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Best boat cruise ever! Dave is super entertaining, hilarious and informative. The boat itself is... read moreBest boat cruise ever! Dave is super entertaining, hilarious and informative. The boat itself is very cosy, comfortable and has an amazing history. Snacks and drinks are included. The small boat size makes it feel more like a private tour than your typical tourist boats. We went on the sunset cruise which was great to see all the night lights. 10/10 highly recommend. Thanks Dave! read less

Best activity in Amsterdam Captain Dave's Early Morning Cruise was the highlight of my 5 days in Amsterdam. Dave... read moreCaptain Dave's Early Morning Cruise was the highlight of my 5 days in Amsterdam. Dave is humorous, accommodating, brimming with knowledge and enthusiasm for local history, and just plain fun to hang with. The small group makes it congenial; pastries, juice, coffee (with various options for enhancing your coffee or juice) all make it a casual affair where it is easy to get to know your fellow passengers. read less

Captain was absolutely the best! Book the early morning tour if you like to see... read moreCaptain was absolutely the best! Book the early morning tour if you like to see Amsterdam before the city wakes up! Captain Dave was VERY knowledgeable about the city, & it’s history. Boat was beautiful and well maintained. We would definitely book again and would probably do a night tour just to see the lights. read less

My daughter and I had a spontaneous trip to Amsterdam of only 2 days and... read moreMy daughter and I had a spontaneous trip to Amsterdam of only 2 days and Dave's boat tour was the best part! It's a great way to see Amsterdam! His boat is beautiful, he has a great personable personality, he serves pastries and drinks of all kinds and he knows so much about Amsterdam! Dave's boat tour is an absolute MUST when you visit Amsterdam. It's very intimate and fun!! read less

Both the boat and the captain are phenomenal. We had a private tour through the... read moreBoth the boat and the captain are phenomenal. We had a private tour through the canals that was arranged very last minute. Dave was very flexible with our tour arrangements and also very friendly with us. He respected privacy when we wanted privacy and was a great guide when we had questions. He was also super nice to the kids. we were sad to leave! Thanks Captain Dave 🙂 read less

Great cruise with Captain Dave. Dave was a very personable guy and the tour was... read moreGreat cruise with Captain Dave. Dave was a very personable guy and the tour was excellent. On top of the great views and history lessons, we also saw giraffes and elephants as we passed the zoo. To top it all off, the boat has a great history and the food/drinks were good too! Would it again if im ever back in town. THANKS DAVE! read less

We had a great time on our tour with Captain Dave! The boat is a... read moreWe had a great time on our tour with Captain Dave! The boat is a beautiful, very comfortable and well equipped traditional sight seeing boat with lot's of history and comes with a sliding roof, cushioned seating and an area at the back were people can sit outside. As other reviewers have mentioned before it also features a toilet and a fridge and you can bring your own drinks and food. Last but not least, Captain Dave himself is a very friendly and entertaining guy who clearly loves the city and will tell you some information about it or, like in our case, on a very hot day encourage you to go for a swim in the canals - especially thanks for that! 🙂 read less

Captain Dave is the BEST! My family (4 of us) booked a private canal... read moreCaptain Dave is the BEST! My family (4 of us) booked a private canal cruise. The boat was well equipped (beer, wine, snacks), had a restroom onboard, had lots of seating space both in/out of the sun, and had a knowledgeable guide in Captain Dave. We saw Amsterdam from its inner canals view point. Captain Dave even let us "rock out" to our favorite tunes. As we cruised around, it was quite obvious that our boat was having the most fun of all. Thank you very much Captain Dave! Your journey was a highlight of our vacation. read less

Excellent Boat ride in Amsterdam!

Wonderful canal tour with a awesome captain on a beautifully seasoned boat! Captain Dave is so funny. That quality itself can make any tour enjoyable--which this one... read moreCaptain Dave is so funny. That quality itself can make any tour enjoyable--which this one was! Getting to the dock we were departing from was a tram trip and a couple-minute walk away for us but not difficult to get to. Although it was raining hard on/off the morning we boarded, it was still a beautiful trip through the canals. Fresh juice, coffee, and delicious bread that the Captain travels north for were available to us during the ride. There were two other couples that joined us that morning and Captain Dave did a great job of making everyone feel welcome, included, and catered to. Dave's conversation + the scenery + commentary about Amsterdam and its history all made for a perfect outing. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who visits Amsterdam and enjoys yummy snacks and a kind captain. He even let me steer the boat for a little bit!! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this cruise and its captain. read less

Captain Dave is super friendly and can tell you information that maybe even locals are... read moreCaptain Dave is super friendly and can tell you information that maybe even locals are not aware of. I enjoyed the peaceful morning ride read less

Nice experience if you’re looking to get pictures in the canal with no other boats!... read moreNice experience if you’re looking to get pictures in the canal with no other boats! It was as if we had it all to ourselves. The morning cruise had limited options for breakfast, but was good overall. read less

Captain Dave’s boat is the most beautiful boat motoring the canals. The boat has a... read moreCaptain Dave’s boat is the most beautiful boat motoring the canals. The boat has a covered area and an open area to relax in the sun. Captain Dave shared stories and was enjoyable to be around. We enjoyed the experience. read less

Worth getting up early for. This was fabulous. The canal was super quiet and so we didn’t have the usual... read moreThis was fabulous. The canal was super quiet and so we didn’t have the usual traffic jams to deal with, loud music or crowds. Our boat owner was friendly, made every effort to get to know everyone, regaled us with personal and entertaining stories, and gave great info about the houses and history as we cruised along. Delicious snacks too. Totally worth getting up for an 8am start. read less

I had one day in Amsterdam and wanted to do a canal cruise before flying... read moreI had one day in Amsterdam and wanted to do a canal cruise before flying home. I picked the best cruise!I had an incredible time aboard Captain Dave’s boat, the Jonckvrouw. He started off telling us about the history of the boat that includes Dutch Royal ties. He provided a wide array of drinks and snacks. Captain Dave is a great raconteur! We were all joking and laughing the entire trip that he forgot to play music! We sailed all around the various canals and saw so much more than a regular canal cruise.I’ll be back in Amsterdam in 2023 and have told Dave that we will be doing his canal cruise again! read less

Highly recommend the morning cruise. It’s not crowded and the ride is chill and relaxing.... read moreHighly recommend the morning cruise. It’s not crowded and the ride is chill and relaxing. The coffee and snack is a nice touch. It’s a beautiful way of seeing of the city before everyone is up.Dave is a character, passionate and you can tell he loves what he does. read less

Very relaxed and friendly canal trip with drinks and food freshly picked up from a... read moreVery relaxed and friendly canal trip with drinks and food freshly picked up from a restaurant. More about the ambiance of canal cruising than a sightseeing tour, with a number of interesting facts about the sights. read less

Very relaxed and friendly canal trip with drinks and food freshly picked up from a... read moreVery relaxed and friendly canal trip with drinks and food freshly picked up from a restaurant. More about the ambiance of canal cruising than a sightseeing tour, with a number of interesting facts about the sights. read less

Fantastic canal cruise - must do! Captain Dave has a great boat and was a... read moreFantastic canal cruise - must do! Captain Dave has a great boat and was a wonderful Captain/guide! Highly recommend! The 8am cruise was amazing with no one one the canals yet. Wonderful refreshments also provided! Don’t miss this when in Amsterdam! read less

So much fun! This was the perfect start to our day!

This experience was magical. I expected a nice boat ride on the canals of Amsterdam,... read moreThis experience was magical. I expected a nice boat ride on the canals of Amsterdam, but I didn’t expect a full tour of the city. Captain Dave told us about the different parts of the city: what types of buildings were used for which purposes, why they were constructed in a particular way, and even about a section of the city that was planned and pre-sold to fund the digging of the canals there. Plus there were treats, and Captain Dave was very kind to both of my kids, letting them drive the boat on the slower, straighter canals. The boat itself is very beautiful, with polished wood throughout and a special history of its own. You will not regret this experience! read less

Great early morning canal ride. Not a single other boat around until the last few... read moreGreat early morning canal ride. Not a single other boat around until the last few mins of the tour. So nice to float around in the cool early morning silence. Learned a lot too! read less

I cannot thank Captain Dave enough for making our Bachelorette Party Experience nothing but exceptional... read moreI cannot thank Captain Dave enough for making our Bachelorette Party Experience nothing but exceptional and memorable. Dave went above and beyond to fulfill all our requests. The setup up is very nice, there are 2 refrigerators filled with a variety of drinks. The snacks were tasty and adequate for the time we toured around. The boat can hold up to 12 guests which is perfect for the size of the boat.There were plenty of opportunities to take incredible pictures. I would totally recommend this tour and look forward to do it again on my next visit to Amsterdam! read less

Absolutely wonderful experience! Captain Dave is a hoot! He tells wonderful stories while still providing... read moreAbsolutely wonderful experience! Captain Dave is a hoot! He tells wonderful stories while still providing history and information about the area. We even got a mini walking tour and extra canal time! Highly recommended. read less

Captain Dave’s canal tour was great. We really enjoyed the food, stories and look at... read moreCaptain Dave’s canal tour was great. We really enjoyed the food, stories and look at Amsterdam from the canals read less

Dave was a great captain and entertainer! We loved our tour and would definitely do... read moreDave was a great captain and entertainer! We loved our tour and would definitely do it again. read less

Great experience, highly recommended

Fun tour with a foggy host who made us laugh and told us fun stories!

Captain Dave is SO sweet, so accommodating, and we felt right at home on his... read moreCaptain Dave is SO sweet, so accommodating, and we felt right at home on his boat. He takes time to get to know each and every guest before the ride begins, and offered a fully stocked mini-fridge of different wines and beers, as well as plenty of things to snack on -- including locally made bitterballen, which were delicious! He took his time taking us around the canals and didn't stress about sticking to his schedule... we were on the boat closer to 2 hours, which we loved! The boat was incredibly clean and has a bathroom on board. All of the people that we met during our trip were friendly. We would 100% recommend Captain Dave's experience to any of our friends visiting Amsterdam in the future! read less

Amazing time and highly recommend! Almost certain this is the boat tour around and Captain... read moreAmazing time and highly recommend! Almost certain this is the boat tour around and Captain Dave was an incredible host - lively personality with a undeniable passion for Amsterdam and its history! Thanks again Dave! read less

Captain Dave is amazing! Such a great storyteller! He’s done an amazing job to learn... read moreCaptain Dave is amazing! Such a great storyteller! He’s done an amazing job to learn the history and bring it on board for you in maps and diagrams! This experience was great! I’d do it again a million times. read less

Morning canal cruise with Dave Dave was wonderful - entertaining, informative, friendly and one could see his passion for his... read moreDave was wonderful - entertaining, informative, friendly and one could see his passion for his work. We were a small group of 12 on a boat that fit only us (nice and comfy). The places we saw were beautiful. Some areas were more “local” than others which gave us an insight into all the lifestyles in Amsterdam. I would highly recommend Dave’s morning canal tour. read less