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!

I really enjoyed the experience of renting a motorboat from Vakantiepark Giethoorn. When I came up…read moreto rent a boat, the man doing the rentals exclaimed, "You don't look like a buyer!" which cracked me up because I work in sales and know what he means. I think people in sales tend to try and gage who is going to be a "buyer" and who's not before they even say whether they will be or not, and you can end up being pleasantly surprised a lot of the time. They don't require a boating license in order to rent their boats, which meant I was in for an adventure because I had never driven a motorboat before! But the entire experience has made me love boating. I got into my red motorboat and was given a map of the canals. Along the way I met others who were also renting the boats during the same five hours I was, so we got to share in the experience. Hilariously, I crashed multiple times into a large tour guide boat full of tourists, but I just laughed it out at the guy's frustration, given that this was my first time on a motorboat. The actual steering of the boat was pretty straightforward, but toward the end of my five hours I wasn't able to find the original guy from Vakantiepark who had rented the boat to me, so I simply left it on the side of the canal and hopped right out! He was happy to go fish it out for me. Overall I had a great time renting a motorboat from Vakantiepark and would definitely rent from them again.

From the owner: Vakantie vieren in het prachtige en beroemde waterdorp: Giethoorn - verblijf in chalet aan het…read morewater mét gratis gebruik elektrische sloep Eropuit in eigen land, waar kan dat nu beter dan in Giethoorn, het Venetië van het Noorden! Bekend om haar kenmerkende bruggetjes, dorpsgrachten en pittoreske huisjes. Waar u geen auto tegenkomt en alles dan ook ter voet, fiets of boot beleeft! Varen is de perfecte manier om de prachtige omgeving van Giethoorn te ontdekken. Vakantiepark Giethoorn ligt middenin het authentieke centrum van Giethoorn, wat de ideale uitvalbasis is om je vakantie te gaan vieren. De 4-, 6- en 12- persoons chalets zijn van alle gemakken voorzien. Het leukste aan dit vakantiepark is het gratis gebruik van een elektrische sloep bij je vakantie of weekendje weg (vanaf februari t/m oktober en type Tiny House en Lepelaar hotelchalet zijn uitgesloten)! Zo stap je vanuit je eigen tuin zo de boot in, klaar om de omgeving te verkennen. Op het park treft u een receptie waar u terecht kunt voor informatie of het park en omgeving, fietsverhuur, fiets- en wandelroutes en souvenirs. Verder is er een gezellig eetcafé met heerlijke lunchgerechten, broodjesservice en andere lekkernijen. Bij dit eetcafé bevindt zich ook een vernieuwde speelzolder en ook kunt u hier terecht voor een rondvaart, high tea of een ontdek een van de andere leuke activiteiten.

I had the opportunity to experience both the canal tour and the stroopwafel-making workshop, and I…read morethoroughly enjoyed them both! I had also booked the food tour, but unfortunately, it was canceled. I wish I had been notified in advance rather than finding out upon arrival, but they apologized, explained the situation, and assured me that I would receive a refund, which I believe I did. Stroopwafel-Making Workshop I absolutely loved this workshop, it was so much fun! Sofia was a wonderful instructor who made the entire experience feel welcoming, relaxed, and enjoyable. I first noticed the workshop the day before because the store window was so beautiful. I wondered what it was all about, and by complete coincidence, Sofia was the person who pointed me in the right direction and showed me how to book it. I'm so glad she did because I ended up having such a fantastic time! The best part was getting to make my own stroopwafel and decorate it however I wanted, with as many toppings and decorations as I liked. It was such a fun and unique experience, and I'm so happy I decided to give it a try. Canal Tour Daniel and Summer were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. Daniel, in particular, went above and beyond by happily answering our questions and even getting us drinks whenever we needed them. Their hospitality added so much to the experience. The boat itself was beautiful, and the canal tour was a relaxing and memorable way to experience Amsterdam. Seeing the city from the water offered a completely different perspective and made the tour feel especially memorable. I also thought it was really smart to decorate the boat with flowers. They created such a unique and beautiful backdrop for photos, and if you prefer not to have them in your pictures, they're very easy to avoid. My only small suggestion would be to be mindful of where you sit. I somehow ended up getting quite wet all down the back of my legs! I think I was simply unlucky, since no one else seemed to have the same issue, but it's something worth keeping in mind. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and Daniel and Summer made it even more enjoyable! Both experiences were highlights of my time in Amsterdam, and I would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and memorable way to experience the city and its culture. Side note, they are both located right near the Anne Frank Haus!

Booking a last‑minute tour online turned out to be more confusing than expected. Flagship lists a…read morewhole menu of overlapping options -- beer, wine, beer‑and‑wine, full bar, cheese or no cheese -- all at different prices, all departing at the exact same time from the exact same dock. We had the tour that started near the Rijksmuseum, which made getting there straightforward despite the confusing booking process. We chose the basic tour; the couple ahead of us booked the Heineken version, which supposedly included multiple complimentary beers. Yet once onboard, everyone was offered the same single complimentary drink, and anything beyond that was charged. It's hard not to wonder why the pricing tiers exist when the onboard experience doesn't seem to match them. Our captain, Max from Amsterdam, was friendly and clearly knew his way around the canals, but he was repeatedly overruled by the guide, Roger, who insisted on turning the boat around whenever Max tried to take us toward certain areas. Roger's guiding style leaned more toward casual chatter and personal anecdotes than actual commentary on the city. Over the course of an hour, only a small handful of buildings or landmarks were mentioned, leaving long stretches of the ride feeling more like background conversation than a guided tour. At the end, Roger joked about the tip jar being a "traditional Dutch tip jar" -- the kind where you leave what you think the tour was worth, and if you weren't satisfied, you take out what you think you're owed. It was meant as humor, but it landed a little too accurately; we laughed with the group next to us that there wasn't nearly enough in the jar for all of us to reclaim what we felt we were owed due to what the tour lacked. All in all, it was a pleasant boat ride and a nice way to see Amsterdam from the water. But if you're expecting a genuinely informative, structured canal tour, this isn't the company -- or at least not the guide -- to rely on.

Rode my bike over to ROEIcentrum - the "Rowing Center" to learn how to row a boat on the Amstel…read more Was with a group of lady friends and we all gathered together while Pablo showed us how to get in and out of the boat (I didn't know you could step right through the bottom of the boat if you step in the wrong place), and the correct way to hold the oar and row in synch. The "in synch" part is critical - otherwise, you're going around in circles and hooting in fear. After some instruction inside in the tank, we were out on the river four to a boat, with an instructor up front telling us why our skinny little boat wouldn't topple over and when to "go." I focused on rowing in synch with the person up front, and making sure I didn't drag my oar - which did all kinds of crazy things to the boat's stability and made us all shriek. And after awhile, I got into the rhythm of it and didn't think of anything but the sun at my back and rowing. I'm going back in early July to take lessons - which are tres reasonable (just EU 100 for 7 weeks). Additional bonus: the female instructor who headed up our boat had the most beautifully toned arms....surely, if I keep rowing this will happen to me!

This place is just too damn fun! Lessons are very reasonably priced and all of the instructors I've…read morehad are very supportive and kind. It's also a nice and inexpensive place to grab a glass of wine or a beer, especially when the weather is good. I'm looking forward to more classes here.

(Deutsche Version unten)…read more I'm such a lucky lad. Looking for a sailboat to rent I happened to come across Frans Sytsma, the owner of @Sail yachting. My intentions were to find a good, safe and clean sailing yacht but I've got something completely different, i.e. a perfect maintained sailing vessel together with Frans' readiness to reply to all our needs, issues and questions around the hour. That makes the difference people! I would describe his level of attention in one word; Meticulous! He and his team distinguish himself by offering the best service you may require. Are you searching for a Sailing or motor Yacht in the Netherlands? Then I strongly recommend to book here and indulge yourself with the willingness of the @sail yachting crew to make your time the best in your life. (really I'm NOT exaggerating) Ich bin so ein Glückspilz. Auf der suche nach einem Segelschiff zur miete, bin ich zufällig auf Frans Sytsma gestoßen, der Inhaber des Segelboot Charter @Sail yachting. Mein Ziel war es; ein sicheres, sauberes, gutes Segelschiff zu finden aber es kam komplett anders. d.H. ein perfekt gewartetes Segelschiff nebst Frans' Bereitschaft alle unsere Anliegen, Fragen und andere Themen, "rund" um die Uhr zu beantworten. DAS! macht den Unterschied Leute! Ich möchte sein Niveau / Level an Aufmerksamkeit, in einem Wort zusammenfassen: Einwandfrei. Er und sein Team charakterisieren sich durch den besten Service den man sich wünschen kann. Wenn Sie ein Segel- oder Motorboot in Holland suchen, dann empfehle ich ihnen sehr hier zu buchen und sich selbst zu verwöhnen mit der Bereitschaft der @Sailyachting Crew um es zu der besten Zeit ihres Lebens zu machen. (Wirklich, ich übertreibe es nicht).

What a gem. It's a perfect place to stop after visiting Broek in Waterland…read more They also do cute boat rentals, so the parking lot is packed on sunny summer days. We had to wait a bit for a table but it was worth it to sit on the lovely terras. We tried the carrot cake and the appeltaart, so good! I had the amazing hummus and eggplant for lunch; it comes topped with olives and with a side of toasted bread. Great selection of drinks and teas if you just want to stop in for a snack.

From the owner: We are the Deun family and together we run a boat rental and tea garden. It’s only a 15 minute…read moredrive from Amsterdam and is surrounded by green fields with it’s canals, cows, farms and beautiful historic villages like ‘Broek in Waterland’. Our tea garden is open exclusively for guests with a boat reservation for that day. Visit us for an unforgettable boat ride, specialty coffee, homemade cakes, a fresh picnic lunch and have a unique experience.

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!

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...

Great tour/cruise! The guide was excellent giving the tour in both Dutch and English. The cover…read moreover the boat was nice as well to keep dry from passing showers.

This was a very nice boat cruise through Leiden. The open boats are just the right size for an…read moreintimate group. The are electric drive so they are quite enough to hear the guide without trouble. The guide was very friendly and helpful. And it was inexpensive at only 10euros.