A canal cruise with a true local.

90 minutes.  

Most canal tours in Amsterdam last 60 minutes on a fixed route. Our group tours take a relaxed 90 minutes along flexible routes —real time to settle in, enjoy your drink and soak up the city. Want the boat to yourselves? A private tour runs from 90 minutes to 6 hours, fully tailored to you.

With us, every minute is about the experience. Drinks are self-service —usually one person in the group looks after them —so you help yourself to a coffee, tea or drink whenever you like, with no pausing to check tickets, serve or settle the bill. Check out our tours and find your perfect cruise.

Yes —both our boats have a basic toilet for quick stops (number 1 only, please!). Save number 2 for before or after the trip, so you can fully enjoy the cruise.

Our boats are built for all weather.

The Jonckvrouw and James Bond both have a solid sliding roof, so we cruise rain or shine, and a heated saloon keeps you warm in autumn and winter. In spring and summer we open the windows and roof, or you enjoy the open decks. We only stay in for severe or unsafe weather —and then we reschedule or refund you.

Your boarding location is Prinsengracht 397, right next to restaurant Verlan —on the canal side, behind the parked cars. Simply follow the Google Maps link in your confirmation email, or type “Captain Dave Amsterdam —The Official” into Google Maps.

The boat arrives about 5 minutes before departure. 👉 No boat yet? You’re in exactly the right place —just relax and wait.

For the Winter Festival of Lights evening tour (26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027) we meet at a different location —please check your ticket for details.