🚢 Amsterdam Canal Cruises

The classic Amsterdam experience. Glide through 400 years of history on the UNESCO-listed canal ring.

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Amsterdam Luxury Boat Canal Cruise – starts from Anne Frank House
From €26.17
Flagship Amsterdam

Amsterdam Luxury Boat Canal Cruise – starts from Anne Frank House

Jump aboard one of our legendary canal cruises and discover Amsterdam's canals from a 100% electric boat. It depends on the season…

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[TNT] Open Boat Canal Cruise starts from Central Station
From €20.95
KINboat

[TNT] Open Boat Canal Cruise starts from Central Station

Embark on a captivating canal cruise with KINboat, starting from Amsterdam's Central Station. Sail through the city's historic…

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Cruise Like a Local —Explore the canals
From €44.16
Captain Dave Amsterdam

Cruise Like a Local —Explore the canals

Join an informative, fun, and laid-back cruise where we explore Amsterdam like locals! Our captain offers a spontaneous, non-scripted…

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All Inclusive Evening Canal Cruise -  Rijksmuseum
From €41.97
Captain Jack Amsterdam

All Inclusive Evening Canal Cruise - Rijksmuseum

Experience the magic of Amsterdam at night on an all-inclusive, 90-minute evening canal cruise. Step aboard our 100% electric, open-air…

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise from Anne Frank Museum
From €17.99
Amsterdam Circle Line B.V.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise from Anne Frank Museum

Step aboard the city's finest cruise just by the Anne Frank House. Discover Amsterdam in 75 minutes from the comfort of your seat! Pass…

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Luxurious Local Open Boat Cruise
From €23.74
Luxe Sloepen Haarlem

Luxurious Local Open Boat Cruise

Enjoy the Haarlem canals on a Luxurious open Boat cruise. You will see all the highlights of Haarlem when you cruise trough all the…

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Shared Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Drinks
From €19
Starboard Boats BV

Shared Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Drinks

Enjoy an authentic experience in Amsterdam as you journey along the city's canals on a canal cruise. Drift along the scenic canals with…

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Cheese & Wine Serenity: A Luxurious Canal Cruise through Amsterdam
From €39.41
Boat Amsterdam

Cheese & Wine Serenity: A Luxurious Canal Cruise through Amsterdam

€39.41 Adults Ages 16+ €20.96 Children Ages 4-15 €0 Young Children Ages 0-3 Prices for Thursday, 30 April 2026 @ 18:30. Prices include…

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Shared Off The Beaten Path, Hidden Gems Canal Cruise
From €36.93
Off Course

Shared Off The Beaten Path, Hidden Gems Canal Cruise

Drift different through Amsterdam's hidden canals with local captains who were born here. While other boats pack 50+ people with…

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Amsterdam Light Festival Private Boat Cruise
Price on request
Amsterdam Boat Experience

Amsterdam Light Festival Private Boat Cruise

From November 27th to January 18th, Amsterdam transforms into a glowing open-air gallery during the 14th edition of the Amsterdam Light…

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Luxury Canal Cruise Welcome Liquor and Snack included
From €16.97
Friendship Amsterdam

Luxury Canal Cruise Welcome Liquor and Snack included

Come on board and enjoy the beautiful city of Amsterdam with us. Enjoy our free Welcome Liquor and a free snack! Let the lovely hostess…

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Types of Tours

🚤 Open-Top Canal Cruise

The classic 60-75 minute loop through Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht. Glass roof retracts in summer. Commentary in 20+ languages.

🥂 Evening & Dinner Cruise

Candlelit canal cruise with wine, cheese, or a full Dutch dinner. Popular for anniversaries and date nights. Departs at sunset.

🏠 Private Boat Charter

Rent a sloop or saloon boat with a skipper. Groups up to 12. Custom routes through Jordaan, Eastern Docklands, or Amstel.

🎫 Hop-On Hop-Off Boat

All-day pass with 10+ stops near Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank House, Centraal Station, and NEMO. Use it as transport between museums.

Where to Go

Herengracht

Canal Ring

The Gentlemen's Canal — grand 17th-century merchant houses, the Golden Bend, and Amsterdam's most photographed bridges.

Prinsengracht

Jordaan / Canal Ring

Passes Anne Frank House and Westerkerk. Wider than the inner canals, lined with houseboats and cafe terraces.

Amstel River

South Amsterdam

Opens up past Magere Brug (Skinny Bridge) into wider water. Evening cruises catch the bridge lights.

Eastern Docklands

East Amsterdam

Modern architecture, NEMO science museum, and the Maritime Museum from the water. Less crowded routes.

Jordaan Canals

Jordaan

Narrow side-canals too tight for big boats. Best explored by private sloop or kayak.

IJ Harbour

North Amsterdam

Open water behind Centraal Station. Views of A'DAM Tower, EYE Film Museum, and NDSM Wharf.

Tips

🌧️ Rain or shine

Most boats have glass roofs. Rain rarely cancels a cruise — just changes the vibe.

📸 Front seats fill first

Board 10 minutes early for an open-air bow seat. Best photos from the front.

🍺 BYO policy varies

Some boats allow outside drinks, others sell onboard. Check before you pack a picnic.

🕐 Skip the 2pm rush

Morning and evening cruises are quieter. Midday queues at Centraal can be 30+ minutes.

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