Amsterdam Early Morning Canal Cruise
Amsterdam Early Morning Canal Cruise
We sail in the early morning with no other boats around, for sure the best photo opportunities!Where other boats like to sail a fixed route and give standard comments, we like our tours to be unique, personal, informative, and fun! We start our cruise along the Canal Ring (UNESCO World Heritage List), and from there, off we go. Since 2021 we cruise in an incredibly special boat, namely the 1928 former Dutch govern boat which hosted heads of state, mayors, and the Dutch royal family.
The boat is intimate and comfortable; 100% electric, with sliding windows, a sunroof, open aft deck, heating, and toilet on board (a luxury). In short: the most ideal boat to explore the canals. We are proud to be an Award Winner for "Best Amsterdam Boat tour", awarded the Badge of Excellence and listed in the Best rated Airbnb Experiences!See you onboard, Captain Dave AmsterdamPs.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Captain Dave Amsterdam— The Official Canal Cruises
The cruise starts (and ends) on dock at the Prinsengracht 579.
1 hour 30 minutesAnne Frank House
Anne Frank House Amsterdam—the main house and the annex. On 6 July 1942, the Frank family went into hiding in the building at Prinsengracht 263.
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Artis Royal Zoo Amsterdam is a beautiful 19th-century zoo and the oldest zoo in the Netherlands with among others, chimpanzees, zebras and elephants, an aquarium, and a planetarium —when lucky, we spot elephants, zebras, or even giraffes.
The Amstel
The Amstel River —is the beautiful river where Amsterdam took his name from. The view from the Amstel is magical! The Amstel is a wide river that flows from Nieuwveen to Amsterdam, where it meets the IJ bay.
The Smallest House in Amsterdam
Europe's smallest house is 2.02 meters (6 feet 8 inches) wide and 5 meters (16 feet 5 inches) deep! —It represents a miniature version of a typical Amsterdam canal house. What makes it even more amazing, it accommodates a Tea Salon.
Red Light District
The Amsterdam Red Light District —from brothels to sex shops to museums, the old part of Amsterdam, has it all. Don't be afraid to go; it has a very friendly atmosphere.
The Jordaan
What to choose? Most canals and streets in the Jordan area are named after flowers and trees; on the other hand, “Jordaan” was the Prinsengracht's nickname...
Magere Brug
The more likely version is that the original bridge acquired the name from being so narrow (mager means skinny in Dutch) that it was hard for two pedestrians to pass one along with another.
De Poezenboot
The Catboat —a unique houseboat turned into an animal shelter. Cat-loving volunteers run it. I didn't expect seeing cats on the water, you?
Included
- Lively comments by your non-scripted local captain
- 90-minutes boat trip on the Amsterdam canals
- Small group canal tour in a 1928 saloon boat used by the Dutch Royal Family
- Heating on board and extra blankets to keep you warm
- Award winning —Best Amsterdam Canal Cruise for 2019
- Coffee and/or Tea - Coffee, tea, fresh orange juice and a Dutch specialty
- Restroom on board
Not Included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- We always sit dry. The boat has sliding windows, a sunroof, and an open aft deck
- Small Group Experience. We accommodate 10-12 guests with social distancing
- We have a heated boat and extra blankets to keep you warm
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- If you have any signs of disease let us know and we try to reschedule or offer a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.