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“What a great experience. The guys were very attentive and knowledgeable. We had the drinks package and the drinks kept flowing. The boat was beautiful and we highly recommend this trip.”
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.
“It was a very nice tour but the star of the tour was our tour guide and captain Brian! He was very friendly and explained everything very well!”
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with multi-language audio, classic bridges and UNESCO canals, plus snackbox and kids stories.
“the commentary was good.. but it would have been good to have headset points out on the back deck..”
Heated Amsterdam canal cruise with audio guide in 19 languages. 1 hour through the UNESCO canals, plus evening options.
“this was a lovely experience the captain was great”
90 minutes on Amsterdam canals with unlimited Heineken beer and wine, Dutch snacks, and a narrated route from near Rijksmuseum or Central Station.
“They are trying to censor what I’m saying but it was not fun and it was not fun. Captain Jack was pretty unfunny and the boat itself was very uncomfortable. Food and drinks were the opposite of good.”
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.
“Amazing Experience in Amsterdam on the Sunset Cruise through all the canals with unlimited drinks and plenty of space”
Small-group Amsterdam canal cruise with an open boat, guided stories, and easy Central Station pickup for a one-hour UNESCO canal loop.
“A very personal small group informative and fun tour. Lovely clean comfortable boat with nlankets, umbrellas and nice drinks on offer. What's not to like ?”
Skip-the-line Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 75-minute UNESCO canal cruise with audio. Fixed museum slot, flexible boat boarding.
“More specific instructions that say go to the museum first with directions there. Then gi to City Canal outs and directions there.”
Take a 1-hour Saloon Boat canal cruise on the Amstel with a live guide and optional unlimited drinks, plus classic sights in view.
“Beautiful and relaxing cruise. Would recommend to anyone visiting Amsterdam. Definitely go in the evening.”
See Amsterdam’s glowing canals on a 1-hour electric boat cruise with a live English guide and onboard bar. Great first-night option.
“Jesse was a great tour guide, very funny and personable. Loved the trip and the sites. Tge only problem was it was a bit unorganized at the begining with so many boats coming in. Also my Mom is 82 and had a hard time getting into the boat. Wish there had been a plank to…”
Van Gogh Museum time-slot ticket plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with audio in 19 languages.
“We enjoyed canal Cruise but it was a bit difficult to find the campany:lovers. It was not emphasised enough.”
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.
“Had a really good time, good value in doing the joint ticket - Heineken museum was interesting but also very fun. Canal trip is a 30 min walk from the museum and was a relaxing comparison to the Museum - lots of good facts and good amount of time on the boat!”
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