Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Royal Dutch Vessel Tour

Experience a unique and personalized boat tour in Amsterdam aboard the historic Royal Dutch vessel from 1928. Cruise in a small group, enjoy customized routes, and discover the city like a local. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Amsterdam Canal Ring - Unlike others who follow fixed paths and offer standard commentary, we provide a new experience every time, exploring various routes and sharing amusing, personal anecdotes about Amsterdam’s attractions.
    Join us for a distinctive canal cruise through Amsterdam’s most renowned landmarks! With our adaptable route, we’ll…
What's Included
  • Restroom on board (No. 1 yes, No. 2 no)
  • Personable non-scripted guide, host and fully licensed captain in-one
  • Heated boat and extra blankets to keep you warm
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • 90-Minutes | Amsterdam Canal Cruise, small group with local guide
  • We cruise in a saloon boat with sliding windows, sunroof & open aft deck
  • Boat Tour by Award Winner – recognized by Airbnb and Tripadvisor Amsterdam!
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey within a small social group where you arrive as a visitor and depart as a companion. Sit back, delight in the experience, and unwind!
Contrary to other boating firms that stick to a predetermined course and deliver a conventional commentary, we prefer to have our itinerary depend on the day and the audience. Our captain serves as both…

Location
Captain Dave Amsterdam— The Official Canal Cruises
Prinsengracht
Dock Location: Prinsengracht 397 (odd side of the canal), Boat Name: Jonckvrouw Important: Avoid using Apple Maps for directions! By Tram: #2, #12 – Stop Prinsengracht #5, #7, #19 – Stop Elandsgracht By Bus: #N83, N84, N88 – Stop Elandsgracht See you onboard for an unforgettable cruise!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Amie
Feb 27, 2025
The Best Way to See Amsterdam! - A fantastic experience! Captain Dave is knowledgeable, funny, warm, and kind. He had delicious snacks and drinks and the boat was very classy, comfortable and well appointed. He shared stories of growing up in the Jordaan neighborhood, and pointed out his elementary school, along with many points of interest and historical facts. We even got to greet his uncle, who was working at the zoo, which is along the route (never thought I would be going to Amsterdam to see giraffes from a riverboat!). He took a lot of time with us, answered all our questions, and gave personalized recommendations. What a great introduction to Amsterdam. My daughter even got to drive the boat! A wonderful experience for families or adults—highly recommend!
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Cariyasinghe
Feb 10, 2025
Wonderful Intimate Tour of the Canals of Amsterdam - This was the best experience we had in Amsterdam hands down. Captain Dave picked us up directly in front of the Anne Frank House and then toured us gently around the canals of Amsterdam, pointing out really interesting tidbits along the way. He was great with my parents and took the time to show them the sites of the city and take photos along the way.
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Miguelsc2705sd
Jan 18, 2025
Captain Hassan January 2025 - Hassan was amazing! He explained a lot of interesting information about Amsterdam that we didn’t know. He was very friendly and had a very positive attitude. The boat was heated and very comfortable, offering plenty of options for hot and cold drinks, including coffee with milk, wine, beer, soft drinks, chocolate milkshake, juices, and cake. We really enjoyed the experience, highly recommend it, it’s absolutely worth it, and since it’s a small group, it makes the experience more personalized.
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Kim_d
Nov 28, 2024
Wonderful Captain and Cruise! - Our captain was very personable, grew up in Amsterdam and was a wealth of knowledge. The boat and its history meant a lot to him. It was covered, warm and had an open small bar! Would highly recommend!
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Michaelwaikit_c
Nov 28, 2024
Quirky and informative tour for small groups - Quirky and informative captain Dave. Knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the canal's. Lots of fun facts added.
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Moporho
Nov 20, 2024
A fun cold afternoon - Sourh Florida - Jan was so informative. Very fun time. Highly recommend to my clients. Loved seen Amsterdam from the water view. The afternoon was complete
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Roving35084068493
Nov 19, 2024
The best canal tour in Amsterdam. - The evening canal cruise with Captain Dave was outstanding! Captain Dave was very knowledgeable and was happy to answer our questions about Amsterdam. He also provided recommendations on where to eat and visit while we were in Amsterdam. Dave was also very fun and humorous, which made the canal tour even more enjoyable. The tour boat was awesome! It's a classic boat that has been converted to electric power so it was very quiet and had no fuel or exhaust smell. It was one of the only tour boats we found that actually had a restroom on board. The boat was heated, had large windows that didn't obstruct the view but kept you warm, and also slid down so it was felt like the open air boats when the weather cooperated. There is also an outdoor area with seating and a table which was nice and private. They also provided alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks for no cost. My girlfriend and I were both really impressed with Dave and the canal tour, and plan to return later this month for the evening light tour.
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Stephen_s
Nov 18, 2024
A great canal tour! - Roman our captain was great! His local knowledge gave great insight to the history and culture of Amsterdam. Highly recommend this cruise.
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Kevin_r
Oct 18, 2024
Best Canal Tour in Amsterdam - We did this tour in 2021 and loved it so much that we decided to try the evening version. Communication from Captain Dave was wonderful. Make sure to follow the directions that you’re given in terms of finding the location. We enjoyed seeing the sights on the canals and found Hassan to be a very friendly and knowledgeable guide/captain. Snacks and drinks are provided and make the atmosphere feel more cozy on the boat. We highly recommend this tour!
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Cindra_k
Oct 14, 2024
Amazing vintage boat - We really enjoyed our evening cruise. Our guide was the Best! Highly recommend a trip on their beautiful vintage boat.
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From $51
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).