Amsterdam: 60-Minute Guided Private Canal Cruise with Drinks
Overview
Step aboard for a one-hour cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals and see the city from its most natural perspective: the water. You’ll glide past historic landmarks, quiet waterways, and lively neighbourhoods, all at an easy, unhurried pace.
Your skipper shares stories, local insights, and practical tips along the way, shaping the tour to the mood of the group. Curious about history, or happy to simply watch the city drift by? Both are welcome.
You’re free to bring your own snacks or drinks on board. Settle in, relax, and let Amsterdam unfold around you, away from the crowds, with space to look, listen, and enjoy the moment.
What's Included
- Drinks (water, various soft drinks, beer, Prosecco)
- Dog-friendly
- Local certified skipper
- Live commentary on board
- Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise
- Small-group tour (max 10 passenger per boat)
- Food (may be taken on-board)
Meeting Location
Prinsengracht 375
1016 DN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Jordaan (pass by)
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) (pass by)
Anne Frank House (pass by)
Westerkerk (pass by)
De Gouden Bocht (pass by)
Amsterdam (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Blankets and optional roof available
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation in case of extreme weather. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Amsterdam: 60-Minute Guided Private Canal Cruise with Drinks?
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Activity code: C-19891P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Drinks (water, various soft drinks, beer, Prosecco).
- Dog-friendly.
- Local certified skipper.
- Live commentary on board.
- Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise.
- Small-group tour (max 10 passenger per boat).
- Food (may be taken on-board).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Amsterdam: 60-Minute Guided Private Canal Cruise with Drinks is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Amsterdam: 60-Minute Guided Private Canal Cruise with Drinks will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Drinks (water, various soft drinks, beer, Prosecco)
- Dog-friendly
- Local certified skipper
- Live commentary on board
- Eco-friendly sightseeing cruise
- Small-group tour (max 10 passenger per boat)
- Food (may be taken on-board)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Blankets and optional roof available
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation in case of extreme weather. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
