VIP & Luxury · LUXURY CRUISES IN THE NETHERLANDS
The good luxury cruises in the Netherlands fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Amsterdam’s electric canal cruise with landmark views, live guides, optional unlimited drinks and bites, winter comfort tips, and value advice.
“Great experience very easy to find staff are very friendly and fun, very knowledgeable! Would recommend”
Review of Amsterdam’s one-hour Friendship saloon boat cruise, with canal sights, live commentary, optional drinks, blankets, price, and tips.
“We had a relaxing, informative, and comfortable cruise on the canal and absolutely loved it. Our time in Amsterdam was cut short by flight delays but we did this our first night in town and got to see and enjoy so much. And the knowledgeable team gave us a few recommendations for making the most of our time in Amsterdam as well. Unforgettable evening, highly recommend. It was also less crowded at some times than others - we were almost crammed on an earlier scheduled tour but were so glad we waited for the next one to enjoy a more comfortable ride.”
Cruise Amsterdam’s canals with a welcome cocktail, Dutch waffle, city views, blankets, and optional unlimited drinks for an hour.
“Fabulous boat ride, blankets provided, very tasty cocktail and really good guides!”
Review of Amsterdam’s $15 luxury electric canal cruise, with live local stories, Anne Frank House views, heated seating, and practical tips.
“Activity is amazing. Due to traffic jam we were later for our initial slot, but the agency was amazing and agile to rebook us on the next trip without any fee. Cruise itself was very nice and insightful plus captain was giving a lot of extra info, so we as a family really enjoyed.”
Review of Amsterdam’s one-hour luxury canal cruise with unlimited drinks, Dutch cheese, live commentary, and a small-group electric boat.
“Excellent, informative and fun boat tour with Ed and Dermoid. We loved it and would highly recommend. Drinks were stunning especially friendship in a storm, very attentive and all round 10/10 experience.”
Review of Amsterdam’s two-hour luxury canal cruise with snacks, drinks, local guides, blankets, and a relaxed small-boat route.
“My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our two hour Canal tour. The tour guide and the boat captain were both very cordial and welcoming. We particularly appreciated that the longer tour length as compared to other choices allowed for a far better chance to learn about the history of Amsterdam. The choice of wines onboard was exemplary as well. All in all, this is a high value tour that is worthy of consideration for all comers.”
Compare present-day Amsterdam with its 17th-century past on a 75-minute luxury canal cruise with VR, audio, a drink, and historic views.
“Highly recommend. Super cool and unique to have the experience of cruising the canals and also be able to experience ancient Amsterdam at the same time. Super comfortable seating and friendly staff. 10/10 experience overall. Thanks!”
Review of Amsterdam’s 75-minute canal cruise from Noord, with live commentary, key sights, ferry tips, pricing, and honest advice.
“I joined the cruise with friends and family. It was a very relaxing experience for 75mins, with English audio for each attraction point . Friendly staff. It is recommended.”
Cruise Amsterdam’s Light Festival by canal with crew commentary, blankets, wide views, and drinks, but check boat cover and weather before booking.
“Great experience to see the lights on the river. The staff was friendly! Easy to find had a great time.”
Review of Amsterdam’s private BBQ canal cruise, with live cooking, unlimited drinks, local commentary, route details, value, and practical tips.
“Me gusto mucho la atención que nos prestaron tanto la persona que nos preparo la barbacoa como nuestro capitán. La barbacoa fue excelente y la bebida todo lo que quisimos. Solo faltó decoración navideña en el barco y un poco de luz para ver lo que comíamos. Nuestro guía hizo todo lo posible con una linterna y nosotros con nuestros móviles. Unas velitas ambientales de plástico hubiesen arreglado el asunto y generado ambiente. Por lo demás perfecto y además el Pick up era al lado de nuestro hotel.”
Review of Amsterdam’s private electric luxury canal cruise, with custom routes, city-center pickup, drinks, skipper-guides, and value advice.
“O passeio tem uma duração prevista de 1,5 horas e o guia fez só numa hora depois empatou”
Private Amsterdam canal cruise for up to 10 with unlimited drinks, a local skipper, canopy cover, and a silent disco soundtrack.
“I booked this boat party as a surprise for my boyfriend on his 30th birthday for a group of 8 of us. Overall I was quite disappointed with the experience and would not recommend to others. The boat was dated and the cushions etc were quite dirty. I’m not sure what I was expecting in regards to the unlimited drinks, but I expected them to be presented in somewhat a nice manner but instead there was just a mini fridge with a selection of tins, small plastic cups and a bucket with a couple of bottles of wine in. The driver didn’t speak to us or engage at all, and…”
On the water, on the road, at the table, or straight through the side door.
