Private Boat Tours & Sightseeing
Our flagship private canal tour past the main sights and hidden corners of Amsterdam. Full pricing, routes and fleet details.
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Every Canal Cruise We Offer
Same private boats, same friendly crew — each cruise below is simply built around a different pace, route or occasion. Pick the one that fits, or get in touch and we'll help you choose.
Evening Canal Cruise
Lit-up bridges, the Skinny Bridge glowing on the water, and the Seven Bridges point after dark.
Explore evening cruise →Open Boat Tour
A wide, semi-open deck on the Tzar — ideal for groups who want space, air and unobstructed photos.
Explore open boat tour →Private Dinner Cruise
A multi-course meal on board while you pass the Rijksmuseum, Heineken Experience and Central Station.
Explore dinner cruise →High Tea Cruise
Tiered stands of sweet and savoury bites, paired with tea or Champagne, cruising at an easy pace.
Explore high tea cruise →Breakfast Cruise
Start the day gently — fresh pastries and coffee on the water before the city wakes up.
Explore breakfast cruise →Brunch Boat
A relaxed late-morning cruise built around a full brunch spread — good for slow weekends.
Explore brunch boat →Countryside Cruise — Amstel River
Leave the city centre behind: quiet water, open polder, single-standing boathouses and villas. 2–4 hours, from €430.
Explore countryside cruise →Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise
Glide past illuminated art installations along the canals during the winter Light Festival season.
Explore light festival cruise →Last Minute Canal Cruise
Spontaneous plans welcome — check same-day and next-day availability on our fleet.
Explore last minute cruise →Christmas Canal Cruise
A festive private cruise past Amsterdam's holiday lights and decorated canal houses.
Explore Christmas cruise →Our fleet
Three Boats, Three Personalities
Every cruise above runs on one of these three boats. Each has its own layout, capacity and character.
Undine
A monument-status saloon boat built in Berlin in 1920. Up to 8 guests, open sundeck — ideal for couples and small groups.
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Tzar
Sliding roof, 6 seats outdoors and 6–7 indoors — flexible for open-air cruising or shelter from the weather.
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Ritz
Sliding, openable rear roof and a spacious indoor saloon — well suited to dinner and high tea cruises in any season.
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Private Cruises From €250/Hour
Base rates for a private sightseeing cruise. Themed cruises (dinner, high tea, breakfast, brunch, countryside) are priced separately on their own pages.
1 hour
€250
1.5 hours
€340
2 hours
€430
3 hours
€610
All tours include a welcome drink plus complimentary tea and coffee. Groups above 12 guests: get in touch for a larger boat. Full breakdown on the tours & prices page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the canal cruises you offer?
All our cruises are private and run on the same fleet, but each is built around a different focus: sightseeing tours cover the main canals and landmarks, evening and dinner cruises are timed around food and lit-up bridges, high tea and brunch cruises centre on a meal, and the countryside cruise trades the city centre for the quiet Amstel River. Pick the one that matches the experience you're after, or contact us to combine elements.
Are all your cruises private, or do you also run shared group tours?
Every cruise on this page is a private charter for your own group only, not a shared tour with other passengers. Boats accommodate up to 12 people depending on the vessel, and larger groups can be accommodated on request.
Which cruise is best for a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary?
The dinner cruise and evening cruise are the most popular choices for anniversaries and celebrations, especially after dark when the bridges are lit up. For a lower-key daytime celebration, the high tea or brunch cruise works well.
Do you offer a quieter cruise away from the busy city-centre canals?
Yes. The Countryside Cruise heads south down the Amstel River into open, quiet countryside, passing single-standing scenic boathouses and villas — a slower, nature-focused alternative to the central canals.
How much does a canal cruise cost?
Private canal cruises start from €250 per hour. A 1.5-hour cruise starts at €340, a 2-hour cruise at €430, and a 3-hour cruise at €610. Themed cruises such as dinner or high tea have their own pricing based on the menu chosen.
How do I book a canal cruise?
You can book any of our cruises directly online through our booking system, or contact us by phone or email if you'd like help choosing the right cruise, boat, or route for your group.
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