--- title: "Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option" lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 18 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 3711 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 60 of 84 (Canal Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-saloon-boat-cruise-unlimited-drinks-bite-option/ --- # Amsterdam: Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option In our comparison: #60 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Step aboard our luxurious classic saloon boat and discover Amsterdam from the water in style. During this 1-hour canal cruise, our experienced skipper and live guide will take you past the city’s most iconic landmarks while sharing stories about Amsterdam’s rich culture and history. Sit back and relax in the comfort of a heated, 100% electric boat with panoramic windows offering the best views of the canals. Enjoy a drink from the onboard bar, serving wine, beer, and soft drinks as you take in the city’s atmosphere. Admire the 17th-century canal houses, the famous Skinny Bridge, the grand Amstel Hotel, and the charming Grachtengordel district. All from a timeless perspective on Amsterdam’s historic waterways. ## Before you book - Meeting point: From January 22 until March 3, - 21 start times: between 10:30 and 21:30 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €18 per person for the Saloon excl, Central Station option; other options up to €35 - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.86/5 from 3711 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Flagship Amsterdam - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 21 start times between 10:30 and 21:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.86 from 3711 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3576 of 3711. - 5 stars: 3430 (92%) - 4 stars: 146 (4%) - 3 stars: 73 (2%) - 2 stars: 21 (1%) - 1 star: 41 (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 | |---|---|---|---| | Saloon excl, Central Station | €18 / person | English | Excluding Drinks & Bites: A variety of drinks are available for purchase at our onboard bar. Starting point: Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands | | Saloon excl, Anne Frank | €25 / person | English | Excluding Drinks & Bites: A variety of drinks are available for purchase at our onboard bar. Starting point: Keizersgracht 198, 1016 DW Amsterdam, Netherlands | | Saloon Incl - Central Station | €35 / person | English | Unlimited Drinks + Bite: Unlimited Drinks with an assortment of beer, wine & soft drinks! Accompanied by delicious bites. Cocktails are not included. Starting point: Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands | ## What's included - Experienced local skipper and live guide - 1-hour Canal Cruise on a classic Saloon Boat - Onboard bar (Drinks available for purchase) ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **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. 2. **Zuiderkerkstoren** (pass by, no stop) - As you sail past, the Zuiderkerk tower, with its striking white spire and ornate clock faces, stands proudly against the Amsterdam skyline. 3. **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... 4. **'The Drunken Houses'** (pass by, no stop) 5. **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! 6. **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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 21 start times between 10:30 and 21:30 - 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 From January 22 until March 3, the Anne Frank House boarding location is Keizersgracht 198, 1016 DW Amsterdam. On January 21 and from March 4 onwards, the boarding location will be Prinsengracht 267, 1016 GV Amsterdam. Look for our crew dressed in orange 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - It is colder on the water, please bring warm clothes so you won'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 bachelor / birthday party groups allowed, please call us for a private boat option - Please be aware that the points of interest on the route may slightly vary depending on the departure point chosen ## Compared with other Canal Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #60 of 84** | €18 | 1h | 4.86 (3711) | 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 #60 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-saloon-boat-cruise-unlimited-drinks-bite-option/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md