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Amsterdam Canal Cruises: The 15 Best Boats

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Every operator sells the same ring of water, so the differences are the roof, the guide and whether there is a bar. These 15 compare covered and open boats on price, length, departure point and what actually comes with the ticket.

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

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

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

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: 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

2.75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide

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

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

3.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: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience Ticket - Boarding the canal cruise at Stadhouderskade
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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience Ticket

4.City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,367 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

See Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals, bridges, museums, and modern waterfront from a Blue Boat vessel, then explore Heineken’s brewing story at your timed entry. The cruise uses audio commentary, while the 1.5-hour Heineken visit mixes exhibits, interactive rooms, brand history, and two complimentary drinks.

“Amazing experience, it’s best to have a canal cruise at night though as it looks better. Heineken experience is well worth it though”

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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

5.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

6.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 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

7.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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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise - Seeing Van Gogh beyond Sunflowers
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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

8.Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,304 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Visit Van Gogh’s major works with a timed museum ticket, then see Amsterdam from the water on a one-hour Lovers cruise. Choose from four departure points, reserve your cruise slot at a Tours & Tickets shop, and listen to commentary in 19 languages.

“Everything went smooth and easy with the get your ride ticket. Love the museum and the boat ride!”

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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience - Copper tanks, brewing displays, and hands-on stops
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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience

9.City Canal Cruise and Heineken Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,133 reviews · 3 hours · from $44

Visit Heineken’s original brewery for an interactive, self-guided look at brewing, enjoy two beers or soft drinks, then take a one-hour canal cruise with GPS commentary in 19 languages. Book your brewery time first, and reserve the boat slot separately at a Tours & Tickets shop.

“Canal cruise was interesting and gave good historical and current information about Amsterdam. Some great views from the water. Heineken Experience is a must see with very interactive tour provided. You can do this at your own pace. Of course a couple beers to finish off with!”

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Utrecht: City Canal Cruise - Key Points at a Glance
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Utrecht: City Canal Cruise

10.City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,895 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $22

Settle into a covered canal boat for a 1 to 1.5-hour ride through Utrecht’s Oudegracht and outer moat. A Dutch or English-speaking captain handles the boat, while an audio guide covers the city’s Roman roots, Dom Tower, wharf cellars, old defenses, Zocherpark, Railway Museum, and Hoog Catharijne.

“The cruise was very interesting and a great way to see Utrecht.”

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks - Magere Brug and the canal ring
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

11.Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,573 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $20

Spend an hour on a small electric boat with a live Dutch or English-speaking guide. Cruise past the Amstel, Jordaan, Westerkerk, Anne Frank House, and Magere Brug while enjoying unlimited Heineken, wine, coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Summer boats are open, while winter boats have covers and heated seats.

“Our tour guide was very friendly and informative! Had lots of fun seeing the city in the evening, and the unlimited drinks was great!”

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Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks - Boarding at Keizersgracht 401
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Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

12.Amsterdam Small-Group Canal Cruise Including Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,526 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Spend two hours on an electric open sloop with up to 14 people, cruising from Keizersgracht through the Jordaan, Amstel, and old harbor area. Captains such as Erik, Stan, Storm, and Charley mix Amsterdam stories with Dutch snacks, beer, wine, hot chocolate, jenever, and wide canal views.

“It was a great experience with lots of information about Amsterdam. You can book a canal ride once you get there as well.”

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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail - Choosing your departure point
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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail

13.City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,310 reviews · from $19

See Amsterdam from its canals on a covered Stromma boat, with a flower cocktail, onboard Wi-Fi, toilet, and audio commentary in 19 languages. Choose departures near Central Station, Damrak, or the Rijksmuseum. The ride lasts 60 minutes, or 75 minutes from the Rijksmuseum.

“Good experience expect the description as you will get a free flower cocktail when arriving I asked about this and was told to just get a beer”

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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum - What the audio commentary adds
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Amsterdam: City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum

14.City Canal Cruise and Rijksmuseum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,129 reviews · from $45

See Amsterdam from its UNESCO-listed canals, then visit the Rijksmuseum for 800 years of Dutch art. Your museum entry has a fixed time, while the cruise stays flexible between two central docks. Audio commentary comes in many languages, and an optional snack box includes stroopwafels and a drink.

“The museum is sensational. The art collection was captivating. The canal cruise was comfortable, interesting with a great guide and covered many interesting places.”

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Amsterdam: German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option - Starting beside Sea Palace and NEMO
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Amsterdam: German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

15.German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,108 reviews · from $28

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for one hour with a native German-speaking guide, passing the Amstel, Magere Brug, Jewish Quarter, and 17th-century canal houses. The small electric boat feels personal and quiet. Choose the unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water option when booking.

“The Tourguide did a great job at telling us all the exciting facts about the canals and Amsterdam. By attending a cruise like that you get a new perspektive on the streets and the houseboats. We definetly enjoyed our experience on this cruise.!! Would recommend.:)”

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★ 5.0Winter Canal Cruise in AmsterdamFrom $8112 reviews
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★ 4.5Private Tour: Amsterdam City Walking Tour and Canal CruiseFrom $199142 reviews
★ 5.0Private Romantic Evening Canal Cruise + Bubbles/Snacks46 reviews
★ 5.0Private Guided Historic Amsterdam Canal Cruise in a Salon Boat21 reviews
★ 4.5Private Champagne Canal Cruise in Amsterdam43 reviews
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★ 5.0Amsterdam Highlights Canal Cruise with a DrinkFrom $63366 reviews
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