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Small Group Boutique All-Inclusive Tour (max 12 p) With Captain

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Overview

Available languages

English
Dutch

1 hour 30 minutes

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Explore Amsterdam's iconic canals on our charming cruise aboard the historic salon boat, Sophie (est 1911). With a maximum of 12 guests, this small-group experience ensures a cozy and personalized journey.

Your host and guide for six days a week is Amsterdam native Boudewijn Metzelaar, also known as "Captain Bow." On Saturdays, one of his trusted friends will step in to guide you.

Whether you want to seat indoors or outdoors, you’ll be well-prepared to enjoy the cruise, rain or shine, in true Dutch style.

Indulge in a variety of (alcoholic) drinks and delicious nibbles as you relax and enjoy the view. With a WC on board, your comfort is fully catered to throughout the experience.

Captain Bow’s deep connection to Amsterdam and his unique perspective, shaped by his diverse upbringing, promise insightful stories and engaging conversations. The small group size fosters a warm and friendly atmosphere, making this cruise a truly special way to discover the heart of Amsterdam.

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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Amsterdam Canal Ring

All cruises are captained by myself as the captain/owner of the Drift Away. We depart from the Singel no.7 and we will return to this location at the end of the cruise. I do not offer a fixed route, depending on your wishes as guests I will tailor the cruise to you specifically. Due to the custom design of the Drift Away we have access to even the narrowest canals of Amsterdam and are able to pass even the lowest of bridges. If you do not have any preferences I will put together a route which will give you an overview of the canal belt, a few of the small less travelled canals, the Amstel river and the eastern maritime area. As a born and raised ¨Amsterdammer¨ I have a wealth of knowledge about Amsterdams history, culture and the Dutch way of life in general. I love sharing with you about my hometown in an easy going manner, with a good sense of humor and the typical Dutch straight forwardness!

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
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The Jordaan

We will pass through the pitoresque district the Jordaan. The name of the Jordaan finds its origin in the French word Jardin, meaning garden. Many of the streets in the district are named after flowers.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Little sweet and savoury snacks to nibble on with your drinks are provided

Extensive open bar with local beers, top shelf liqours, soft drinks and hot drinks. You will not be disappointed! I make a killer G&T with local gin

Options

Small Group Boutique All-Inclusive Tour (max 12 p) With Captain

Reviews

4.97

545 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Amazing amazing amazing

    Deborah S,May 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We took this tour on recommendation of Viking cruises. We were absolutely amazed with the boat and the Fakko is an amazing captain. He explained everything to us. He was friendly. We felt like we were on our best friends’s boat and it was an amazing experience and I would highly recommend it for anybody that is an Amsterdam to go on one of these cruises so much better with the small group and you feel like your family and it was amazing.

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  • Perfect Early Evening Cruise

    jennamN6742EV,May 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    In our entire amazing 10 day trip to the Netherlands and Belgium, my husband said that this tour was his favorite thing we did. The tour aspect was nice, but the best part was being on the beautiful boat on a gorgeous day with good company. When you see the other giant boats with the tourists under glass, no drinks or little bar snacks, recorded audio guide, you will pity them! It was the perfect lowkey welcome to Amsterdam after an overnight international flight.

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  • Absolutely recommend Bow’s Journey

    travelingalongnow,May 9, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was such a wonderful experience! We had gone on two previous canal tours this trip while in Europe and then another in Amsterdam afterwards. By far our sail with Bow’s Journey was the most pleasant and interesting one of all. The fact that it was an electric boat made the trip so much more pleasant. The boatsize was absolutely perfect. No crowding. The beverage array was amazing and our captain was full of interesting information. The entire energy of the experience was calm and just very enjoyable. Thank you!

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  • Outstanding

    John S,May 8, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Unbelievable experience with Captain John and would recommend it to everyone. He had historical insights along with funny anecdotes along the way.

  • Must do canal cruise of Amsterdam canals in a restored boat.

    57grumpie,May 7, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This activity is a must do. Cannot highly recommend enough. We booked the small group tour. There were four of us on this trip. We were escorted from our hotel by Captain Hans and that's when the laughter began. It continued the whole adventure. Captain Hans was very informative and entertaining keep amused the whole trip. We all learnt a lot about Amsterdam history, buildings and the people. Tall tails were shared by all. Drinks and nibbles were included, there was not a want for anything, all were catered for. The boat had been beauitfully restored and very well presented. We were comfortable an made very welcome. Again this is a must do activity.

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  • Wonderful evening!

    Hall345,May 3, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Wonderful! Bow provided history, information on living in Amsterdam and funny stories as we toured the canals. Small group, open bar and snacks made a terrific evening.

  • Amazing!!!

    Colin P,May 3, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Exceeded expectations! Small intimate and lovely! Would highly recommend to see the city from a different view and our captain provided so much information about the city that we feel like we would have never learned. Top-notch and five stars for sure!

  • This was such an incredible canal trip! Our guide was knowledgeable, personable, and kind…a must do in Amsterdam!

    Escape04123239836,May 3, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    What a wonderful canal trip! Loved seeing beautiful Amsterdam from the canal with a knowledgeable and personable guide! After the trip, we had internet issues and couldn’t get our Uber. Not only did our guide place the request on his phone, he also walked us to the location site as there were blockages preventing the Uber driver from coming to us. Such incredible service. The trip went way beyond our expectations all the way around!

  • Excellent experience

    joaovictor bm,May 3, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a fantastic experience aboard the boat Sophie under the command of Captain Fons.

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  • Phenomenal! Would definitely book again!

    cessna345,Apr 30, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Awesome experience! Captain Fonz is hilarious! He had a number of jokes, and was very colorful. I absolutely enjoyed my experience. We got to see (and hear) the intimate details of Amsterdam from a local. This experience opened up my eyes to a lot of details, that I would have otherwise missed while visiting. I highly recommend!

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