Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
We sail in the early morning with no other boats around, for sure the best photo opportunities!
Where other boats like to sail a fixed route and give standard comments, we like our tours to be unique, personal, informative, and fun! We start our cruise along the Canal Ring (UNESCO World Heritage List), and from there, off we go.
Since 2021 we cruise in an incredibly special boat, namely the 1928 former Dutch govern boat which hosted heads of state, mayors, and the Dutch royal family. The boat is intimate and comfortable; 100% electric, with sliding windows, a sunroof, open aft deck, heating, and toilet on board (a luxury).
In short: the most ideal boat to explore the canals.
We are proud to be an Award Winner for "Best Amsterdam Boat tour", awarded the Badge of Excellence and listed in the Best rated Airbnb Experiences!
See you onboard,
Captain Dave Amsterdam
Ps. If you're expecting a read-from-a-script, we-do-the-same-route-multiple-times-a-day tour don't go with us!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We always sit dry. The boat has sliding windows, a sunroof, and an open outer deck
Small Group Experience. We accommodate up to 12 guests
We have a heated boat and extra blankets to keep you warm
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for travelers with acute intestinal problems
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Heating on board and extra blankets to keep you warm
Restroom on board (light use only)
Lively comments by your non-scripted local captain
Award winning —by Airbnb and Tripadvisor Amsterdam!
90-minutes boat trip on the Amsterdam canals
Coffee, tea, fresh orange juice and a Dutch specialty
Small group canal tour in a 1928 saloon boat used by the Dutch Royal Family
Gratuities
What To Expect
Join our award-winning 'Best Boat Tour for Amsterdam' Sail through the beautiful canals of Amsterdam on our unique, comfortable boat. When the weather is nice, we open the roof and windows for fresh air and splendid views. We don't follow the same route every time or give boring talks. Instead, we take different paths and share fun stories about what we see. The tour starts and ends at Prinsengracht 397. Come and enjoy the Best of the Best boat tour in Amsterdam!
Options
10am Departure
Morning Cruise Amsterdam— 10AM
Small group experience, 12 max
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Drinks & sugar bread included: Unlimited coffee, tea, and orange juice — plus traditional Frisian sugar bread!
Non-fixed canal tour: We want our tours to be unique with lively and personal guidance. Expect our tour to be different every time.
Saloon boat from 1928: We cruise in a heated saloon boat with sliding windows, sunroof, and open aft deck. Rain or Shine!
Morning cruise: Amsterdam Morning Cruise —a beautiful cruise in the morning —the best way to start the day. Departure time 10am.
8am Departure
Early Morning Cruise— 8:00 AM
Small group experience, 12 max
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Drinks & sugar bread included: Unlimited coffee & tea, and orange juice
Non-fixed canal tour: We like our tours to be unique with lively and personal guidance. Expect our tour to be different every time.
Saloon boat from 1928: We cruise in a heated saloon boat with sliding windows, sunroof, and open aft deck. Rain or Shine!
Early Morning Cruise: Early Morning Cruise —canals all to ourselves! —Award winner Best Boat Tour 2019-2024 Amsterdam. Departure time 8am
8:30am Departure
Early Morning Cruise— 8:30 AM
Small group experience, 12 max
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Drinks & sugar bread included: Unlimited coffee & tea, and orange juice
Non-fixed canal tour: We like our tours to be unique with lively and personal guidance. Expect our tour to be different every time.
New! James Bond: Formerly a taxi boat, it features 360° views, two outer decks, a cozy saloon, and a sliding roof.
Early Morning Cruise: Early Morning Cruise —canals all to ourselves! —Now with an extra departure at 8:30 AM!
10:30am Departure
Morning Cruise Amsterdam—10:30
Small group experience, 12 max
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Drinks & sugar bread included: Unlimited coffee, tea, and orange juice — plus traditional Frisian sugar bread!
Non-fixed canal tour: We want our tours to be unique with lively and personal guidance. Expect our tour to be different every time.
James Bond: Formerly a taxi boat, it features 360° views, two outer decks, a cozy saloon, and a sliding roof—for a unique experience!
Morning cruise: Amsterdam Morning Cruise —a beautiful cruise in the morning —the best way to start the day. Departure time 10:30am.
Reviews
593 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Brilliant Canal Cruise
Helen H,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip was brilliant. Our captain was not Dave but a very knowledgeable and personable young man who made the cruise very enjoyable and informative. It was great to be out on the canals early in the morning before they got busy. I would certainly recommend the experience.
Lovely cruise with lovely company.
G4961TZemmaw,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience with Captain Dave, very knowledgeable, full of stories and humour. Time went by very quickly. A delightful trip along the canal, thank you so much!
Small boat and small...
Theresa L,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Small boat and small group personalized tour. Not run by big monopoly of canal cruise companies. Historic boat and coffee, juice and sweets provided on morning cruise before canals get more jammed with tourists.
Small group, friendly and...
Trish P,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Small group, friendly and knowledgeable guide, personalized service with light refreshments offered.
Historic boat and great tour
Tour556708,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful and unique boat with great information from Captain and small group. Delicious coffee and bread served during tour so very personal
A cruisey cruise around Amsterdam
John H,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An entertaining and informative morning exploring Amsterdam’s canal network avoiding the usual crowds.
This is definitely the...
Shayna R,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is definitely the BEST canal cruise in Amsterdam. Incredible history of the boat, and of the city. Dave was a gracious, hilarious, and hospitable captain and tailored the experience to our questions and interests. All electric boat so no guilt about diesel run off or a carbon footprint. Don’t miss out!
Excellent tour! Kareem (sp?) was a friendly, exceptional and informative guide. Well worth it and Highly recommended
hubbsdm,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour! Kareem (sp?) was a friendly, exceptional and informative guide. Highly recommended! Excellent tour! Kareem (sp?) was a friendly, exceptional and informative guide. Highly recommended!
We highly recommend this cruise!
Cosmopolitan820283,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great time spent on a beautiful boat and Dave is very knowledgeable about Amsterdam and it's history! And the sweetbread was delicious!
Funny and interesting tour through the beautiful canals of Amsterdam
Q7541QQzachl,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative and fun tour of the canals - our guide (captain Jan) easily engaged me with fun facts about each building that we passed. The boat itself was really comfortable and beautiful and featured food and drink that we could enjoy at any given time during the tour. Overall a great experience and would recommend to anyone visiting Amsterdam who is interested in local history.
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