Amsterdam Open Boat Canal Cruise with Onboard Bar

Name: Amsterdam Open Boat Canal Cruise with Onboard Bar
Brand: Friendship Amsterdam
SKU: 23507P1
Price: 21.80 USD
Rating: 5.0 (4704 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceAmsterdam, Netherlands

From $21.80

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

1 hour
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Get the ultimate Amsterdam experience during this open boat cruise on the city's canals. With the hospitality of a captain and hostess, you'll enjoy the city's sights, such as the Magere Brug, the Amstel River, and the Old Church, with a drink in hand (available for purchase).

Open boat canal cruise through Amsterdam
Narration from the captain on Amsterdam's history, culture, and people
Pass city sights such as the Magere Brug, Old Church, and the Amstel River
Drinks available for purchase
Multiple departure times throughout the day

What's Included

Captain
Enthusiastic Live Tour
Luxurious Boat Cruise ont he Canals
Blankets
Host(ess)

Drinks
Gratuities
Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230, 1012 GK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Directions: Close to Dam Square at NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky dock. It only takes 5 minutes to walk from Dam Square. Spot the white monument and go down Damstraat. At the first canal turn left before crossing the bridge. You already see the dock from the corner

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Find your way to the NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky dock, where you'll cash in your voucher. The cruises run all day and into the night, so you can choose the time that is most convenient for you. Boats stop at the dock approximately every 30 minutes.

Step aboard and be greeted by your captain and hostess, dedicated to your enjoyment and safety while on the boat. Sit back and enjoy the sights while your captain provides narration about the history, culture, architecture, and people of Amsterdam. You'll pass important city sights such as the Old Church, the Magere Brug, and the Amstel River. Grab a drink from the bar (own expense) and pull a provided blanket over your lap if you get chilly.

After the tour, you'll be dropped off at your original departure point.

Rederij Friendship

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Red Light District (Pass By)

Oude Kerk (Pass By)

Our Lord in the Attic Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder (Pass By)

Oudezijds Kolk (Pass By)

Centraal Station (Pass By)

Café the Schreiertower (Pass By)

Scheepvaarthuis (Pass By)

NEMO Science Museum (Pass By)

Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum (Pass By)

The Amstel (Pass By)

Magere Brug (Pass By)

Montelbaanstoren (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

4,704 reviews

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Fabulous day on the water

Laurie_D, Apr 2024

The guys on the Friendship boat were informative & entertaining. Love the concept of having a bar on boat & just relaxing while checking out the beauty of Amsterdam

What an adventure

Trischa_S, Mar 2024

One of our favorite events during our time in Amsterdam. We have recommended this activity to numerous families. We enjoyed the drinks and the knowledge of the crew. They were such a fun bunch.

Excellent Trip

Jay_F, Mar 2024

Excellent trip, Denis and Janine were excellent hosts, who were knowledgeable and entertaining, stopping every now and again to make sure we captured great photos.

An experience not to miss

Armie_M, Mar 2024

Very friendly and pleasant crew . Made us feel at ease . Korinne was very interactive , she even played games along the way that came with a prize . She gave us the history of the canal and homes and structures along the way . Too bad it was a rainy day but it was all so worth . Definitely would recommend them .

Enchanting Amsterdam Canal Tour:” A Must-Do Experience “

deblloyd636, Mar 2024

From the moment my sister and I stepped aboard, we were warmly welcomed by our hosts, whose names slipped my mind amidst the excitement, but their engaging demeanor, witty banter, and extensive knowledge of Amsterdam's history made an immediate impression. Despite the chilly March weather, we were fortunate to be blessed with beautiful blue skies, enhancing the picturesque views along the canal. The hosts ensured our comfort by providing cozy blankets, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the sights without feeling the cold. Overall, I highly recommend this canal tour to anyone visiting Amsterdam. It's the perfect way to explore the city's charm while being entertained and educated by fantastic hosts. Our sincere thanks to them for making this experience truly memorable.

Amazing Boat Trip

Aimee_R, Feb 2024

The most memorable parts of the experience was the friendly staff making sure we had drinks at all times and the views of the city were beautiful, also the information about the city was very interesting and well spoken, had an amazing time.

Fantastic cruise and views

Stacey_S, Jan 2024

Fantastic river cruise. Staff were friendly, welcoming and very informative. Drinks onboard were fab - great selection and blankets provided if you wanted them.

Excellent service! Thanks...

Fellisa_C, Dec 2023

Excellent service! Thanks Charlene and Linda for their wonderful stories and jokes along the way, really kind and knowledgeable people. The scenery was great def recommend!

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Dear Felisia_C, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! Your feedback is really important to us as it keeps our crew motivated to continue delivering high quality services! We hope to welcome you back on our boats for another out-standing experience! Kind regards, Team Friendship Amsterdam

10 out of 10

Lachyn_M, Oct 2023

Very chill & nice session, interesting info (not too much) feels like you’re listening to your friends than a tour leader.

Great way to see the...

Peter_M, Oct 2023

Great way to see the City. Guides were very knowledgeable and they made the trip interesting and enjoyable.

Superb

Andrea_G, Oct 2023

Very knowledgeable staff. Enjoyed our little boat trip with Thomas and Simone, they were amazing. Thanks guys.

Worth it!

Shirley_W, Oct 2023

A great way to discover the lay of the land and understand the history of Amsterdam. Captain and crew were all very nice and helpful.

Fantastic evening boat trip, worth the money!

Maria_V, Sep 2023

What a fantastic experience. The captain and bar man were both so friendly and helpful. The city was stunning in the evening. We had a great time.

Great experience

steve_w, Sep 2023

Really good trip. The people who ran the boat were very friendly and knowledgeable but not intrusive. Would recommend the night experience as Amsterdam is lovely at night

Fabulous boat trip!

Michelle_F, Sep 2023

Great laugh, interesting tour, my Auntie met her future husband the captain 😆 Friendship vodka I would recommend with coke.

The rain in Amsterdam falls mainly in the boat

John_R, Sep 2023

Horrific weather but they sailed anyway, rather risk life than cancel and refund the booking.. Shame really thought you guys would have a cover for the boat in wind and sideways rain.

Great Introduction to Amsterdam

Susan_H, Sep 2023

Great guides! Lots of interesting information about Amsterdam and a fun way to figure out in which parts of the city we wanted to spend more time.

The ghost boat.

Eric_J, Sep 2023

It was certainly memorable as we never were able to board one of cute LBT pleasure boats. Our time slot was set for Thu Sep 7 at the Oudezijds Voorburgwal. At 10am that day, no boat was moored at that spot. A phonecall revealed that a boat should have been there but an indescribable mixup must have taken place. The person dealing with the matter was nice and courteous. They definitely apologized about 5 times for the error and not surprisingly could offer me only 2 options: A) rebook B) get a refund On an action packed "touristy" day, rebooking wasn't possible so I do expect a full refund pretty soon. It's really a shame our Amsterdam trip started off this way and I hope LBT learns from its mistake.

Fun & Relaxing Canal Tour in Amsterdam

Julia_D, Sep 2023

We had such a lovely time on this canal tour of Amsterdam! I went with two friends - we went on the tour on our first day as a way of seeing all the city has to offer before exploring it ourselves. The seats were comfortable and they offer drinks on board, and also have a very tasty caramel vodka which I highly recommend (I brought some home as a souvenir!). They also share some fun tidbits about the city. Highly recommend booking this boat tour if you're staying in Amsterdam.

Educational tour

Susan_H, Aug 2023

It was a lovely tour & the guides were very helpful & informative. It was well led & I learnt a lot about the country

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