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Rederij P. Kooij

Amsterdam 750 jaar rondvaart met Rederij Kooij

Amsterdam 750 years tour with Rederij Kooij

Rederij Kooij has developed this historic cruise for lovers of architecture and art. This tour runs every Sunday to celebrate the city's 750th anniversary, and bring history back to today's Amsterdam. The sailing route takes you past the Texel quay, the Golden Bend and the Schreierstoren.

Cultuurferry

Discover the most comfortable way to explore Amsterdam: over the water with Cultuur Ferry. Get on board the authentic sloop and enjoy a relaxing trip along the Oosterdok, the historic canals and the Museumplein and feel how nature and culture come together.

Big Guide - Henri Struylaart

Henri Struylaart has been a professional tour guide in and around Amsterdam for 27 years, working with companies such as Vantage Delux Travel , A Rosa (River Cruises ), Swiss Travel Service, and Galos Golf tours.

Flagship Amsterdam

With Flagship Amsterdam you can enjoy the sun and relax on a beautiful open boat or classic saloon boat, with a drink in your hand (yes, there is a bar on board with beer, wine, soft drinks and cocktails)!

LOVERS Canal Cruises - Candlelight Cruise

We welcome you aboard this enchanting evening cruise with a glass of sparkling Prosecco. At night you see a different side of Amsterdam when it is often at its best. With local cheeses, fine charcuterie, specially selected wines and interesting stories from our guide to enhance the experience, we promise you won’t regret it.

Pure boats

Schollevaar Pure Boats

Geertje Pure Boats

Snacks Pure boats

Pure Boats Luxury Cruises

Pure Boats in Amsterdam offers a refined selection of boutique canal cruises aboard our personally restored, contemporary classic boats.

See Amsterdam Canal tour

This one-hour canal cruise provides an opportunity to see many different facets of Amsterdam.

Dinner Cruise

It is our pleasure to welcome you on board of our luxurious Dinner Cruise. Together with the award winning chef Frans Kelders, Tours & Tickets will treat you to an unforgettable evening.

Amsterdam Boat Rental

Starboard Boats

Starboard Boats Amsterdam Boat Rental

Starboard Boats is a young shipping company that offers luxury boat trips. The combination of Amsterdams canals and the pursuit of perfection provides an unforgettable experience on the city's waters. In addition to boat trips, it is also possible to rent a sloop for a business trip or for a private event.

Tours & Tickets - Dutch Masters and Marvels

Wouldn't it be great to see famous masterpieces without having to queue? Well, we’ve got it covered! Our private walking tour guides you through the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum with fast-track entry. Afterwards you go on a canal cruise and recollect over a light lunch. Group size is limited to 15 people to ensure an exclusive personalised experience.

Tours & Tickets - Giethoorn tour

Giethoorn is a peaceful village in the province Overijssel that is often referred to as the “Little Venice” of the Netherlands, due to its numerous waterways and absence of roads and cars. Its beautiful canals, picturesque wooden bridges, and farmhouses with centuries-old thatched roofs give it a unique fairy-tale vibe..

City Canal Cruise (CCC) combination with the Heineken Experience

If you are visiting Amsterdam then a cruise is an absolute 'must'! Cruising along the canals is a real journey of discovery. The cruise boats will take you on an hour-and-a-quarter trip past the stately canal houses, the colourful houseboats, the canal with seven arched bridges, the Dutch East Indies Company replica ship and much more. Besides enjoying the cruise, you will also have the best view of all the splendid sights that Amsterdam has to offer.

The Amsterdam canal belt is officially recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

BoatAmsterdam.Com

BOATAMSTERDAM.COM is a young and energetic boat tour company launched in 2015, and run by a young crew of canal enthusiasts. They have cruises all day, and all year round, including Amsterdam Light Festival tours. The boats electric (and quiet), the hostesses knowledgeable and the captains experienced and certified. You can even leave your luggage at their store while you cruise.

City Canal Cruise

If you are visiting Amsterdam then a cruise is an absolute 'must'! Cruising along the canals is a real journey of discovery. Our cruise boats will take you on an hour-and-a-quarter trip past the stately canal houses, the colourful houseboats, the canal with seven arched bridges, the Dutch East Indies Company replica ship and much more. Besides enjoying the cruise, you will also have the best view of all the splendid sights that Amsterdam has to offer. 
Amsterdam's canal ring inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List.

LOVERS Canal Cruises - Amsterdam Canal Cruise

With this LOVERS Cruise, you will pass through the canals in a luxurious canal boat. Impressive canal houses with clock gables, spout gables and neck gables, the Skinny Bridge and the port of Amsterdam are some of the highlights of this cruise.

Locatie Anne Frank Huis

Canal Cruise with Amsterdam Circle Line

Start your Amsterdam canal cruise through the Jordaan and around the Amsterdam islands on the most famous canal in Amsterdam; the Prinsengracht (261), directly in front of the Anne Frank House. Sail along UNESCO-listed canals from Amsterdam's Golden Age for 75 minutes. Start the Amsterdam canal cruise in the most charming and atmospheric neighborhood of Amsterdam, the Jordaan. Known for its picturesque canals, small shops and cozy streets. Here you can immediately taste the Amsterdam culture and go back in time.

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