We had Captain Andy for our evening canal tour - awesome experience!! Super funny and good size…read moregroup. Definitely ask your tour guide questions, it makes the ride funnier and more interesting.

If you come to Amsterdam and your schedule allows it, book a canal cruise. If you want to book a…read morecanal cruise, and you aren't afraid of an adult-humored, BYOB canal cruise, book it with Those Dam Boat Guys. Their website will give you a preview of what to expect. I love the reviews on here (not many) where people are surprised by the vibe here. We loved it. Captain Lee and her first mate Pixie provided for a very memorable experience during our October 2025 cruise. She gave us some valuable tidbits of Dutch, local, and cinematic (Amsterdamned for the movie trivia score) history. She also gave us relevant information about local current events and social movements. Captain Lee was funny, yet also notably well-informed. All in all, this was one of the highlights of our trip.

Flagship Biking Tours was a great experience - we did the bike tour into the countryside with Skip…read more(excellent tour guide). This specific tour started in the city center and then moved to the countryside for a stop at a local farm with cheese and farm animals. Recommendation: stick to regular bikes and skip the e-bike option. The e bikes are expensive and are a bit of a hassle to keep turning back on after each stop. Bike ride was about 12 miles but very flat, so beginners will be fine. Flagship was very accommodating and due to an issue with our booking, was able to offer either a free boat tour or partial refund. Kind people, consider supporting the business!

I was so exciting book a canal cruise and we waited a few days when in Amsterdam do book one. After…read moreseeing the cute boats Flagship had I chose this company. I was so disappointed when it was time to board the boat to find we were on an enclosed vessel. To make matters worse we were first to board and were seated in a very small booth with another couple. Our table had plates of cheese to be handed out to passengers who had purchased a wine and cheese experience. When I made our reservation no where was it stated this was part of our cruise. So here we are breathing over plates of cheese that weren't for us. To make things worse we were seated next to the bathroom which kept getting used over the hour. Because it was an enclosed boat, I could only see if I cranked my neck to the left. Forget seeing anything out the opposite of the boat other than car tires from the cars parked along the canal. The guides were fine. I just wish I would have known which boat we were going to be on and wine and cheese were being served. I would have book a different boat.

The guide was excellent. Comfortable boat and a lovely ride through the canals. Unlimited wine and…read moreHeineken with some cheese and crackers.

This is the highlight of our trip so far. Captain Rubio (Gijs) is an amazing guide. We had…read morebeautiful weather but it would have been great even with rain - I noticed they have ways to keep you dry. The Dutch bites and unlimited drinks were a nice touch. We got to see so much of Amsterdam and get information on the city that you don't find online. Coming to Amsterdam? Do yourself a favor and take this tour!

Skip those large canal boat rides and go with a small boat and personalized tour with a native of…read moreAmsterdam. Our guide Jan was a first-rate skipper, guide, and a great on board host. Filled with knowledge and unusual things to see along the way, Jan was as personal and friendly as you could ever hope for in a tour guide / skipper. This was truly one of the highlights of our time in Amsterdam. The boat was small, and comfortable for the 4 of us, we drank beer and wine while nibbling on small bites, as we toured Amsterdam from the water. I lived in Amsterdam for quite some time and had walked most of the canals Jan took us through, but I learned plenty on this boat tour. Jan is a native of Amsterdam, and skippers' tours every day. I would not hesitate to recommend Amsterdam Boat Center if you're looking for a unique way to see Amsterdam.

My family and I very much enjoyed our Amsterdam Boat Center canal tour earlier in August. There…read moreare many canal tour companies in the area to pick from and while this one is on the pricier side, it was a very nice experience and lasted 90 minutes. The boat itself is very authentic and was very comfortable to sit in. We cruised through numerous canals around the city while the captain (who also acted as our guide) talked about the canals, history of Amsterdam, and the buildings flanking the canals. The only drawback was the lack of microphone because the captain/guide was difficult to hear at times if you were sitting in the back and other passengers were talking.

Their website says it is a tour you will never forget...and that may very well be the case! With 22…read morevery low bridges, you will not only have to duck, but may have to crouch on the floor since there is one specific bridge that the boat itself (and seat backs) barely fit under and you can here the cars over head. Though it is a great tour and great experience, I would not recommend this to the elderly, or anyone that gets claustrophobic! I'll admit, I even got scared at times. Our captain was lovely and she gave the tour in at least Dutch and English, there may have been German as well. But the sights are worth the trip, and we were very happy with the price as well.

From the owner: Zoals de naam al doet vermoeden verzorgen wij rondvaarten door de grachten van Alkmaar. Dit is een…read moreleuke en spannende manier om de stad beter te leren kennen. Samen met een kapitein en een gids vaart u 45 minuten door Alkmaar. In deze tijd proberen wij u een beeld te geven over hoe Alkmaar is, en hoe Alkmaar was. Deze rondvaart is ook erg geschikt voor kinderen. Ze hoeven namelijk niet stil te zitten. Tijdens de tocht komen wij 22 bruggen tegen waar ook zij voor moeten bukken. Hierdoor is de tocht een ervaring om nooit meer te vergeten! Vertrek vanaf de Mient, schuin tegenover het Waaggebouw. Voor vragen kunt u mailen met info@rondvaartalkmaar.nl of even bellen met 0653714608

On the 20 year anniversary of returning to this wonderful city, my husband and finally got to take…read morea canal tour which we would not have appreciated as teenagers! After reading the great reviews, I booked the last tour of the day and hoped to catch a little bit of sunset. It turned out that our walking skills were better than we anticipated and we got to the boat 39 minutes early. We were excited to find out that we could use our tickets on a boat that left a half and hour earlier. Thanks for the flexibility! Chris and Carrie were excellent hosts. They offered drinks for a nominal fee, colorful commentary about the history of the city and even let me drive the boat! Yeah, crazy right? Chris was such a great Captain that he even helped me steer straight through the canals like nobody's business. If you want to get a guided tour of Amsterdam without the mass tourist crowd and a completely open boat to take photos, this tour is for you. They will answer any questions you have and make sure you enjoy the trip. Thank you for the awesome experience!

Amazing Canal experience! Captain Duke is excellent with communication and his staff were…read moreexceptional! Very fun and informative, hands down the best choice after reviewing other cruises. After the cruise we went to meet up with friends that reside in Amsterdam and taught them a few lessons about the Dam that they didn't even know. See you August Flying Dutch Crew!!!

What a fantastic experience with Captain Dave Amsterdam!! We booked the holiday lights tour online,…read moreand easily found the pickup spot. I was with my husband and our 5 year old daughter, and we joined a few others, maybe 8. The boat was clean, large, warm and comfortable, and we were offered soft drinks, mulled wine, hot cocoa or beer/wine for our trip. The captain was so friendly and very knowledgeable, sharing so many facts about Amsterdam and the canals. The holiday lights were wonderful to see. At one point in the tour, he let our little one (the only child in the group) drive the boat, which was the highlight of her whole trip to Amsterdam. I recommend this company to anyone visiting Amsterdam who wants to see it from a different perspective than the typical tourist view. 10/10!!

Great early morning tour (8am start) of the canals w a knowledgeable guide (he has an MFA in art…read morehistory). Saw lots without being over run by other boats. No booze - a definite plus for us.

Really enjoyed this tour with Flagship. Friendly and warm welcome from the Captain and the crew…read more The woman guide was particularly informative with personality and humour which adds to the enjoyment. The boat was charming and cozy and for a few I was day dreaming. I booked this for a solo day in Amsterdam as a treat to myself. Let's see what else I discover on my 24 hours in Amsterdam !

Such an amazing trip with Captain Joāo! He is so knowledgeable about Amsterdam and made the trip so…read morepersonal to all of us on the boat. It was quite cold but the blankets and heated seat made it much better. Thank you for a great time Captain Joāo!

Wonderful Experience!! Highly recommended. We did this tour as a last minute booking one evening…read moreand after searching other companies, I found this one and the great reviews. Well worth it!! Both the Guide and Captain were excellent. Both Knowledgeable and entertaining. Our tour included free Heineken, wine, hot cocoa, soda, and water. Blankets also provided for cold nights. The start location was excellent to see both the narrow canals and the main waterway. Many historic sights and lots of information provided. We booked right at sunset and were fortunate to see the sunset AND the bridge lights. Wonderful! We will definitely use BoatAmsterdam.com again!

Nice open boat, good stories, very personable guide. Good selection of beverages. Also appreciated…read morethe brevity of the tour (one hour). Plenty of time when trying to squeeze in so many activities.

One of the best things you can do in Volendam is rent a bike. Better yet, rent an electric bike!…read more There several vendors to choose from, but this one is friendly and economical. You'll pay your rental fee upfront, but they don't ask to keep a credit credit or your passport as collateral. Now that's trust! €10 3 hour Regular Bike Rental €15 3 hour Electric Rental Pick the later! Its so incredibly worth the extra €5. You'll be speeding through the Netherlands with minimal effort! The electric bikes are fast, smooth and well maintained. We easily rode to the next small town of Edam, which is cheesy, cute, and charming. The scenery in this area green and beautiful, and I very welcome relief from the noise, smoke, and big crowds of Amsterdam. Rural Netherlands is best seen on bike! So fun!

This bike shop is conveniently located only about a quarter mile from the Volendam center bus stop…read more It's right on the wharf where all the touristy stuff is set up, so super easy to find. You'll see the bikes parked outside, and their big sign waving. We rented bikes (the 3-speed ones with hand brakes) and did a big loop north through Edam, then along the canal (and highway - but quiet and protected path) to Monnikendam, across the dyke to Marken (drizzly headwinds made this the most difficult part of the trip!), and then a ferry ride back to Volendam. Stopping for lunch in Edam and a drink in Marken, plus wandering around and seeing a few sights along the way, the whole trip took us about 4.5 hours. If you are going to a cheese farm, you'll want an extra hour, at least. The bike shop sold us the ferry tickets at a discount, so we didn't have to do anything extra. The bikes were in great condition, the staff was helpful and fluent in English. A lovely experience all around!