Amsterdam: Classic Saloon Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide
Overview
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1 hour
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Step aboard our luxurious classic saloon boat and discover Amsterdam from the water in style. During this 1-hour canal cruise, our experienced skipper and live guide will take you past the city’s most iconic landmarks while sharing stories about Amsterdam’s rich culture and history.
Sit back and relax in the comfort of a heated, 100% electric boat with panoramic windows offering the best views of the canals. Enjoy a drink from the onboard bar, serving wine, beer, and soft drinks as you take in the city’s atmosphere.
Admire the 17th-century canal houses, the famous Skinny Bridge, the grand Amstel Hotel, and the charming Grachtengordel district. All from a timeless perspective on Amsterdam’s historic waterways.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is colder on the water, please bring warm clothes so you won't get surprised by the chilly Dutch weather.
A fairly big step has to be made into the boat. Our stewards will assist you with this.
No bachelor / birthday party groups allowed, please call us for a private boat option
Please be aware that the points of interest on the route may slightly vary depending on the departure point chosen
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Experienced local skipper and live guide
1-hour Canal Cruise on a classic Saloon Boat
Onboard bar (Drinks available for purchase)
Gratuities
What To Expect
The Amstel
The Amstel is the biggest canal of all, and Amsterdam was founded from this canal which was originally a river. Fisherman builds a "dam" and called is Amsterdam.
Zuiderkerkstoren
As you sail past, the Zuiderkerk tower, with its striking white spire and ornate clock faces, stands proudly against the Amsterdam skyline.
Options
Saloon Cruise, Central Station
Starting point:
Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Saloon Cruise, Anne Frank
Reviews
3,612 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!
Holly C,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Despite the weather we had a fun and informative tour, the staff were fantastic! The boat is not covered over so if it's raining you will get wet
Amsterdam Canal Tour - Fun was had by all!
Sandra S,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour operator was knowledgeable, friendly, flexible to our needs, and a lot of fun! I’d take the tour again and highly recommend it.
Great ride
Sandra T,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable, answering every curious question we had. The ride was smooth and pleasant, and you can enjoy the beverage too. One of the most pleasant ride I've been to. High recommendation 😊
Luxury Canal Cruise
Michael C,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00We highly recommend this tour! Ezra, our guide, was charismatic and an excellent host with lots of background information. We learned a lot about the city and its history. Red, our captain, did a great job navigating the canals and other boats.
The perfect canal trip
Emma m,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great way to see the city - we picked the right boat! Pete, the skipper & Thijs, the guide, were great and very informative. They had lots of interesting stories about the history of the city and of the canals. Highly recommend. Morning was great too, white it got too hot
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