Best Canal Tour Deals
1. CANAL CRUISE IN LARGE TOUR BOAT
the most economic canal cruise: 1 hour boat tour for € 13.95 / 8.10
The cheapest Amsterdam canal cruise is on a large traditional tour boat by ‘Lovers’, a large tour company very close to Amsterdam Central Station. They offer nice one hour city center canal tours. Adults pay € 13.95 and children just € 8.10. These rates only apply if you use our discount code: RVV10
2. CANAL CRUISE IN OPEN BOAT
the best open boat canal cruise: 1 hour boat tour for € 21.95 / 13.95
This very popular and highly rated canal cruise in an open boat conveniently departs right by the Central Station. This canal cruise lasts one hour. Along the way, there is live commentary from an English speaking guide. And you can order your drinks at the bar. Highly recommended in good weather! Adults pay € 21.95 and children just € 13.95.
A 3 hour private boat rental with a maximum of 6 people is possible from just € 89 per boat. The two boat rental companies offering this excellent value for money are Boaty Rent a Boat in ‘De Pijp’ (southern city center) and Boats4rent Boat Hire next to the Jordaan (western city center). You don’t need a license to rent and drive one of these electric canal boats. Online booking is recommended.
4. PANCAKE BOAT HARBOUR CRUISE
unlimited pancakes during a harbour cruise
An interesting harbour cruise of 75 minutes combined with unlimited pancake eating. The Amsterdam Pancake Boat is a great deal at just € 22.50 for adults and € 17.50 for kids. While you are enjoying the nice views, your kids can play in the on board ball pit.
5. PRIVATE BOAT TOUR WITH SKIPPER
most economic private canal tour (max. 10 people): 1.5 hours from € 180
This private canal tour offers excellent value for money for groups of up to 10 people. The friendly skipper will pick you up and drop you off at the location(s) of your choice. He will guide you through the most beautiful canals while you enjoy your complimentary drinks. We recommend booking for at least 1.5 hours. The boat has a flexible roof and side covers, allowing you to enjoy the tour in any weather. For a 15% discount on your booking, please use this code: JPRV
6. PRIVATE SALOON BOAT TOUR WITH SKIPPER
most affordable saloon boat (max. 10 people): 1.5 hours for € 315
Stylish boats for private groups- like this beautiful saloon boat for up to 10 people – can only be rented with a captain, which is usually quite expensive. The best offer for a salon boat can be found here: a one-and-a-half-hour canal cruise in the center on a classic salon boat, including drinks!
7. FREE FERRY ON THE ‘IJ’
nice boat rides in the port area, for free!
At the north side of Central Station there are free public ferries (F1 – F7) to various destinations in the northern part of Amsterdam, at the other side of the IJ. Interesting destinations include the Eye (film museum & cinema), A’dam Tower, NDSM shipyard, Tolhuistuin and Paradiso Noord. It’s allowed to take your bike on board, using the ferries as your gateway to rural Waterland and nice towns like Marken, Monnickendam, Volendam and Edam.