--- title: "Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks" lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 20 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 6896 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en, nl] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 22 of 84 (Canal Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-luxury-canal-cruise-including-cocktails-snacks/ --- # Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise including Cocktails & Snacks In our comparison: #22 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview With this canal cruise tour, you will enjoy Amsterdam on our luxury and trendy open and covered boats. The captain and hostess will guide you through the city on a personal tour with excellent service and comfort. You can enjoy the sights of the city while relaxing with a drink in your hand. See many of Amsterdam's highlights including the Old Church, the Amstel river, the Magere Brug (skinny bridge), and more. We have a well-equipped bar on board. Our hostess will serve you along the cruise. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Directions: Close to Dam Square at NH… - 29 start times: between 12:00 and 22:00 - Food not included: Drinks, Snacks - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €20 per person for the Cruise incl. Welcome Liqour option; other options up to €35 - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 6896 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Friendship Amsterdam - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Dutch - Start times: 29 start times between 12:00 and 22:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.91 from 6896 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 6761 of 6896. - 5 stars: 6530 (95%) - 4 stars: 231 (3%) - 3 stars: 74 (1%) - 2 stars: 30 (0%) - 1 star: 31 (0%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Cruise incl. Welcome Liqour | €20 / person | English, Dutch | Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230: Departure is from the jetty at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230, Amsterdam (jetty Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky). | | Unlimited Drinks & Free Snack | €30 / person | English, Dutch | Unlimited Drinks: Savor the pleasures of the classic open bar option. Indulge in a selection of Heineken beers, wines, soft drinks, and coffee. | | Unlimited Cocktails & Snack | €35 / person | English, Dutch | Unlimited Cocktails & Waffle: Delight in a premium selection of cocktails and craft beers, and an extensive range of other beverages. | ## What's included - Enthusiastic Live Tour - Blankets - Luxurious Boat Cruise ont he Canals - Captain - Host(ess) ## Not included - Drinks - Gratuities - Snacks ## Itinerary 1. **A few of the highligths during our tours: - Red Light District tour - Skinny ...** (1h) - A few of the highligths during our tours: - Red Light District tour - Skinny Bridge - Old Church - Amstel River - Hidden Canals 2. **Red Light District** (pass by, no stop) - amsterdam is famous for and proud of its liberal and tolerant fibe. The name of the "RedLight District" comes from the red neon lighting that adorns the windows of the windows where the women are working as prostitutes. At this location you can find a wide range of sex shops,... 3. **Oude Kerk** (pass by, no stop) - oldest church in Amsterdam 4. **Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder** (pass by, no stop) - Our lord in the Attic is a unique clandestine Catholic church built on top of a 17th century merchant house. This was a secret Christian church in Protestant times. the church has kept the furnishings from its origins, including typical dutch wooden furniture, table clocks,... 5. **This canal is the oldest steam gate in Amsterdam** (pass by, no stop) - The Kolksluice has been in operation since the Middle Ages. In 1702 the castle of the Kolksluice was demolished and replaced with the current bridge. During high tide, the lock was closed to prevent flooding. When the tide is low, the lock is opened and the water flows back... 6. **Centraal Station** (pass by, no stop) - Amsterdam Central station is the main station of Amsterdam. The station was designed by the Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers who was famous for his design of the Rijksmuseum and opened in 1889. There are Gothic and Renaissance elements. 250,000 people pass through the station... 7. **From this location Henry Hudson started his sailing trip to the USA, where he...** (pass by, no stop) - From this location Henry Hudson started his sailing trip to the USA, where he discovered what is now New York. He called this settlement New Amsterdam. Weeper's tower is known as a drop-off spot. A place where women wept for their husbands who sailed into the war from this... 8. **Scheepvaarthuis** (pass by, no stop) - The shipping house was originally the headquarters of the six major shipping functions. The Netherlands Steamship Company (SMN), the Royal Packet Navigation Company (KPM), the Java-China-Japan Line (JCJL) and the Royal Dutch Steamboat Company (KNSM) with New Rhine Navigation... 9. **NEMO Science Museum** (pass by, no stop) - This modern museum is the science center of amsterdam. It is the largest science museum in the Netherlands and contains 5 floors with science experiments and exhibitions. There is also a small cafeteria and gift shop selling small scale models of the attractions. 10. **Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum** (pass by, no stop) - The Maritime Museum is dedicated to many topics related to the rich Dutch maritime history. The collection contains many other things, paintings, scale models, weapons and maps. The ship in front of the museum is a replica of 'The Amsterdam', an 18th century ship that sailed... 11. **The Amstel** (pass by, no stop) - atmosphere on the river Amstel 12. **Magere Brug** (pass by, no stop) - Most famous bridge of the city 13. **Montelbaanstoren** (pass by, no stop) - This tower was built in 1516 as part of the defenses of Amsterdam. The name 'crazy' Jack's tower comes from the placement of the clock. When this clock was placed, it started ringing spontaneously. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 29 start times between 12:00 and 22:00 - 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 Directions: Close to Dam Square at NH Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky dock. It only takes 5 minutes to walk from Dam Square. Due to municipal regulations, we are required to drop off guests at Kloveniersburgwal instead of the original departure location. This is only a 5 minute walk back. Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Near public transportation ## Compared with other Canal Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 84** | €20 | 1h | 4.91 (6896) | 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 #22 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-luxury-canal-cruise-including-cocktails-snacks/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md