Highlights

Tour through smaller canals
Small groups with local captain
Comfortable seats, bar on board

Locations

Central Station

Practical information

Children

Children's tickets for 4-13 year olds
Free entry for 0-3 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult

Languages

The captain and host speak English

Check-in

Check-in 10 minutes before departure

Ticket information

Ticket is directly available on smartphones
Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 8 hours in advance
Reschedule your tickets yourself via our self-rebook page up to 24 hours in advance, or contact [email protected] for help with rescheduling

Bad weather

Umbrella's and blankets can be borrowed on board on board for free
Tarp roof can be put up for moderate rain
In case of severe weather, we rebook you for free, or you can join a cruise on a covered boat

More information

Drinks available to buy on board, no alcohol is served to guests under the age of 18
Route of the cruise may vary according to water traffic, weather circumstances or special events
Cruises always end where they start
Tours take approximately an hour, exact time might vary due to water traffic
Max 30 people per boat.
Dogs are welcome on board if leashed.
For questions about this activity, please contact [email protected].

Getting there

Description

Experience the real Amsterdam from the water

Step aboard and be surprised by all the beauty Amsterdam has to offer. Sail past famous hotspots such as the Anne Frank House, the Red Light District, the Skinny Bridge and much more. Although these places are definitely worth seeing, this is your chance to experience the daily life of the city. As you sail through the famous and lesser-known canals, take a good look around you; there is so much going on. Look to your left: two neighbours sitting in the sun, chatting and drinking a cup of coffee. Look to the right, where you see a businessman cycling while talking on the phone on his way to his next appointment. At that moment, you sail under a bridge where a couple is taking a photo together. These are the moments, against the backdrop of the centuries-old canals, that make Amsterdam such a special city.

Comfortable and intimate sailing through Amsterdam

Get to know Amsterdam in a unique way and sail through narrow canals that you would not normally visit. With the small open boats of Lovely Cruises, you can sail through places that are inaccessible to large tour boats. In addition, the boats are fully electric, quiet and environmentally friendly. Cruising through Amsterdam has never been so relaxing! Blankets and umbrellas are available on the boat, and a tarp can be put up in case of bad weather. There is even a small bar on the boats where you can order a nice drink. Cruising with Lovely Cruises is comfortable, intimate and typically Dutch.

Departure and return from Central Station

This cruise departs from Central Station, and the captain will also bring you back here. The starting and ending points are therefore the same, which is very convenient! Thanks to the central location, you can easily hop on the boat from the train, bus, metro or tram. The experienced captain knows all the canals of Amsterdam and always has a beautiful route ready. Meanwhile, the guide on board tells beautiful and interesting stories about the places you pass. All you have to do is enjoy. Book your tickets now!

Reviews

10 reviews

4.8

Climber15088802222

In overall I think this is a must visit also if who have a time crunch in exploring Amsterdam. BYE, SEE YOU THERE!!🤗

We were a family of three staying in Amsterdam, for 4 days so, we eventually decided to take on the opportunity to explore the pretty city on water with Lovely Cruises. First we thought this was just a waste of time as we had nothing else to do but, let me give you a spoiler: IT WAS FANTASTIC!!!😁😉 Our guides Emma & Patrick totally made this wonderful. Together we explored many things with a group of humorous strangers from all around the world. The facts and the reasons that we never even thought of or knew had been said. Emma fairly being new to the company was fabulous as, she filled us with many new facts. She even gave us a wonderful insight connecting history with the modern era While Patrick our boat 🚤 captain the born and brought up Amsterdammer knew everything we asked him! Our guides were especially funny as we enjoyed our time drinking all the beverages available.

Jun 30, 2026

John_Sh60

Great way to see Amsterdam!

Enjoyable trip out on the canals near Amsterdam central. Our guides/hosts Omab and Riez were informative with just the right amount of humour. Despite the fact that I had lived here for several years in the past, I still learned a few things! 100% recommended and the best way to see a key part of Amsterdam!

Jun 29, 2026

Brian Forbes

We had a really good time on the smaller and more personalized lovely cruise today. Jiji and Milan were knowledgeable and funny and it made for a great way to kickoff our sightseeing in Amsterdam. You get to see a lot in the hour tour without it feeling rushed. Highly recommended.

Jun 15, 2026

Frank Hoel-Knai

A very nice tour on the canals with Gino and Riez. We were a little late, and the boat had just got a few meters from the dock, but they turned and came back for us! Fantastic service! Thank you very much!

May 26, 2026

Murat Bastimar

Thank you to captain Bart and his right hand Victor for nice boat tour…

May 21, 2026

4wyattsontour

Great value canal cruise

We thoroughly enjoyed a cruise (with drinks) today with the captain Rick & host Amy. A great way to see parts of Amsterdam with lots of interesting information in a friendly fun environment. Can 100% recommend!

May 7, 2026

240sannaf

So amazing tour!

It was amazing! The crew Rick and Amy took well care of us and showed us Amsterdam by boat! They were skilled! Thank you for the amazing 60minutes

May 7, 2026

katewU2438PY

Great fun 😁

Really good way to see Amsterdam. Friendly and knowledgeable host. Would recommend.

May 6, 2026

claudiacH2655LL

Muy buena visita a los canales

Visitamos los canales con Tess y Daniel, muy buenos guías y explicaron todo perfectamente, ha sido muy entretenido, repetiría sin dudarlo.

Jul 2, 2026

IC Marseille

Bateau à ciel ouvert très confortable. Circuit d'une heure. Seul bémol, commentaires en anglais avec une élocution rapide, difficile à suivre même avec un anglais niveau moyen.

Jun 22, 2026