experience (open top) and I did not receive any notification. I only found out right on the spot. There was no sign on the boarding spot. We did not recognize the boat…”
Van Gogh Museum time-slot ticket plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with audio in 19 languages.
“Loved the van gogh museum and really enjoyed the canal ride - the captain was really friendly and pointed out all the best bits - definitely recomend!”
One-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with a native German guide and optional unlimited drinks, gliding the Amstel and canal belt.
“mmmh zu kurz 😬”
Fast-track Heineken factory tour plus a 1-hour GPS canal cruise in Amsterdam, with 2 drinks included, from $44.
“The Heineken experience Was great, immersive experience especially the free beer!”
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