OnTheCanalsof Amsterdam

Everything on the canals,
in one place

From electric boat hire to sunset cruises β€” discover, compare and book every water activity on the Amsterdam canals.

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⭐4.8avg. rating
βš“15+verified providers
🌊14+activities
🌍Site in 7 languages

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⏱ 75 min

Pancake river cruise β€” Pannenkoekboot

All-you-can-eat Dutch pancakes on a 75-minute cruise along the IJ river Β· Ms. van Riemsdijkweg 33, Amsterdam Noord (free ferry from Central Station)

PB

"The highlight of our trip, amazing pancakes and the kids loved the ball pit!"

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.3(1,102 reviews)
€26/ p.p.
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⏱ 2 hrs

4-course dinner cruise β€” Lovers

Fine dining on the canals past Amsterdam's most iconic landmarks Β· Prins Hendrikkade 25 (near Centraal Station)

LC

"Amazing experience, great food, great wine, loveley views from the water!"

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.7(780 reviews)
€79/ p.p.
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⏱ 4 hrs

Sunset canoe tour through Dutch countryside - Wetlands Safari

Paddle past farmhouses, picnic at a lake, swim at sunset Β· Amsterdam Noord (metro station)

KS

"Most magical evening on the water and away from the husstle and busstle!”

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.9(175 reviews)
€78/ p.p.
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⏱ 2–4 hrs

Private luxury cruise β€” Voyage Amsterdam

Exclusive private canal experience Β· Singel 359

VP

"Absolutely perfect, felt like the most luxurious way to see Amsterdam"

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…5(340 reviews)
€30/ p.p.
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⏱ 2–4 hrs

Borrel cruise β€” Flagship Amsterdam

Private sloep with drinks & schipper Β· Multiple locations across Amsterdam

FL

"Tripadvisor favorite and it shows"

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.9(36,000 reviews)
€22/ p.p.
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⏱ 2 hrs

Captain For a Day β€” Eco Boats

You're the captain, no licence needed Β· Zandhoek 22

EG

"Easy to steer, beautiful canals, nice to be your own captain!”

β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Β½4.7(340 reviews)
€138/ boat

100 km

of navigable canals

Why the canals?

Amsterdam is best seen
from the water

The Grachtengordel β€” Amsterdam's famous canal ring β€” is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Over 400 years old, lined with merchant houses, hidden courtyards, and drawbridges that only open by water. No bus or bike gives you this view.

165

canals

1,500+

houseboats

400+

bridges

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Real experiences

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"We had the most amazing afternoon on the electric sloep. Super easy to book β€” everything in one place. Saw parts of the city we'd never have found otherwise."

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Sophie van Dijk

Amsterdam Β· Electric boat hire

⭐ via Google Reviews

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"Finally one website that shows everything! Booked the SUP lesson for my partner's birthday. Easy and exactly as expected."

TM

Thomas Meyer

Berlin, Germany Β· SUP lesson

⭐ via Trustpilot

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"We organized a hen party on a private cruise β€” booked in 5 minutes. The canal at sunset was absolutely stunning."

AP

Anouk Peeters

Antwerp, Belgium Β· Private cruise

⭐ via Google Reviews

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Pick an activity, grab a spot, and experience Amsterdam the way it was meant to be seen β€” from the water.