Private boat tour
—cruise in style
Quick details
- Private group, up to 12 guests
- Prinsengracht 397 —Boat Jonckvrouw
- On request
- 90 minutes or more
- Easy spoken English
- Optional
- 215 EUR per hour
Private boat tour
—memories of a lifetime
The private charter is particularly suitable for small groups (max. 12 guests). Ideal for birthdays, weddings and family, friends and colleagues’ gatherings.
We cruise in the former Dutch government boat from 1928, which was used by Presidents, Mayors, and the Royal Dutch royal family.
Our silent historic saloon boat is all about comfort with sliding windows, sliding sunroof, outer deck, heating, and toilet on board. When the weather is nice, we open the roof and windows. When it rains, we stay dry.
Drinks, culinary delicacies, Dutch bitterballen or Champagne can be pre-ordered separately, depending on your taste and mood. You rent the saloon ship with an English-speaking captain.
See you on board!
Cheers Captain Dave
Plan your trip
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WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
—about Captain Dave's canal Cruises
- 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 lessJake02/05/24
- We’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 lessDanny01/05/24
- 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 lessNancy01/05/24
- 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 lessLila30/04/24
- nádherná loď, super průvodce, krásné městoread moreread lessJiri30/04/24
- 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 lessNancy01/05/24Great 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 lessLila30/04/24
- nádherná loď, super průvodce, krásné městoread moreread lessJiri30/04/24My 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
our boat Jonckvrouw
—the Royal Lady
The «Jonckvrouw» sails fully electric! Up to 12 guests
Toilet on board • Fridge/ bar • Sound installation • Mood lightning • Heating • Sliding windows • Sliding sunroof • Saloon • Loveseats • Outer deck
Price includes 9% VAT, excludes €2.50 Tourist tax per person. Day trips are available upon request. Drinks, snacks, a buffet, or champagne can be added to your needs.