A Private Canal Cruise in Amsterdam is the best way to see the city!

The best way to see Amsterdam is to cruise along the Herengracht and other canals. Admire the canalhouses from the 17th and 18th Century. You will enjoy the variety of gables and facades of these mansions.

Therefore Amsterdam VIP Tours can arrange a cruise on the famous canals of Amsterdam according to your wishes, with or without lunch or dinner. Drinks are always available onboard.

Regular canalcruise boats are crowded with often more than 40 people sitting in rows. Often listening to a recorded commentary in several languages. Would you like a more private experience? Then you will prefer our VIP cruiseboat offer. Quietly cruise on the wonderful canals of Amsterdam in luxury and comfort with a private canalcruise.

Chose where you want to go and what you want to see. That includes you can start and end your cruise where it would be convenient for you. For example if you would like to be picked up / dropped off close to your hotel. In that case it would also save you the taxi.

Book a private Cityguide during your cruise

A private cityguide is recommended for onboard commentary. Your guide will point out interesting sights along the way and decide about the best route with your captain. Also will he or she tell interesting facts and fun stories about the city. A cruise can very well be combined with a Amsterdam Walking Tour.

Amsterdam Champagne Cruise

Champagne, wine, beer, water and softdrinks etc. are readily available for you onboard to make the cruise even more enjoyable! Drinks can be paid for onboard at the end of the cruise, or as a drinking package upfront.

Book a Lunch or Dinner Cruise for onboard service

Private lunch and dinner cruises are getting more and more popular. There is a choice of different kinds of food. For example with the popular ‘Indonesian rice table’. You can chose a buffet type or seated dinner where several courses are picked up from good restaurants on the canals. The ideal way to see Amsterdam and have an enjoyable meal at the same time!

Walking & Cruising

A private boat tour can also very well be combined with the Classic Amsterdam Tour. Great way to rest your feet while you see many lovely canals and enjoy the scenery.

Docking Locations for your Amsterdam cruise

Want to know the optional boarding locations for your VIP Cruise? Let us know where you prefer to get on and off, and we will advise you. Or find them yourself on this Private Boat Boarding Amsterdam Map.

What will you see during the cruise?

The Unesco Worldheritage Canals of Amsterdam with it’s caracteristic houses. The route options are partly determined by the duration of the cruise and the desired embarkation and disembarkation location(s). The boat rental includes boarding and disembarking at locations in the center within the canal belt, outside of this extra empty sailing time is calculated depending on the location.

Amsterdam Light Festival – special winter treat!

If you are visiting Amsterdam this winter, you can cruise the ‘Amsterdam Light Festival’ attraction in the evening! The Light Exhibition lasts until January 20. Read more about it on our Amsterdam Light Festival page.