Captain Dave's
canal
cruises
Amsterdam
Cruise in style
personable guiding
Small group
No standard route
+3500 reviews!
comfortable
Saloon
outer deck
toilet on board
Personable
your captain
your guide
your host
All-inclusive
boat tour
CaPTAIN
drinks
priceless
90 minutes
non scripted
small group
captain dave's boat TOURS
—every day an adventure
EARLY MORNING CRUISE
—CANALS TO OURSELVES
90 minutes
Daily at 8:00 am
Canal cruises, a must when in Amsterdam! Empty canals, magnificent views. Incl. coffee, tea, juice & a Dutch delicacy
MORNING CRUISE
—BEFORE THE HUSTLE & BUSTLE
90 minutes
Daily at 10:00 am
Cruise the canal before the city gets crowded. Morning cruise with hot coffee, tea, fresh juice & a Dutch delicacy
CRUISE LIKE A LOCAL
—EXPLORE THE CANALS
90 minutes
Afternoon and evenings
Informative and entertaining cruise on the king’s boat from 1928. All-inclusive afternoon/ evening cruise with open bar.
PRIVATE BOAT TOUR
—CRUISE IN STYLE
From 90 minutes
On availability
Cruise with family, friends, or colleagues? Take a Private Tour. Additions to book: Food, drinks, and Champagne
—canals to ourselves
90 minutes
Daily at 8:00 am
Canal cruises, a must when in Amsterdam! Empty canals, magnificent views. Incl. coffee, tea, juice & a Dutch specialty
—Before the hustle & bustle
90 minutes
Daily at 10:00 am
Cruise the canal before the city gets crowded. Morning cruise with hot coffee, tea, fresh juice & a Dutch specialty
—explore the canals
90 minutes
afternoon and evening
Informative, fun and entertaining cruise on the king’s boat from 1928. All-inclusive afternoon/ evening cruise with open bar.
—cruise in style
from 90 minutes
on availability
Cruise with family, friends, or colleagues? Take a Private Tour. Additions to book: Food, drinks, and Champagne
—ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
90 minutes
11/30/2023-01/21/2024
Annual canal event! Enjoy a 1st-class view on the light art. Afternoon/ evening cruise with mulled wine & hot chocolate!
What our guests say
—about Captain Dave's canal Cruises
A canal ride that you never want to end.. Small, intimate, upgraded electric powered former Royal vessel. Lovely decor, personable local resident Captain... read moreSmall, intimate, upgraded electric powered former Royal vessel. Lovely decor, personable local resident Captain provided variety of refreshments, ongoing discussion of Ámsterdam history, Culture, Local sites. Small vessel provided extensive access to narrow canal passages. read lessmessingm28/05/23This was a wonderful experience! Our whole family enjoyed it. Dave was a wonderful story... read moreThis was a wonderful experience! Our whole family enjoyed it. Dave was a wonderful story teller and had some fascinating bits of history. A true native, he was extremely knowledge! Thank you! read lessMelissa26/05/23Dave was an excellent guide and the morning cruise was a lovely experience. Thoughtful details... read moreDave was an excellent guide and the morning cruise was a lovely experience. Thoughtful details and touches, plus Dave's a true local. Boat was safe, comfortable, and cozy. Really enjoyed and would recommend for anyone looking for a canal cruise! read lessSteven26/05/23This is a must-do - don't settle for the other canal tours! Captain Dave brings... read moreThis is a must-do - don't settle for the other canal tours! Captain Dave brings a personalized touch to his tours and encourages a friendly, familial, happy atmosphere for his guests. read lessBellaRoseFree26/05/23- enlightening A really good experience, telling us lots of things about Amsterdam we did not know... read moreA really good experience, telling us lots of things about Amsterdam we did not know in spite of being fairly frequent visitors. Very good to see the city from the water at a tranquil pace. read lessmartin d25/05/23Great guide! Captain Tony. Beautiful boat. Don’t miss this trip. It was one of the highlights of our week in Amsterdam.Our... read moreDon’t miss this trip. It was one of the highlights of our week in Amsterdam.Our guide was interesting and knowledgeable. The boat was beautiful. read lessKathryn B25/05/23Thank you Captain Tony for a wonderful early canal tour. The boat was excellent full... read moreThank you Captain Tony for a wonderful early canal tour. The boat was excellent full of history with small group plus snack and drinks . We enjoyed the stories and the tips from Captain Tony! Recommended. read lessBetty24/05/23During the morning, it's the perfect time to do it! The light is magical to... read moreDuring the morning, it's the perfect time to do it! The light is magical to take good pictures. With the Captain Tony , we learn a lot about Amsterdam's history. It was a lovely cruise!!!! read lessGenevieve24/05/23
- Awesome early morning tour! If you can, book the 8 AM experience. The canals are... read moreAwesome early morning tour! If you can, book the 8 AM experience. The canals are not crowded at all. Captain Tony was excellent. As a native, his insight was priceless and a key to making our entire trip memorable! read lessBrittany24/05/23The best canal cruise in Amsterdam Captain Dave is the best, we had a wonderful time and would recommend to anyone... read moreCaptain Dave is the best, we had a wonderful time and would recommend to anyone - this is THE canal tour to take. We enjoyed the small group size, beautiful boat, and Capt Dave's knowledgeable narration and warm hospitality read lesskbulthuis24/05/23Captain Dave's experience, humour, and knowledge made the first day of our Amsterdam trip incredibly... read moreCaptain Dave's experience, humour, and knowledge made the first day of our Amsterdam trip incredibly special. We felt relaxed, listened to, and entertained for the whole trip. The complimentary drinks and snacks just topped it off. Would highly recommend over the more 'commercial' tours. read lessLucy23/05/23Amazing Experience Captain Dave provided a wonderful tour for our early morning. He was entertaining... read moreCaptain Dave provided a wonderful tour for our early morning. He was entertaining and very knowledgeable. The boat is beautiful. I loved the small group atmosphere, the stillness of the morning, coffee, and of course, the delicious bread. Thank you, Captain Dave! read lessShauna H23/05/23
- I bought this experience as a Mother's Day gift for my mom while on a... read moreI bought this experience as a Mother's Day gift for my mom while on a solo trip through the Netherlands. She had a great time and learned so much. Captain Dave even recommended other sites for her to see while on her trip. read lessRachel22/05/23Fantastic. Recommended by some friends. Not disappointed. Haven’t been on other cruises, butsaw lots of... read moreFantastic. Recommended by some friends. Not disappointed. Haven’t been on other cruises, butsaw lots of them, and this was a much smaller personalised experience, with great local and historical knowledge. read lessLawrence22/05/23Wonderful Experience Wonderful small group experience in a historic boat. Captain Dave was a fun and... read moreWonderful small group experience in a historic boat. Captain Dave was a fun and knowledgable Amsterdam native. The morning cruse was peaceful with coffee/beverages and a delicious bread provided. Towards the end of our cruise we passed a couple of the larger cruise boats and we were so glad we had chosen Captain Dave. Highly recommend this experience. read lessCindym22/05/23This is the Amsterdam canal tour you want. At an hour and a half, ... read moreThis is the Amsterdam canal tour you want. At an hour and a half, the length of the tour was just right, not so short you're left wanting more and not so long you're growing tired of it. You're riding on a cool old, but we'll perserved, historic boat, along with a few other guests. The caption is cool and gladly answers guests' questions in addition to pointing out landmarks and explaining history. Your ticket also pays. for refreshments, including beer and wine. There is a WC on board. read lessJeff21/05/23
- A Gem of a Tour This is an absolute must do. The opportunity to see the bustling Amsterdam in... read moreThis is an absolute must do. The opportunity to see the bustling Amsterdam in the quiet is worth every penny. Add into that a wonderful guide, Klaas (I’m sorry if I’ve spelt that wrong), who was informative and relaxed, really made the whole experience a joyful one. The boat itself is beautiful and our party of 12 were all great company. This really is a great thing to do in Amsterdam. The bread and coffee was exceptional. 👌🏻 read lessStephen Harley21/05/23Wonderful Terrific experience. Really friendly and we learned SO much. Amsterdam canals at that time in... read moreTerrific experience. Really friendly and we learned SO much. Amsterdam canals at that time in the morning was so peaceful and almost magical. read lessSeona Q20/05/23There are lots of tour boats in Amsterdam, but only one Jonckvrouw! Our time with... read moreThere are lots of tour boats in Amsterdam, but only one Jonckvrouw! Our time with Captain Dave was excellent, and made all the more picturesque by his lovely royal boat that he renovated himself. Dave shared both ancient historical and recent historical information with us, which I doubt we would have gotten from most other tours. Dave was very friendly and made everyone on the boat feel like an old friend.
Definitely would recommend this tour to anyone who wants a more personalized, boutique experience on their Amsterdam canal tour! read lessLoryn19/05/23Captain Dave's cruise was fabulous. The commentary was interesting and entertaining and was unscripted. Dave... read moreCaptain Dave's cruise was fabulous. The commentary was interesting and entertaining and was unscripted. Dave gave us lots of fascinating insights into the history of the city and tailored the route and the information to the audience. He also made it interesting for the two children on board.
I would thoroughly recommend this smaller, more personal cruise as a better option than the dozens of cookie-cutter cruises offered by the larger operators. read lessSally19/05/23 - Peaceful early morning cruise Great going out into the canals so early. Nice and peaceful. Very knowledgeable captain. Was... read moreGreat going out into the canals so early. Nice and peaceful. Very knowledgeable captain. Was good Java small group of 12. read lessTina T19/05/23Superb canal boat tour with Klaas Our tour was Klaas was fantastic and informative. Klaas was delightful and made... read moreOur tour was Klaas was fantastic and informative. Klaas was delightful and made it fun and the boat was a beauty and nice and warm on a cold morning. With just 12 passengers it was more intimate and it got us conversing which made the trip even more memorable. We were so glad we chose the early morning tour--the city was still asleep and we had the canals to ourselves, unlike later in the day when it's steady boat traffic. read lessJeanne W19/05/23Great experience We booked this cruise to avoid the usual crush and rush of boats on the... read moreWe booked this cruise to avoid the usual crush and rush of boats on the canals.Klaus was great, he provided detailed information about the city and its origins,and was happy to answer our specific questions.The boat itself was a beauty and the hospitality provided covered all our needs.Small boats rule! read lessDeborah H18/05/23Quality boat. I felt more like I wad going out on a friend's boat... read moreQuality boat. I felt more like I wad going out on a friend's boat .. Not like the tour/party boats you see. It's a more intimate experience. Worthwhile. read lessDebbie17/05/23
- The Best Canal Trip Best time of the day to go on the canals before it gets busy with... read moreBest time of the day to go on the canals before it gets busy with the other boats. Very informative and interesting trip onboard a beautiful old boat rich with History read lessJenny16/05/23Wonderful experience of Amsterdam with Captain Dave. Do it early in your visit for a... read moreWonderful experience of Amsterdam with Captain Dave. Do it early in your visit for a lot of helpful insights and recommendations. Small group. Beautiful boat. read lessJulia15/05/23A canal cruise with a difference What a wonderful way to start our visit to Amsterdam. From the moment Captain Dave... read moreWhat a wonderful way to start our visit to Amsterdam. From the moment Captain Dave welcomed us on board, we knew we were in for a great cruise. His boat is small, beautiful and has a fsascinating history of its own. Captain Dave has lived all his life in Amsterdam. He is a true local who shows you the quirky side of Amsterdam. Don't expect to hear what you can read in the guide books. His commentary is more like a conversation with you and it is done with an in-depth knowledge of the city he loves and with style and humour. read lessJohn F14/05/23So Great I Wanted to Start Every Day With This Tour. This early morning tour was a welcome respite from the bustle of the city. ... read moreThis early morning tour was a welcome respite from the bustle of the city. Captain Dave was knowledgeable, witty, and accommodating. His love of the city was clearly apparent. All the creature comforts needed were provided. I would have booked a second tour if we had the time. read lessAnxious Jersey Girl14/05/23
- Dave船长幽默有趣，一路讲解。准备了饮料和点心及毯子。一次愉快的旅程。Na12/05/23Captain Dave exceeded our expectations! We absolutely loved our tour through the winding canals of... read moreCaptain Dave exceeded our expectations! We absolutely loved our tour through the winding canals of Amsterdam. He was born and raised here, and knows the local recommendations and history. Highly recommend!! read lessAndrew11/05/23Inoubliable! Un moment de pur plaisir.
Captain’Dave est très intéressant, joyeux, amical. Son bateau est... read moreInoubliable! Un moment de pur plaisir.
Captain’Dave est très intéressant, joyeux, amical. Son bateau est une merveille et prestigieux!
Nous avons navigué dans des endroits magiques, le cœur d’Amsterdam mais aussi des endroits où la nature, le calme, la beauté ont fait notre bonheur. Tout ceci dans une ambiance drôle et chaleureuse avec un apéritif bien garni.
Surtout, ne ratez pas cette expérience ! read lessMireille11/05/23Loved everything about this tour. We highly recommend it. Captain Klaas had... read moreLoved everything about this tour. We highly recommend it. Captain Klaas had so much knowledge to share about Amsterdam and all his stories were interesting and entertaining. The early morning time was a great way to experience Amsterdam on the canals. Come with questions and engage in the conversation. read lessSuzanne11/05/23
- A canal ride that you never want to end.. Small, intimate, upgraded electric powered former Royal vessel. Lovely decor, personable local resident Captain... read moreSmall, intimate, upgraded electric powered former Royal vessel. Lovely decor, personable local resident Captain provided variety of refreshments, ongoing discussion of Ámsterdam history, Culture, Local sites. Small vessel provided extensive access to narrow canal passages. read lessmessingm28/05/23
- This was a wonderful experience! Our whole family enjoyed it. Dave was a wonderful story... read moreThis was a wonderful experience! Our whole family enjoyed it. Dave was a wonderful story teller and had some fascinating bits of history. A true native, he was extremely knowledge! Thank you! read lessMelissa26/05/23
- This is a must-do - don't settle for the other canal tours! Captain Dave brings... read moreThis is a must-do - don't settle for the other canal tours! Captain Dave brings a personalized touch to his tours and encourages a friendly, familial, happy atmosphere for his guests. read lessBellaRoseFree26/05/23
- Dave was an excellent guide and the morning cruise was a lovely experience. Thoughtful details... read moreDave was an excellent guide and the morning cruise was a lovely experience. Thoughtful details and touches, plus Dave's a true local. Boat was safe, comfortable, and cozy. Really enjoyed and would recommend for anyone looking for a canal cruise! read lessSteven26/05/23
- enlightening A really good experience, telling us lots of things about Amsterdam we did not know... read moreA really good experience, telling us lots of things about Amsterdam we did not know in spite of being fairly frequent visitors. Very good to see the city from the water at a tranquil pace. read lessmartin d25/05/23
- Great guide! Captain Tony. Beautiful boat. Don’t miss this trip. It was one of the highlights of our week in Amsterdam.Our... read moreDon’t miss this trip. It was one of the highlights of our week in Amsterdam.Our guide was interesting and knowledgeable. The boat was beautiful. read lessKathryn B25/05/23
- Thank you Captain Tony for a wonderful early canal tour. The boat was excellent full... read moreThank you Captain Tony for a wonderful early canal tour. The boat was excellent full of history with small group plus snack and drinks . We enjoyed the stories and the tips from Captain Tony! Recommended. read lessBetty24/05/23
- Awesome early morning tour! If you can, book the 8 AM experience. The canals are... read moreAwesome early morning tour! If you can, book the 8 AM experience. The canals are not crowded at all. Captain Tony was excellent. As a native, his insight was priceless and a key to making our entire trip memorable! read lessBrittany24/05/23
- During the morning, it's the perfect time to do it! The light is magical to... read moreDuring the morning, it's the perfect time to do it! The light is magical to take good pictures. With the Captain Tony , we learn a lot about Amsterdam's history. It was a lovely cruise!!!! read lessGenevieve24/05/23
- The best canal cruise in Amsterdam Captain Dave is the best, we had a wonderful time and would recommend to anyone... read moreCaptain Dave is the best, we had a wonderful time and would recommend to anyone - this is THE canal tour to take. We enjoyed the small group size, beautiful boat, and Capt Dave's knowledgeable narration and warm hospitality read lesskbulthuis24/05/23
Features of the Royal Jonckvrouw
—The flagship of Amsterdam since 1928
4 100% electric —Since 2021 the Royal Jonckvrouw is fully electric.
Sliding sunroof —We slide the roof open when the weather is right. The fun of an open sloop with the comfort of a salon boat.
Outerdeck —A plus for taking pictures, enjoying the beauty of the canals and the bright sky. Or if you want to smoke a cigarette, you can do it here.
Sliding windows —The boat has as much coverage as you want. You can easily open and close the glass windows yourself.
Toilet on board —An unexpected luxury. Most boat owners cut down the toilet to create additional seating. We understand the need.
Captain's Office —With the authentic 1928 wooden steering wheel. Want to sail yourself? Ask the captain!
Covered lounge —12-person comfortable saloon with 2 spacious couches and 2 love seats. In the middle a table for drinks, snacks, lunch or buffet.
QUICK DETAILS
Dimensions: Length 13.40 m —Width 3.04 m —Depth 1.40
Material: Steel and Teakwood
Safety: Double steel hull