Luxury Private Boat Tours
A LUXURY PRIVATE BOAT TOUR IN AMSTERDAM; HOW DOES IT WORK?
A luxury private canal tour is the equivalent of a five star hotel. It takes place in a stylish private boat, in a refined atmosphere, with personal attention from the captain and the staff. Every tour is customised to your specific wishes and needs: from starting point, duration and route, to gourmet catering and drop off location.
PROS OF A LUXURY PRIVATE BOAT TOUR
IN AMSTERDAM
- The most beatiful boats
- The best food and drinks on board
- Exclusively for your own party
- Tailored to your wishes
CONS OF A LUXURY PRIVATE CANAL TOUR
IN AMSTERDAM
- Expensive
OUR FAVORITE AMSTERDAM PRIVATE BOAT TOURS IN THE LUXURY/VIP SEGMENT

‘Ondine‘ authentic luxury canal tour boat
The saloon boat ‘Ondine’ is the perfect boat for a truly exclusive Amsterdam canal tour. This boat is more than a century old, but in excellent shape. It offers all you can wish for, with outstanding service and catering on board. Suitable for business meetings and private parties up to 30 people. With nice weather the sides can be opened and there is even an outdoor terrace.

‘Stern’ Luxury Private Saloon Boat
The ‘Stern’ is a century old classical beauty that was built as a boat for the board of directors of the Royal Dutch Steamboat Company and their guests. It has a nice outdoor deck and a retractable roof. Up to 12 people can cruise in style and even enjoy high-end dinners on board this saloon boat.

‘Dyos’ modern luxury saloon boat
The ‘Dyos’ by Friendship Amsterdam is a former tugboat (built in 1928) recently turned into a modern luxury saloon boat. On this boat you can take up to 45 people. On board it has all facilities you can think of, including a smart AV-system, a real kitchen for live cooking and even a small fireplace. The windows and part of the roof can open in case of nice weather.

‘Sarah’: small electric saloon boat
The Sarah is an electric saloon boat, for a stylish and comfortable private canal tour. The layout for a maximum of 12 people makes it very suitable for small festivities and business meetings. This boat has a toilet and music on board and the front and rear end can be opened when the weather is nice.

‘Anne Bonney’ Exclusive Private Speed Boat Tour
This private tour boat is one of a kind: an electric speedboat with a cool captain and a small but well-stocked refrigerator on board. Don’t expect a lot of space and high speeds. All canals have strict (and low) speed limits. This boat is about ‘the look of speed’ and about James Bond style class. The open cabin fits a maximum of 3 guests.

‘Her Royal Highness’: Large Luxury Private Boat Tour
The HRH is a class of its own: a classic (1913) royal ship that is completely refurbished into a modern lounge boat. An ingenious lighting system and a real bar on board guarantee good vibes that can be enjoyed by a maximum of 36 people. Needless to say, this private cruise also caters delicious food.

‘Valerie’ private luxury boat
‘Valerie’ is a classic 90 year old beauty that combines a royal historic atmoshere with all the modern features for a comfortable private canal tour with business partners, co-workers, friends or family. Groups up to 19 people can enjoy drinks and food on board, both indoors and outdoors. If the weather is nice all windows can be removed.