About us

Lovely Cruises is Amsterdam’s youngest canal cruise company, with a brand new fleet of open boats. With a young and fresh approach, we focus on great experiences, unique ways of sightseeing and eco-friendly cruising. With a team of experienced sailors and guides, we decided to set up a new concept, ready for a new generation of visitors who don’t always need a regular canal cruise on a regular route. 

Lovely Cruises offers a brand new concept, with open boat tours that go on unique routes. With a brand new fleet of open boats we set sail in 2026, ready to receive you on board and show you Amsterdam through a different lens. And on top of that, we decided to team up with befriended operators, to offer you a selection of the best cruises Amsterdam has to offer. Take a Pizza Cruise, discover SAIL from the water, or take a hop-on hop-off cruise, we offer all the cruises you need.

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Brand New Boats

Lovely Cruises’ brand new fleet consists of open boats, smaller roofless ships that can travel freely through the smaller canals. Equipped with comfortable cushions and a well-stocked bar, they offer a relaxed way to tour Amsterdam. Our local captains and guides on board are able to show you all the smaller canals and less-travelled passageways, and teach you all about Amsterdam and its history and mysteries. Enjoy this unique experience with Lovely Cruises, and see Amsterdam like never before. 

Our carefully selected partner cruises offer the best Amsterdam has to offer. Enjoy a pizza cruise or wine&cheese cruise, explore the city with a hop-on hop-off boat, or admire the highlights of the city from a traditional canal cruiser. And of course, during SAIL and Amsterdam Light Festival, we also have you covered with unique offers. And a last little secret: soon we will also open a branch in Stockholm, where we have friends and coworkers, so keep an eye out if you plan on heading there in the future!

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Our Best Cruises

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567 bookings
60 min
Luxury Open Boat Cruise - Departure Central Station
  • Tour through smaller canals
  • TOUR-GUIDE Small groups with local captain
  • canalcruise Comfortable seats, bar on board
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2567 bookings
60 min
Luxury Open Boat Cruise - Departure Anne Frank House
  • Tour through smaller canals
  • TOUR-GUIDE Small groups with local captain
  • canalcruise Comfortable seats, bar on board
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738 bookings
60 min
Luxury Open Boat Cruise with Drinks - Departure Central Station
  • Tour through smaller canals
  • DRINKS Small groups with local captain
  • canalcruise Beer, wine & soft drinks included in your ticket
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833 bookings
60 min
Luxury Open Boat Tour with Drinks - Departure Anne Frank House
  • Discover hidden canals and local hotspots by boat
  • DRINKS Refreshing drinks included in this ticket
  • canalcruise Comfortable and sustainable electric boats
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8118 bookings
75 min
New York Pizza Cruise Amsterdam
  • DRINKS Choose the New York Pizza you want
  • pizza Pizza, drinks, dessert and sightseeing in one
  • Cruise through Amsterdam’s canals in comfort
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3131 bookings
90 min
Amsterdam Wine & Cheese Cruise
  • wine-cheese Try delicious wines and local cheeses
  • Enjoy Amsterdam from the water
  • Gorgeous views and great service
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