Amsterdam Harbour Cruise
Leave the narrow canals for the wide IJ: a harbour cruise reveals modern Amsterdam with spectacular architecture, shipyards and big ships.
Booking via our partner GetYourGuide – usually free cancellation up to 24 h before.
What do you see on the harbour cruise?
The EYE Film Museum, A'DAM Tower, the cruise terminal, the Eastern Docklands and often the NDSM wharf. Many tours combine harbour and canals.
Is there a free alternative?
Yes, the GVB ferries behind Central Station to Amsterdam-Noord are free. They are not a guided tour but offer great views.
Booking via our partner GetYourGuide – usually free cancellation up to 24 h before.
More boat tours in Amsterdam
Most booked1. Classic canal cruise
60–75 min · from €15 · 4.0–4.5 ★
- ✓Perfect for a first visit
- ✓Weatherproof glass-top boat
- ✓Multilingual audio guide
- ✓Frequent departures
Top rated2. Open boat canal tour
60 min · from €19.50 · 4.5–4.9 ★
- ✓Clear views & fresh air
- ✓Live guide
- ✓Drinks on board
- ✓Small groups
Perfect at night3. Canal cruise with dinner
75–120 min · from €30 · 4.3–4.8 ★
- ✓Sightseeing & food
- ✓Illuminated bridges
- ✓Romantic & relaxed
- ✓Pizza, pancakes, 4-course menu
Flexible4. Hop-on hop-off boat
24–48 h · from €25 · 4.0–4.4 ★
- ✓Get on and off as you like
- ✓Stops at museums
- ✓Great for multiple trips
- ✓Bus combo available
Active5. Pedal boat
1–2 h · from €12 pp · 4.3 ★
- ✓Sporty & fun
- ✓Your own pace
- ✓Great with kids
- ✓Budget-friendly
Adventure6. Self-drive boat rental
1–3 h · from €89 per boat · 4.7 ★
- ✓No licence required
- ✓Your own route
- ✓Quiet electric motor
- ✓Bring your own picnic
Group outing7. Private group boat tour
1–3 h · from €150 per boat · 4.8 ★
- ✓Only your group on board
- ✓Skipper drives
- ✓Route & time on request
- ✓Catering available
Premium8. Private luxury cruise
1.5–3 h · from €350 per boat · 4.9 ★
- ✓Historic saloon boats
- ✓Champagne & finger food
- ✓Tailor-made route
- ✓Weddings & corporate