--- title: Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 16 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 33534 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 63 of 84 (Canal Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-classic-saloon-boat-cruise-with-drinks-and-cheese/ --- # Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese In our comparison: #63 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview On this 1-hour Luxury Classic Saloon Boat Cruise, you will discover Amsterdam from the comfort of a classic, covered vessel. Sail through the UNESCO-listed Golden Age canals and pass iconic sights such as the Maritime Museum, the Golden Bend, and the Anne Frank House. Your local skipper and live guide will share stories about Amsterdam’s history, culture, and landmarks, making this an interactive experience with plenty of room for questions and recommendations for the rest of your stay. You can choose between a standard tour or the option including unlimited drinks (wine, beer & soft drinks) and Dutch cheese. All tours are in English. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Location: Central Station. - 39 start times: between 10:00 and 23:55 - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €16 per person for the No Cheese & Drinks-Central St. option; other options up to €27 - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 33534 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Flagship Amsterdam - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 39 start times between 10:00 and 23:55 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.85 from 33534 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32270 of 33534. - 5 stars: 30647 (91%) - 4 stars: 1623 (5%) - 3 stars: 622 (2%) - 2 stars: 287 (1%) - 1 star: 355 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | No Cheese & Drinks-Central St. | €16 / person | English | Drinks are for sale onboard Starting point: Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands | | No Cheese & Drinks -Anne Frank | €17 / person | English | Drinks are for sale onboard Starting point: Prinsengracht 267, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands | | Cheese&Drinks, Central Station | €27 / person | English | Including Drinks & Cheese: Wine, beer & soft drinks Starting point: Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands | | Cheese&Drinks, Anne Frank | €27 / person | English | Including Drinks & Cheese: Wine, beer & soft drinks Starting point: Prinsengracht 267, 1016 GV Amsterdam, Netherlands | ## What's included - 1-Hour Canal Cruise - Experienced Skipper and Live Guide - Friendly atmosphere - Unique experience on a luxury boat - Dutch Cheese & Unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks (if option selected) ## Itinerary 1. **The itinerary is a little different for each departure location** (pass by, no stop) - Each itinerary has its own charm! Please contact our support team for more information on this. 2. **Anne Frank House** (pass by, no stop) - Nestled within the historic confines of the Prinsengracht, this iconic house served as the refuge for Anne Frank and her family during the tumultuous years of World War II. 3. **Westerkerk** (pass by, no stop) - The Westerkerk (English: Western Church) is a Reformed church within the Dutch Protestant church in central Amsterdam, Netherlands. It lies in the most western part of the Grachtengordel neighborhood (Centrum borough), next to the Jordaan, between the Prinsengracht and... 4. **Koninklijk Theater Carre** (pass by, no stop) - The Royal Theatre Carré (Dutch: Koninklijk Theater Carré) is a Neo-Renaissance theatre in Amsterdam, located near the river Amstel. When the theatre was founded in 1887, it was originally meant as a permanent circus building. Currently, it is mainly used for musicals, cabaret... 5. **Rijksmuseum** (pass by, no stop) - The Rijksmuseum was founded in The Hague in 1800 and moved to Amsterdam in 1808, where it was first located in the Royal Palace and later in the Trippenhuis. The current main building was designed by Pierre Cuypers and first opened in 1885.On 13 April 2013, after a ten-year... 6. **The Amstel** (pass by, no stop) - is the biggest canal of all, and Amsterdam was founded from this canal which was originally a river. Fisherman builds a "dam" and called is Amsterdam. 7. **Seven Bridges View Point** (pass by, no stop) - Since most canals in Amsterdam make a curve, seeing through so many bridges at once is very rare! 8. **The Jordaan** (pass by, no stop) - The most common theory on the origin of the name is as a derivation of the French word Jardin, meaning garden: most streets and canals in the Jordaan are named after trees and flowers. Another theory is that the Prinsengracht canal was once nicknamed Jordaan (the Dutch name... 9. **Herengracht** (pass by, no stop) - The three main canals (Herengracht, Prinsengracht, and Keizersgracht), dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings. The 17th-century canal ring... 10. **Prinsengracht** (pass by, no stop) - Our boats will cruise the Prinsengracht. 11. **Munt Tower (Munttoren)** (pass by, no stop) - The Munttoren (mint tower) was once part of the Regulierspoort which consisted of a gate with a tower on each side. It was built between 1480 and 1487 as part of the medieval city wall. Back in the 17th century, the tower was used to mint coins. 12. **Dutch National Opera & Ballet** (pass by, no stop) - Dutch National Opera (DNO; formerly De Nederlandse Opera, now De Nationale Opera in Dutch) is a Dutch opera company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Its present home base is the Dutch National Opera & Ballet housed in the Stopera building, a modern building designed by Cees... 13. **Magere Brug** (pass by, no stop) - One of Amsterdam’s many bridges is the beautiful Magere Brug, known to English speakers at the Skinny Bridge. This wooden drawbridge was once so narrow that it was hard for two pedestrians to pass each other. To cope with increasing traffic on the Amstel, a wider bridge... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 39 start times between 10:00 and 23:55 - 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 Location: Central Station. Our boats are located right besides the entrance of Central Station (On the city centre side), at Prins Hendrikkade 33A.You will recognize our Flagship crew by the orange clothing. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - It is colder on the water, please bring warm clothing and don't get surprised by the chilly Dutch weather - A fairly big step has to be made into the boat. Our stewards will assist you with this - No boats at the dock? Please call us or visit our office at Leliegracht 50D (Just around the corner from the Anne Frank House) - No bachelor / birthday party groups allowed, please call us for a private boat option - Tour available for free for infants (0-3 years old) - No toilets on board - Please be aware that the points of interest on the route may slightly vary depending on the departure point chosen - The photos give an impression of the experience. The boat used for your cruise may differ from the one shown in the photos. ## Compared with other Canal Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #63 of 84** | €16 | 1h | 4.85 (33534) | 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 #63 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-classic-saloon-boat-cruise-with-drinks-and-cheese/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md