Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Luxury Private Tour

Discover Amsterdam’s canals in luxury on a private 90-minute cruise. Explore hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and enjoy refreshments onboard.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Amstel - Embark on a delightful journey along the historic Amstel River, where Amsterdam’s past comes alive. Glide past the iconic dancing houses, their elegant facades reflecting in the tranquil waters, each with a story as vibrant as their colorful exteriors. As the river meanders, we’ll uncover the secrets behind the buildings that lean…
What's Included
  • English speaking guide
  • Rain canopy on rainy days
  • Life vest (upon request)
  • Blanket
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Carbonated beverages
Additional Information

Experience Amsterdam’s canals in luxury on our private boat tour! Glide through historic waterways with our experienced captain, uncovering hidden gems and iconic landmarks along the way. Marvel at striking architecture, quaint bridges, and picturesque canals.
Escape the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam’s streets and embark on the best canal cruise in town…

Location
Amsterdam Boat Adventures | Open boat tours
Nieuwe Keizersgracht
We meet by the canal and mini-pier located on Nieuwe Keizersgracht #1. Your friendly captain will be awaiting you at the small open boat 10-15 minutes before the boat tour starts.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alsacienetco
May 26, 2026
Do not hesitate!!! - A very good expérience. We will do it again without hesitation. The guid,Captain Attila was great. Great welcoming, explaination... We were lucky with the weather and the captain shared his sun cream with us😀 really worth to do this boat cruise.
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Kirstybhfx
May 20, 2026
Private boat tour - There were 8 of us on a mini-break to Amsterdam. We had all visited Amsterdam before but the trip took us to new places. Captain Eddy was a brilliant guide, the boat was warm and very comfortable despite the rain. Would highly recommend and we would love to visit again.
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Marybanilow
May 10, 2026
Sipping and sailing at sunset. What's not to love? - A highlight of our visit to Amsterdam! What's nicer than sipping wine at sunset, calmly sailing through the smaller canals that those big mega canal tour boats can't fit through? Captain Griffin was a friendly, funny, informative host. I highly recommend being a passenger on his tour.
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J7189ptthomasc
May 3, 2026
This is the one - This is the tour that Rick Steves recommends and for good reason. The boat is small (max is twelve guests) and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The view of seven bridges is cool and the tight canals are fun to navigate. Do this tour instead of those monstrous glass enclosed tour boats, you won’t regret it.
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Robertw626
Apr 26, 2026
Great canal tour - There are many Amsterdam canal tours. Some with large boats, others smaller. This tour was limited to 12 passengers, which allowed our tour guide to tell stories and answer all our questions. It felt very personal. The open boat was great, and 90 minutes gave us more time to see more of Amsterdam from the perspective of the water. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour, and Eddy was a great guide. Watching the competition slide past us on the water, we were glad that we had chosen this company.
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Dnalerl
Apr 23, 2026
Best canal tour in Amsterdam - We had the most amazing canal tour with Amsterdam Boat Adventures. Captain Jamie was so informative, and his co pilot Bente was the perfect hostess.
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Jbsmith96
Apr 9, 2026
Brilliant tour - An excellent trip, with Attila, a very friendly & knowledgeable captain/guide! Amsterdam boat adventures was the only dog friendly boat tour I found online, and with no additional fee for bringing our dog! With a capacity of just 12, the boat felt very spacious & the seating was very comfortable for a 90 minute trip, and blankets which were handy on a very windy day! Highly recommend!
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Rob
Mar 26, 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. Small boat so you felt an intimate experience. Captain Joe was awesome . - Our captain Joao was super knowledgeable, friendly and just a warm and wonderful tour guide.
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884jedk
Dec 13, 2025
Don't hesitate to book, it's wonderful for all the right reasons. - The best canal tour bar none. It's 5/5 for a reason, and you are sure to be pleased. So good, I went twice and will go again. Tx
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Jkwun
Aug 8, 2025
Highlight of our Amsterdam Stay - This boat tour was the highlight of our stay in Amsterdam. Captain Jamie was so welcoming and extremely knowledgeable about the city. You get a totally different perspective on the city when travelling on the canals, and Jamie added so much more by telling us about the history and interesting facts about the city. I cannot recommend this boat tour enough
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From $350 (Per Boat)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).