Sebi Boat Tours
Two Amsterdammers, one 100-year-old electric saloon boat
Sebi Boat Tours is run by two Amsterdammers and childhood friends — Captain Sebastian "Sebi" Jung and Olivier de Vries, who handles planning and hospitality. Their boat, Giuliana, is a roughly 100-year-old electric saloon boat, discovered in Friesland and officially classified as Dutch sailing heritage; its restoration — converting the engine to electric and lowering the cabin floor to clear low bridges — took ten months. Cruises run through the UNESCO canal belt past the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House into narrower side canals, with a stop for traditional Dutch snacks and drinks. Shared cruises start from €50 per person and private charters from €300, departing from Keizersgracht 196.
Quick facts
- Run by childhood friends Sebi Jung (captain) and Olivier de Vries (planning/hospitality)
- Boat: Giuliana, a ~1925 electric saloon boat, classified as Dutch sailing heritage
- Route: UNESCO canal belt past the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House, into narrower side canals
- Onboard: stop for traditional Dutch snacks and drinks
- Reputation: 5.0 on TripAdvisor, Travelers’ Choice since 2021, Viator Experience Award
- Shared cruises: from €50 per person, up to 12 guests
- Private charters: from €300
- Departure: Keizersgracht 196
Company profile supplied by Sebi Boat Tours. Rating from 185 Google reviews. Cruise pricing, schedules and availability shown below are BoatLocal's own live booking data, refreshed hourly.
Sebi Boat Tours is a good fit if
- Travellers who want a scheduled, shared canal cruise from €50 per person
- Groups who want to book the whole boat privately (up to 12 guests)
- Guests who want drinks available or included on board
- Guests who want food or snacks available on board
- Travellers who prefer a small-boat, intimate group size
Less ideal if
- You need a boat for more than 12 people
Where to find us
The Sebi Boat Tours fleet, boat by boat
| Boat | Type | Guests | On board | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Artwork Festival - Shared Cruise | Shared | up to 10 | heated, covered, restroom on board, open bar, snacks included | from €55 |
| Small group canal cruise incl. drinks and Dutch snacks | Shared | up to 12 | heated, covered, restroom on board, open bar, snacks included | from €70 |
| Light Artwork Festival - Private Cruise | Private charter | up to 12 | heated, covered, restroom on board, dogs welcome | from €300 |
| Private Tour on Giuliana | Private charter | up to 12 | heated, covered, restroom on board, open bar, dogs welcome | from €390 |
What guests say
Lindsay T.
October 2026
“This was one of the highlights of our trip! The tour guide was wonderful and so personable. She provided the perfect mix of history of Amsterdam and tons of information about Amsterdam culture as well. The boat was beautiful and being coveted was a must- it was a beautiful sunny day and then midway through it started hailing!m out of no where! We were grateful we booked one that was partially covered. We would recommend this to anyone. Thanks for a great afternoon!”
Giedre M.
October 2026
“Great tour! Very knowledgeable captain, who shared interesting stories. I live in Amsterdam and often take my friends who are visiting on a boat tour, and I must say this one is now my favorite! Do not hesitate further to book it! Small group, nice boat (with bathroom), nice drinks and a great captain! Good time guaranteed!”
J. K.(.G.
August 2026
“Wunderschöne Tour mit ansprechenden Ambiente. Beste Kapitänin Mare in Amsterdam. Hervorragende Kommunikation und Organisation.”
Rafeal S.
August 2026
“Mare was great. Tour so much fun. Thank you.”
Liam K.
August 2026
Pat S.
August 2026
“This is a personal tour, on an historic boat, that fit us well. The tour guide was so in tune to her passengers which comes with such a small boat. You need to search out this hidden gem but it’s well worth it”
Alfredo L.
August 2026
“The canal tour with Captain Mare was fantastic. She was so kind, professional, funny, and gave us a lot of important cultural context about the Dutch which really made our whole trip a lot more enlightened and enjoyable. Absolutely recommended.”
Larissa W.
August 2026
“Sebi was knowledgeable, witty, and genuinely fun to spend time with. We learned so much about Amsterdam, from its fascinating history to the stories behind the city that you wouldn’t get on a typical tour. The food was excellent, there was a great variety of beverages, and the small group made the experience feel personal and relaxed. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Amsterdam!!!”
Dylan G.
August 2026
“Great canal tour! So friendly, informative, and great food and drink”
Aya T.
August 2026
“I had an amazing time on Captain Sebi’s boat! The ride was relaxing and an amazing way to experience the city from a whole new perspective. The freshly fried Dutch snacks and drinks were a great touch and made the trip even more enjoyable. Captain Sebi was super friendly and welcoming!. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a fun and memorable way to explore the city! Definitely a highlight of my trip :)”
R C.
August 2026
“We had a wonderful tour with Seb! He is super knowledgeable about all the canals and city history, the boat is beyond charming, and the food and drinks were fantastic. I’m recommending to all my friends.”
Thomas M.
July 2026
“We booked a private tour with Captain Sebi for our team offsite, and it was wonderful. Everything was taken care of; not only did we get to see the touristy Old Town of Amsterdam, but we also got to see hidden gems with no other sightseeing boats nearby. During the tour, Captain Sebi shared personal anecdotes and interesting facts about the neighbourhoods we visited. I can't recommend them highly enough!”
Daniela B.
July 2026
“What an amazing experience our company wanted to do a team event and this has been best choice ever highly recommend it. Private tour was worth it we were all super happy so highly recommend it!”
Никита Б.
July 2026
Kate G.
July 2026
“Absolute must when in Amsterdam - it felt like we were out with family the entire time! Highly recommend!”
GJR
July 2026
“Captain Sebi AND his boat were Amazing! I can see now why he has a 5.0 rating. First off, he and his Biz partner at the dock were Super friendly! We departed on time with a tour which only takes the most 10 people out. So you get a very personal experience with his boat tour. Sebi provides all the drinks you could imagine starting off with a quaint charcuterie. A little bit later into the canal excursion, he makes a very brief stop to pick up our warm tapas to enjoy for lite bites. Throughout, the entire trip, Sebi pointed out not only historical facts about Amsterdam and how it was built, but he also will point out beautiful canal landmarks too. What a very pleasant 2 hour excursion and really one of the best ways to see Amsterdam. As Sebi put it, many of the back yard canals we saw from the boat you really wouldn’t get some of those views from the street. Highly recommend Captain Sebi and his boat tour!”
Daniel B.
July 2026
“I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Amsterdam. Sebi is a wonderful guide and the smaller boat made it so much more intimate to really get a personalized tour.”
Karina
July 2026
“Erstklassige Bootstour durch die Kanäle Amsterdam''s. Der Kapitän Sebi.manövruert sein wunderschönes Boot sicher und gekonnt durch die Kanäle, und erzählt seinen maximal 10 Gästen enorm viel Wissenswertes über Amsterdam. Nebenbei bietet er seinen Gästen auch noch erstklassige Getränke und eine originelle holländische Jause. Wir können diese individuelle Tour mit Sebi allen Amsterdam Besuchern nur wärmstes empfehlen. Danke, lieber Sebi für dieses tolle Erlebnis🙏🏼💜”
Yves S.
July 2026
“Sehr persönlich und freundlich. Wunderschönes Boot und sehr herzlicher Kapitän. Das Getränkeangebot war vielseitig und sorgfältig ausgewählt. Die Snacks waren lokal und lecker. Würde ich jederzeit wieder buchen.”
Stephan M.
July 2026
“Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Abend bei Sebi Boat Tours! Unsere Kapitänin Maren hat die zweistündige Grachtenfahrt mit ihrer sympathischen und unterhaltsamen Art zu einem echten Highlight unseres Amsterdam-Besuchs gemacht. Neben leckerem Essen und Getränken an Bord hat sie uns viele interessante Geschichten über Amsterdam, die Grachten und die Geschichte der Stadt erzählt. Man merkt, wie viel Leidenschaft und Wissen sie mitbringt. Die Atmosphäre auf dem Boot war entspannt und persönlich – wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Absolute Empfehlung für alle, die Amsterdam einmal aus einer ganz besonderen Perspektive erleben möchten. Vielen Dank, Maren!”
Shared Tours
1 cruise available
Food & Drinks on Board
What Sebi Boat Tours can add to your cruise — pick your options at checkout on a private tour.
1 boarding dock
Keizersgracht 196 (next to Westerkerk and behind the Anne Frank house)
Start and end at the dock in front of Keizersgracht 196 (next to Westerkerk and behind the Anne Frank house)
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Search All Amsterdam Boat ToursFrequently asked questions
- Yes. Sebi Boat Tours offers private canal cruises where the boat is reserved exclusively for your group, for up to 12 guests.
- Yes. Sebi Boat Tours runs scheduled shared canal cruises where individual seats can be booked, starting from €50 per person.
- Sebi Boat Tours' shared cruises range from €50 to €67.50 per person, depending on the tour.
- Private charters with Sebi Boat Tours range from €300 to €390 for the whole boat, depending on the boat and duration.
- Sebi Boat Tours' cruises range from 1 hour & 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the tour — see the cruise list above for exact durations.
- Sebi Boat Tours' largest boat holds up to 12 guests; for bigger private groups, book the whole boat directly. Check individual cruise listings above for exact capacity.
- Yes — food and drinks are available on selected cruises. See the individual cruise listing for what's included.
- Sebi Boat Tours cruises depart from Start and end at the dock in front of Keizersgracht 196 (next to Westerkerk and behind the Anne Frank house).
- You can book directly on BoatLocal — select a cruise above, choose your date, time and number of guests, and pay securely online.