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
- 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 lessMichael6 days 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 lessAmy6 days 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 lessAnn1 week 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 Zavon2 weeks 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 lessAris2 weeks ago
- Fun morning exploring the canals, engineering and architecture of the houses in Amsterdam. Captain Dave has 'dad jokes' for days and made the trip engaging. Highly recommend this over any other Cruise trip👌🏽read moreread lessKarlien2 weeks ago
- This is a great option for a canal tour. It is much more personable than the majority of boats that go out and leaving in the morning was great as it was quiet on the water. Captain Dave is also a wonderful personality and keeps things lively.read moreread lessSara2 weeks ago
- We booked Captain Dave's morning boat tour based on the many good reviews and we absolutely enjoyed it. So I suggest BOOK IT as soon as you see a suitable slot! It's one of our highlights in Amsterdam. Captain Dave was funny and engaging. Made everyone feel welcome. Lots of coffee, tea, sweet bread and other drinks plus a clean toilet on the boat. You won't regret it!read moreread lessEniola Egbaiyelo3 weeks ago
- Captain Tony was a great Storyteller, we had a great experience taking the boat with him. The location was easy to find. Lots of drinks, coffee and cake was included in the price. It's also nice to be able to sit outside and take pictures when there is nice weather. I can recommend this trip and this boat, I think it looks more fun and more personal than the "normal" toursim boats you see everywhere. Also Tony's stories are a great memory for us and our kids. Highly recommended!read moreread lessSara3 weeks ago
- We had Captain Jan for our tour this morning. You can tell how much he loves Amsterdam and also how well he knows the city, which really added to our experience. Jan is an art historian which added a lot of interesting perspective to what he was telling us about the city.
The boat was very nice. Great for a small group and very comfortable.read moreread lessKevin3 weeks ago
- Capt Dave is the best!! He curated an experience our family will never forget. His knowledge of Amsterdam and great sense of humor kept the entire family engaged throughout our wonderful cruise. The boat is clean, comfortable and quite beautiful, not to mention loaded with plenty of drinks and snacks. My family is still talking about how great it was and we highly recommend taking a canal cruise with Capt Dave!!read moreread lessDavid Alcosser17/04/24Veľmi pekný zážitok. Vrelo odporúčam všetkýmread moreread lessMária17/04/24So 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 lessMichael13/04/24The 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 lessAmy13/04/24
- Brilliant Captain JAN! Really great tour of the canals and information was super. 9 on board, help yourself bar & snacks, really enjoyableread moreread lessT W12/04/24This 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 lessAnn09/04/24My fiancé and I loved our time with Captain Dave! This canal tour is by far the best value in Amsterdam. Great price for unlimited drinks, snacks and magical storytelling from Captain Dave. As we passed by all the commercialized canal tours, you could tell the riders were miserable! Don’t waste your money on these tours and go with a special, more personalized experience with captain Dave. We definitely recommend him to anyone visiting Amsterdam! Thank you Captain Dave for making our time in Amsterdam a memorable experience.read moreread lessSarah08/04/24Great fun! Captain Dave was a brilliant host - super informative but in a relaxed and very funny way. There's something for all the family (kids are allowed to drive!) and the snacks and drinks were great. Definitely worth spending a little more to avoid the standard 1 hr big boat tours.read moreread lessKit Gatrell08/04/24