RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
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The 15 city river cruises Europe is best known for. Amsterdam by canal, Paris on the Seine, Budapest under the lit bridges and Porto along the Douro, side by side so you can match the boat to the city.
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.
“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.
“Very good boat trip through canals. Everything as described. Only you can't show the qr-code directly at the boat and board and have to go to the store next to it to get printed tickets. But it didn't take long.”
Heated Amsterdam canal cruise with audio guide in 19 languages. 1 hour through the UNESCO canals, plus evening options.
“What a great way to explore the canals of Amsterdam.”
90 minutes on Amsterdam canals with unlimited Heineken beer and wine, Dutch snacks, and a narrated route from near Rijksmuseum or Central Station.
“Not only was a beautiful boat, but the capitan was so knowledgeable of his city and history that was very entertaining.tha snacks and wine was delicious. And the boat was cozy and comfortable. Way worth the price. Highly recommend”
See Amsterdam’s UNESCO canal district on a 1-hour cruise from Central Station, with audio in 19 languages and great value.
“Great tour. Lots of options of places to be collected. Informative tape and didn’t talk for the full hour so gave you time to enjoy the scenery etc.”
See Torre del Oro and La Maestranza on a quiet 1-hour eco cruise along Seville’s Guadalquivir. Live commentary and onboard bar.
“Great views of the city. Silent boat as it is electric, perfect for a small cruise”
A guided 1-hour canal cruise in Copenhagen with views of the Little Mermaid, royal palaces, and the financial district—great orientation for first-timers.
“Great Experience, in one hour the tour gives glimpse of Copenhagen city, its history and landmarks. Going below the bridges is another experience especially the Storm Bridge. Enjoyable”
See Krakow’s Wawel lights from the Vistula on a 1-hour Kapitan Victor night cruise, with audio guide, music, and a bar onboard.
“It was great especially considering the fact that we booked the tour night before. The ride was amazing, voice narration and explanations were clear and in three languages. We were sitting on the lower closed deck. It was warm and cozy. Drinks from the bar were good and for a good price.”
Skip the lines with reserved Eiffel Tower access, then enjoy a 1-hour Seine River cruise with audio options in many languages.
“Our tour guide, Chloe, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and could not do enough for us. I would highly recommend booking with this company again.”
A 55-minute Vltava river cruise for $16 with on-board Wi-Fi, a multi-language audio guide, and big panoramic views of Prague.
“Really enjoyed this cruise. Service was quick and friendly with drinks and cake at good prices. Commentary from loudspeakers was in English so didn't try the audio guide, but lots of languages offered. The 3 p.m. slot was perfect for this time of year.”
1-hour Guadalquivir cruise from Torre del Oro for about $21, with Seville panoramas, Expo ’92 architecture, and multilingual audio.
“A lovely and relaxing ride up and down the river to see the sights of Seville. very informative. Would recommend.”
A 50-minute Douro River cruise in Porto on a barrel-boat, cruising past six bridges between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia with audio narration.
“We took a river cruise in Porto and loved it. We picked the first cruise in the morning and felt like it was perfect, not too crowded or hot we recommend this tour.”
Electric Porto tuk-tuk plus optional Douro rabelo cruise. See São Bento, Clerigos, Lello and six bridges for about $20.
“Our guide Tiago was super friendly and funny. Would recommend anybody to start their Porto stay with this to figure out how to get around and what’s worth doing on your trip”
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