Intimate 90-min canal cruise on a vintage saloon boat with open bar & Dutch snacks
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Jack Kimmins
“Patrick was an exceptional host”
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·1 hour & 30 minutes
Open Bar & Snacks • Vintage Saloon Boat • Max 12 Guests
This 90-minute amsterdam canal cruise puts you aboard a vintage saloon boat with a warm wooden interior, heated seating, and room for no more than twelve guests. The boat runs fully electric, which means the engine noise drops away and you can actually hear your skipper talk. Departing from Stationsplein, just steps from Central Station, the route threads through the UNESCO-listed canal belt, past the Oosterdok, along the Amstel River, and under the Skinny Bridge before looping back.
Your ticket covers an open bar for the full journey — unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks — plus a spread of traditional Dutch borrel snacks, bitterballen included. There is nothing extra to pay except the city tax. The skipper and host handle pouring and storytelling in equal measure, offering live commentary in English and Dutch, with a digital audioguide available in eight languages if you prefer to listen at your own pace.
The saloon boat has a covered interior for cooler days and an open aft-deck when the weather cooperates. A toilet on board means no awkward timing. With a maximum of twelve people, this small canal cruise amsterdam keeps things sociable without feeling like a tour bus on water. You might share the boat with a few other guests, but never a crowd. Free cancellation is included, so plans can shift if yours do. Show up ten minutes early, find a seat by the window, and let the city drift past at its own pace.
Jack Kimmins
July 2026
“Patrick was an exceptional host”
Сабина Агаева
July 2026
“Was an amazing trip! Thanks to Francesca and Patrick to smooth start and finish 🙏🏻”
javialmoyna lopezamado
July 2026
“patrick the best”
Súper Ten
July 2026
“Patrick the best!!!”
andres borrajo mera
July 2026
“Amazing and Patrick the best!”
jack VIP
July 2026
“We were looking for a boat travel where we can steer the boat ourselves and through the assistance of Boris we were able to quickly get our hands on a boat for around 2 hours. He also gave us some great instructions and a general direction we can drive through. Was tons of fun, and we can definetly recommend the trip. Thanks a lot !”
Horse Eq
July 2026
“Very good”
Elias Nordbø
July 2026
“Very good”
Mark Millner
July 2026
“10/10 experience. When we arrived, everything was set up for us. Emily helped us get on the boat and thoroughly explained our route and how to operate the boat. Everything was simple and intuitive. The boat was charming and comfortable. And you really can’t beat getting around Amsterdam this way. We went at sunset and it was a bucket list experience.”
Valentin jarrige
July 2026
“Merci pour l’accueil Emilie c’était super.”
Maxim Iatco
July 2026
“Really recommend it, super funny guide, Bob made our evening”
Krystian Machoszwili
July 2026
“Bob was nice guy, trip was very good.”
guillaume roi
July 2026
“Merci Bob pour cette visite, pense a parler un peu plus fort pour les prochaines fois 😉”
Angela Ristovska
July 2026
“Bob is the best Bob of all Boooooobs”
luis silva
July 2026
“Bob the best builder and boat tour guide”
Ines Hachemi
July 2026
“Incroyable thx to KA and Orlane !”
Kyhnjee
July 2026
“Incroyable merci Ka et Orlane à faire !!!”
Lydia
July 2026
“Amazing experience thanks Orlane and Ka”
Florian Koenig
July 2026
“Sehr schöne und lustige Kanalfahrt mit Bob(sehr netter cooler Typ). Auf jeden Fall eine Fahrt wert.”
Daniela Barbera
July 2026
Free cancellation 24h before departure time
Change time 12h before departure time
Increase guests 1h before departure time
!Bookings for Kings day (26/04/2025) are not eligible for a refund or rebooking after cancelling!
This operator's policy: Free cancellation 24h before departure time; Change time 12h before departure time; Increase guests 1h before departure time; !Bookings for Kings day (26/04/2025) are not eligible for a refund or rebooking after cancelling!.
This varies by cruise — check the feature badges and 'What's Included' section on this specific cruise page above for exactly what's covered (drinks, snacks, toilet, heating, and more) before you book.
Yes — shared cruises are booked per seat, so solo travelers, couples, and small groups can all join the same departure alongside other guests. Check this cruise page for how many seats you can book in one reservation.
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