Best Amsterdam Canal Cruise! Our family of 3 enjoyed the must comfortable and scenic 9am morning…read morecruise. Just the right amount of time on the water, we were fully engaged the whole time. There was a small toilet on our boat but went unused as the tour goes quickly. Waters, wine, and beers were offered and a few of our friends enjoyed beverages. The quality and professionalism was outstanding, with a very knowledgeable English speaking captain (Pauline was great!). After seeing the other boats jam packed with tourists, we knew we made the right choice. Pure Boats is the way to go. Book it!

My boyfriend and I loved our experience at Pure Boats, especially after enduring a French boat…read morecruise that prioritized quantity over quality. Such an intimate boat with an open bar, charcuterie board, and friendly tour guide. I made four or five mimosas before I calmed down. We asked questions about living in the Netherlands that are rather unconventional, and he still managed to answer all of them. He managed to balance guiding the boat and conversing with all guests very well. He also stopped for all the guests to take photos at particularly scenic points in our tour. Definitely worth it to take your tour in the evening while the sun is setting and the weather isn't too hot! Most people who came were celebrating engagements or honeymoons. If that doesn't speak to the testament of the quality of this place, I don't know what does! Trusting a spot with one of the few important moments in your life where you don't splurge is impressive. We definitely passed by our fair share of other boat cruises, and this one has the most lovely interior. The high rating on Yelp is well deserved. What a memorable moment of our Amsterdam trip.

Everyone wants to do a Canal tour and they're are so many options. We were just waking but and the…read moreguy on the aside of the Canal stood us to chat and talked us into it. Very friendly, but it was just timing. So I have no other info to base off of or compare . We were 2 adults and 2 kids and had a great time. They kept drinks going and the info coming. It was relaxing and informative and beautiful

Had such a good time, had to do it twice! Heard about Friendship on tiktok and we're so happy to…read morehave chosen this canal tour over the others! The boat was comfortable and far less crowded than the other ones in the area. The crew was incredible and so kind. We ended up buying a bottle of the Caramel Vodka that they sell, highly recommend it in a mule! Once we had finished the first tour, we bought another ticket right there because we were enjoying ourselves so much and wanted to go around again!

Great crew,super friendly and informative,take you to local neighborhoods rather then than the…read moreusual tour boat routes through the Binnenstad...got to see elephants and locals swimming and sunbathing in canals...Will go back again...

A trip to Amsterdam is incomplete without doing some form of canal cruise and we chose Starboard…read moreBoats to tour the city. We aimed for the 8:45PM slot for sunset views and it was a great way to end the day! Pick-up and drop-off are at the same dock. I'm not sure if private tours are the default but our group was large enough to fill up a boat. We also had unlimited beer, wine, and soda for the whole experience. Unfortunately, you won't be able to bring anything else on board so keep the hard liquor at home! Our tour guide (Elena) was fantastic and I really liked how she just matched our vibe. In the beginning, she asked what kind of tour we wanted like educational or to be left alone. We opted for educational and learned so many interesting facts about the city. We got history, culture, and current events and she knew most of the answers to our questions. At the end, she gave us some great recommendations for nightlife in the city. Elena also did the entire tour in English! Highly recommend if it's your first time in Amsterdam!

Had an unreal evening with Cap't Dominic tonight. He killed it on our tour. Like so impressed. Grew…read moreup in the Netherlands, loves his country, has been navigating the canals since he was 14 and loves his job. What an amazing person to be around for 3 hours. The tour is pricey. But you are getting an unreal meal as good as any 1/2/3 star Michelin restaurant. They have a great bar selection. And a ride around the entire city with an amazing tour guide. 1st Course: I had salmon with dill tops. My wife had prawns. 2nd course: my wife had a Scottish steak + croquettes and I had the surf and turf. 3rd corse / dessert: my wife gas cre me brûlée and I had a cheese plate. Live the tour of the city. Amazing doing it mid August as you start the tour in the light and then it is dark by the end.

After our late lunch at Brasserie De Joffres, my husband and I went to explore the city. One of…read morethe things that we were thinking of doing on our trip to Amsterdam was a canal tour, if time permitted. We walked through Vondelpark, and as we exited, we saw the Blue Boat Company. We went to see what time they offered tours, and they had an upcoming tour at 5pm, which was in about 20 minutes -- perfect timing! They also had snacks and drinks for purchase, and we bought a snack pack of cheese, crackers, and wine. The tour was 75 minutes, and you were given earphones so that you could listen to an audio recording in various languages of the scenery you were passing, although I didn't listen to the audio recording the entire time. All in all, a nice relaxing boat ride, eating cheese and drinking wine. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Planes, Trains, and Automobiles]

Total switch and bait. Add showed being able to sip on wine glasses w cheese. Reality was a baggie…read morew cheese that tasted like rubber and plastic wine glasees for one glass. I enjoyed the cruise hence at the points, but even there the guide hardly said anything asking us to rely on our earphones for info. If your language wasn't one of them like my table mates, you'd be totally out of luck!

Highly highly recommend if you're looking to do a canal cruise in Amsterdam. I found Mokumboot…read morethrough the I Amsterdam Card (the cruise is included in the card) and decided to book because it was the only company on the card with an open boat. Making reservations was easy online and the boat was easy to find. We essentially had a semi private tour because there were only 3 other guests on board. Mike and our Captain made it such a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience. Because it was an open boat we got to take amazing pictures and even got to touch the underside of the bridges for good luck. It sprinkled lightly for a few minutes during our tour but they have plenty of clear umbrellas on board. Check out Mokumboot! You won't regret it!

Highest possible recommendation and THANK YOU to the lovely Mike and Mariah for yesterday's canal…read morecruise. This open boat - the ONLY way to do this experience - carried us down the Amsterdam canals and it was the perfect way to wrap my trip to Amsterdam. Mike and Mariah are knowledgeable, courteous guides and they made the trip that much more pleasurable with their history lessons. Drinks are available and the first one is on the house (boat)! Will I ever have the chance again to sip white wine while cruising the Amsterdam canals? Maybe not, but thank goodness I got to do it once. Recommend using your I Amsterdam card for this experience (20 euro otherwise) and, don't worry, there's not a bad seat on the boat. Thank you very much, Mike and Mariah!

Why 5 stars? Because this was an amazing way to see Amsterdam…read more --- --- --- In planning our one day to Amsterdam, I assumed we would be doing a canal cruise, but hadn't put much more thought into it than that. When we arrived at our hotel, the concierge asked if we wanted to sign up for a cruise that would pick us up right in front of the door at 3pm that afternoon. That was about as convenient as possible for us, so we signed up for it without knowing much more than that. I was a little hesitant about spending 70 euros on it, but it ended up being worth it. There were only 12 of us on board, plus the captain, who was American, but with Dutch roots. He was the perfect host: informative and entertaining, but also low key. He offered us drinks throughout the 90 minute tour, as well. I liked that the boat we were on did have some cover, but it was also open in parts too. I sat in the very back, which allowed me to get a little warmth from the covered area, but I was still able to get some unobstructed photos. If you are looking for a canal cruise in Amsterdam, I can't think of a single negative about our experience with this one!

I can't imagine how our excursion with Leemstar could have been better. We had a group of 8 take…read morethe canal cruise. Our captain, Floris, was outstanding. He was warm, welcoming and very knowledgeable. He made us feel at home immediately. The boat was very special: all wood, comfortable seating benches and closed in with windows and open areas for easy photo taking. Floris was knowledgeable and asked if we wished commentary, which we wanted. The commentary included maps to help orient us to the trip. We booked a 'cruise' for 5:30 pm but our taxi did not show up at the hotel. I called Leemstar and shortly received a phone call from Floris checking on our progress. Fortunately we obtained alternate taxis and made it on time, but having Floris check with us relieved anxiety. We had ordered two cheese boards and drinks. There was beer, Prosecco, wine and soft drinks. It was all delicious and added a special touch to our cruising. The canals and river area we travelled were gorgeous. Floris' commentary was fascinating and humorous. He is a very articulate. Again, after a Viking Cruise and excursions totaling 19 days, everyone in our group thought this canal cruise was one the the top highlights of our entire trip. You won't go wrong booking a cruise with Leemstar.

We took a super nice tour with an old, historic boat. This is so much better than the standard…read moretours. It was wonderful.

From the owner: Rederij 't Smidtje verzorgt rondvaarten voor zowel kleine als grote gezelschappen. Het flexibele…read moreinterieur van onze schepen biedt vele mogelijkheden. Werk en ontspanning gaan bijvoorbeeld uitstekend samen wanneer een veradering aan boord wordt gecombineerd met een lunch, borrel of diner. Onze schepen lenen zich bij uitstek voor speciale gelegenheden zoals een verjaardag, jubileumfeestje of bruiloft. U kunt zelfs trouwen bij ons aan boord. Wij denken graag met u mee over de inzet van schepen en bieden u graag een arrangement op maat aan. Uiteraard kunt u altijd een afspraak maken voor bezichtiging.

Great fun way to see Amsterdam from a different perspective. The boats are easy to navigate and…read morethough they don't go very fast can still cover a relatively large area in three hours. Easy to book and friendly service. Highly recommend!

I love Boaty! The…read morename = adorable. The hunky Dutch men renting out the boats = easy on the eyes, easy to deal with. The boats = simple and spacious. The price = reasonable. The location = beautiful. Rented a boat here this past weekend with three friends. They're so helpful and easy to book with. It's the perfect way to cruise Amsterdam's canals in a gezellig way. :) Highly recommended!

I rented a boat here last summer and had a really pleasant experience on the water. The boats are…read moreelectric, quiet, and very easy to steer, which makes for a relaxing afternoon. The staff member who helped us was great, and the whole payment/refund process for the deposit was quick and painless. A few things to keep in mind before you book: Pricing: It's definitely on the pricier side. I noticed it was about 1/3 more expensive than other self-rental spots just a little further down the same canal. It's worth doing a quick price comparison if you're on a budget. Winter Closure: Just a heads up for off-season travelers--they are closed during the winter months (usually Nov-Feb) because it gets way too cold and windy on the open water. GPS & Navigation: While the central operators use GPS to track the boat, they don't always alert you if a specific canal is temporarily closed for maintenance. We ran into a few "no entry" signs and had to take a massive detour around Centraal Station. The "Late Fee" Trap: Because of the closed canals, we arrived back later than planned. They are very strict about timing and we were charged for an extra hour. My advice: Head back toward the drop-off site early. If you still have 20 minutes left, just cruise around the immediate area so you're guaranteed to moor on time. Overall, it's a solid 3 or 4-star experience. Great boats and helpful staff, but give yourself a huge time buffer for navigation so you don't get hit with extra fees.

Amsterdam is a city of water, regardless of the quality of the water in the canals. When the…read moreweather is great and you are with good company, one of the things you want to do is to be on a boat. Unfortunately, this usually happens only a few times a year, and when you don't have a boat of your own. You look for a place to rent a boat for a few hours from. Sloepdelen is a small(ish) company of very professional people that specializes in renting out very well maintained battery powered boats suitable for everyone. The boats are quite comfortable and you will never miss owning a boat. That, along with very cheap prices make it a no-brainer to rent from them. As it gets busy during good days in Amsterdam, it is highly recommended to reserve a boat at least a few hours in advance. Then, you just get in your boat, go around wherever your heart wishes (barring a few routes) and have a gala time. There is not much more to say in favor of Sloepdelen other than how awesome they are with dealing with people. I was floored...and hope this wasn't a one-off occurrence. Here's also hoping that the next summer is as good as the summer of 2012!