amsterdam small group canal cruise

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Leemstar Canal Limousine's & Cabriolet's

LEEMSTAR is all about passion & comfortable boating in small groups. 12 guests max on board. Let o ur local captains create a personal & memorable experience while you enjoy some drinks and relax. Amsterdam must be seen from the canals. And we like do it in a unique and  stylish way!

Join our 90 minute Leemstar’s Signature Amsterdam Discovery Cruise   and see more then others do…   We prefer to do 90 minute cruises. In that way we can take you off the beaten track & you will have more time to enjoy the scenery.

Shared cruises start at €55 pp. Upgrade with the open bar option and enjoy Prosecco, wines, beer and softdrinks during your cruise. On private cruises you can even order cheese & meat platters. Or ask in the comments for the breakfast, lunch or dinner cruise possibilities.

We operate with max 12 guests on our beautiful  Amsterdam Canal Limousine & Cabriolet boats! The Leemstar boats are floating Tesla’s, electric drive!  On rainy, cold or windy days covered. On sunny days open! Heating and blankets  available if needed.

Get to know Amsterdam through story telling. Engage with the captain and other travellers! And get to learn more in a personal way.

Morning and evening cruises are recommendable. To avoid heavy traffic and provide peaceful smooth cruising.

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Sundeck Cabriolet Cruiser Click here to book! Starting at €225

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Good to know about Leemstar Amsterdam Cruises

– Our partly enclosed Classic Launch boats and the Cabrio are available for Shared and Private cruises.

– Discover Amsterdam in a small intimate setting . Minimum 2 and maximum 12 guests.

– All boats drive electric and have heating and blankets . Fixed or pop up roof. So always dry and warm!

– Learn more about Amsterdam through dialogue while enjoying good company and a drink .

– Leemstar is the best choice if you like to cruise on “One of a kind” exclusive boats .

– See more on our 90 minutes Leemstar cruise . This is one of the few cruises which also take you to the open water. Click to see our route!

– Our local professional captains provide live guided cruises .

– During the booking proces you can upgrade your cruise with drinks and bites .

A tip from other travellers: It’s best to do a cruise on one of the first days during your stay. It helps you to get your bearings!

Some guests say it was the highlight of their trip!

The Ultimate Canal Cruise

2hr cruise incl. Dutch snacks, craft beers & fine wines

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Do you have a question about booking your Amsterdam canal cruise? Or are you already planning your trip, and do you want to know what’s on in Amsterdam during your stay? Contact us by sending an email via the contact form or give us a call! We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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Depart from Central Station or Rijksmuseum

All Inclusive 90 Minutes Canal Cruise

Canal Cruise with unlimited drinks

Discover Amsterdam on the most relaxing, comfortable, and enjoyable canal cruise with friends and family. During our 90-minute canal cruise, you’ll delve into Amsterdam’s rich history while our hosts entertain you with fascinating facts and entertaining stories. In the summer, we use open boats for our tours, providing an immersive experience along Amsterdam’s stunning canals. With a small and lively group (max. 24), you’ll explore Amsterdam in a unique way. And don’t forget about the unlimited drinks offered during our canal cruise: beer, wine, and soft drinks, making our tour an unforgettable experience!

Discover Amsterdam in a small group

Discover the advantages of joining our small group for a special history tour! With only up to 20 people, our group is small, which means you’ll get more attention from our guides. They’ll share cool facts and stories about the history of Amsterdam, and you can ask questions too.

Just a heads up, though: our tour isn’t for parties or drinking. We want to keep things respectful and focused on learning and enjoying the sights. So if you’re up for a laid-back and educational time, come join us!

Visit famous landmarks in Amsterdam

Join our small group for an unforgettable tour of Amsterdam! Whether you’re visiting with family or friends, our 90-minute journey along the picturesque canals promises excitement and discovery.

Embark on a picturesque journey from the iconic Central Station or the prestigious Rijksmuseum as our tour guides you through the most enchanting spots in Amsterdam. From the graceful Magere Brug to the opulent Golden Bend, marvel at the splendor of our city from a unique perspective. Our seasoned guides know Amsterdam inside out and share captivating tales and hidden gems, such as the charming Dancing Houses, the historic Old Town with its canal district, and the bustling open harbor. Explore the rich history and uncover the hidden treasures of Amsterdam on this unforgettable tour.

The tour is conducted by our partner Captain Jack Amsterdam

Free cancellations

Plans changed? No problem! Cancel up to 24 hours before your cruise starts and you will get your money back.

Personal cruise

Enjoy a personal canal cruise through Amsterdam with an enthusiastic, genuine local skipper.

Service oriented

We are available 24/7 to answer any questions that you may have. Contact us via phone, email and/or WhatsApp.

Extra information about our canal cruise

Our tours start from two convenient locations: the iconic Central Station and the prestigious Rijksmuseum. You can choose the starting point that best suits your itinerary.

During our 90-minute canal journey through Amsterdam, you’ll glide past iconic landmarks like the historic Anne Frank House and the delightful Jordaan district. But there’s more than meets the eye! Our knowledgeable guides will also reveal hidden gems like the city’s best breweries and the exciting Nemo Science Museum, adding a splash of adventure to your Amsterdam experience.

We keep our tour groups small and intimate, with a maximum of 20 people per group. This ensures a personalized experience where you can fully enjoy the sights and interact with our knowledgeable guides.

Yes, our tours are suitable for families with children. We offer a family-friendly experience that caters to all ages, with engaging commentary and activities to keep everyone entertained while exploring Amsterdam’s canals.

Unfortunately, our tours are not wheelchair accessible due to the nature of the boats used. The boats have limited space and may not accommodate wheelchairs comfortably. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are working to improve accessibility in the future. If you have specific accessibility concerns, please feel free to contact us, and we’ll do our best to assist you in finding alternative options for exploring Amsterdam.

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CAPTAIN DAVE'S BOAT TOURS

—every day an adventure.

Early Morning cruise

—canals to ourselves.

• Small group up to 12p
• Daily at 8:00 and 10:00 AM
• €39 adult / €31 child

CRUISE LIKE A LOCAL

—explore the canals.

• Afternoon and evening
• €42 adult / €32 child

PRIVATE BOAT TOUR

—cruise in style.

• from 90 minutes
• Private group up to 12p
• On availability
• Only €215 per hour

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• €39 adult / €29 child

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Features of the royal jonckvrouw, —the flagship of amsterdam since 1928.

QUICK DETAILS: Dimensions: Length 13.40 m —Width 3.04 m —Depth 1.40 —Material: Steel and Teakwood —Safety: Double steel hull

About Captain dave

—and his team of lively captains.

Hi, my name is Captain Dave born and raised in Amsterdam, around the Jordan Area, close to the Anne Frank house. I turned my hobby into my job, and I can say that I love it. 

Me and my team of Anna, Jan, Jasper, Klaas, Romin, and Tony, are the best captains of Amsterdam, all great storytellers and fully licensed captains who love to share our passion for the city, the canals, and Amsterdam’s life in a lively way.

It is our goal to make Captain Dave’s boat cruises the highlight of your stay. Read more

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A shared cruise takes 90 minutes. A private cruise you decide.

Yes, but it is neither necessary nor mandatory to wear life jackets on board.

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—Canals all to ourselves—

Join Our AMSTERDAM Early Morning Canal Cruise

—The official—

Captain Dave offers the most interactive canal cruise you can experience in Amsterdam. Enjoy your morning coffee and watch the city come alive.

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Amsterdam Early Morning canal cruise

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City coming alive

Morning on the canals is beyond special and is our favorite time to cruise. You see the city come alive.

Stunning views

An exclusive cruise with stunning views. The lack of movement in the water creates beautiful reflections.

cruise in style

1928 comfortable, electric boat with sliding glass windows, sliding roof, open aft deck, heating, and toilet on board (a luxury!)

The Chilly morning

If the weather permits, we open the windows and roof. Just as fun as an open sloop, but with the comfort of a saloon boat.

Feel the magic!

My time of day: early morning cruises, why this is so magical is hard to explain, come with us and feel the magic!

Why do travelers choose this tour? It’s worth getting up for the 8am ride! Empty canals! Great photo opportunities!

90-minute early morning canal cruise with coffee/tea, orange juice and Frisian sugar bread (a Dutch specialty). A unique experience with stunning photo opportunities. 37 EUR (child 29 EUR). Private boat rental €292.50. Boat tour for small groups, up to 12 people. Daily at 8am. For those who cannot join the early morning canal tour, we offer a morning canal tour at 10am.

Plan your trip

Small group up t0 12, —real-time availability.

Most guests don’t immediately think about waking up in the morning to board a canal cruise, which makes the experience even more exclusive!

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Whether you’re a tourist visiting for the first time or a local looking for a new adventure, Amsterdam Boat Adventures is the perfect way to discover Amsterdam’s charm and beauty.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see and experience Amsterdam from this unique and magnificent view.

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Amsterdam Evening Boat Tour of the Famous Canal Belt

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Enjoy an exclusive open boat tour as we take you on an amazing cruise through the oldest parts of Amsterdam. We’ll tell you all about the city’s rich history. On this private canal cruise, you’ll experience some of the oldest canals, the Red Light and the beautiful Seven Bridges Canal.

About our Amsterdam Boat Tours

Amsterdam is a spectacular city and famous for its amazing canal network with a stunning 168 canals, beautiful bridges, old locks and thousands of houseboats. The canals truly define Amsterdam’s unique landscape and provide a stunning backdrop to the city’s historical centre. One of the best ways to experience this amazing city and its wonderful sights is of course from the water while cruising down the beautiful canals.

We offer Amsterdam boat tours and canal cruises on a modern, small open boat. Guaranteed small groups as we take a max of 12 guests per tour. The boat is quiet due to it’s eco friendly electric engine, which lets us silently glide through the canals. We also have a fridge on board, well stocked with water, soft drinks, beer and wine. Blankets are available to keep you cozy and warm when it turns cooler.

We love our city and are passionate about explaining the growth of Amsterdam and its history.

We hope to welcome you on board on one of our amazing guided Amsterdam boat tours.

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Guest reviews.

Captain Attila is a great guide. He is able to share his extensive knowledge of Amsterdam's history, canals, buildings and personalities in such an engaging, interesting and fun way for all the family. My wife, three sons and I had such a great time - so thank you Attila! The boat is also ideal - electric and comfortable, so you can get up close and into the really interesting and narrower canals too. My family and I strongly recommend Attila and Amsterdam Boat Adventures over the bigger, less personal (and potentially cheaper) boats that ply the canals, where bored faces stare out of the windows at you.

This was an excellent boat ride. We did the evening tour. There were only ten of us on the boat and our guide was wonderful. It was really relaxing and definitely the best boat ride we took of all the ones we did in Europe. I HIGHLY recommend this company.

This was a perfect way to end our first day in Amsterdam. Jamie was a great guide, shared Amsterdam history, pointed out interesting info about the architecture and houseboats, and made everyone feel comfortable during the 90-minute cruise. There were blankets on board for the chilly night air and cold drinks for purchase. Highly recommend doing this at sunset for the beautiful light on the water and the night lights in the canals.

We had last visited Amsterdam in 2019 and twice greatly enjoyed our small tours through the canals with Jamie. When we returned this June I made it a priority to see if ABA was still in business and was happy to see that they are. The boat is small but comfortable, and the tour is a friendly, informative, funny, and charming view of Amsterdam through its canals. Capt. Jamie and crew are excellent and safe boaters. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available on board at very affordable prices. The embarkation point is around the corner from the Hermitage Museum (where other, larger boat tours depart). ABA is the perfect size (maximum 12) and vibe for a relaxing but educational slow cruise, day or sunset. Very highly recommend it!

I live here, have tried a bunch with different visitors and this was my favorite. Captain Atilla was phenomenal - so easy to talk to and listen to, conversational - didn't feel like a tour guide doing his job, felt like your friend showing you around on a boat. Also small group of only 8 on our boat so felt really special. Cannot recommend enough and Atilla was the best!!

Our family had a great boat tour from Captain Catherine, whose knowledge, sense of humour, insights, as well as her smooth boating skills, gave us a wonderful experience. Our 10-year-old grandchild asked me to give her a one million out of ten star review!

I booked a boat cruise with Amsterdam Boat Adventures for my Dads birthday based on the great google reviews and we weren’t disappointed! Thank you to Captain Callum for giving us a such a fun, relaxed & informative canal cruise and showing us some fab sights. The small boat was lovely, and it was so nice to be with a smaller group- crusing the smaller, quieter canals. We saw the bigger cruises going past with 20+ people listening via an Audio guide and we were so happy with our choice. So much more personal and a fun experience. Would absolutely recommend! Really great value drinks on board too if, like us, you forgot to pick up before!

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