Morning cruise
—Before the hustle and bustle
Quick details
- Small group, up to 12
- Prinsengracht 397 —Boat Jonckvrouw
- Daily at 10:00 am
- 90 minutes
- Easy spoken English
- Coffee/ tea, juice & a Dutch specialty
- Adult €39, child (3-10) €29
Morning cruise
—memories of a lifetime
The Morning Cruise is a light version of the early Morning Canal Cruise but still tranquil and beautiful!
The cruise will be fun, entertaining, personal, comfortable, and relaxing. The captain will be your host and guide and give you a unique perspective of the city. Learn about the history and facts you didn’t know.
We cruise in the former Dutch 1928 government boat used by Presidents, Mayors, and the Dutch Royal family.
The boat is 100% electric, comfortable with toilet on board. When the weather is nice, we open the roof and windows. When it rains, we stay dry.
If it is chilly, we have heating and extra blankets to keep you warm.
Let’s get to know the Amsterdam canals before it gets crowded.
See you on board!
Cheers Captain Dave
GALLERY
—City coming to life
WHY CHOOSE
—the morning cruise
Why travelers choose this tour
The tour is non-scripted what makes the tour personal and unique. It is nice to be on the water before the crowds. The cruise is peaceful and beautiful, as well as highly informative.
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 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:
10:00 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 MORNING CRUISE
—Prinsengracht 397, Amsterdam-Center
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
—about the morning cruise
- 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 day 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 lessChris3 days 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 lessJes6 days 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 lessKlvin1 week 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 lessMichael1 week 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 lessAmy1 week 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 lessAnn2 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 Zavon3 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 lessAris3 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 lessKarlien3 weeks 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 lessClaire24/04/24The 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 lessChris22/04/24The 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 lessJes19/04/24Captain 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 lessKlvin18/04/24
- 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 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 lessAmy13/04/24This 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 lessAnn09/04/24Excellent 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 Zavon02/04/24