Small boat tours Amsterdam with canal boat Undine & Tzar
Why should you do a small boat tour in Amsterdam?
The advantages of taking small boat tours Amsterdam in comparison to large tourist boats are numerous. Avoid getting stuck in traffic jam with a large boat. Would you like to be able to discover more of the narrow canals? Continue reading to see why our smaller private boats Tzar and Undine are providing the best private canal cruise experience in the dutch capital.
Enjoy your canal cruise ride on a historic private boat
First of all, our small boat tours Amsterdam are operated with classic luxury saloon boat Undine or Tzar. Our saloon boat Undine is one of a few which has received a monument status due to its unique historical character. Undine was built in 1920 in Berlin. It was originally a passenger transport boat between East and West Berlin. Since 2019, Undine is sailing in the cozy canals for private boat tours Amsterdam. Discover the city’s charm on the iconic canals and explore amsterdam from the water.
Secondly, a small canal boat is much more flexible with the route. Due to the shorter size, the boat can also pass the smallest canals in Amsterdam. This makes it possible to even sail through “Blauwburgwal“, the shortest canal of Amsterdam!
Custom pick-up location possible with small boat tours Amsterdam
Third of all, we can pick you up at your desired pick-up location. It depends on the distance to Central Station if there is an extra pick-up fee involved. Otherwise we might charge a small extra fee and welcome you on board at your preferred location. But in any case – there is no waiting in the queue with strangers until the boat is filled up!
Finally, renting a private boat pays off in the quality of your experience. You will receive plenty of jealous looks from the tourists which are stuck in shared tour boats. On top of that, the captain will answer all your question about the history of the city. And please don’t forget our minibar on board to experience Amsterdam and the picturesque canals with your favourite drink in your hand.
Onboard amenities
Renting saloon boat Undine or Tzar comes with plenty of comfort and amenities such as:
· Open sundeck
· Fully closeable in rainy weather
· double glass (no foggy windows)
· heating for winter tours or during Amsterdam Light Festival
· Nespresso machine (we use biodegradable caps!)
· 100% electric engine
· Wine Climate Cabinet
· Openable front window
· Transport capacity up to 8 persons
· Fleece blankets
Our captain is also your local guide which will tell you captivating stories while passing the hidden gems. Cruise underneath the romantic skinny bridge in your own private boat and enjoy breathtaking views from the outdoor area of the boat. Our personalized experience is perfect for smaller groups that like to discover the golden age of the rich city. An unforgettable experience awaits you on our small fleet. The trip is recommended to be at least 1.5 or 2 hours if you like to see most of the city. With bad weather conditions, we can still operate as all our tours are suitable for rainy weather. The journey will still be comfortable and the luxury on board will make it still a moremorable trip on the water.
Our small boat vs. shared canal boats
Even though the big & shared canal boats are often seen in Amsterdam, they are not the best rated boat tours on Tripadvisor. On the contrary to our small boat tours in Amsterdam, which has received raging 5 star reviews only! Click here to see what other people say about us.
Disadvantages of large canal boats are definitely the fact that your group has to wait until the large boat is filled up with plenty of other groups. You will have to wait until the captain thinks to have enough groups on board to start the tour. On those budget tours, you will also get seated on hard plastic seats, making the tour more uncomfortable than a luxury private tour.Besides that, on large tour boats you will not get the chance to ask your own questions to the captain.
On the contrary to our private boat tours, large canal boats play an audio guide in different languages. Therefore a group has to remain silent in a large canal boat and can not chit chat with each other and exchange their impressions during the large canal tour.A small boat tour is especially recommended for those, who prefer spending a quality time with their group. Ask the local Captain everything about Amsterdam. Let him take a group picture to keep it as a memory of your private tour. Enjoy an open and relaxed atmosphere with no strangers on our small boat tours in Amsterdam. Are you coming with a bigger group than our boat can fit? Visit Boat Rental Amsterdam for private canal tours of any group size.
Dinner Cruise & Marriage Proposal and Amsterdam Light Festival on our small canal boat tour
Next to the classic city highlights canal cruises, we also offer special canal tours. You can upgrade your private boat tour with a culinary experience for breakfast, lunch, dinner or high tea. All our boats have a minibar on board so you can enjoy your preferred drinks on board while cruising. For the Amsterdam Light Festival, we can offer our 90min cruises to see all the artworks or you can extend it and make it a dinner cruise as well or even propose to your beloved partner during the private boat tour!
Impressions of our small private boats Undine and Tzar
FAQ
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Why are smaller boats better in Amsterdam?
The smaller the boats the better because you can also cruise through the most narrow canals. If the boat is too large, you can not go through specific areas like Red Light District Area, Blauwburgwal and some other scenic canals.
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What is the best small canal boat in Amsterdam?
The best small canal boat in Amsterdam is boat Tzar. With its spacious indoor and outdoor area, its perfectly suitable for sunshine and rainy days. A popular canal trip as the design of the boat is unique. The front of the Tzar is spacious and fully open for unrestricted views.
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What is the smallest canal in Amsterdam?
With a maximum length of 100 meters, the Blauwburgwal is Amsterdam's shortest canal, linking the innermost canals, Herengracht and Singel. It's ideal if you want to visit some sights while you wait for a connection because it's only a 15-minute walk from central station.