Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Discover the charm of Utrecht on a relaxing canal cruise. Step aboard a comfortable open boat and glide through the city’s iconic canals, passing historic wharf cellars, picturesque bridges.
Utrecht is one of the Netherlands’ most unique cities, famous for its two-level canals where life happens right along the water. From lively terraces to centuries-old buildings and views of the famous Dom Tower, the city offers a perfect mix of history and vibrant atmosphere.
Sit back and enjoy the ride while sipping a drink from the onboard bar. Whether you prefer a refreshing soft drink, beer, or wine.
Your local skipper doubles as a live guide, sharing fun facts and stories about Utrecht along the way. This is not a standard audio tour, but a personal and engaging experience in a small group setting.
The boats are fully electric and silent, allowing you to truly relax and take in the surroundings without noise or emissions. This cruise offers a fresh perspective on the city.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise preferred departure time at time of booking.
What To Expect
Bloemenmarkt, Janskerkhof, Utrecht
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Options
Meetingpoint: Oudegracht 97
What‘s Included
Pillows and blankets
Driver/guide
A welcome drink on board
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
118 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun even in the rain
CarlM,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an open boat tour so weather may affect your ride. Umbrellas were provided and the rain was short-lived. We had a wonderful guide/captain in Anna. We would book with this company again.
I was expecting more.
Daan A,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The boat itself was nice and looked nice, but the guide barely mentioned anything and seemed uninterested. Online you can also find everything copied from a trip in Amsterdam, it seems, and the guide himself knew more about Amsterdam than about Utrecht. It says online that you would get a welcome drink, but when I was on the boat I still had to pay for my drink.
It was great!!!
A6398XAsusanb,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very spontaneous action that we boarded at Luuc and Jasmine. It was very nice, we laughed and chatted with the other guests. The atmosphere was great and Luuc proudly introduced his sister Jasmijn who was on board as a tour guide for the first time! She did great! Highly recommended! We will definitely get on board again🥂☀️
Very relaxing cruise...
michel g,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very relaxing cruise taken at the end of the day through the canals of Utrecht, which allowed us to nicely conclude a day of sightseeing.
Over crowded, no free drink as advertised (welcome drink included) and couldn’t hear guide but otherwise nice.
Sportfanjh,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00It said welcome drink included and guide said it wasn’t included which was odd. The boat was overcrowded and we were smushed together. The guide was hard to hear also.
Nice informative boat tour
159annalenam,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a nice spontaneous boat tour and unexpectedly learned some interesting facts about Utrecht. Would book again and again like this!
boattrip in Utrecht
Monika V,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00very nice toor, good guide, interesting view to the city. The boat was clean and silence hence electric motor.
Enjoyable night cruise
Sarah D,Jan 14, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I booked this to see the light show. There weren't as many lights as I thought, but what was there was very cool. The guide knew the names of all the light installations and the stories behind them. He also pointed out interesting buildings and facts along the route, and stopped so we could take photos. There were padded seats, blankets and wine - I enjoyed it! It was cold and windy, but it was winter in Amsterdam... The blankets were a nice touch. The only thing I will agree with the other reviews is that it was very hard to find - there were no signs anywhere. I actually missed the boat I booked because I couldn't find it, but they honored my ticket for the previous time slot. Also, since I ended up on the last cruise of the night and there weren't many people, the guide drove me back to the area of my hotel on the water! That was very nice and definitely above and beyond.
light cruise
hellams26,Jan 14, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We had a terrible time finding them. We used their directions.We took an uber so we were in the right area,but they don't have anything marking their spot so when The boat is gone you don't know where to go, The trip with the lights was beautiful. I did expect to see more lights.The seats were not comfortable and it was very cold.I would not book it again.
DO NOT BOOK!! SCAM!!
452mollyw,Jan 6, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I decided to take my boyfriend to Amsterdam as our first holiday together as a Christmas present and decided to book a canal cruise for something to do the first night (01/01/2020). We arrived with plenty of time to the departure area (dock 7 opposite the Hilton hotel), showed the lady our confirmation email/ticket only to be told that they were a totally different company! She suggested going down to the next dock to see if our company was there but no... absolute scam. No canal cruise for us and a complete disappointment for the first night of what was supposed to be a lovely first holiday together!
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