Amsterdam Electric Boat Canal Cruise with Bar, Live Guide 2025
From€20
1 hour
Amsterdam, Netherlands
About this activity
Enjoy a 1-hour electric boat cruise through Amsterdam's canals with live commentary and onboard bar service, showcasing the city's iconic landmarks and historic charm.
Highlights
- Cruise through Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals
- Enjoy live commentary from a knowledgeable guide
- Relax with a drink from the onboard bar
- See iconic landmarks like the Anne Frank House
- Experience the charm of Amsterdam's historic center
Full description
Discover Amsterdam's enchanting canals on a 1-hour electric boat cruise, offering a unique and eco-friendly way to explore the city's waterways. Glide past picturesque bridges, historic buildings, and vibrant neighborhoods while your knowledgeable guide shares fascinating insights into Amsterdam's rich history and culture. Relax with a refreshing drink from the onboard bar as you pass by iconic landmarks such as the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum. This intimate and comfortable experience provides a memorable perspective of Amsterdam's beauty, making it a must-do activity for visitors seeking a leisurely and informative tour of the city.
Included / Excluded
- Electric boat cruise through Amsterdam's canals
- Live commentary from an experienced guide
- Access to onboard bar with a variety of beverages
- Meals or snacks beyond those available at the onboard bar
Itinerary
1
Pass by: The itinerary is a little different for each departure location. Each itinerary has its own charm! Please contact our support team for more information on this.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
Pass by: Nestled within the historic confines of the Prinsengracht, this iconic house served as the refuge for Anne Frank and her family during the tumultuous years of World War II.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3
Pass by: The Westerkerk (English: Western Church) is a Reformed church within Dutch Protestant church in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the most western part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood (Centrum borough), next to the Jordaan, between the Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4
Pass by: The Royal Theatre Carré (Dutch: Koninklijk Theater Carré) is a Neo-Renaissance theatre in Amsterdam, located near the river Amstel. When the theatre was founded in 1887, it was originally meant as a permanent circus building. Currently, it is mainly used for musicals, cabaret performances and pop concerts.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5
Pass by: The most common theory on the origin of the name is as a derivation of the French word jardin, meaning garden: most streets and canals in the Jordaan are named after trees and flowers. Another theory is that the Prinsengracht canal was once nicknamed Jordaan (the Dutch name for the river Jordan), and that the neighbourhood beyond the canal came to be called this as well. Our Flagship canal tour will stard and end here in the Jordaan
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
6
Pass by: The Amstel is the biggest canal of all and Amsterdam was founded from this canal which was originally a river. Fisherman builded a "dam" and called is Amstel're'dam.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
7
Pass by: Dutch National Opera (DNO; formerly De Nederlandse Opera, now De Nationale Opera in Dutch) is a Dutch opera company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its present home base is the Dutch National Opera & Ballet housed in the Stopera building, a modern building designed by Cees Dam and Wilhelm Holzbauer which opened in 1986.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
8
Pass by: One of Amsterdam’s many bridges is the beautiful Magere Brug, known to English speakers at the Skinny Bridge. This wooden drawbridge was once so narrow that it was hard for two pedestrians to pass each other. To cope with increasing traffic on the Amstel, a wider bridge replaced the narrow original in 1871.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
9
Pass by: Since most canals in Amsterdam make a curve, seeing through so many bridges at once is very rare!
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
10
Pass by: The Munttoren, also called De Munt, is officially called Regulierstoren and used to be part of the Regulierspoort. This city gate was one of the three main gates of the medieval fortifications of Amsterdam. The gate was named after the Reguliersklooster (1394-1532). This monastery stood at the height of the later Keizersgracht outside the Regulierspoort.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
11
Pass by: The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring area, including the Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, Herengracht and Jordaan, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, contributing to Amsterdam's fame as the "Venice of the North"
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
12
Pass by: The Rijksmuseum was founded in The Hague in 1800 and moved to Amsterdam in 1808, where it was first located in the Royal Palace and later in the Trippenhuis. The current main building was designed by Pierre Cuypers and first opened in 1885.On 13 April 2013, after a ten-year renovation which cost € 375 million, the main building was reopened by Queen Beatrix. In 2013 and 2014, it was the most visited museum in the Netherlands with record numbers of 2.2 million and 2.47 million visitors. It is also the largest art museum in the country. Our boats will sail along the Prinsengracht with a view on the Rijksmuseum The museum has on display 8,000 objects of art and history, from their total collection of 1 million objects from the years 1200–2000, among which are some masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer. The museum also has a small Asian collection, which is on display in the Asian pavilion.[3]
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Important information
Know before you book
- The cruise is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language for the live commentary.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; please inform the operator in advance if you have young children in your party.
- The boat is wheelchair accessible; however, please notify the operator ahead of time to accommodate any special needs.
Know before you go
- Dress appropriately for the weather conditions, as the cruise operates rain or shine.
- Bring a valid ID if you plan to purchase alcoholic beverages from the onboard bar.
- Arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time to ensure timely boarding.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- It is colder on the water, please bring warm clothing and don't get surprised by the chilly Dutch weather
- Our stewards in the bright orange shirts are there to inform and help you.
- A fairly big step has to be made into the boat. Our stewards will assist you with this.
- When a lot of rain is predicted and/or the weather is colder than expected, the boat will be covered.
- If you are unhappy with your experience, please let us know directly or come by the office at Leliegracht 50D (around the corner of the Anne Frank House).
- No bachelor / birthday party groups allowed, please call us for a private boat option.
- Tour available for free for infants (0-2 years old).
- Please be aware that the points of interest on the route may slightly vary depending on the departure point chosen
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Very enjoyable and informative
The crew are friendly, knowledgeable and interactive with guests. They give great historical information but also make it enjoyable and fun. The cruise also gives you a totally different perspective of the buildings and canals of Amsterdam
Kevin_CJul 6, 2026VIATOR
Amsterdam Canal Cruise-1 hour
Sophie & Frank were wonderful guides! The cruise was beautiful and they were so friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend to anyone who asks!
bethanymD3990MDJul 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Canal tour
Sophie & Frank have an amazing cruise and tour of the city!
gretaskeltonJul 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Excellent Canal Tour
They were very informative and wanted to get to know all of the passengers. I enjoyed the tour very much and would recommend it to anyone visiting Amsterdam!
U9762RHjenniferwJul 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Not a great experience with this trip.
Our first reservation was with a boat that broke down and we had to disembark Spoke to customer service, and they were able to rebook us for the next day...but at the wrong time. Spoke to customer service and they fixed it. So our second try, we had Isabella and Eduardo for our captain/host. They were very nice and answered questions, but we didn't really hear a lot about the city. On the itinerary it shows all these different locations that we would see. They didn't point out any except one. There was not a lot of history or stories told. We had signed up for drinks & bites. We were given drinks, but there were no "bites" Not sure exactly what that should have been. It's clearly in the title of the excursion, but nope. Then at the end, they asked for tips. Overall 3/5 just for the boat trip and the friendliness of the crew, but not a great experience and I would not recommend anyone else to do this tour.
Jennifer_CJul 6, 2026VIATOR
Additional information
It is colder on the water, please bring warm clothing and don't get surprised by the chilly Dutch weather
Our stewards in the bright orange shirts are there to inform and help you.
A fairly big step has to be made into the boat. Our stewards will assist you with this.
When a lot of rain is predicted and/or the weather is colder than expected, the boat will be covered.
If you are unhappy with your experience, please let us know directly or come by the office at Leliegracht 50D (around the corner of the Anne Frank House).
No bachelor / birthday party groups allowed, please call us for a private boat option.
Tour available for free for infants (0-2 years old).
Please be aware that the points of interest on the route may slightly vary depending on the departure point chosen