Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Royal Saloon Boat Tour

Embark on an early morning Amsterdam canal cruise aboard a historic Dutch boat. Capture stunning photos with no other boats around and enjoy a unique, personal, and informative tour experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Captain Dave Amsterdam— The Official Canal Cruises - Experience our award-winning ‘Best Boat Tour for Amsterdam.’
    Cruise through the stunning canals of Amsterdam aboard our distinctive and comfortable boat. On pleasant days, the roof and windows are opened for fresh air and breathtaking views.
    We don’t stick to the same route or deliver dull…
What's Included
  • 90-minutes boat trip on the Amsterdam canals
  • Small group canal tour in a 1928 saloon boat used by the Dutch Royal Family
  • Award winning —by Airbnb and Tripadvisor Amsterdam!
  • Lively comments by your non-scripted local captain
  • Heating on board and extra blankets to keep you warm
  • Restroom on board (light use only)
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

We embark on our journey in the tranquil early hours, offering unparalleled photo opportunities with no other vessels in sight!
Most tours stick to a set path, offering generic commentary. We, however, pride ourselves on delivering exceptional, personalised, engaging, and educational trips. Our venture begins on the Canal Ring (a UNESCO World Heritage…

Location
Captain Dave Amsterdam— The Official Canal Cruises
Prinsengracht
Dock Prinsengracht 397, Boat name: Jonckvrouw. DO NOT use Apple maps! Getting here By tram: #2 and 12 stop Prinsengracht, #5, 7 and 19 stop Elandsgracht By bus: #N83, N84 and N88 stop Elandsgracht
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Theresa_r
Jul 19, 2025
Cruise captain was very... - Cruise captain was very knowledgeable, although we thought we were getting captain Dave it was not. Nice to cruise in the morning with less boats on the waters.
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Montana_b
Jul 19, 2025
Would highly recommend! - The early morning tour was so worth waking up earlier! It was quiet on the canal at that time. Our tour guide was informative and fun. Having a small group was great.
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F100izdebbieb
Jul 18, 2025
- Loved that there was only 12 passengers on board to make the experience more intimate with closer captain interaction. OUr guide was fantastic!!! Our 12 and 15 year old kids were fully engaged the whole time listening to him and it was their favorite tour of our trip. Thank you for a great experience!!!
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Sara_k
Jul 17, 2025
Lovely cruise - You’re able to go down canals that you can’t with other cruises. You’re also able to ask questions and not listen to a recorded information. The cruise is small, covered, and intimate with personal touches of homemade treats and beverages with being charged — all part of the price of admission. Highly recommend and was the highlight of our time in Amsterdam
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Kristencl4568pv
Jul 17, 2025
Fantastic way to tour the canals - This was an incredible way to see the city from the canals instead of walking around. We had Captain Dave himself - and he was full of amazing history, while talking to us like we were all friends and family he was showing around the city. We went on the 8:30am tour. The canals were almost empty at that hour and he was able to take his time and make little stops along the way to point out interesting places. Afterwards he even sent us an email with local recommendations and must see locations. 100% recommend!!
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Kristen_c
Jul 17, 2025
This was an incredible... - This was an incredible way to see the city from the canals instead of walking around. We had Captain Dave himself - and he was full of amazing history, while talking to us like we were all friends and family he was showing around the city. We went on the 8:30am tour. The canals were almost empty at that hour and he was able to take his time and make little stops along the way to point out interesting places. Afterwards he even sent us an email with local recommendations and must see locations. 100% recommend!!
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Bobo
Jul 16, 2025
A most-do experience - A must-do experience! Captain Dave guide you through Amsterdams history with warm and friendly approach. Don’t miss out! /Swedes
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Jessica_g
Jul 16, 2025
Great Tour! - The tour was comfortable. The guide was excellent. The boat was great! We would definitely recommend!
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Andrea_b
Jul 16, 2025
Captain Dave offered a... - Captain Dave offered a wonderful experience. Not only did he hit the touristy spots but he also took us through the quieter, more real parts of Amsterdam. He was very knowledgeable and his sense of humor was infectious. We saw many canal boats going by full of people who weren’t even smiling, while on Captain Dave’s boat we were laughing and having a good time. His treats and snacks were delightful which was a testament to his warm and welcoming personality. At one point, we passed by some swans and he stopped the boat at the request of one of the passengers so we could interact with them. It made a fun trip even more memorable and I’m glad we were in a smaller boat with an engaging and accommodating captain. I would highly recommend Captain Dave for anyone wanting a more interesting and engaging canal tour.
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Alan_m
Jul 20, 2025
The captain, Mare, was... - The captain, Mare, was quite knowledgeable but sometimes hard to hear since she was also driving the boat. The boat was small and let us go through narrow canals. But passengers were facing each other on both sides so harder to turn around and see something behind you.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).