The 15 Best Booze Cruises in Amsterdam

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 in a small group, with live commentary, electric engines, and views of the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Jordaan, and 15 Bridges. Boat style and refreshments vary, so check your selected departure and package carefully.

“Four people paid extra money for unlimited drinks, but there was no alcohol left, and each of us was only able to have one drink.”

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2.Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

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

Spend 1 to 1.5 hours cruising Amsterdam’s canals with a local skipper and host. Pass the Skinny Bridge, Hermitage Museum, Amstel Hotel, Anne Frank House, and Maritime Museum while hearing lively English commentary. Choose unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and a small snack.

“Best crew! Highly recommended especially if you insist to have the tour from an open boat.”

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3.Covered Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s central canals and the Amstel on a covered boat for about an hour, with an English-speaking host and skipper. Choose two drinks or unlimited beer, wine, and soda. Guides such as Diana, Edward, Sabrina, and Yannis are praised for lively stories and friendly service.

“This is the second canal cruise we've taken, and this one was certainly worth what we paid. We had a great time, especially as the drinks continued to flow! The guide (Jose?) had a good mix of letting us know the history of the city, while also allowing us time and space to take in the sights and talk amongst each other. By the time we departed from the boat, we had 3 new friends we continued the party with! We would definitely do it again :)”

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

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals for about an hour in a compact electric boat, passing Westerkerk, the Jordaan, and the Hermitage Museum. Guides such as Luuc, Matt, Jaro, and Sebastian may add local stories. Choose the drinks upgrade, but confirm how self-serve drinks work before departure.

“Have the most informative and fun canal tour with Anthony the friendliest tour guide! Would recommend 10/10”

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5.Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

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

You’ll spend about an hour on Amsterdam’s canals with a local skipper and live guide, passing the Amstel, Zuiderkerk, Stopera, Drunken Houses, and canal ring. Guides such as Roger, Ezra, Dara, and JD have led lively tours, but boat cover and boarding points can vary.

“Was fun fast and informative the guide was funny and the weather was nice. Got to see parts of Amsterdam and learn about it”

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6.Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

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

Spend about an hour on Amsterdam’s canals aboard a quiet electric boat with a live Dutch and English-speaking guide. Expect landmarks such as the Magere Brug, Jordaan, Westerkerk, and Anne Frank House, plus unlimited Heineken, wine, coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Boats are open in summer and heated in winter.

“Rainy day so we couldn’t see much, but the guide (Jans?) & skipper were great, kind, and funny. It was also just me & my sister so it felt like a private tour. Very calm ride through the canals and learning some history of Amsterdam.”

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7.Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,570 reviews

See about 20 Amsterdam Light Festival installations from a warm, covered electric boat. Your English-speaking host explains the art, canals, and city, while the optional drinks package adds beer, wine, glühwein, hot chocolate, soft drinks, and a snack.

“Went well. I wouldn’t recommend this option if it is raining or snowing.”

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8.Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,130 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $26

Spend about an hour cruising Amsterdam’s canals and the Amstel, passing the Skinny Bridge, Seven Bridges, and Red Light District. Choose two drinks or unlimited beer, wine, and soda. Hosts such as Edward, Yannas, Veronica, and Lawrence add stories, humor, and local tips.

“What a wonderful cruise! Edward is truly the sweetest and hardest worker. He spent time talking with us while also serving everyone else. Truly so lovely at what he does. He gave us local recs as well that we tried out and LOVED. Definitely highly recommend this beautiful tour with its wonderful staff.”

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9.German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

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

Spend one hour on a quiet electric canal boat with a native German guide, hearing stories about Amsterdam’s canals, bridges, houseboats, and culture. You’ll pass the Amstel, Magere Brug, Jewish Quarter, Herengracht, and more. Choose the unlimited drinks option if you want beer, wine, soft drinks, and water during the ride.

“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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10.The Bulldog Boat Smoke and Booze Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,879 reviews · from $28

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canal belt aboard a half-open, 420-friendly boat. Choose Central Station for two included drinks, or Leidseplein for a bring-your-own drinks, snacks, and weed outing. Expect an English or Dutch-speaking skipper, city sights, changing routes, and a cool breeze on the water.

“Very cool tour guides, imformative and beautiful boat tour, plenty of drinks etc”

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11.Cozy Evening Canal Cruise With Open Bar Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,565 reviews · from $22

Spend one hour on Amsterdam’s central canals with a local host and skipper, passing the Jordaan, Golden Bend, Seven Bridges, Magere Brug, and Anne Frank House. Boats are partly covered and blankets are provided in rain. Choose a basic cruise or add unlimited drinks. English tour, maximum 26 people.

“This was great! the guides were helpful, informative and attentive! highly suggest”

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12.Amsterdam The Original Pizza Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,147 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Board at Stromma Damrak 22 for a 90-minute evening cruise past Amsterdam’s canals, Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, and major museums. Choose one of five pizzas and enjoy unlimited beer, wine, or soft drinks. Commentary and service can vary by crew.

“Lovely little cruise around the canals of Amsterdam, staff very informative and attentive, pizza was nice as well”

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13.Boat Tour with Optional Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 287 reviews · 45 min · from $23

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals aboard the Enterprise, a small luxury boat with a glass roof, open seating, music, and English or Dutch commentary. Guides such as Justin, Stephen, Joshua, and Bouda keep the 45-minute ride relaxed and personal. Add unlimited beer and wine for a livelier evening.

“The boat was more than 20mins late without any info.. I was worried because it was my first time in Amsterdam. But later all went so perfect 👌🏿. We we're only 3 people in the ride . So I enjoyed every bit and the guide was so amazing 👏🏿.”

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14.Light Festival Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 263 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals and the Amstel for about 75 minutes, passing Central Station, NEMO, the Magere Brug area, and Light Festival installations. English-speaking guides such as Sabrina, Roger, Olly, Hannah, and Andreas add city stories, while the unlimited drinks option includes warm choices such as glühwein and hot chocolate.

“As soon as I got to Amsterdam, I knew I'd want to be in the water on the canals and I think night is maybe the best time for that if the weather permits! The glow of the lights on the water makes everything even more magical. The 2024 Light Festival was great! Our hosts on board the boat were friendly, knowledgable about the festival and were great about checking in with everyone to make sure their drinks were full! The pick up point was clearly marked as well and everything ran very smoothly. Worth every penny!”

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15.Evening Cocktail Cruise along the canals

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 233 reviews · from $45

Spend 75 minutes on Stromma’s evening canal cruise, with cocktails or mocktails, snacks, soft music, and views of Magere Brug, Prinsengracht, and Amsterdam’s lit bridges. An English-speaking host points out sights while you ride through the UNESCO-listed Canal District. Seating is assigned, so book your whole group together.

“Incredible staff, very knowledgeable and genuine. Wanted more lighted buildings and lighted bridges...but can't control everything.”

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