--- title: "Amsterdam: Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option" lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 19 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 3125 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [ar, de, zh-TW, pt, ja, en, it, fr, nl, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 6 of 84 (Canal Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-canal-booze-cruise-with-unlimited-drinks-option/ --- # Amsterdam: Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option In our comparison: #6 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The city is known for many things – its iconic canals, picturesque and historic cityscape and, of course, the famous Amsterdam Booze Cruise – So why not combine all of these things in the best way possible and enjoy an open bar on our luxurious electric boat in a small group setting? No trip to Amsterdam is complete without a trip out on the canals so let’s make our Amsterdam Canal cruise the highlight of your visit! Depart from the city center and cruise through some of the city's main canals. Make your way onto the Amstel River, under the 7 bridges, and discover hidden gems that only a local skipper and host will know how to find. Your cruise will end 10 minutes walking from the starting point right in the city center, exactly where you will want to be after a cruise with an open bar. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Kindly spot our team members dressed in… - 21 start times: between 12:00 and 22:30 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €19 per person for the Dam Square, NO Drinks option; other options up to €45 - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 3125 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Starboard Boats - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 21 start times between 12:00 and 22:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.94 from 3125 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3078 of 3125. - 5 stars: 3030 (97%) - 4 stars: 48 (2%) - 3 stars: 12 (0%) - 2 stars: 14 (0%) - 1 star: 21 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Dam Square, NO Drinks | €19 / person | English, Japanese, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Dutch | Depart From Red Light District: No drinks included, drinks can be purchased on board; departure from Red Light District near Dam Square Starting point: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230, 1012 GJ Amsterdam, Netherlands | | Dam Square, Unlimited Drinks | €35 / person | English, Japanese, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Dutch | Depart from Red Light District: Unlimited Beer/Wine/Soda included; Departure from Red Light District near Dam Square Starting point: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230, 1012 GJ Amsterdam, Netherlands | | Private Cruise With Drinks | €45 / person (for 10+ people) | English, Japanese, German, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Dutch | Private Cruise Starting point: Amstel 178, 1017 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands | ## What's included - Local Captain & Host(ess) - Social and Fun Atmosphere - Unlimited Beer, Wine, Soda or No Drinks (depending on option selected) - In Person Guide + Audio guide in multiple languages (bring your own headphones for better sound) - Personal group setting up to 26 people - Centrally Located Departure Points ## Not included - Local Dutch Stroopwafels (bite) can be purchased on board ## Itinerary 1. **The Amstel** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise on the famous Amstel river and see the stunning views Amsterdam has to offer. 2. **Magere Brug** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise under the iconic "Skinny Bridge" that became one of the most famous bridges of Amsterdam. 3. **Pass by the most famous canal in Amsterdam, the "7 Bridges" canal** (pass by, no stop) 4. **Red Light District (De Wallen)** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise through the Red Light District (De Wallen), Amsterdam's oldest quarter, on the Oudezijds Voorburgwal canal. From the Oudezijds Voorburgwal departure, your cruise starts right here. 5. **Amsterdam Canal Ring** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise in the heart of Amsterdam and enjoy the main canals the city has to offer. Learn interesting stories about this world famous heritage 6. **Amsterdam Centraal** (pass by, no stop) - Sail past Amsterdam Centraal Station, the grand 19th-century gateway to the city, right on the water. 7. **NEMO Science Museum** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise past NEMO Science Museum, the green ship-shaped building rising out of the harbour. 8. **Herengracht** (pass by, no stop) - Glide along the Herengracht, the grandest of the 17th-century canals, lined with merchants' mansions. 9. **Prinsengracht** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise the Prinsengracht, the canal of houseboats and leaning canal houses near the Jordaan. 10. **Oude Kerk** (pass by, no stop) - Pass the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam's oldest building, in the heart of the Red Light District. 11. **Waterlooplein Market** (pass by, no stop) - See Waterlooplein, home of Amsterdam's famous flea market, from the Amstel. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 21 start times between 12:00 and 22:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Kindly spot our team members dressed in blue shirts or raincoats! They are eagerly ready to help you on board. Ends: The ending point is 10 minutes walking from the starting point. You will be dropped of in the city centre next to Rembrandtsquare in a beautiful area on Amstel river. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This cruise is also available for groups of 10 people and under - just book for 10 and arrive with less ## Compared with other Canal Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 84** | €19 | 1h | 4.94 (3125) | shared | | [Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Unlimited Prosecco, Wine & Dutch Cheese](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-canal-cruise-unlimited-prosecco-wine-dutch-cheese/?format=md) | €32 | 1h | 4.97 (1092) | shared | | [Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/morning-canal-cruise-amsterdam-in-small-group/?format=md) | €46 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (846) | shared | | [Not a Typical Cruise Max 10 guests Bites Drinks Local Personal](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/not-a-typical-cruise-max-10-guests-bites-drinks-local-personal/?format=md) | €67 | 2h | 4.99 (416) | shared | Ranked #6 of 84 in Canal Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €13 to €525, median €32; typical length 1h 23m. 22 of 84 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/canal-cruises-amsterdam/?format=md ## More in Amsterdam - All Amsterdam tours: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-canal-booze-cruise-with-unlimited-drinks-option/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md