Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Royal Saloon Boat Tour

Embark on an early morning Amsterdam canal cruise aboard a historic Dutch boat. Capture stunning photos with no other boats around and enjoy a unique, personal, and informative tour experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Captain Dave Amsterdam— The Official Canal Cruises - Experience our award-winning ‘Best Boat Tour for Amsterdam.’
    Cruise through the stunning canals of Amsterdam aboard our distinctive and comfortable boat. On pleasant days, the roof and windows are opened for fresh air and breathtaking views.
    We don’t stick to the same route or deliver dull…
What's Included
  • 90‑minute small‑group canal cruise
  • Two boats with indoor saloon, outdoor deck, and on‑board restroom
  • Non‑scripted live commentary by your local captain
  • Heating on board and extra blankets
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Captain Dave Amsterdam pioneered early morning cruises in Amsterdam several years ago. These cruises set sail early, when the canals are serene and peaceful, offering the perfect opportunity for a leisurely cruise and stunning photographs.
In contrast to typical tours with predetermined routes and scripted commentary, our cruises are engaging,…

Location
Captain Dave Amsterdam— The Official Canal Cruises
Prinsengracht
Dock Prinsengracht 397, Boat name: Jonckvrouw. DO NOT use Apple maps! Getting here By tram: #2 and 12 stop Prinsengracht, #5, 7 and 19 stop Elandsgracht By bus: #N83, N84 and N88 stop Elandsgracht
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jgs29
Jun 5, 2026
Excellent Experience - Would Go Again. - Highly recommend Captain Dave tours. Our Captain Gisela was great. Gracious, experienced captain, who shared very interesting information with the guests as we cruised the canals in the early morning. We very much enjoyed having the canals almost to ourselves from 8am to 9:30am. We really enjoyed out time aboard. Thank you, Gisela!
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Jade
Jun 5, 2026
One of the best things we have done while in Amsterdam. - Captain Dave, what a legend. We did the morning trip with 5 other people, and had an excellent time. Dave is a proper character, full of good stories, really knowledgeable on the history of the area, multitasker (can make coffee and steer, as I said, legend). He is happy to adapt the tour based on what you prefer. We went out of the tourist areas and into more residential parts, which was really cool. And we never expected to get a good view of a giraffe. Book now, you won’t regret it. BTW Dave said he only really sails the early trips so the morning is the one to book 👌
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Marianne_l
Jun 4, 2026
River Cruise Amsterdam - Karim was a fantastic guide. He made the tour very enjoyable. He was entertaining and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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Justyna_h
Jun 3, 2026
Wonderful experience - My family loved the early morning canal cruise. Our captain was very informative as well as funny. We were the only boat on the water which made the experience even better. Both of my kids said it was one of their favourite parts of our trip to Amsterdam.
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Ana_k
Jun 3, 2026
Must do experience! - We had the best morning with Captain Ollie! Going on two weeks of travel and he was one of the best tour guides we have had thus far. We did the morning canal cruise which was so peaceful and gave us a look at the city before it was bustling with people. He was great with our kids and they really enjoyed the ride. We passed several large tour boats and I was grateful we booked with Capt Dave’s. It was a very small group which was nice to connect with other people and not feel like you were packed into a boat.
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Casey_k
Jun 3, 2026
Definitely recommend - Wonderful tour guide and a great way to see the city. The boat was comfortable and we saw a lot of things that were only visible from down in the canals
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Andrea_t
Jun 3, 2026
A great overview of Amsterdam culture, canals and history! - We absolutely loved our canal cruise experience with Captain Dave’s company. Jan was our captain and he was welcoming, funny and incredibly knowledgeable! He also provided a list of recommendations for enjoying the best Amsterdam has to offer- we tried out his recommendation for fish at Lucius and it didn’t disappoint! Highly recommend this experience and hopefully you get Jan as your captain!
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754randalb
Jun 1, 2026
Early Morning Fun - This was a pleasant break from dealing with the crowded sidewalks and speeding bicycles. The captain was very informative and entertaining. We had good morning snacks while seeing a large part of old Amsterdam.
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Kim_f
Jun 1, 2026
Lovely way to spend a Sunday morning - Thanks Jan for a lovely Sunday morning cruising around the canals of Amsterdam and for the very entertaining commentary.
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Patrickk_m
May 31, 2026
Early AM canal cruise - Our cruise captain Jan had us on board and under way on time. His commentary, and ability to make coffee, all while steering the boat made our day. A very informative and entertaining cruise.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).