Cruise like a local
—explore the canals

Quick details
- Small group, up to 12 guests
- Prinsengracht 397 —Boat Jonckvrouw
- Daily in the afternoon and evening
- 90 minutes
- Easy spoken English
- Heineken beer, wine and soda included
- Adult €39, child (3-10) €29
Cruise like a local
—Let your love for Amsterdam grow!
Cruise like a local Amsterdam is an incredibly special, cosy Amsterdam canal cruise with drinks. You enter our boat as guests and leave as friends.
Just like the locals, we cruise in small groups with drinks, and good company! Okay, not everyone has a luxury boat. Lucky us!
We give a personable guided sightseeing tour with live stories. We like to share the things we see and admire in the city and urban life. Let your love for Amsterdam grow!
We cruise in the 1928 former Dutch government boat known as “King’s boat” which was used by Presidents, Mayors, and the Dutch Royal family.
Our boat is 100% electric, super comfortable and has a toilet on board. When the weather is nice, we open the sunroof and sliding windows. When it rains, we stay dry.
Should it be a bit chilly we have a heating system and extra blankets to keep you warm.
See you on board!
Cheers Captain Dave
GALLERY
—Enter as guests & leave as friends




WHY CHOOSE
—THE CRUISE LIKE A LOCAL BOAT TOUR

Why travelers choose cruise like a local
The Cruise like a Local Amsterdam-experience feels very personal. It is like sailing with an old friend. You feel like you are at home in Amsterdam. Lots of fun!
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 fixed script) in one
—Heineken beer, wine, soft drinks, water, coffee/tea.
—All Taxes
Bring a smile and a camera. We take care of everything else!
Departure & Return
Departure Point:
Have you booked the “Cruise like a local” 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:
Your booked time slot: 12 noon – 2PM – 4Pm – 6PM or 8PM
Arrival Point:
The cruise will return to the original departure point.
Rates
—Adult (11+): 39 EUR
—Child (3-10): 29 EUR
—Private boat trip: from 195 EUR per hour
Plan your trip
—real-time availability

meeting point Cruise like a local
—Prinsengracht 397, Amsterdam-Center
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
—ABOUT CRUISE LIKE A LOCAL Amsterdam
- Beautiful adventure. Take the trip. Enjoy the time! It’s a warm and toasty little ride... read moreBeautiful adventure. Take the trip. Enjoy the time! It’s a warm and toasty little ride through the canals with a self serve bar and incredible story and information to go with the ride. It’s worth it to add to your trip. read lessDarian27/11/23
- Humor, history and fabulous vistas made the tour one of the most memorable events of... read moreHumor, history and fabulous vistas made the tour one of the most memorable events of our stay. I only wish we had gone on this tour when we first arrived so we could have taken advantage of all the sights and destinations shared with us! read lessApril And Jason25/11/23
- Took a 10AM canal cruise with Captain Jan and it was a great way to... read moreTook a 10AM canal cruise with Captain Jan and it was a great way to spend 90 minutes in Amsterdam. The experience was very informative and it was nice to connect with some other American tourists. I'd absolutely book this experience again if I'm ever back in Amsterdam with some friends. Jan & Dave - dank je wel! read lessNicholas25/11/23
- Great trip if you want to cruise the canal with a local! We had Jan... read moreGreat trip if you want to cruise the canal with a local! We had Jan as our captain and he told us lots of interesting information. read lessMegan25/11/23
- Beautiful adventure. Take the trip. Enjoy the time! It’s a warm and toasty little ride... read moreBeautiful adventure. Take the trip. Enjoy the time! It’s a warm and toasty little ride through the canals with a self serve bar and incredible story and information to go with the ride. It’s worth it to add to your trip. read lessDarian27/11/23Humor, history and fabulous vistas made the tour one of the most memorable events of... read moreHumor, history and fabulous vistas made the tour one of the most memorable events of our stay. I only wish we had gone on this tour when we first arrived so we could have taken advantage of all the sights and destinations shared with us! read lessApril And Jason25/11/23Took a 10AM canal cruise with Captain Jan and it was a great way to... read moreTook a 10AM canal cruise with Captain Jan and it was a great way to spend 90 minutes in Amsterdam. The experience was very informative and it was nice to connect with some other American tourists. I'd absolutely book this experience again if I'm ever back in Amsterdam with some friends. Jan & Dave - dank je wel! read lessNicholas25/11/23Great trip if you want to cruise the canal with a local! We had Jan... read moreGreat trip if you want to cruise the canal with a local! We had Jan as our captain and he told us lots of interesting information. read lessMegan25/11/23
- I think it’s unique because of the Dave’s stories, his living experience, the boat and... read moreI think it’s unique because of the Dave’s stories, his living experience, the boat and the canals(of course). Also we had a lovely group of guests from different places of the world. Just one reminder, don’t skip the butter if you are having the suger bread 🙂 read lessJacqueline24/11/23This experience was absolutely fantastic!! I can not recommend Captain Dave's boat tour enough. We... read moreThis experience was absolutely fantastic!! I can not recommend Captain Dave's boat tour enough. We went on a chilly sunset in November and were incredibly warm and comfortable. The boat was gorgeous, the captain was incredibly knowledgeable and fun, the group was small, and it made the experience very personable. read lessNikki22/11/23Highly recommend the 8am canal boat tour! Gus was so welcoming and knowledgeable we have... read moreHighly recommend the 8am canal boat tour! Gus was so welcoming and knowledgeable we have a fantastic time! Thank you so much. read lessFran Munnelly21/11/23I really enjoyed this canal cruise. It was so fun, and entertaining, and the photos... read moreI really enjoyed this canal cruise. It was so fun, and entertaining, and the photos I got were amazing. This one is a must-do! read lessJeannie18/11/23