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Top 15 Boat Tours in Amsterdam

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The 15 best boat tours in Amsterdam you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - Prinsengracht and the Anne Frank House
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Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

1.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31,825 reviews · from $21Our pick

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed Canal Ring for about an hour aboard a covered wooden saloon boat. Hear local stories as you pass Anne Frank House, the Jordaan, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, and Bloemenmarkt. The upgraded package includes Dutch Gouda, mustard, and unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“Perfect canal cruise, the guides were fabulous - lots of local knowledge and made the trip fun & memorable. Highly recommend to others visiting Amsterdam!!”

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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option - The Jordaan and Prinsengracht set the tone
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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

2.Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30,518 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour on a small electric boat with a live English-speaking guide. The route can include Jordaan, the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, Bloemenmarkt, and the Bridge of 15 Bridges. Choose carefully between the standard cruise and the drinks and bites package.

“The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The boat was clean and in good condition and the trip itself was worthwhile”

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Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine - Boarding near the Anne Frank House
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Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine

3.Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22,925 reviews · from $18

Spend an hour on Amsterdam’s covered, fully electric canal boat with a local skipper and English-speaking hostess. Expect live stories as you pass the Skinny Bridge, Golden Bend, Anne Frank House, Old Harbor, and Jordaan. Add unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks for a sociable ride.

“The hosts were fun and knowledgable. I’d happily pay to go again”

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Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks - The two departure points near Leidseplein
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Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

4.Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19,696 reviews · from $22

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals after dark with Blue Boat Company, passing the Skinny Bridge, Rijksmuseum, Central Station, and Amstel Hotel. Expect a covered, heated boat, multilingual audio commentary, and an optional snack box with wine, beer, or soft drink.

“Big thank you to our captain Peter, his introduction was hilarious and was a great guide. I would recommend this tour as it really is a beautiful city at night when it's all lit up.”

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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide - The first canals: Prinsengracht and Westerkerk
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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

5.75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 17,501 reviews · from $17Best value

Cruise Amsterdam’s historic waterways for 75 minutes, passing Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House area, Centraal Station, the Amstel, Magere Brug, and the Museum Quarter. You’ll have audio commentary in 19 languages, a kids’ pirate story and booklet, and an optional snackbox with a drink.

“Our 11am cruise was cancelled due to an issue with the boat which was no problem as we were just pushed onto the 11:15 so we waited a little before being told we could now board. We had a lovely picture taken as we entered the boat which you could purchase at the end for €4. Our boat clearly had a tour booked onto it… no issue as we were first on the boat but as more and more people kept coming there was clearly not going to be enough space for everyone and I saw a lot of younger families separated between lots of tables which was a shame…”

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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack - The Amstel and Amsterdam’s Southern Canal Views
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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

6.Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16,101 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for 90 minutes from the Rijksmuseum or Central Station in a small electric boat. Your captain shares city history while you enjoy unlimited Heineken, wine, and Dutch snacks. Boats can be enclosed and heated, but cool weather, cloudy windows, and the lack of a toilet matter.

“This is a fun and informative way to see the beautiful canals of Amsterdam! This was our second time doing this tour in a matter of years. Great tour, great guide.”

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Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite - The canal route, from historic façades to modern Amsterdam
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Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

7.Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15,046 reviews · from $22

Cruise Amsterdam’s historic canals on a fully electric boat with an English-speaking skipper and host. See the Skinny Bridge, Hermitage Museum, Amstel Hotel, and Anne Frank House area. Choose unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and a small snack, with open or enclosed boats depending on weather.

“Our captain and Steffy were great, the guide was humorous and informative. Would highly recommend - since our booking was the last of the night, it did get quite cold so dress accordingly. And tip your hosts!!!”

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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise - Merchant houses and Amsterdam’s Golden Age
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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise

8.City Centre Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12,827 reviews · from $18

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canal district for one hour from Central Station. Expect elegant Golden Age houses, churches, bridges, houseboats, and the Magere Brug, with audio commentary in 19 languages. Captains such as Simon and Mo may add friendly live remarks.

“Very interesting tour, great guide and lots of information”

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Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise - Leaving Central Station for the canal belt
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Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise

9.Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,572 reviews · 1 hour - 70 minutes · from $27

Cruise from Central Station through Amsterdam’s central canals, Herengracht, Prinsengracht, the Seven Bridges, Amstel, Skinny Bridge, and Dancing Houses. Expect music, heated seats, an English or Dutch-speaking captain, optional drinks, and a relaxed 420-friendly setting. Guides such as Emma, Radi, Boris, and Mark are praised for friendly banter and local stories.

“Brilliant boat!! Guide knew loads of information, I’d say do it at start of your trip, as you can get recommendations for your trip and it’s really helpful. Always better to go to locals first!!! Really good value for money, just loads of fun :)”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle - From Oudezijds Voorburgwal to the Red Light District
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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

10.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,935 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour aboard an open luxury saloon boat with a captain and host. You’ll pass the Old Church, Magere Brug, Amstel River, Central Station, and quieter canals while hearing local stories. Drinks are sold onboard, and blankets are available when the air turns cool.

“We love this canal cruise. We learnt lots about the city from the informative and friendly guides. We opted for the unlimited drinks option which was great value for money. Our glasses were topped up for the full our without having to ask. Lovely relaxing way to explore beautiful Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam: Covered Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks - The boat, cover, blankets, and group size
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Amsterdam: Covered Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

11.Covered Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,435 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Join Starboard Boats for a one-hour covered canal cruise limited to 26 people. Your English-speaking host and skipper guide you past the Red Light District, Amstel River, Seven Bridges, and major canals, with either two drinks or an open bar.

“Excellent tour. The day before, I received news that my schedule had to be changed. We changed it to the previous day for 8:30 p.m., and it was the best choice because we caught the daytime, sunset, and after dark, so we saw the city in sunlight and at night. Perfect, and I recommend this schedule. The guides were very fun and attentive.”

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option - Westerkerk gives the cruise a strong opening
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

12.Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,976 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

Spend about an hour on Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals in a sleek electric open boat. Guides such as Luuc, Matt, Detrik, and Jaro share local stories while you pass Westerkerk, Jordaan waterways, and the Hermitage Museum. Blankets and umbrellas help in cool or wet weather.

“I waited for 20-25 mins for the boat. It didn’t show up. Asked around and tried calling too. I need a refund. As I did not get to the canal cruise. I was short on time and had to leave.”

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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise - Entering the Van Gogh Museum at Museumplein
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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise

13.Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,899 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Visit the Van Gogh Museum at your reserved entry time, then take a flexible city canal cruise from the Hard Rock Café or Heineken Experience docks. Expect a chronological look at Van Gogh’s life, 21-language cruise commentary, covered boats, and optional snack boxes.

“Try not to jump on a boat with too many kids. It was very informative, and a nice way to see the city”

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Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option - Zuiderkerk’s white spire
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Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

14.Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,629 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Cruise Amsterdam’s canal ring for about an hour on a classic Saloon Boat with a local skipper and live English guide. You’ll pass the Amstel, Zuiderkerk, Stopera, Drunken Houses, and major canal belts. Choose no drinks or an unlimited package, but confirm exactly what alcohol is included.

“We took the cruise with Joao and Gideon. Both were very friendly and entertaining. I learned a lot about Amsterdam, took some amazing pictures, and really enjoyed the ambiance of the canals and the architecture. Really recommend booking this cruise!”

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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar - The sights along the canals
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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

15.Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,619 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour with a live English-speaking guide and an electric boat captain. See the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, and more, while buying beer, wine, sodas, or cocktails from the onboard bar. Departure points and boats vary.

“1 hour trip around canals at night with knowledgeable guide who gave information with humour as well as serving drinks”

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★ 5.0A unique experience! Semi private cruise. Authentic stylish boat! Book Leemstar!From $8774 reviews
★ 5.0Amsterdam Breakfast Cruise on Private Luxury BoatFrom $3565 reviews
★ 4.5Amsterdam canal cruise in open boat – Guided tourFrom $24126 reviews
★ 5.0Winter Canal Cruise in AmsterdamFrom $8112 reviews
★ 4.5Amsterdam The Bulldog Boat Smoke Friendly Cruise + 2 drinksFrom $36223 reviews
★ 5.090 min Kings Day Boat Party with Unlimited DrinksFrom $7433 reviews
★ 5.0Taxi from a hotel in Amsterdam to the cruise port in AmsterdamFrom $734 reviews
★ 5.0Lake Cruise at Volendam including 1 free drinkFrom $2932 reviews
★ 3.5Giethoorn Private Tour with Cruise and Lunch from Amsterdam9 reviews
★ 3.0Combo Ticket: Rijksmuseum Amsterdam & 1h Cruise with Audio GuideFrom $4683 reviews
★ 5.0Open Dutch Boat! Silent electric drive. Nice cosy boat ride…From $346 reviews
★ 5.0Private Canal Cruise in Amsterdam4 reviews
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