Not a Typical Cruise: Max 10, Bites, Drinks, Local, Personal
Overview
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2 hours
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This is NOT a standard canal cruise. Skip the crowds: max 10 guests, local captain as your personal guide, quality drinks and Dutch bites. No big groups or scripts—just real stories, truly different.
With our unique 100% electric 100+ year old boat Giuliana that has both an inside and outside area, has a toilet and is heated in the winter, we will provide an intimate 2-hour cruise.
We will pass all the highlights that Amsterdam has to offer, including the world-famous canal belt, the river Amstel, the old city (red light district), the maritime area and places where large tour boats cannot go.
Along the way we will make a stop to pick up some traditional Dutch fried snacks and we have a cheese platter and Dutch cookies on board while you are enjoying a wide variety of (non) alcoholic drinks including a local spirit (Jenever), Cava/Prosecco and G&T.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Amsterdam Canal Ring
We will sail through the Unseco heritage canal belt and the beautiful jordaan district, see the Amstel river, the red light district, the maritime area and a lot more.
Westerkerk
Amsterdam's most famous and biggest church! And starting point of our tour
What‘s Included
We sail whole year around and only cancel when an official weather alarm is given
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Snacks
Now including Cava/Prosecco as well as Jenever (local spirit), Gin&Tonic, Wine (red, white and rose) and Heineken beer
Both an outside and (heated) inside area on the boat so always weatherproof and cozy
Restroom on board
Live narrating by our local Amsterdam captain! no tape!
Small group (max. 10 guests)
Options
Sebi Boat Tours
Reviews
356 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Almost a private tour of Amsterdam’s canals
Tazuru P,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best canal cruise experience! If you don’t want to be on a crowded boat, if you don’t like scripted narrations or even worse, taped narrations, or if you want to be treated as a visitor and not like a commodity, and most importantly, if you want a truly up-close and personal Amsterdam canal experience with an Amsterdamer who cares about his city enough to give you both the highlights and the inside perspective of what life is like on these canals, let Captain Sebi take you on a private tour of the smaller, lesser known canals as well as treat you to fine wines, authentic Dutch snacks, and stories about Amsterdam through its canal system. You will relax on his beautiful 100 year old boat, enjoy canal vistas rarely seen by visitors, and you will delight in his incisive tales of Amsterdam and its history.
The bites and drinks...
Lisa M,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The bites and drinks cruise was fantastic. The small group was just right. Snacks and drinks were yummy and plentiful. Our captain was very knowledgeable with local knowledge as well as funny. Highly recommend.
Best River Boat Cruise in Amsterdam!
Joseph R,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was amazing Captain was so courteous with drinks and great food, his commentary during the cruise was outstanding! His boat is just the right size that can get places others can’t allowing you to see Amsterdam like no one else! Highly recommend it!
excellent small boat canal cruise
SteveL 052017,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I don't think you could pick a better canal cruise in Amsterdam than this one. The operator could not be more friendly or informative and the cruise is a full two hours in a beautifully refurbished antique boat that is small enough to access areas where those huge tour boats can't go. He even stopped for a minute mid-cruise to pick up some typical Dutch snacks hot off the stove waiting for us at a local bakery. It's a somewhat more expensive cruise than others, but you more than get your money's worth.
Excellent tour. Must do.
Christina M,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had delicious snacks and a variety of drinks while our captain told us stories of the history and culture along with some jokes. We quite enjoyed our the tour. She was great.
Top Shelf!!
Robert D,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Top Shelf tour! “Mere” was Outstanding! unlimited drinks and even a stop to pick up “hot” snacks. Small group so everyone connected. VERY FUN!! I learned so much as well!
First class all the way.
NEAL H,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Sebi made our canal cruise a highlight of our visit to Amsterdam. He is altogether personable and very knowledgeable about the City and its rich mercantile history that drove the style and construction of buildings along the canals and streets. He provided all the libations you can imagine and even stopped at a special restaurant (his cousin's) to treat us to warm bites. We were very happy we chose a small cruise boat because we quickly became friends with the small group on board. With Sebi you cruise with the owner who is proud of his boat and his business. First class all the way. Thank you, Sebi.
Sebi Canal Tour
Margaret G,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sebi Canal Tours was amazing. The boat was charming and the Captain, Sebi, was so knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend!
Very good channel tour
A1679XEkent ,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic boat trip, nice boat, nice and professional guide, small group and good wine and snacks. Probably the best in Amsterdam
Terrific!
Gayle T,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful cruise! Great Captain/Guide, - knowledgeable, entertaining, friendly, and expert. Very tasty snacks (hot and cold), with a huge beverage selection. We visited many canals and saw lots of Amsterdam’s history (in buildings and memorials). Highly recommend!
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