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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Amsterdam

109 tours  ·  from $14

Everything that floats, in one list: the ninety-minute ring cruises, the open boats with drinks, the dinner sailings and the charters. The 15 below are priced and clear about how long you are actually on the water.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - The Amstel, Carré, and the Skinny Bridge
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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

Spend an hour on Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed Canal Ring aboard a classic covered wooden boat. An onboard host such as Sofia, Noa, Jessie, or Albert shares local stories as you pass the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Jordaan, Skinny Bridge, and more. Choose the drinks and Dutch cheese option when booking.

“Highly recommend this tour, it was so fun and relaxing and you get to see some lovely views of the city. Our tour guide was wonderful and had a great sense of humour.”

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Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option - From the canal ring to the Rijksmuseum
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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 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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Amsterdam: Classic Boat Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine - From Westerkerk to the Nine Streets
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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 a covered, fully electric boat with a live English-speaking skipper and hostess. Cruise past the Skinny Bridge, Golden Bend, Anne Frank House, Old Harbor, and Jordaan. Choose the basic tour or add unlimited Dutch cheese, wine, beer, and soft drinks.

“The crew was very welcoming. We hadn't booked for the cheese and wine but were given the option to upgrade on board. A very nice experience with the guide Rose giving an all round very knowledgeable information and tips.”

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Amsterdam: Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks - Prinsengracht and Westerkerk: Amsterdam’s Classic Canal Face
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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, using an audio guide in 19 languages. You’ll pass the Skinny Bridge, Westerkerk, Central Station, the Amstel Hotel, and Rijksmuseum. Add a snack box with wine, beer, soft drink, cheese, nuts, chips, popcorn, and stroopwafels.

“The boat trip was so lovely, we got to see lots of sites and escape the rain for an hour or so. The tour was super interesting and beautiful.”

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Amsterdam: 75 Minute City Canal Cruise with Audio Guide - What the boat ride feels like
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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 canals for 75 minutes, passing the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, Magere Brug, Rijksmuseum, and more. You get audio commentary in 19 languages, plus a kids’ version and goodie bag. Choose the snackbox option for sweet and savory treats with a drink.

“everything is great! the captain told me how to use the audio guides, and also gave additional comments on the buildings around us. at the end he congratulated my mother on her birthday. thanks for the reception and the quality of work”

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Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack - What you see on the first stretch of the route
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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. Your captain, such as Roland, Oliver, Joe, or David, shares city history while you enjoy unlimited Heineken, wine, and Dutch snacks. Boats are open in mild weather and enclosed with heat when conditions require it.

“The boat was nice and was, in fact, heated. The tour guide was knowledgeable and happy to share; however, from the back, we could not quite hear because there is no microphone. We were often unsure when he was talking or not so our group did talk over him at times and we were scolded. Additionally, the covers for the windows are very cloudy so you can’t actually see much out of them to view the city. I think this is a fine excursion, but don’t expect it to be a place to have fun with your friends - it is very much an educational, everyone must listen and be…”

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Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite - Setting off through the historic canal belt
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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

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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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise - Starting near Central Station
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Amsterdam: City Centre Canal Cruise

8.City Centre Canal Cruise

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

See Amsterdam from the water on a one-hour cruise departing near Central Station. Admire Golden Age merchant houses, churches, bridges, and the Magere Brug while listening to commentary in many languages. Captains such as Simon and Mo may add personal stories and humor.

“The captain Simon was amazing entertainer and guide. I recommend this to anyone visiting Amsterdam.”

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Amsterdam: Smoke and Lounge City Boat Cruise - Leaving Central Station for Amsterdam’s canals
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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 Amsterdam’s canals from Central Station aboard a cozy 22-person lounge boat. You can bring your own cannabis, buy drinks, and listen to music while passing the Herengracht, Prinsengracht, Seven Bridges, Skinny Bridge, and Dancing Houses. Captains and hosts such as Radi, Emma, Boris, and Mark keep the ride relaxed and social.

“very enjoyable, excellent guide and impressive boat piloting skills through the narrow canals, very enjoyable, would recommend.”

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Amsterdam: Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with Cocktails & Waffle - What the $21.71 price really gives you
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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

Meet Friendship Amsterdam near the NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky for a one-hour open-boat cruise. A captain and host guide you past the Old Church, Red Light District, Central Station, Amstel River, and Skinny Bridge. Drinks are sold onboard, and blankets are provided when the weather turns cool.

“The host was amazing, the drink were delicious and vibe was wonderful. Highly recommend to anyone visiting. Honestly exceptional.”

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Amsterdam: Covered Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks - Choosing between two drinks and the open bar
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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

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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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option - Westerkerk and the Jordaan set the tone
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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

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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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise - How much time to spend with Van Gogh
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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. The museum follows Van Gogh’s life and work, while the covered boat offers city views, commentary in 21 languages, and a calm way to see Amsterdam.

“This was a great (long) day. We did 3.5 hrs in Van Gogh Museum before strolling across for canal cruise.”

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Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option - Zuiderkerk and the white church tower
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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

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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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise with Live Guide and Onboard Bar - The live guide and onboard bar
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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

Spend about an hour on an electric boat through Amsterdam’s evening canals, with live commentary, city lights, and drinks for sale onboard. Routes vary by departure point, but sights may include the Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, and the Amstel. Dress warmly.

“This is a great way to see some iconic sights in Amsterdam. The Captain and his mate were knowledgeable and funny. They were engaging the whole time with fun stories and history about Amsterdam.”

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