• Magere Brug - The charming and iconic wooden bridge of Amsterdam.
• Amsterdam Canal Ring - Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, boasts over one hundred kilometers of canals, approximately 90 islands, and 1,500 bridges. The three primary canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht), excavated in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric circles around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside these main canals are 1,550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Jordaan, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, enhancing Amsterdam’s reputation as the “Venice of the North.”
• Rijksmuseum - The tour docks right in front of the Rijksmuseum. Take a moment to appreciate this remarkable museum, both as an architectural marvel and for its incredible exhibitions. Notably, it houses the world-famous masterpiece by Rembrandt, the Nachtwacht (Night Watch).
• The Jordaan - The most popular theory regarding the origin of the name is that it derives from the French word “Jardin,” meaning garden, as most streets and canals in the Jordaan are named after trees and flowers. Another theory suggests that the Prinsengracht canal was once nicknamed Jordaan (the Dutch name for the river Jordan), and the neighborhood beyond the canal adopted this name. The Flagship canal tour begins and ends in the Jordaan.
• Prinsengracht - One of Amsterdam’s three main canals, named after the three princes of Holland. Construction began in 1612, initiated by Mayor Frans Hendricksz. Oetgens, following a design by city carpenter Hendrick Jacobsz Staets and city surveyor Lucas Jansz Sinck. The section between the Leidsegracht and the Amstel was developed during the city’s expansion in 1658. The area east of the Amstel was built during the final expansion and named Nieuwe Prinsengracht. The Korte Prinsengracht extends from the Prinsengracht between the Brouwersgracht and the Westerdok.
• Houseboat Museum - The boats cruise alongside the houseboat museum on the Prinsengracht, offering a perfect glimpse into how Amsterdammers live on their houseboats. It’s an affordable attraction, especially enjoyable for children.
• Leiden Square (Leidseplein) - One of Amsterdam’s two entertainment hubs, featuring numerous bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and concert halls. It’s the ideal spot for those seeking music and drinks.
• Spiegelkwartier - The impressive Rijksmuseum is visible from the Spiegelgracht. This canal connects the Prinsengracht with the Lijnbaansgracht and leads into the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat. The Spiegelgracht is part of the Spiegelkwartier, known for its many galleries and antique shops. Art enthusiasts can stroll from the Museumplein along the Spiegelgracht to enjoy exceptional paintings, antiques, and art objects.
• De Duif - The current church is named after its predecessor, the 17th-century hidden church ‘Het Vrededuifje’ that once stood on the Kerkstraat. The first stone for the present Duifkerk, designed by Leiden architect Th. Molkenboer, was laid in April 1857. Due to financial constraints, the church deteriorated over the 20th century. For over twenty-five years, the building was covered because the monumental façade had become unstable. This issue has since been resolved. De Duif reopened in 2002 after extensive restoration, during which the original murals were uncovered beneath layers of wall paint.
• The Amstel - The Amstel is the largest canal, and Amsterdam was founded from this canal, originally a river. Fishermen built a “dam” and named it Amsterdam. Amstel also lends its name to the famous beer.
• Westerkerk - The Westerkerk (English: Western Church) is a Reformed church within the Dutch Protestant church in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located in the westernmost part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood (Centrum borough), adjacent to the Jordaan, between the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht.
• Koninklijk Theater Carre - The Royal Theatre Carré (Dutch: Koninklijk Theater Carré) is a Neo-Renaissance theatre in Amsterdam, situated near the river Amstel. Established in 1887, it was initially intended as a permanent circus building. Today, it primarily hosts musicals, cabaret performances, and pop concerts.
• Hermitage Amsterdam - Hermitage Amsterdam is a branch museum of the Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia, located on the banks of the Amstel River in Amsterdam. The museum is housed in the former Amstelhof, a classical-style building from 1681.
• Blauwbrug - The Blauwbrug (English: Blue Bridge) is a historic bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands, spanning the Amstel River. It connects the Rembrandtplein area with the Waterlooplein area and is situated south of the Stopera.
• Dutch National Opera & Ballet - Dutch National Opera (DNO; formerly De Nederlandse Opera, now De Nationale Opera in Dutch) is a Dutch opera company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its current home is the Dutch National Opera & Ballet, located in the Stopera building, a modern structure designed by Cees Dam and Wilhelm Holzbauer, which opened in 1986.
• South Church (Zuiderkerk) - The Zuiderkerk is the first church designed for Protestant worship in Amsterdam. The church was constructed near the Sint Antoniesbreestraat in the Last, a neighborhood added to the city at the end of the 16th century. Today, this is the Nieuwmarkt neighborhood. The church is located at Zandstraat no. 17.
• Amsterdam Light Festival - Amsterdam’s winter festival returns annually to illuminate the city’s streets and waterways with enchanting light installations by international artists.
• Nieuwmarkt - One of Amsterdam’s oldest markets, this vibrant location combines the Chinese area and the red-light district. Be sure to visit the beautiful Waag, now a restaurant, but once the western entrance of the old city, where witches and criminals were also hanged.
• Amsterdam Cheese Museum - Prepare for the #1 Cheese Experience in Amsterdam: the Amsterdam Cheese Museum. This museum offers more than just a free cheese tasting. Visitors can explore the history of cheese making and savor the unique flavors of Holland’s finest cheeses. Learn about Dutch cheese, see the world’s most expensive cheese slicer, and enjoy dressing up as a traditional Dutch cheese farmer.
• Emperor’s Canal (Keizersgracht) - The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht), excavated in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric circles around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside these main canals are 1,550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Jordaan, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, enhancing Amsterdam’s reputation as the “Venice of the North.”
• Herengracht - The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht), excavated in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric circles around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside these main canals are 1,550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht, and Jordaan, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, enhancing Amsterdam’s reputation as the “Venice of the North.”
• Singel - The Singel is a canal in Amsterdam that encircled the city during the Middle Ages. It served as a moat around the city until 1585, when Amsterdam expanded beyond the Singel. The canal runs from the IJ bay, near the Central Station, to the Muntplein square, where it meets the Amstel River. It is now the innermost canal in Amsterdam’s semicircular ring of canals.
• Statue of Anne Frank - Anne Frank is one of Amsterdam’s most renowned historical figures. Anne and her family lived in hiding from the Nazis for over two years in a house on the Prinsengracht. Anne was eventually deported to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945, where she tragically died at the age of 15. Today, Anne’s legacy endures through her diary and the countless visitors who come to Amsterdam each year to learn more about her brief life.
• Magere Brug - Among Amsterdam’s many bridges is the beautiful Magere Brug, known to English speakers as the Skinny Bridge. This wooden drawbridge was once so narrow that it was difficult for two pedestrians to pass each other. To accommodate increasing traffic on the Amstel, a wider bridge replaced the narrow original in 1871. Also known as a love bridge, a kiss on top or underneath is said to ensure everlasting love!
• Munt Tower (Munttoren) - The Munttoren (mint tower) was once part of the Regulierspoort, which consisted of a gate with a tower on each side. It was constructed between 1480 and 1487 as part of the medieval city wall. In the 17th century, the tower was used to mint coins.
• Bloemgracht - The Bloemengracht and bloemenmarkt (flower market) are well-known for their charming stalls, selling the famous Dutch tulips, bulbs, and a variety of typical Dutch souvenirs.
• The Dylan - This elegant hotel with a seventeenth-century façade overlooks the Keizersgracht canal and is one kilometer from the Rijksmuseum and two kilometers from the s105.
• Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht - a Concept by Hyatt - This luxurious, modern hotel on the Prinsengracht is two kilometers from the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum. Dam Square is one kilometer away.
• Museum of the Canals - For centuries, this location has been a hub for earning money, creating art, celebrating, and enjoying life. The Museum of the Canals brings this rich history to life.
• Melkweg - The Melkweg is a pop venue and cultural center featuring live music, club nights, photography, film, and festivals. It is housed in a former sugar refinery and milk factory on the Lijnbaansgracht in Amsterdam, behind the Leidseplein and next to the Stadsschouwburg.
• DeLaMar Theater - DeLaMar Theater is a theater complex with two halls seating 601 and 949 guests at Marnixstraat 402, near Leidseplein in Amsterdam. Recently renovated, it is one of the most renowned theaters in the Netherlands. Many famous Dutch theatermakers have graced the stage of the DeLaMar Theater.
• Amstelveld - Amstelveld is a square in the center of Amsterdam, situated between Reguliersgracht, Prinsengracht, and Kerkstraat, close to Utrechtsestraat. The Amstelkerk, a predominantly wooden building, stands on the square. The characteristic plantation consists of 46 Caucasian wingnut trees.
• Jewish Museum - The Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam highlights Jewish culture, religion, and history. The museum has been located on Jonas Daniël Meijerplein since 1987, in the heart of the old Jewish Neighborhood. It serves as a great alternative to the Anne Frank House.
• Amsterdam Icebar - The Amsterdam Icebar is one of the coolest spots in the city (literally) and ranks among the top 10 best things to do in Amsterdam. This fantastic bar is maintained at a constant temperature of -10 °C, and everything is made entirely of ice. Enjoy this unique experience and location while sipping your favorite drinks.
• De Kleine Komedie - The Kleine Komedie is a theater in Amsterdam located on the Amstel and was built in 1786. It is the oldest theater in Amsterdam and can accommodate 503 spectators. Since the 1980s, the theater, which focuses on small art, has become known as ‘the cabaret temple of the Netherlands.’
• De Stadsschouwburg - The Stadsschouwburg (Dutch: Municipal Theatre) of Amsterdam is a theatre building at the Leidseplein in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The building, in the neo-Renaissance style, dates back to 1894 and is the former home of the National Ballet and Opera.
• Paradiso - A former church transformed into a concert hall during the flower power era, where legendary artists like Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones have performed.
• Museumplein - The Museumplein is a square and city park in the Amsterdam-Zuid district, just south of Amsterdam-Center. It is named after the Rijksmuseum, which opened in 1885 and is located on the square. The Stedelijk Museum, the Van Gogh Museum, the Moco Museum, and the Concertgebouw are also situated on the Museumplein.
• Mozes en Aaronkerk - The Moses and Aaron Church, officially dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua, is a Roman Catholic church on Waterlooplein in Amsterdam, in the Dutch province of North Holland.
• Cromhout House - The Bijbels Museum is located on the Herengracht in Amsterdam. The museum aims to provide insight into the role of the Bible in society and culture, both past and present, and to explore the stories and sentiments that resonate within our society and culture, both within the museum walls and beyond.
• Huis Marseille - Huis Marseille Museum for Photography is a photography museum on Keizersgracht in Amsterdam, housed in a monumental canal house dating from 1665. It is the first museum in the Netherlands dedicated specifically to photography as an art form. Since 1999, a new exhibition has been presented every three months.
• Amsterdam Museum - The Amsterdam Museum, formerly known as the Amsterdams Historisch Museum until 2011, is a museum in Amsterdam dedicated to the city’s past and present.
• Nieuwe Kerk - De Nieuwe Kerk is a church building in Amsterdam, located on Dam Square at number 12, next to the Palace on Dam Square. The Mozes and Aäronstraat runs between the church and the Palace.
• Hortus Botanicus - The Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is a botanical garden located on Plantage Middenlaan, in the Plantage neighborhood. The garden spans approximately 1.2 hectares and contains over six thousand tropical and native trees and plants.
• Museum Van Loon - Museum Van Loon is a museum in a patrician’s house on Keizersgracht 672 in Amsterdam, owned by the Van Loon family since 1884. The canal house, built in 1672, served as the home of artist Ferdinand Bol. From 1884 to 1945, the Van Loons resided in the house. Thora van Loon-Egidius, who lived there, was a lady-in-waiting for Wilhelmina of the Netherlands.
• Foam - Photography Museum Amsterdam - Foam is a photography museum on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam. The museum showcases changing exhibitions featuring various photographic genres, including historical photos, art photos, news photos, and fashion photos.
• The Cat Cabinet - The Cat Cabinet is an art museum in Amsterdam entirely devoted to cats. The collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, and other works of art featuring cats, including pieces by Picasso, Rembrandt, Toulouse-Lautrec, Corneille, Sal Meijer, Théophile Steinlen, and Jože Cha.
• Willet-Holthuysen Museum - The Willet-Holthuysen Museum on Herengracht 605 in Amsterdam is a canal house open to the public, with fully furnished period rooms. The museum offers a glimpse into life in a chic building on the Amsterdam canals in the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum is managed by the Amsterdam Museum.
• In de Waag - De Waag is a 15th-century building on the Nieuwmarkt in the center of Amsterdam. Originally a city gate, the current name refers to its later function as a weigh house. The building has served various purposes, including guild house, museum, fire station, and anatomical theater.
• Homomonument - The Homomonument is a memorial on the Westermarkt, located between the Westerkerk and the Keizersgracht in central Amsterdam. Unveiled on 5 September 1987, the monument consists of three pink granite triangles arranged to form a large triangle.
• The Smallest House in Amsterdam - The smallest house in Amsterdam is located at Oude Hoogstraat 22 in the old city center, next to the Oost-Indisch Huis and the gate to the Walloon Church. Often referred to as the “Smallest house of Europe,” it measures 2.02 meters (6 feet 8 inches) wide and 5 meters (16 feet 5 inches) deep. With its distinctive spout gable, this house is a miniature version of a typical Amsterdam canal house. It is registered as a national heritage site.
• Holocaust Memorial & Dutch Theater (Jewish Cultural Quarter) - The Hollandsche Schouwburg is a Jewish monument on the Plantage Middenlaan in Amsterdam. From 1893 to 1942, it was a theater. During the war years of 1942 and 1943, it served as a gathering place where Jews were deported via Camp Westerbork to Nazi Germany extermination camps.
• Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat - The Pieter Cornelisz. Hooftstraat, commonly known as P.C. Hooftstraat, is a street in Amsterdam named in 1872 after the historian, poet, and playwright Pieter Cornelisz. Hooft. Today, it is renowned for its high-end shops featuring luxury brands like Prada, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, G-star, and more.
• Waterlooplein Market - Waterlooplein is the oldest flea market in the Netherlands. Established 133 years ago, it operates six days a week with around 300 stalls, making it one of the most delightful places in the heart of Amsterdam. Visitors can browse, explore, and find unique items, from vintage cameras to second-hand books, jewelry, and the latest fashion at affordable prices.

• Luxury Electric boat (open boats from March 1st till November 1st)
• 90 minute canal cruise
• Blankets and umbrellas (if needed)

• Alcoholic beverages
• Snacks

Captain Jack is committed to being eco-friendly, offering a 100% CO2-free admission.

Whether you’re traveling with children, enjoying time with friends, or seeking a comfortable and personalized way to explore Amsterdam, this cruise is ideal for you. Say goodbye to crowded boats and dull commentary. Our award-winning, authentic experience is enhanced by always having a local guide, setting us apart from others.

From stunning canal houses and hidden treasures to entertaining stories and intriguing facts, you’ll experience it all from a native local. Rest assured, the atmosphere is light and welcoming. It’s like exploring the city with a local friend who knows all the best spots.

This is perfect for first-time visitors, families with inquisitive children, or adult groups seeking a personal and relaxed experience.

Feeling thirsty during the cruise? A small selection of drinks is available for purchase on board.

Please note: The boat may differ from the one shown in the picture!

• In winter time (Okt till March), we use a closed and heated boat.

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