Private Starboard Cruise
Modern electric boats with comfortable seating
Private Cruise·
★★★★★5.0
·by Starboard Boats BV
€409starting from
5.0
Exceptional
1,188 reviews
What guests loved most
Tom Davies
“Great crew”
Book up to 48h before departure
From €409
·Minimum of 1.5 hours
Luxury Private Boat • Unlimited Drinks Available • Perfect for Parties
A modern electric boat, a captain who knows the waterways, and nobody on board but the people you choose to bring. The Private Starboard Cruise runs quietly through Amsterdam's canal network with your group setting the pace. Book a minimum of ninety minutes, or stretch it longer if the conversation's good and the Amstel looks particularly fine in the late afternoon light.
This is a private canal cruise amsterdam in the proper sense: no strangers, no fixed route, no rush. Your captain can shape the journey around what you want to see, whether that's a slow loop through the canal belt or a longer run out toward the Amstel River and the seven bridges. A host joins the crew, so you're looked after without having to think about it. The boat comes with a retractable roof for grey days, an onboard toilet, and comfortable seating throughout.
You can add unlimited drinks after booking — beer, wine, and soft drinks at twelve euros per person per hour, or a fuller package including spirits at seventeen-fifty. Food is bring-your-own, which suits a group who wants to pick up something good from the city beforehand. Departure is from Amstel 178, central enough to reach easily and to continue wherever you're headed next. A private boat tour amsterdam works well for birthdays, family gatherings, or a work outing that needs to feel a bit less like work. The pricing runs from 275 euros per hour on weekdays, 325 on Saturdays, with a ninety-minute minimum either way.
Tom Davies
July 2026
“Great crew”
Kayra Cankarpusat Barea
July 2026
“Our cruise with Michael as host and Vivien as skipper was extraordinary!!!! At every time we felt secure, welcomed and had a great time! Both were very attentive, friendly, and informative! 11/10, would recommend.”
Nikki B.
July 2026
“Great trip, fabulous hostess, very knowledgable about Amsterdam. Would highly recommend xx”
Tania Hai
July 2026
“We had such a great experience with Starboard! The boat tour was fantastic, and our guide was absolutely amazing, friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so much fun. It was a wonderful way to explore Amsterdam. Highly recommend!”
Adriano Fachini
June 2026
“It was well worth it, in summer choose to do the tour after 6pm, it will still be very light out but the sun will have gone down already. An hour-long tour through several canals of Amsterdam.”
Tiffani Harvey
June 2026
“So many options to choose from in Amsterdam but we enjoyed this one. It was extremely hot this day but they had water on board and umbrellas to help. We did the unlimited drinks and it was worth it as we both enjoyed 3 beers. It was cool to see the city by boat. Our skipper (forgetting her name) and guide (Stella) were great. Stella is from the states but has been living in Amsterdam a few years now and knew a lot about the city. It was only us and another group of 2 so it was basically a private ride which was really cool as well.”
Yoad Dar Perl
June 2026
“Great experience professional staff and nice unique way to experience Amsterdam! Highly recommended!”
CJohnson
June 2026
“Great experience and lots of historical information. We ended up getting there 3 minutes before launch without reservations and it went smooth. Drink was included with the 25€ price per person”
Никола Новичић
June 2026
Sabin Munteanu
June 2026
“Excellent experience. Edward was an awesome guide, that not only taught us about the city but knew how to answer all of the other questions we had about the city - a well read, funny and careful individual. Thank you! Kees is an amazing skipper who was also calm and collected even with our kids playing around the boat. He also helped 2 passengers get off to make it to an appointment they had”
Billy Wright
June 2026
“Had an absolutely fantastic experience with Edward and Julian on the 90 minute unlimited drinks cruise. Best money we spent on our 4 day trip, would highly recommend.”
Alyssa Marie
June 2026
“What a wonderful and unforgettable experience! The crew was so lovely, welcoming, and fun! I’ve never laughed so hard. The conversation was great and not only did I learn so much about this city but also about dutch culture which was so refreshing. A shoutout to Boris for making this experience feel so special! You have to take this tour if you are ever visiting, it is definitely a must!”
Maja Einmo
June 2026
“Best boat ever<3 the captain is a legend”
Ilgaz Duman
June 2026
“Our tour boat guides Josha and Toine were so nice and friendly. It was a great experience.”
Alice
May 2026
“We took a cruise through the canals of Amsterdam, a beautiful experience, drinks included. We discovered this company thanks to Giorgio, whom we met on the street in the city and who kindly explained the different cruise options to us. Would do it again!”
doris baarsma
May 2026
“Had a lovely trip yesterday, beautiful boat and fun staff with lots of knowledge about the city!”
Prachur Bhargava
May 2026
“The boat was okay - run of the mill - nothing special. The guides were okay. The group on the boat made it more fun. Cool to be on the canals and see the city.”
Alison Mayersohn
May 2026
“Xavier, Diana and Timo were great. Loved our cruise. Thanks to the 3 of them!”
Dilu surf
May 2026
“We went on the light festival cruise with Starboard boats and had an amazing experience!”
BEYOND
May 2026
“What a wonderful experience with Starboard Boats. Two weeks ago, we booked a two-hour boat tour through the beautiful canals of Amsterdam, and everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. The boat was ready as soon as we arrived at the pick-up point, and the team warmly welcomed us on board. They took the time to explain the different routes available and even recommended the best ones to make the most of our trip. What impressed us most was their flexibility. Although we had booked a different drop-off location, they kindly accommodated our preferred drop-off point without any hassle. The crew was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories about the city's history and the beautiful buildings we passed along the way. We were also served wine and other drinks, which made the experience even more relaxing and enjoyable. Overall, it was an exceptional experience, and I would highly recommend Starboard Boats to anyone planning a boat trip through the stunning canals of Amsterdam.”
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Yes — as a private charter, you have the boat to yourselves and can work with the captain on the route within your booked time. Celebrating a birthday or other occasion? Let us know in advance (or in the booking note) and we'll do our best to help set things up.
Each private boat has its own maximum capacity — shown on this cruise page under guest numbers. Planning something for 20 or more guests? Visit our Groups page and we'll help you find the right fit.
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