Open Boat Canal Cruise: Amsterdam's Historic Canals

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Amsterdam

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Discover Amsterdam’s canals on a luxurious open boat cruise. Enjoy iconic views and two complimentary drinks. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 1 hour

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Magere Brug - Cruise by the famous skinny bridge on the Amstel River.
Dutch National Opera & Ballet - Dutch National Opera & Ballet
Oude Kerk - Oldest church in Amsterdam
Red Light District (De Wallen) - De Wallen
Munt Tower (Munttoren) - Munt Tower
Amsterdam Centraal - Amsterdam Central Station
**NEMO Science…

What's Included

Small open boat
Live guided tour
Two drinks included (Heineken beer, white wine, rose wine, sodas, coffee)
Toilet on board
Luxurious electric canal cruise

Additional Information

Experience the enchanting beauty of Amsterdam’s historic canals like never before with our open boat canal cruise. Glide along picturesque waterways, passing iconic landmarks and charming architecture. With two complimentary drinks onboard, toast to unforgettable moments as you soak in the city’s ambiance. Book your adventure today and let the magic of Amsterdam unfold before your eyes!

Location

Amstel 51F

Amstel

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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141eduardk

Aug 10, 2026

Fantastic sailing. - A great experience, with a nice guide.

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Daniel_b

Jul 26, 2026

Nice comfy boat going... - Nice comfy boat going through the old part of the city near the red light district not the inner canals near the city Centre. Crew were great and explained all about the city.

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Ameliaf2019

Jul 22, 2026

Amazing! Recommend recommend;) - Jasmin and Naduah were amazing along with the new guide (we unfortunately don’t remember his name). We learned a lot about Amsterdam and enjoyed the boat ride thoroughly.

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Tammy_s

May 31, 2026

Bon Voyage! - We enjoyed our evening Amsterdam canal cruise. The crew were well informed historically, sharing fascinating tidbits of how Amsterdam came to be in a humorous way. Plenty of libations. Gorgeous route sneaking our way through the water by evening light. Go for it- you will like this cruise.

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Erikajutta_r

May 10, 2026

Amsterdam guided tour on the water - This boat tour is really recommended. A very nice captain and a very nice guide. It was a very nice tour.

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Katie_c

Apr 7, 2026

Friendly, knowledgeable... - Friendly, knowledgeable team; kids enjoyed sitting in the front and we all had a great time. Smaller group size was nice.

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Martinpg835ee

Mar 19, 2026

Must do - Superb trip very well organised our captain Robbie was superb highly impressed

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Nicole_w

Mar 8, 2026

Great tour! Super... - Great tour! Super friendly and informative boat captain. Nice refreshments. Beautiful way to see the city and experience boating on the canals.

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Z1080fomariels

Nov 27, 2025

Almost private tour with laughs and interesting historic facts - I booked the day before and had basically a private tour. It was my dad, two other friends and me. Michel and Yannis were amazing captain and host, they were very kind and attentive. They provided very interesting facts and shared stories from Amsterdam with good humor and always a smile! I wanted it to last longer! The weather although chilly was not rainy and we could hang out on the open side of the boat. I highly recommend the experience!

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Awong74

Nov 25, 2025

Making the most of bad weather - Our flight was delayed by 4 hours which meant we missed our pre-booked boat tour. However, Boat Amsterdam were kind enough to allow us to reschedule. Thanks so much. Whilst it turned out to be cold and wet on day of our cruise, we were warmed up by the very friendly and kind crew and their generous offer of free hot chocolate and other drinks. A big thanks to Luda, Jasmine and Tobias for helping us make the most of the bad weather, teaching us all about Amsterdam and keeping us warm with blankets, great conversations and your friendliness.

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From $30

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult