Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Local Guide and Small Group

5.0(6,729)1 hFree cancellationBy Eco Boats Amsterdam

About this activity

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Discover the city’s highlights in the best way possible. Take a boat trip on Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals in one of the newest electric boats.

Drink optional

Sit back and relax with a wine, beer or soda which you can book optional.

Small Group

We cruise with a maximum of 28 passengers

Guide language

Our skipper speaks English, but we have a free digital booklet with guided information in : English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, French & Italian.

Departure Location

We depart in front of Amsterdam Central Station.

Bad Weather?

Our boats can be open or covered, with the weather conditions in Amsterdam we decide on the day if we cruise open or with cover.

Highlights

During the cruise, admire the Canal Belt, the Skinny Bridge, the Dancing Houses, and much more. Listen to your local skipper’s stories as you take in the city sights.

What's included

✓English speaking guide
✓Digitial booklet in 8 languages: English French,German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian,Dutch & Chinese
✓Cruise with the proud winner of TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2025!

Not included

✕Snacks
✕a (Non) alcoholic beverage can be booked as optional

Meeting and pickup

Our location is right in front of Amsterdam Central Station, directly in front of the tram stops by the water. You can recognise us by our dark green beach flag and staff wearing blue shirts/jackets with 'Eco Boats' on it. Please use Google Maps to find the correct location, not Apple Maps.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Departure point right in front of Central Station
The route may vary each time depending on external factors.
On the day itself (depending on the weather conditions) we decide to cruise with an open or half open boat (with shelter for rain).
On sunny days, please wear sunscreen, as cruising on water can get hot
On cold days, please wear warm, clothes, as cruising on water can get cold
We only serve alcoholic drinks for travellers 18 years old and above (proof of ID can be asked for). Minor travellers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drink

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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