Netherlands · BOAT RENTALS & SELF-DRIVE CRUISES
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15 boat rentals & self-drive cruises are catalogued here; these 15 have the strongest case for the money. Prices, timings and the detail that separates them are below, so the decision takes five minutes rather than an evening.
A covered Amsterdam saloon cruise with unlimited drinks and Gouda cheese, passing Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum, and Jordaan views.
“Noa and Jessie were fantastic! Knowledgeable and fun! We had some delicious cheese and lots of wine!! Highly recommmnd…”
Cruise Amsterdam’s canals on a 100% electric open boat with live guide commentary and optional unlimited beer, wine, and snacks.
“We were incredibly pleased with our experience. The boat was beautifully decorated and comfortable, with the option of onboard drinks, the tour was relaxing, beautiful and fascinating, the guides were incredibly friendly and their vibe added to the whole experience. Well worth every penny and would 100% recommend and do it again.”
Amsterdam luxury canal cruise with captain narration, blankets, and cocktails you buy onboard. One hour, multiple departures.
“The boat left at 6:19 for a 6:20 tour and did not wait for us as we were at the dock when it departed. All the other operators check to see if they have all guests. The company has yet to respond to my request for a refund”
Electric open-boat Amsterdam canal cruise with UNESCO sights and an optional unlimited drinks upgrade, plus cozy blankets for a 1-hour ride.
“Our captain, Jaro, had been there since 11 am and hadn’t had a single customer when we showed up at 4:15. We had a private tour. What a fantastic start to our week in Amsterdam. Highly recommend!”
1-hour Amsterdam saloon boat cruise with a live guide, big canal views, and your choice of unlimited drinks or no-drink onboard bar.
“Was fun fast and informative the guide was funny and the weather was nice. Got to see parts of Amsterdam and learn about it”
1 hour open-boat Amsterdam canal cruise on a 100% electric engine, with live guide commentary and an optional drink.
“Excellent way to see the canals and sights in Amsterdam. We took the first trip of the day, and it was beautiful. It wasn't too hot, and our tour only had 6 people, so not crowded at all. I would recommend this boat tour company.”
75-minute open-boat canal cruise with a live English guide, small-boat canal access, UNESCO views, and standout photo stops.
“Brilliant weather, excellent guide, the whole experience was perfect.”
90-minute small-group canal cruise in an open boat, with an English guide, cozy blankets, and standout views of Amsterdam’s landmarks.
“Great way to explore the city and learn about the history of Amsterdam. João was an excellent guide and spoke fluent English and French (as well as Spanish). He was so excited to answer all our questions.”
1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with live English guide, classic or open boat, unlimited beer, wine, Prosecco, and smart stories.
“It was a nice way to spend an hour. The scenery was wonderful. The guide is such a lively young lady. The wine was just okay”
Small-group Giethoorn day trip from Amsterdam with a guided electric boat, time to walk 180 bridges, and thatched-roof photo stops.
“Cherry the Guide was a very nice person she explained everything and was welcoming to answer our questions. I like that we were in small group 7 people only which give us more space to Ask and talk”
A 1-hour Amsterdam open-air electric canal cruise with a live English guide and two drinks, starting by the Hermitage.
“We had a great experience on the boat. They even had blankets and umbrellas for us as it was cold and rainy.”
A Waterbus day ticket from Rotterdam, with scenic rides to Kinderdijk windmills or historic Dordrecht, plus free bikes and scooters.
“The Waterbus to Kinderdijk Windmills was extremely good value for money and easy to locate. I would highly recommend this to anyone with some free time in Rotterdam. The only down side is the return waterbus ran every hour, so a more frequent schedule would have been useful.”
50 minutes on an open, 100% electric boat from De Adriaan, Haarlem highlights with an English guide and snacks for purchase, quiet and scenic.
“There is nothing to optimize! We hope the guide will keep his enthusiasm for Haarlem and Netherlands to tell the stories in that authentical way!!!!”
See Groningen from an open boat for 1 hour, with English narration and unlimited drinks included, passing the Martinitoren and canal landmarks.
“Captain Paulina was great fun and very knowledgeable. Loads of drinks on the boat included.”
Electric Amsterdam open-boat canal cruise, 1 hour from Centraal, live guide, 1 drink included, optional unlimited open bar.
“Joshua (the skipper) and Ava (tour guide) were wonderful! Great value for money and lovely experience!”
