Open boat

We know Amsterdam like the back of our hand and discover the most beautiful places with you on the canal cruise in an open boat. We cruise along the characteristic, picturesque canal houses on the glittering canals through the city. While you enjoy the flair to the full, we will sail past the most important hotspots and pass the many picturesque bridges of our canal city.

You will be accompanied throughout the trip by one of our English-speaking boat guides, who have found their new home in Amsterdam. You’ll learn everything you need to know about the city from the perspective of a local and immerse yourself in Amsterdam’s history. Our guide’s lively stories, coupled with the most fascinating secrets and funniest anecdotes about the city, will make your trip an informative and entertaining experience that will stay with you for a long time!

For that special something on your canal cruise, we are happy to organise delicious snacks in addition to your drinks flat rate. This will turn your canal cruise into a culinary experience – guaranteed to be ‘lekker’ and ‘gezellig’ in Dutch style!

By the way: Our public canal cruise also takes place on an open boat and is commented on live by our English speaking boat guides over drinks.

Come along for the ride!

Amsterdam up close and personal

It is important to us that you enjoy your canal cruise from start to finish. That’s why we liaise closely with you throughout the planning process and are happy to take your own ideas and wishes into account.

So that you don’t have to travel long distances, we will be happy to drop you off at your preferred location in Amsterdam and will also drop you off at your next programme point at the end.

As native German speakers, our city guides will be on hand to give you insider tips and recommendations during the tour.

Important information about the canal cruise

The canal cruise takes place in all weathers. In case it rains, please bring suitable clothing and an umbrella.

There is no toilet on board. Your guide will be happy to show you before the tour where you can quickly go to the toilet when you leave.

The open boats cannot be boarded without barriers. However, our guide and the skipper of the boat will be happy to help you up the two steps onto the boat and place you safely on the benches. Foldable wheelchairs, walking frames and pushchairs can be taken on board.

There is no room for large luggage and suitcases on the boat.

Dogs are very welcome: small four-legged friends can be taken on your lap, larger dogs can sit with the skipper of the boat. Please note: this only applies to “sea-safe” dogs that do not get seasick easily.

Want to discover more of Amsterdam?

Canal cruises always leave you wanting more. So why not? Amsterdam has so much to offer – on the water as well as on land! On our cultural city centre tour, you can find out even more about the origins of Amsterdam and its exciting trading history, which can still be felt throughout the city.

Just as present are the traces of Anne Frank that she left behind in Amsterdam. On our Anne Frank tour, we take you through the city’s Jewish quarter and take you back in time to the occupation, one of Amsterdam’s darkest chapters.

Anne Frank is considered the most famous Jordaanese woman in the city, even though she never lived in Amsterdam’s Jordaan neighbourhood. Instead, there are many dreamy back gardens hidden in this beautiful neighbourhood, which we would love to take you to on our Cultural Jordaan Tour.

Amsterdam’s story is never finished. We look forward to telling you more about our favourite city soon. Tot ziens!