Saloon boat

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There is no better way to see Amsterdam than from the water. On our canal cruise in an authentic Dutch saloon boat, you can enjoy the view of our beautiful city sheltered from wind and weather - drinks included!

Duration: From 2 hours

Language: English

6 to max. 55 people, Private tour

€ From 600,00

Plus city tax

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A boat tour on the Amsterdam canal. A green boat with wooden panels

A beautifully set table on a canal boat for dinner. Amsterdam city trip.

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The private canal cruise in a saloon boat at a glance

Enjoy Amsterdam completely independent of the weather in a classic, covered saloon boat
Explore our charming canal city in a comfortable and cosy atmosphere
Our German guide will provide you with all the information and anecdotes about the city during the trip – no questions will be left unanswered
Choose a suitable mooring and enjoy your included drinks on board

Prices

Private canal cruise on a saloon boat

From € 600.00 plus € 2.70 tourist tax per person

Can we make it even tastier for you?
Bookable additional options:

German guide
drinks arrangement (obligatory)
fresh pizza
typical Dutch snacks
different meeting point
full breakfast/ lunch/ dinner arrangement

What can you expect on this canal cruise?

The saloon boat is the perfect choice for you if you want to be prepared for any change in the weather. Fully covered, you can discover the most beautiful places and hidden secrets of our canal city from the water.

Take a seat on the comfortable benches of the authentic saloon boat and listen to the stories of our boat guide, who will accompany you for the entire trip if you wish. All in German, of course, so that you don’t miss out on any important information.

Unlimited drinks are always included! With the right meal arrangement, you can put the icing on the cake of your trip in the saloon boat. The ideal choice for larger groups and company outings!

Read more about the canal cruise in the saloon boat

If you want to explore Amsterdam as authentically as possible, a canal cruise is the perfect choice. To make sure that your trip doesn’t unexpectedly fall through, we suggest one of our beautiful enclosed saloon boats!

On the glittering canals and through the many bridges, we will take you to the most beautiful places and show you the most important hotspots in Amsterdam. As you cruise past the cosy, picturesque canal houses, you can watch the hustle and bustle on and beside the canals – from the most impressive perspective from the water.

Depending on where you want to set off, we will pick you up with the saloon boat and prepare culinary delicacies for you. Make yourself comfortable in the soft cushions on the boat and enjoy Amsterdam with a food and drink arrangement of your choice. Pizzas, Dutch snacks, Indonesian rice platters or a barbecue – you decide! Would you like something a little more exclusive for your group? Then take a look at our luxurious saloon boat.

To make sure you don’t miss any details on your trip in the saloon boat, one of our boat guides will be happy to accompany you and comment on everything you see with charm and humour. As native German speakers who have found their new home in Amsterdam, you will get to know the city from the perspective of a local without any language barrier.

Amsterdam up close and personal

We want your canal cruise to be an unforgettable experience all round. That’s why we support you closely right from the planning stage and look forward to your individual wishes and ideas.

Important information about the canal cruise

The canal cruise takes place in all weathers. As the saloon boat is completely covered, your trip will stay dry in any case.

An unlimited drinks package is included in the total price.

All saloon boats are equipped with a toilet.

The saloon boats cannot be boarded without barriers. However, our guide and the skipper of the boat will be happy to help you up the steps onto the boat. Foldable wheelchairs, walking frames and pushchairs can be taken on board. Luggage can be stowed on board depending on size and quantity.

Still not had enough of Amsterdam?

If you’re not only a water rat but also a landlubber, come with us on one of our city tours through Amsterdam! On our cultural city centre tour, you’ll delve even deeper into Amsterdam’s exciting history and explore the historic old town in all its glory.

But would you rather cycle than walk? Then our bike tour through the city centre is just the thing for you. If you prefer things a little quieter, we can also cycle with you to Amsterdam Noord, where a completely different picture of Amsterdam opens up far away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre – absolutely magical!

You can get a great insight into Amsterdam’s past and glorious art history at the beautiful National Museum. On our Rijksmuseum tour, we will guide you through the highlights of the museum and tell you the most exciting stories of the Netherlands – guaranteed not to be boring!

On our homepage and in the tour overview you will find many more tours and guided tours from Amsterdamliebe that will make your visit to Amsterdam an unforgettable experience.

We look forward to seeing you!

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Insider tip

Stefanie from Incredible Amsterdam: “The wood-panelled saloon boats are so cutely Dutch, it doesn’t get more authentic than this! What’s more, the wind and rain can’t harm you!”