Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
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 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.
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
Options
Saloon Incl - Central Station
Unlimited Drinks + Bite: Unlimited Drinks with an assortment of beer, wine & soft drinks! Accompanied by delicious bites. Cocktails are not included.
Starting point:
Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Saloon excl, Anne Frank
Excluding Drinks & Bites: A variety of drinks are available for purchase at our onboard bar.
Starting point:
Keizersgracht 198, 1016 DW Amsterdam, Netherlands
Saloon excl, Central Station
Excluding Drinks & Bites: A variety of drinks are available for purchase at our onboard bar.
Starting point:
Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Reviews
3,629 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do in Amsterdam
Q3725YLdavida,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Sophia and Jessica. The tour and whole experience were fantastic: from fun facts to expanding your general knowledge about the city, all combined with drinks&food. It was a superb boat cruise, and I would definitely do it again!!
Fun and stuff
smarkley2018,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was a fun experience. The guides were switched on and provided fun facts without being highbrow. Drinks were regularly topped up but not much in terms of snacks. A relaxing ride.
FUN!!!!
taylorhR991QM,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing! Had a wonderful time! Great explanations and presentation of art. Very attentive to guests and I truly enjoyed! Thank you!
Light show review
T9571ZYjuans,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00our crew was Noa, Sam & Skipper Omri they were super quick with service nice and knowledgeable about the light show
Best canal cruise ever!!
Z9804CItaylorw,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Noa & Carla were the best tour guides! Made the experience an amazing time. Frits did a great job getting us around and driving. All three of them were AMAZING!!!!!!!!
So good!
siennar2026,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carla and Noah were amazing! Definitely recommend! They were so nice and the tour was amazing
Super
D1574DEvanessam,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good 👍🏻it was very informative and also funny. The two girls can only be recommended
Cute
louweeezable,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gorgeous captain Joe and host Julia! Very bubbly and informative Great choice of drinks Admission was good Length of time fab
Rubbish
Emilyc2333olp,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Rubbish company with rubbish boats and rude staff do not recommend m. Save your money and book with a smaller firm who care about their customers
Where's the Boat?
platinumforever,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We took the Light Festival Cruise last night. The tour guide was lovely and did a great job. That is, once we got on a boat. We arrived in time for the tour to the location linked and depicted in our tickets We arrived in time for the tour and got in line. They loaded a couple of boats and stopped loading right as they got to us, for the next boat. We were ten minutes after our scheduled time. Several minutes later, the last boat showed up across the canal. It drove off after unloading its passengers. Not to us, but down the canal. No one noticed, of the staff. It was at least three minutes or longer before the three staff of this tour company noticed that the boat was not just crossing the canal to us, but had driven off and disappeared out of view. They were engaged in conversation and messing with their cell phones, not paying any attention. When they finally noticed that the boat was not in front of them, they began trying to get the boat back. When we asked about the tour, one of the staff was quite rude to us. Several times, we overheard them arguing with people on the phone about how this happens too often. He refused to tell us how long it would be before our tour began. Even when we informed him that one of us needed to use a toilet. Actually, he already knew one of us needed to use a toilet from when we asked about a toilet on board or a toilet nearby when we checked in for the tour. When they finally decided to inform the rest of the passengers about their snafu, they said it was “a few seconds” before they called the boat to return. This was not true. It was several minutes, hence why it took so long to return rather than simply turning around as it should have. Further, when we arrived and showed them our tickets, they told us that our tickets were for the city center location, not the one we had walked great distance to, on Waterlooplein (which, by the way, is not correctly marked by the pin they put on the map.) They said it would be fine because their boats would not be full, but our tickets were for the city center location. I told them that we clicked on the map in Google and Apple, and they both showed the location that was not the city center. The map depicted on our ticket shows the location we approached as well; the only indicator otherwise was the note that we were to go to “the center”, 5 minutes from a station and find orange hoodies… no address proper, only the false address. They acted like it was a big deal. And that it was our fault for showing up at the wrong location. It was not. We received the wrong address in the confirmation and on the ticket. The city center would have been preferred. It was much closer to our hotel and given the fact that I am disabled and have an injury, walking eight minutes versus walking 28 minutes each way would’ve been much better for my body. Lastly, the tour was 65 minutes. It was advertised for 75 minutes. We stood out in the cold for almost 40 minutes, waiting for the boat to come back and information about an alternate restroom. We were spoken rudely to by an employee several times, and we did not get what we paid for. I doubt that I would ever buy a tour from this company again on their boating front. I certainly cannot recommend them.
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