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Amsterdam: Canal Cruise on Eco Boat with Live Local Skipper

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GetYourGuide's top-rated provider for Amsterdam canal cruises. 1-hour cruise on a silent Eco boat with a live local English speaking skipper, cozy cushions and an optional drink package.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    1 hour
  • Includes
    • Live local skipper, not a recording; verified GetYourGuide reviewers regularly name them: Igor, Timon, John Paul, Mike, Mark, William
    • Smaller boat, means access to canals the big cruise boats can't reach
    • Real small-group feel: max 28 guests; GetYourGuide reviewers mention often the boat felt semi-private
    • Electric fleet built in 2024; emission-free and quiet
    • Cozy cushions, soft blankets and an open or (semi-)covered boat depending on the weather
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Meet highly rated skippers Igor, Timon, Mike and the Eco Boats team
  • Cruise with max 28 guests and feel like a local friend is showing you around
  • Explore narrow canals that big tour boats cannot enter on a smaller Eco boat
  • Read “Your Story, Your Cruise,” a free e-book in DE, FR, IT, ES, PT, ZH, NL, EN
  • Add the optional drinks package recommended by GetYourGuide reviewers

Description

See Amsterdam the way locals do: from the water, on a silent electric boat with a live skipper who actually talks to you.

While the big tour boats stick to the wide main canals, our smaller Eco boat slips into the narrow side canals where everyday Amsterdam life happens; quiet courtyards, hidden bridges and centuries-old (dancing) houses you'll never see from the street.

Our live local skippers: Igor, Timon, Mike, John Paul, Mark and the rest of the team, are the reason guests keep coming back. They share fun facts, personal stories and the occasional (Dutch) joke, and can adapt the route to what your group enjoys.

While our skippers hold the tour in English, there are digital booklets for you to download on board, free via QR code.

With max 28 guests on board, cozy cushions and blankets when it's chilly, and an optional drinks package (wine, beer, soda), this feels less like a tourist attraction and more like a friend showing you their hometown.

Departing opposite Amsterdam Central Station; just look for the dark green beach flag and our team in dark blue 'Eco Boats' jackets.

Good to know before you go
  • Our local skipper speaks English
  • Itinerary can change due to how busy traffic on the canals is
  • We offer a free guide booklet, downloadable via QR on board. It explains the sights in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, and English
  • Amsterdam’s weather—whether winter, spring, summer, or autumn—can be charmingly unpredictable. Sunshine, a breeze, and the occasional shower may all arrive in a single day. It’s part of the city’s charm! We recommend dressing appropriately and bringing sunscreen and a light rain jacket so you’re ready for whatever the day brings
  • Depending on the weather, we cruise with an open or partly covered boat
  • In line with local regulations, we don’t use microphones on board. If you’re having trouble hearing the skipper, kindly ask them to speak louder—they’ll be happy to help
  • We encourage guests to travel by public transport. Our departure point is in front of Central Station
Meeting point

Cruise without Drinks

Cruise with 1 Drink, (wine, beer or soda)

Cruise with Unlimited Drinks (Self-Service)

Cruise with two (2) Aperol Spritz

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    15-99 years
  • Children
    0-14 years
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