Amsterdam · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 cruises & boat tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise on a fully covered wooden saloon boat with Dutch Gouda, mustard, and unlimited drinks plus live guide stories.
“Wonderful experience and nice to get the commentary to learn a bit of history. The wine and cheese were nice too!”
Electric small-group Amsterdam canal cruise through the Jordaan and Prinsengracht, with live guide, blankets, and an optional unlimited drinks and bites add-on.
“This is a wonderful your! Zet (not suit of his spelling) out your guide was incredible. He was fun, full of energy, entertaining and very knowledgeable. The captain (do not remember his name) was also knowledgeable and they both also answered questions with ease. The captain maneuvered the canals like a pro. Great tour especially during the Festival of Lights. Highly recommend!”
One hour on a covered, electric canal boat in Amsterdam with live hosts, classic sights, and an optional cheese and wine add-on.
“Team Nouhalia, Jeroen and Alycia was amazing! A lot of interesting stories, good conversation and energy. Highly recommend!”
90-minute Amsterdam canal cruise at night with audio in 19 languages, plus optional wine and snack box, comfy heated boat, big bridge views.
“I loved the history of the buildings and how pretty everywhere looked from the water, if I were to do it again, I would do it at night time!”
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with a 19-language audio guide, classic canal-ring sights, iconic bridges, and an optional snackbox for about $17.
“Great tour of Amsterdam via the water would highly recommend 👌”
90-minute heated Amsterdam canal cruise with unlimited Heineken, Dutch snacks, and guided sights from near Rijksmuseum or Central Station.
“I was quite disappointed by this tour. While the ratings are excellent, I did not think it lived up to it. First, the boat is not heated. If you go on a frisky evening, dress appropriately. Second, the fact that the boat is not heated leads to the windows to fog up meaning you will miss all the views. Sure, rags and squeegees are provided but, if the guests across from you doesn’t feel like clearing up the window, you are out of luck. It’s also a bit misleading to say cheese is being served… there’s 2 ramekin size bowl with about 10 small cubes… Finally, the tour was not…”
Glide through Amsterdam on a 100% electric canal cruise with live English narration, open-boat options, and an unlimited drinks add-on.
“Best crew! Highly recommended especially if you insist to have the tour from an open boat.”
A 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise from Central Station with audio in 19 languages, great views of Golden Age houses, and an easy value pick.
“On time and very friendly guide! Thanks for sharing Amsterdam from the canal”
420-friendly smoke and lounge canal cruise from Amsterdam Central with heated seats, optional drink packages, and High Light season lights.
“The activity was amazing, tours were hilarious and insightful.”
Ride Rotterdam’s working harbor with an audio guide, skyline views, and an SS Rotterdam pass-by on a 75-minute cruise.
“A great boat tour, be aware of groups of European college kids on the boat they were loud at times”
Luxury saloon canal cruise in Amsterdam with captain narration, blankets, cocktail-bar options, and a waffle if included.
“It was terrible. The seating was uncomfortable- you slid off the seats. You couldn’t see out of the boat well. There was nothing to see if you could. The drinks were terrible. They bribed everyone for good reviews. Classless and a complete waste of time and money.”
Amsterdam covered canal booze cruise with unlimited beer, wine, and soda. 1 hour, up to 26, central docks, warm blankets.
“Laurens and Yelly were superb, excellent knowledge and a few jokes here and there. Highly recommend 👍”
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise plus Heineken Experience, fast-track entry, 2 complimentary drinks, and UNESCO canal views in about 3 hours.
“Both of the activities exceeded our expectations! The Heineken experience was super fun and immersive & the Canal Cruise was relaxing and we enjoyed every second of both.”
1-hour electric open-boat Amsterdam canal cruise with UNESCO views, photo stops, blankets, and optional unlimited drinks.
“We LOVED our tour. Our guide was so funny and I formative. We lived starting our trip with a sunset tour of all of the canals.”
Timed Van Gogh Museum ticket plus an Amsterdam canal cruise with audio in many languages, skip-the-line entry, and great value for 3 hours.
“The environment and art in the Van Gogh Museum were incredible. I found the story of his life and struggles very moving, and the art he created in spite of his struggles is incredible. The canal cruise was relaxing and so informative, would highly recommend doing this if it’s a first trip to Amsterdam and you want to learn a bit about the city and its history.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
