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A group of people on a boat with a man steering, surrounded by calm water and a brick wall. 1
A canal boat named 'Boat Master' docked at the 'HART Museum' in a city setting. 2
A boat with people on it, a canal, and buildings along the canal. 3
A canal with boats, people, and historic buildings along the water. 4
Two individuals in navy blue Eco Boats t-shirts standing by a white boat with a green cushion. A canal and urban buildings are visible in the background. 5
By Eco Boats Amsterdam

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €20 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Skippers Igor, Timon, Mike, & The Eco Boats team; highly rated in our reviews
    • With max 28 guests, they make you feel like a friend showing you their hometown
    • Our smaller Eco boats reaches narrow canals big tour boats can't enter
    • Free digital booklet in DE, FR, IT, ES, PT, ZH, NL, EN; Your Story, Your Cruise
    • Optional drinks package; reviewers mention it's worth booking

Activity location

    • Amsterdam
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Stationsplein 18, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands | Our location is in front of Amsterdam Central Station, West side. In front of the tram stops 2, 12, 13 en 17, you'll see the canal. Take the stairs down and look for our dark green beach flag that is in the boat. Our staff wears dark blue 'Eco Boats' shirts. Please use Google maps for the meeting point address Stationsplein 18, Amsterdam. If you use Apple maps the address for the meeting point is then Stationsplein 36, Amsterdam Can't find us? Please call us on +31 (0)20 308 66 56
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Cruise without Drink

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

This options is without any drinks. Departs from Central Station.

➡️ Our guide speaks English, if you have chosen a different language our guide will provide you with a digital booklet in your chosen language.

Price details
€19.52 x 1 Adult€19.52
Total
Price is €19.52

Amsterdam: Canal Cruise with 1 Complimentary Drink

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
€19.52 x 1 Adult€19.52
Total
Price is €19.52

Cruise with unlimited Drinks (self service)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

This option includes unlimited self service to drinks, wine beer, or a soft drinks. Departure Central Station.

➡️ Our guide speaks English, if you have chosen a different language our guide will provide you with a digital booklet in your chosen language.

Price details
€26.95 x 1 Adult€26.95
Total
Price is €26.95

Cruise with two (2) Apérol Spritz

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

This option includes two (2) Apérol Spritz made by our host on board. Departure Central Station.

➡️The tour is given in English, Digital booklet in other languages available on board.

Price details
€32.57 x 1 Adult€32.57
Total
Price is €32.57

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Live local skipper, not a recording; verified reviewers regularly name them: Igor, Timon, John Paul, Mike, Mark, William.
  • Inclusions
    Smaller boat, means access to canals the big cruise boats can't reach.
  • Inclusions
    Real small-group feel: max 28 guests; reviewers mention often the boat felt semi-private.
  • Inclusions
    Brand-new electric fleet built in 2024; emission-free and quiet.
  • Inclusions
    Cosy cushions, soft blankets and an open or (semi-)covered boat depending on the weather.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Smoking
    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • See Amsterdam the way locals do: from the water, on a silent electric boat with a live skipper who actually talks to you.

    While the big tour boats stick to the wide main canals, our smaller Eco boat slips into the narrow side canals where everyday Amsterdam life happens; quiet courtyards, hidden bridges and centuries-old (dancing) houses you'll never see from the street.

    Our live local skippers: Igor, Timon, Mike, John Paul, Mark and the rest of the team, are the reason guests keep coming back. They share fun facts, personal stories and the occasional (Dutch) joke, and can adapt the route to what your group enjoys.

    While our skippers hold the tour in English, there are digital booklets for you to dowload on board, free via QR code.

    With max 28 guests on board, cosy cushions and blankets when it's chilly, and an optional drinks package (wine, beer, soft drink), this feels less like a tourist attraction and more like a friend showing you their hometown.

    Departing opposite Amsterdam Central Station; just look for the dark green beach flag and our team in dark blue 'Eco Boats' jackets.

Location

Activity location

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    • Amsterdam
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Stationsplein 18, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands | Our location is in front of Amsterdam Central Station, West side. In front of the tram stops 2, 12, 13 en 17, you'll see the canal. Take the stairs down and look for our dark green beach flag that is in the boat. Our staff wears dark blue 'Eco Boats' shirts. Please use Google maps for the meeting point address Stationsplein 18, Amsterdam. If you use Apple maps the address for the meeting point is then Stationsplein 36, Amsterdam Can't find us? Please call us on +31 (0)20 308 66 56
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Stationsplein 18, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands | Our location is in front of Amsterdam Central Station, West side. In front of the tram stops 2, 12, 13 en 17, you'll see the canal. Take the stairs down and look for our dark green beach flag that is in the boat. Our staff wears dark blue 'Eco Boats' shirts. Please use Google maps for the meeting point address Stationsplein 18, Amsterdam. If you use Apple maps the address for the meeting point is then Stationsplein 36, Amsterdam Can't find us? Please call us on +31 (0)20 308 66 56
    • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands