RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 15 most popular drinking tours, 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.
See Amsterdam’s glowing canals on a 1-hour electric boat cruise with a live English guide and onboard bar. Great first-night option.
Most Popular“Great value and very pleasant guide. Great way to get a nice glimpse of the city and a little knowledge to go along with it.”
A cozy 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise near Dam Square with optional open bar, landmark narration, and blankets on a partly covered boat.
“The views were amazing, our tour guide was interactive and friendly. Was an amazing experience.”
One-hour German-guided electric canal cruise from the Amstel near Rembrandtplein, with a drinks-onboard bar and views of Oude Kerk and Magere Brug.
A 1-hour Amsterdam evening canal cruise with an onboard bar, small-group hosting, blankets, and night views plus winter Light Festival art.
“All of the activities through get my guide and we did 5, were excellent value for money, well organised and informative. Particularly liked the app and the way it was all there, with directions, vouchers and easy to view.”
A 2-hour small-group electric canal cruise in Amsterdam with Dutch snacks, a live skipper guide, and classic views from the water.
“This was lovely. The boat was comfortable, the snacks were a nice touch, and the tour guide/captain had some great stories.”
A small-group evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with wine, craft beer, cheese, and a lighting-tuned route through classic sights.
“Very relaxed! Micha was a good skipper, made the trip fun and there was lots to drink :-) Seeing the buildings go by from the water makes for a poetical experience. The boat was very comfortable and quiet with its electric motor. We moved like a whisper. Thanks”
A cozy 90-minute small-group canal cruise on a quiet electric boat with local stories, snacks, and drinks, from about $28.
“Super leuke ervaring!”
Private Shanghai dinner and night Huangpu River cruise with optional rooftop bar stop, hotel pickup, and skyline views of the Bund.
“We had a great experience with both organising the tour with Sunny and with Kalvin our guide. He was very friendly and knowlegable, we had a nice meal and learnt all about Shanghai and its people. The views on the cruise are amazing and the drink at the bar overlooking the river was a perfect…”
Amsterdam canal cruise from Central Station with open bar on a 100% electric boat. Unlimited Heineken and famous sights, about 1 hour.
“Very happy with the canal cruise, the staff was friendly. They had drinks and blankets as it was a little chilly. Left on time and got back on time. Boat wasn’t as cute as some of the other boats that’s the only reason I said it wasn’t 5 stars. But value for price paid was…”
1-hour open-boat canal cruise in Amsterdam’s canal ring with a live English guide and open bar, great bridge photos and sunset comfort.
“Really nice intro to the city we went at sunset they give use blankets. We bought unlimited drinks and had time for two wines. A guy opposite managed to down 5 beers so it's up to you! The boat leaves from a lovely part of the city which we liked”
Lisbon New Year’s Eve Tagus River cruise from Alcântara with open bar, sparkling wine at midnight, and fireworks viewing.
“Absolutely fantastic experience. Boat”
Take a 1-hour KINboat canal cruise in Amsterdam with a heated, covered boat, live English captain, and a bar onboard.
“The captain 👨🏼✈️ was extremely friendly, communicative, and told us many interesting stories. 🫶 The weather 🌤️ and the boat 🛥️ were beautiful! 👌”
Brisbane’s Story Bridge brewery cruise: two brewery stops by boat, a quick lookout moment, plus a complimentary drink and discounts.
“We had a great time on the boat brewery tour. The crews energy got us amped up all night. It's wasn't just beer so the guys and girls had fun. Would absolutely recommend.”
Amsterdam Classic Canal Cruise with live guide and open bar. See the Amstel, Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and landmarks in about an hour.
“Great great great, one hour was not enough, very interesting, nice People who run the business. U woukd like to come back”
Private Vltava yacht cruise in Prague with unlimited draught beer or prosecco, open-deck views of Castle and landmarks, 3 hours.
“Great cruise, great guide…enjoyed the beer, brought some wine, cheese and crackers and learned about the city from the top deck of the boat with blankets to snuggle up in. Even in the winter it was fun and would definitely recommend!”
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