canal
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Amsterdam

Fun evening on the boat with Dave. Lots of wine and snacks. Small group so... read moreFun evening on the boat with Dave. Lots of wine and snacks. Small group so very personal. Good value for the money! read less

Dave was incredibly entertaining and knowledgeable. The boat was very comfortable even in the cold... read moreDave was incredibly entertaining and knowledgeable. The boat was very comfortable even in the cold weather, and the size of the group (10 people on the boat) made for a wonderful experience. Highly recommend taking this tour early in the morning due to no canal traffic. read less

We had a great time, we toured the canals like a local. Never felt rushed,... read moreWe had a great time, we toured the canals like a local. Never felt rushed, learned some quirky history, and toured some very quaint parts of Amsterdam,Viewing the city from the water gives you a very different sense of what the city has to offer. So much culture, and history. Great way to start your trip in Amsterdam! read less

Informative and fun - the boat is clean and unique with yummy snacks and a... read moreInformative and fun - the boat is clean and unique with yummy snacks and a killler G&T! 😊 read less

Great tour, very informative. Nice boat with plenty of snacks. Easy to interact and get... read moreGreat tour, very informative. Nice boat with plenty of snacks. Easy to interact and get interesting information. Highly recommend. read less

Dave is great! Funny and a great at making you feel comfortable. Highly recommend this experience.

Great tour! Captain Dave is so thoughtful and really enhances the cruise.

Captain Dave has a lot of energy and love for the city. He had amazing... read moreCaptain Dave has a lot of energy and love for the city. He had amazing stories. I would have loved to hear more of them. The boat was cozy and beautiful. He had pillows and blankets to help us relax. The snacks and drinks were a tasty addition. The best part of the trip for my kids is that he allowed them to steer the boat. He was amazingly patient and kind with them. read less

Great experience. Dave is very knowledgeable and friendly. Day was perfect and it was truly... read moreGreat experience. Dave is very knowledgeable and friendly. Day was perfect and it was truly a wonderful morning cruising on the canal! read less

Captain Dave was a great guide & passionate person. You can see that he is... read moreCaptain Dave was a great guide & passionate person. You can see that he is doing what he loves and his energy makes everybody happy. I went on the trip with my family and little newphews and all of us loved his tour and his story telling. He knows a lot about many little things about Amsterdam, from the house architecture to the design, the meaning of sumbol on the houses. Also, really enjoy that we have the tour early in the morning so we can get to contemplate the canal in the best way. Would recommend this tour to everybody, espeically if it will be your first time visiting Amsterdam read less

Experience was spectacular, Dave was super friendly, boat is wonderful. Our children loved helping... read moreExperience was spectacular, Dave was super friendly, boat is wonderful. Our children loved helping to drive the boat, and this was the perfect activity to help getting over the jet lag! read less

The best canal tour in all of Amsterdam. Amazing!!!

A nice boat tour. You get to go to off beaten paths and see the... read moreA nice boat tour. You get to go to off beaten paths and see the canals that are more calm. Highly recommend. Dave is a blast read less

Dave was a great captain and host. He is super chill and hilarious. His boat... read moreDave was a great captain and host. He is super chill and hilarious. His boat is beautiful and very comfortable. There's even a bathroom! Can't beat that. read less

Captain Dave was great! Very witty and great storytelling. Would definitely recommend to first time... read moreCaptain Dave was great! Very witty and great storytelling. Would definitely recommend to first time Amsterdam travelers. read less

If you want an authentic Amsterdam local tour with real stories told by an amazing... read moreIf you want an authentic Amsterdam local tour with real stories told by an amazing host, Captain Dave is your guy. He is very down to earth and provides everything you could want for a relaxing yet insightful cruise. Seats were crazy comfortable and drinks were endless. Thank you again Captain Dave! read less

So happy we booked the morning canal cruise instead of the evening cruise; the canals... read moreSo happy we booked the morning canal cruise instead of the evening cruise; the canals are so quiet at 8 am and the water was still. This allowed Captain Dave the luxury of relaxing a bit (since no other boats to maneuver around) and also the photos with the bridges, boats, and buildings reflecting perfectly in the still water were amazing! The cruise was cozy and the historical boat was comfortable. Captain Dave served croissants, chocolates, juice, and Nespresso. Also, the information about the development of the city throughout time and the history of the royals was really interesting. After leaving the cruise we stopped at the Museum Van Loon as suggested by Captain Dave. read less

Captain Dave came highly recommended by a friend and it was a trip highlight. The... read moreCaptain Dave came highly recommended by a friend and it was a trip highlight. The boat is beautiful and has a great history. It's a perfect size as we were in a group of 12 and got to meet some really fun people from other places. Captain Dave is like having a friend invite you over. We had wine and food and he was a super friendly and funny host.It's perfect for any ages. I took my kids & my Dad & he said he couldn't have wished for better and it made his trip! read less

Fun tour of the canals, with lot of interesting extra trivia from Captain Dave!... read moreFun tour of the canals, with lot of interesting extra trivia from Captain Dave! Would recommend for anyone coming to Amsterdam! read less

Just take this trip. It so informative, friendly, and a lovely experience from an Amsterdam local.

Special - all around!! Personalized tour and small group are key! Fabulous boat ride and... read moreSpecial - all around!! Personalized tour and small group are key! Fabulous boat ride and tour! A1 all the way! read less

Captain Dave was a wonderful host, and the boat was incredible! We had a great... read moreCaptain Dave was a wonderful host, and the boat was incredible! We had a great time winding our way through the charming canals of Amsterdam. The food and drinks were delicious, the company was splendid, and the boat was pristine. We learned a lot as we went and had plenty of opportunities for photos. Plus, Captain Dave is kind, funny, and brimming with local knowledge. I would highly recommend this experience! read less

Amazing! We loved Captain Dave! He was so fun and kind and knew his stuff!... read moreAmazing! We loved Captain Dave! He was so fun and kind and knew his stuff! The pastries and drinks were so delicious. The boat was very comfortable and I loved hearing the history of Amsterdam. read less

Captain Dave was very kind and had great stories. He was very patient with... read moreCaptain Dave was very kind and had great stories. He was very patient with my toddler and his need to move around the cabin. It was a great experience, laid back, would recommend. read less

The Morning Cruise with Captain Cruise was absolutely spectacular! We had an early flight from... read moreThe Morning Cruise with Captain Cruise was absolutely spectacular! We had an early flight from NYC to Amsterdam on a Sunday morning and were trying to kill time before we checked into our Airbnb and were happy to have found this experience. IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!! Captain Dave was knowledgeable, personable, warm and funny! Being on the canals that early in the morning is a truly remarkable experience. The silence is beautiful. This was a truly memorable experience and something you should not miss! It was a delightful start to our vacation. read less

Captain Dave is great. If you want a personalized tour where you feel like you... read moreCaptain Dave is great. If you want a personalized tour where you feel like you are the only one on board, this is the boat for you. His boat fits 12 but definitely more space than needed. Our kids had a great time and everyone on board was lovely to interact with. The canals felt virtually empty in the morning and it was the perfect time. read less

We loved our canal tour! Captain Klaas filled in for Captain Dave today, but he... read moreWe loved our canal tour! Captain Klaas filled in for Captain Dave today, but he lived up to and exceeded our expectation. Very knowledgeable and personable. It was the perfect size group to meet some new friends but also take in the beautiful sights. The sugar bread was an extra special treat. The boat itself very comfortable, and it has unique history which was unexpected but very much appreciated. Highly recommend! read less

This was a wonderful boat ride. Very relaxing. Great offerings for food and drink on... read moreThis was a wonderful boat ride. Very relaxing. Great offerings for food and drink on board. Cannot recommend it enough. read less

Captain Dave's tour was amazing! From the start we were greeted with a friendly face... read moreCaptain Dave's tour was amazing! From the start we were greeted with a friendly face who was ready to show us Amsterdam's canals on a less crowded and more informational way. Captain Dave joked around with us, asked questions, and encouraged photos. He even made sure to buy extra sugar bread which he told us to open when we finished the first loaf. A great time all around! read less

Absolute MUST do! We moved to Amsterdam a year ago so have done quite a... read moreAbsolute MUST do! We moved to Amsterdam a year ago so have done quite a few different canal tours as we’ve had family and friends come to visit and this was the best one by far! Captain Dave was friendly, knowledgeable, and born and raised in Amsterdam so was able to point out several different things that we had not heard about on any of the other tours. It was cold and rainy when we met so the boy was enclosed and heated and absolutely perfect! We chose to bring own food and drinks, but Captain Dave offered to provide them as well. The boat has a very cool history and has been restored beautifully. Even if you don’t have enough people to fill the boat, I HIGHLY recommend doing the tour anyway. It was so worth it and we will definitely be bringing all of our visitors here from now on.Thank you, Captain Dave!! read less

Highly recommend. We thought the poor weather would affect our enjoyment but Captain Dave has... read moreHighly recommend. We thought the poor weather would affect our enjoyment but Captain Dave has a beautiful boat and it’s cozy and warm inside. We learned so much. Our only regret was we didn’t ask more questions. Captain Dave was born and bred next to the canals in Amsterdam and had so much information. He’s also personable and funny. read less

We had an amazing tour of the canals with Captain Dave on his early morning... read moreWe had an amazing tour of the canals with Captain Dave on his early morning tour. To be on the canals in such a beautiful city in the peaceful quiet of the morning was just indescribably perfect. Skip the big boat operators and take a tour with Captain Dave! read less