Netherlands · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
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The 15 cruises & boat tours in the Netherlands that hold up, with the price, the running time and the sort of traveller each one suits. The first entry leads on weight of bookings; two and three are often the better fit.
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…”
1-hour Amsterdam electric canal cruise with live guide, landmark sights, and an Unlimited Drinks & Bites option. Small group, big views.
“But a boring in terms of facts (mostly about riverboat houses only) and no music. Also couldn’t buy drinks for some reason”
A 1-hour Amsterdam classic canal cruise with live hosts, covered comfort, and an optional unlimited Dutch cheese and wine upgrade.
“The hosts were fun and knowledgable. I’d happily pay to go again”
90-minute Amsterdam night canal cruise with audio commentary and optional wine and snacks, plus classic bridge views like Magere Brug.
“The guide is prerecorded but that didn’t make the experience bad. It’s ok for the price you pay”
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise with multilingual audio guide, iconic bridges, snackbox option, and a kids pirate story. Value at $17.
“it was very beautiful, i am recommending this activity to everyone”
90-minute heated Amsterdam canal cruise with unlimited Heineken beer, wine, Dutch snacks, and narrated sights from Rijksmuseum or Centraal.
“We had a pretty terrible experience- and I’m not typically one to take the time to write reviews. Tour started late and ran late (like 30+ minutes late). The lack of a toilet onboard seemed an issue for some of the passengers as the drinks were unlimited. We spent most of the time listening to passengers complain about needing to use the toilet…we even had to have one gentleman relieve himself off the side of the boat! The “tour guide” was hard to hear - he was both trying to drive the boat and give us facts. He was NOT engaging and we were thoroughly bored. The content was sparse…”
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.”
A 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise from Central Station with UNESCO sights, 19-language audio, and optional evening sailings for about $18.
“Nice view of the lights in the winter. Great location. The canals were very nice.”
Smoke-friendly 70-minute Amsterdam canal cruise from Central Station with heated seating, optional drinks, and High Light views during winter.
“Brilliant boat!! Guide knew loads of information, I’d say do it at start of your trip, as you can get recommendations for your trip and it’s really helpful. Always better to go to locals first!!! Really good value for money, just loads of fun :)”
Rotterdam harbor cruise from Willemsplein, 75 minutes of docks, containers and skyline views with multilingual audio, $22 per person.
“Comfortable boat, with indoor and several outdoor options. Snacks and warm beverage options were welcomed given the chilly weather. Guide information was informative and timely, and provided in different languages for everyone to enjoy.”
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”
Ride Amsterdam’s canals on a covered boat with unlimited beer, wine, and soda options for an easy 1-hour local-style booze cruise.
“Very knowledgeable, I think the girl was called Alisha, driver was nick. They kept the drinks refilled”
75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise plus fast-track Heineken Experience with 2 drinks. UNESCO views, audio in 19 languages, all for $47.
“Amazing experience, it’s best to have a canal cruise at night though as it looks better. Heineken experience is well worth it though”
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!”
Van Gogh Museum timeslot plus a 75-minute UNESCO canal cruise with multilingual audio, earphones, and flexible boarding.
“I enjoy the museum wasn’t as big as I thought but still was there for over 2 hours and glad you can go at what every pace you like The canal cruise was amazing so many hidden knowledge along the route and happy it was a long tour definitely moneys worthy”
