Thanks for joining our small group boat experience
We were totally spoiled, entertained and informed about everything Amsterdam and beyond. If you have Jan as your captain, consider yourselves blessed.The best experience you can have on the canals!
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Peter Tousignant
13/09/26
One of the highlights of my Amsterdam trip! Jan was an incredibly funny and full of history and knowledge of Amsterdam. The morning cruise meant we had the canals to ourselves and were able to really enjoy the complimentary coffee and sweet bread on board. It’s a cozy ride — you’ll be sitting closely with other passengers — but that’s the joy of a canal boat!Would 100% recommend Captain Dave and really appreciated Jan’s humour and recommendations!
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Ella Cumber
12/09/26
What a wonderful tour of Amsterdam from the vantage point of a vintage boat, drinks and the company of people from all over the world! Highly recommend!
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Jennifer Murphree
11/09/26
We had the best, most authentic canal boat experience! Couldn’t recommend enough!!!
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Jordan McGinnis
11/09/26
Love the early morning time where the canals where quiet. Our guide Gizelle was very knowledgeable and personal.Everything was exceptional!!
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Traci Schwartz
11/09/26
Nice job. The captain / tour guide was a wealth of information and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this canal tour. Thanks
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Johnny Branham
10/09/26
Our trip with Jan today was great! He took us through some wonderful sections of the canals and provided entertaining commentary throughout. A must-do tour in Amsterdam with this great company.
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Mary Lynn Manton
10/09/26
Definitely a great experience! I would recommend doing this first thing (or first day) to learn a little history and then walk through. Captain was friendly, funny and engaging!
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Carly Merritt
10/09/26
Wonderful tour. Would recommend for anyone that is touring/visiting.
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ss1gohan13
09/09/26
Jan is the best!! Highly recommend you ride with Captain Dave’s crew <3
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J. Tully
08/09/26
We had the best canal tour aboard the beautiful Jonckvrouw. Our captain was knowledgeable as well as humorous.
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Jody Murdock
08/09/26
A really good way to see the city. Loved hearing all the stories!
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Mohale Mitchell
08/09/26
This cruise is the best choice if you would like to see the city from the water in a very special historic boat that seats a smaller group. Very comfortable seating great views, beer, wine, and snacks are provided. You feel special touring in this boat and not being in one of the bigger touristy cruises. The guide is very knowledgeable and you learn a lot about the history of Amsterdam.
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Marjorie
08/09/26
Beautiful historic boat, great tour, small locally owned company - nice size, intimate friendly travelers
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Mark Rockwell
07/09/26
Relaxing and informative tour. Lots of great recommendations.
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Daniel Sloane
07/09/26
Great experience - relaxing, informative way to see the city. Would absolutely recommend.
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Jay Rampertaap
07/09/26
Roman was great. Funny, friendly, and well informed. The boat was beautiful, well maintained, comfortable, and historic. We enjoyed the experience very much. The free drinks were an awesome addition. Onboard bathroom is very convenient as well. A premium experience.
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Andy Su
06/09/26
The early morning 8am tour is exceptional. Max 12 people, 90 minutes, comfortable, safe, informative, competent, funny and passionate driver (Karim- spelling?). No one was out on the canal except us. Highly recommend. Great value for money.
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Raeleen Siu
05/09/26
Our young lady Captain did a great job. We especially appreciated the small boat and group size. The covered cabin with open bow and stern was great as we encountered occasional light rain. Other open boats looked miserable. Length of the tour was just right. Our captain having grown up in the area was very knowledgeable. Sugar bread and beverages were appreciated.
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Ben Chambers
04/09/26
We had a great tour yesterday, guided by capt. Jan who appeared to be very knowledgeable and entertaining.
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Marc Elenbaas
04/09/26
Amazing! Personal, unique, 100% recommend.
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Sloane youtsey
03/09/26
Jan was exceptional
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Jongamazizi Sibaca
03/09/26
Great tour in a small group setting, very comfortable. Highly recommend.
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Bob
02/09/26
Jan and The James Bond were a great way to spend our afternoon today in Amsterdam. Jan had both historical and personal knowledge of the city that he brought to our time on the tour. Our group enjoyed the wine and Heineken beer and stayed hydrated as well. This canal cruise was more personal than the bigger boats. It cost slightly more than the 60 minute cruise options available for other companies, but it was worth the premium (especially since it was 90 minutes for our cruise).
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Elizabeth Ludwig
01/09/26
Such a wonderful day with Captain Jan. Highly recommend!!!!
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Laura Wyrick
01/09/26
Excellent boat and tour guide
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anna gagne
01/09/26
Wonderful experience this morning. Great sights, food and beverage, and nice as it’s a small number of people on the boat. Highly recommend!
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Ellen Kelly
31/08/26
We did the early morning cruise with Gisela and it was great. Not only was she an excellent captain but she was very friendly and knowledgeable. She shared her interesting local knowledge with us. Coffee, tea and snacks were served.
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Lacy Grice
31/08/26
A lovely cruise, the tour guide was kind and informative.
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Abbey Sutula
31/08/26
Incredible morning on the water learning and conversations all about the Dutch way of life and Amsterdam’s history. Best tour guide - do yourself a favour with a wonderful morning on the water while Amsterdam sleeps
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Nicola Grobler
31/08/26
Captain Jan's cruise and tour was the highlight of our trip to Amsterdam. His knowledge of the city and its history combined with his humour made for a simultaneously educational and hilarious (the perfect combo) experience. Additionally, Jan's list of recommendations was invaluable! It resulted in some incredible meals and experiences we would have otherwise missed.If you're going to do a canal cruise in Amsterdam, you absolutely have to book through captain Dave!
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Nick Marriott
29/08/26
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Daniel Zere
27/08/26
Jan is een topper, leuke schipper.
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S. Stevens
27/08/26
Super leuke tocht gehad met Jan als kapitein!!!! Hij kon ook veel leuke weetjes vertellen over de omgeving. Zeker een aanrader en er is een play aanwezig.
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Alisha v M
27/08/26
Informal, with small groups. Wonderful!
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Nemanja Trifunovic
27/08/26
Stein was great. Good sense of humor !
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Ezra Bendit
26/08/26
Ollie was a great guide - funny and knowledgeable. Cruising through the canals was so lovely and I got very lucky with gorgeous weather. I would definitely recommend to anyone - I am traveling alone and I’m so glad I picked this.
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Alexa
25/08/26
Great ride with Captain Ollie. Very informative.
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tblaskey
24/08/26
Top notch. Terrific pilot/guide/host. Humorous. Small boat clearly an advantage- took us to places not easily reachable; had so much to tell about so many parts that make up Amsterdam.
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Andy HAIRE
23/08/26
Lovely experience on a smaller boat that doesn't feel touristic at all. Captain was a cool young lady (forgot her name, sorry!) who gave us some local suggestions, appreciated that.
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Chiara Chiara
22/08/26
We had a great ride with Jan. He’s local, witty and gave a lot of interesting information about the city. Plus took us down some of the quieter canals with beautiful views. The kids had a great time too. And an open bar!!!
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Rick Santos
20/08/26
Relaxed, fun, and informative! The tour guide was engaging, and focused a lot on little-known facts and sites that he found especially interesting, which was a lot more interesting than a rote "hit the top spots" style tour.
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Natan Zamansky
20/08/26
Jan was our Captain and provided us with a fascinating array of local history. His knowledge of more obscure information was a treat for our rather geeky family.
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Devorah Zamansky
20/08/26
Been on three different boat tours over the past few years and this was the best. Jan shared a lot of info, asked what we were interested in and also shared so much of his personal knowledge and little interesting tidbits.
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Mike Zamansky
20/08/26
Amazing experience for our first night in Amsterdam!Our captain Steijn was a legend! Super friendly and chill, gave us some boat driving lessons and info about Amsterdam.Great way to experience the beauty of the city and canals as the sun went down.Complimentary drinks and snacks were also a nice touch.
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damt7
19/08/26
One of the best highlights of my trip in Amsterdam. The captain was extremely relaxed and friendly with everyone, and the snacks were delicious. 10/10
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Juvenal
19/08/26
Fantastico tour lungo i canali di amsterdam! Jan ci ha mostrato angoli della citta', che non avremmo mai scoperto senza di lui.
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Stefania Baldo
18/08/26
A thoroughly wonderful experience for the entire family. It was beautiful, relaxing, and fascinating to learn about the history of the city. Captain Jan was incredibly knowledgeable and charismatic, and made the trip incredibly fun and engaging.
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Arabella Heath
16/08/26
Relaxed. Very knowledgeable. Strongly recommend!
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Peter Scales
16/08/26
Already my third time taking this cruise - whenever someone is visiting me this is the boat cruise I recommend. Small group, interesting facts and drinks included. Cannot truly ask for more.
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Jane
16/08/26
Fun and informative, what a great way to see lots of the historic and newer districts from a different perspective. Definitely a highlight to experience.
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Keegan Maddern
15/08/26
Stumbled upon Captain Dave’s the day before the tour, and am so glad we booked a morning canal ride. A great start to the day, knowledgeable tour guide, comfortable luxurious boat, delicious cinnamon bread and complimentary coffee/juice/water, and relaxed tour pace. Cannot reccomend enough
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Anna Carlson
15/08/26
Great tour, intimate with a small group. Highly recommend
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David Bryant
15/08/26
Intimate tour on comfortable boat
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Brett Hyland
15/08/26
We went on the morning cruise which was delightful. The canals were so quiet and Gisela was a wonderful captain and tour guide. The coffee, tea, fresh orange juice and Dutch sweet bread was a nice touch. Highly recommend this tour. It is a small boat and there were only ten of us. Just perfect!
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Suzanne Santemma
14/08/26
Thanks for the amazing experience! The sity looked marvelous during the sunset plus we managed to saw some really interesting places and sites.Huge thanks to our captain 🙂 he made this trip really relaxed, comfortable and told us a lot about Amsterdam.Anyway, it was our last evening in the city and this boat trip made it unforgettable!
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Letelo Vremya
13/08/26
Our Morning Canal Cruise with Captain Dave was a wonderful introduction to Amsterdam on our first day. Dave wasn’t there but Jan was and his commentary was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the history of Amsterdam and appreciated his sense of humor. The canals and city were so peaceful in the morning we were really able to enjoy the city. I highly recommend this tour - you won’t be disappointed.
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Mary Cotton
13/08/26
Really lovely smaller group boat tour. Being on a smaller boat gets you access to some of the quieter canals and a more personal experience. We had a great time and would recommend for anyone looking for a non “big boat” tour.
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Jennifer Black
12/08/26
We had a fantastic time on our Amsterdam canal tour with Jaan (although we’d booked it as Captain Dave!). Jaan was incredibly knowledgeable and gave a really interesting insight into how Amsterdam was created and developed, while also happily answering questions about how the canals compare with those in the UK.His commentary was joyous, engaging and wonderfully personalised, which made the tour feel really special. The bar was also very well stocked, with some lovely drinks to enjoy along the way.A brilliant experience, suitable for all ages, and one we would highly recommend to anyone visiting Amsterdam!
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Sam Holyman
12/08/26
Great tour! We loved our time with Jan. Lots of history, and lots of laughs.
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Sonya Klemm
11/08/26
Thanks to Gisela, this was the highlight of our four days in Amsterdam. Gisela hosted us in such a lovely, relaxed and informative manner, it was like we were cruising with an old friend. We highly recommend the early morning cruise - it was blissfully quiet and it allowed us to soak up the beauty of the city.
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C
10/08/26
Fantastic experience, highly recommend this very informative and could move around on the boat, there was tasty cake annd drinks and even a toilet on this small boat.
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Yvo Ann
09/08/26
Such a fun boat tour! Excellently priced, and very casual. This kind of tour really allows you to see the canals of the city as a local. We booked the morning tour, which I’d highly recommend, as the canals were nearly empty. We were offered sugar bread, coffee, orange juice, and water, but the afternoon tours offer Heinekens.
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Bel C
06/08/26
Extremely satisfied with this experience! The host was so kind and knowledgeable and made the whole time really fun.
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Richard
06/08/26
We loved this tour - so knowledgeable, great for people of all ages, the staff is so nice and a fantastic way to experience Amsterdam!
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Sanjeev Kumar
05/08/26
Awesome experience touring the Amsterdam canals with captain Dave, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Would highly recommend booking the early morning tour. It was very peaceful and informative on what to do in the city.
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Wayne Briand
05/08/26
10/10!! Morning cruise was relaxing, cozy, informative. Would do it again myself and recommend friends.
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Ulkar Garajali
05/08/26
Stijn!!! best friendly tour guide in Amsterdam!!! Really enjoyed the tour. Thank you for today.
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Ann Bhardwaj
04/08/26
A great tour and excellent host! Highly recommend!
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Jacob Laskowski
31/07/26
Wonderful tour of the canal with the sweetest guide and lots of local restaurant recommendations! Great coffee and delicious breakfast bread on board 🙂
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Katy Severson
31/07/26
Great tour. Great guide. Beautiful city.
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Todd Elkins
29/07/26
Such a lovely canal tour! Our captain was fabulous. Shared wonderful stories and history. The boat was so cool and we loved that it was smaller. It made for such an enjoyable experience. Could not recommend this company more. You will not be disappointed! Take the early morning cruise. There were hardly any other boats on the canals yet.
