Early morning cruise
—canals all to ourselves
Quick details
- Small group, up to 12 guests
- Prinsengracht 397 —Boat Jonckvrouw
- Daily at 8:00 am
- 90 minutes
- Easy spoken English
- Coffee/ tea, juice & a Dutch specialty
- Adult €39, child (3-10) €29
Early morning cruise
—memories of a lifetime
The early morning cruise is an exclusive cruise with quiet canals and magnificent views.
The reflection of the houses creates a dreamlike, reversed image of reality—like a natural mirror in the canal water.
My favorite time of day is cruising in the early morning. It’s magical and difficult to explain. Join us and feel the magic!
We cruise in a former Dutch 1928 government boat that was used by presidents, mayors, and the Dutch royal family.
The boat is 100% electric, comfortable, and has a toilet on board. When the weather is nice, we open the roof and windows. When it rains, we stay dry. If it’s chilly, we have heating and extra blankets to keep you warm.
We welcome you on board and provide a unique experience that will leave you feeling amazed. Get ready to create memories of a lifetime!
Cheers,
Captain Dave
GALLERY
—the beauty of the early morning
WHY CHOOSE
—the early morning
Why travelers choose this tour
Why travelers choose the Early Morning cruise? Worth getting up for the 8 am trip! Empty canals! Great photo opportunities!
About the boat
—Most famous boat in Amsterdam
—100% electric, no engine noise
—12 seats
—Toilet on board
—Covered lounge
—Sliding windows
—Sliding roof
—Outer deck
—Heating System
—Bluetooth music system
—Extra blankets
What's included
—90 minutes boat trip
—Tour in easy-to-follow English
—Captain, host, and guide (no script) in one
—Coffee, tea, fresh orange juice and smoothie
—A delicious Dutch specialty
—All Taxes
Bring a smile and a camera. We take care of everything else!
Departure & Return
Departure Point:
Have you booked the Early Morning cruise? We are waiting for you on the boat “Jonckvrouw” at Prinsengracht 397, Amsterdam Center.
We are 5 minutes before the estimated start time at the location. Please note: our boat is located on the odd side of the canal. Kindly avoid ringing the doorbell of canal houses.
Departure Time:
08:00 AM
Arrival Point:
The cruise will return to the original departure point.
Rates
—Adult (11+): 39 EUR
—Child (3-10): 29 EUR
—Private boat trip: 215 EUR per hour (excluding drinks and snacks and Toerist Tax 2,50 pp.)
Plan your trip
—real-time availability
MEETING POINT EARLY MORNING CRUISE
—Prinsengracht 397, Amsterdam-Center
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
—about the early morning cruise
- Captain Dave made this an awesome tour with his story telling, sense of humor, and extensive knowledge of Amsterdam and the canals. The coffee was great the boat was very comfortable—not to mention historic! I would highly recommend this small group tour! A great way to start your day in Amsterdam!read moreread lessNancy2 days ago
- Captain Tony was a wonderful host explaining the history of the canals and the boat but also providing humor and nuance. The treats and coffee provided were great and being on a smaller boat was a unique experience compared to a larger tour. Would definitely recommendread moreread lessClaire1 week ago
- The morning was awesome. Very calm and relaxing. Captain Dave was a great guide, I like that he has lots of sea navigation experience.read moreread lessChris1 week ago
- The small boat was clean and well appointed. The sugar bread and coffee was lovely and the tour was fantastic. We cruised past the zoo and had a chance to see many animals. The small group was intimate and casual. We loved it!read moreread lessJes2 weeks ago
- Captain Dave was such a highlight of our trip. The ship was so well furnished, renovated, and clean. And Dave was such a warm, positive guide that clearly enjoys sharing the Amsterdam he grew up in. We loved the details in the storytelling and accomodations on board. (And we clearly had the nicest, funnest ship on the canals!)read moreread lessKlvin2 weeks ago
- So happy to have booked this tour before we left Amsterdam. Jan was outstanding. Sugar bread, coffee, and juice was perfect. The storytelling along the route was informative, funny, and all around enjoyable. I have been to Amsterdam a couple dozen times, first time with my family, and I learned a ton from Jan.read moreread lessMichael2 weeks ago
- The early morning was worth it! Calm, quiet and bony crowded. The sugar bread and smoothies were delicious and our captain very knowledgeable and friendly!! The history of the boat itself was also unique!read moreread lessAmy2 weeks ago
- This was a wonderful addition to my stay in Amsterdam. I learned so much about the city from Jan, whose friendliness and sense of humor were much appreciated. I would suggest booking this canal cruise early in your visit because it will truly enhance how you see the city.read moreread lessAnn3 weeks ago
- Excellent tour in the early morning. Captain Dave is a friendly guide with deep connection to Amsterdam and its history. I learned a lot. Coffee and food were great. Small number of people made the tour more personal. I would definitely do this tour again and recommend it highly.read moreread lessJuliet Zavon1 month ago
- Highly recommended canal cruise! Great storytelling and insights about Amsterdam. We took the early morning cruise so canals and side streets look better with not much crowd.read moreread lessAris1 month ago
- Woaaaahhhh!! I absolutely loved sharing this experience with my Mom! Captain Dave is an absolute character that knows his stuff. He's funny and witty and keeps you laughing the whole time, which I loved. The view the whole time is absolutely beautiful because of the boats open windows and open roof. He made sure everyone was comfortable with whatever drinks and bread they wanted. A true professional. Don't miss out on this experience if you are second guessing it. Just do it! The boat is super gorgeous and comfortable. Sit down and put your butt on the original cushions that royals sat on. 😜 You might even learn a few new things.read moreread lessJake02/05/24We’ve done a lot of tours in Europe but by far Captain Dave’s has been the best. Funny, irreverent in a good way and just makes the whole experience a lot of fun! Thanks Captain Dave!read moreread lessDanny01/05/24Captain Dave made this an awesome tour with his story telling, sense of humor, and extensive knowledge of Amsterdam and the canals. The coffee was great the boat was very comfortable—not to mention historic! I would highly recommend this small group tour! A great way to start your day in Amsterdam!read moreread lessNancy01/05/24nádherná loď, super průvodce, krásné městoread moreread lessJiri30/04/24
- Great tour of the canals along with the history of the city! Jan was very knowledgeable and also created a fun and lovely atmosphere on the boat! Highly recommend!read moreread lessLila30/04/24My experience with Captain Dave's canal cruise was nothing short of fantastic! From the moment we stepped aboard, Captain Dave's humor, warmth, and expertise made the journey unforgettable and one of the highlights of our trip! The boat itself was great - cozy and very comfortable. Initially, I had reservations about opting for a closed-roof boat, but I'm so glad we did. It shielded us from the unexpected cold and rain we encountered that day, and I felt really bad for those we passed who didn't have a closed roof boat for their canal tour. It also didn't detract from the views at all. I cannot recommend Captain Dave's enough to anyone looking for an authentic and enjoyable canal cruise experience in Amsterdam. We're really happy we opted for this smaller, historic canal boat vs the other, larger "chain" canal boats. Thank you, Captain Dave, for a memorable journey that exceeded all expectations! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🚤read moreread lessRamneet Pannu30/04/24Captain Dave made us feel like family. He explained everything to us in detail, the history of the places, the boat, the areas, very interesting information about Amsterdam. It was an excellent experience with Captain Daveread moreread lessDerek24/04/24Captain Tony was a wonderful host explaining the history of the canals and the boat but also providing humor and nuance. The treats and coffee provided were great and being on a smaller boat was a unique experience compared to a larger tour. Would definitely recommendread moreread lessClaire24/04/24