Sightseeing Cruises

Amsterdam: 75-Minute Small Open Boat Canal Cruise

Name: Amsterdam: 75-Minute Small Open Boat Canal Cruise
Start: 2026-09-05T17:45:00
End: 2026-09-05T17:45:00
Location: Blue Boat Company

Operator: Blue Boat Company

4.7/5(57)

Sébastien V

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

This is my second cruise in a small open boat. I recommand! This cruise is very instructive and nice. The guide take time to explain some intersting stories about the city, the canals. See you soon for a third cruise

Morten S

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Nice boatride on the canals. The boat was in good condition, but pretty basic compared to many others. The captain /guide was friendly, but not very inspiring

Rachel M

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

This was an excelent cruise. The boat was small so not crowded and it was not covered so we could see everything clearly and enjoy being in the open air. The captain and guide (Bram) was very knowledgeable and gave just the right amount of information without bambarding us with facts.

Cristina R

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

The canal tour was wonderful. The captain, who was very attentive, explained the highlights of the tour in English. It was a lovely experience cruising through Amsterdam’s canals on a sunny day.

Sarah T

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Absolutely magical and beautiful intimate experience with a wonderful guide seeing the beauties of Amsterdam. Thank you so much for creating very special moments and memories xxx

Debra N

Solo

Verified booking

May 2026

Eric was a great captain and gave us an incredible commentary about Amsterdam. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. A small open boat is definitely the way to go.

Get ready for a mesmerizing 75-min sightseeing tour on an open-top boat and immerse yourself in the beautiful views of the Amsterdam skyline.

Cruise over the waters of Amsterdam's canals accompanied by a small group of people, ensuring you can enjoy the views in peace.

Learn more about Amsterdam and the places you cross like Magere Brug and The Amstel, with the help of live personal commentary from the captain.

Fun fact: Most of the canals in Amsterdam date back 500 years.

75-min Amsterdam canal cruise

Open-top small boat

Small group

Commentary from the captain

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 15 minutes
FREQUENCY30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
Hard Rock Cafe Pier
Get direction
Sights covered
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American
Westerkerk
Anne Frank House Museum
IJ
A'dam Lookout
Centraal Station
NEMO Science Museum
The Amstel
Magere Brug
InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam, an IHG Hotel
Heineken Experience
Rijksmuseum
Hard Rock Cafe Amsterdam
Holland Casino Amsterdam Centrum
Van Gogh Museum
Moco Museum Amsterdam
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Nieuwmarkt
Bloemenmarkt
H'ART Museum
Het Scheepvaartmuseum - The National Maritime Museum

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Sébastien V
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
This is my second cruise in a small open boat. I recommand! This cruise is very instructive and nice. The guide take time to explain some intersting stories about the city, the canals. See you soon for a third cruise
Salicio O
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Lovely boat trip with opened boat on Amsterdam's channels. Captain was nice and explained history of Amsterdam and most interesting monuments.
Sofía C
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
I think it helps you get to know the city better, and the "captain" who accompanied us was friendly and a great driver.
Sacha D
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The cruise was nice Also It was not clear we had to get a ticket before boarding even if we already had a QR code
Christina B
Family
Verified booking
Jul 2026
It was a fun experience. And we practically had a private boat. There were four of us on board.

Work on your tan aboard a cruise

Hop on a small open-top boat and ride on the waves of Amsterdam's canals, while enjoying the view of the city. Embark on a tour sightseeing tour across the city and explore places, that are generally not accessible the larger boats. With free waterways and nothing to obstruct the view, you will get a magnificent view of the cityscape, making this tour an unforgettable experience. The boat will carry a small group of passengers, hence you won't have to be worried about a large gathering or a large number of people. Additionally, you will be provided with live commentary from the captain, who will inform you about the significance of the areas that you will be passing by on this visit.

Sights you'll come across

Westerkerk

Anne Frank House Museum

IJ

A'dam Lookout

Centraal Station

NEMO Science Museum

The Amstel

Magere Brug

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

This is an open boat and hence, not suitable in the winter.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Blue Boat Company.

Address: Stadhouderskade 501, 1071 ZD Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Get directions to the boarding point