Cruise Amsterdam like a Local — Small Group 12 pax
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We cruise in a small group in a relaxed, social setting —you step on board as a guest and leave feeling like a local. Sit back, enjoy, and take in the city at an easy pace. Instead of following a fixed route with standard commentary, we let the day and the group guide the experience. The captain is your host and guide in one, sharing stories and local insights that help you truly understand Amsterdam. All cruises are 90 minutes. Departures on the historic Jonckvrouw sail at 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, and 6:00 pm, with additional half‑hour departures on the iconic James Bond boat at 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, and 8:30 pm. Both boats are fully electric, comfortable in all seasons, and equipped with sliding glass windows, a sunroof, an open aft deck, and a toilet on board (a rare luxury!). The freedom of an open boat, combined with the comfort of a warm, covered saloon. Book direct for the best experience —and come join us on the water. See you onboard, Captain Dave Amsterdam
Inclusions
What's included
- Heated boat and extra blankets for comfort in all seasons
- Open bar. Heineken beer, wine, soft drinks, SPA water, coffee, and tea
- 90‑minute Amsterdam canal cruise in a small group 12p
- Personable, non‑scripted local guide —your host and fully licensed captain
- Two boats with indoor saloon, outdoor deck, and on‑board restroom (a rare luxury, light use only)
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
While others stick to fixed routes and standard commentary, we bring you a fresh experience each time, exploring different routes and sharing funny, personal stories about Amsterdam’s sights. Join us for a unique canal cruise through Amsterdam’s most iconic landmarks! With our flexible route, we’ll glide through the city’s famous canal rings, revealing treasures like the Seven Bridges, the Skinny Bridge, the Amstel River, the grand Stopera Opera Building, the quirky Dancing Houses, the Anne Frank House, and the towering Wester Tower. Get ready for a memorable adventure filled with laughter and awe on Amsterdam’s stunning waterways!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 466 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Dock Location: Prinsengracht 397 (odd side of the canal), Boat Name: Jonckvrouw or James Bond Important: Avoid using Apple Maps for directions! By Tram: #2, #12 –Stop Prinsengracht #5, #7, #19 –Stop Elandsgracht By Bus: #N83, N84, N88 –Stop Elandsgracht See you onboard for an unforgettable cruise!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Captain Dave Amsterdam
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with acute intestinal problems
How it compares in Amsterdam
- Its from-price is 62% below the median of the 2120 experiences we list in Amsterdam.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 110 of 2120.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Amsterdam
Amsterdam rings its golden-age centre with tree-lined canals, gabled houses and bridges, packing great art and easy cycling into a compact city.
The canal ring, dug in the seventeenth century, curves around the old centre in concentric arcs: Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, lined with tall merchants' houses. The Jordaan, just west, is a maze of small canals, courtyards, brown cafés and independent shops, and the Anne Frank House stands on the Prinsengracht at its edge.
Top-ranked sights in Amsterdam: Amstel River, Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug), Anne Frank House.
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