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

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

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

Great personal experience! Highly recommend the early tour to really have the canals to yourself.

Definitely the way to do a canal cruise! The boat is so charming and the... read moreDefinitely the way to do a canal cruise! The boat is so charming and the smaller group is an ideal size. Captain Dave is witty and knows plenty of random Amsterdam trivia as a lifetime local. The snacks and drinks are a very nice touch - especially since most cafes are not open this early to grab a coffee on the way. Canals were quiet and serene in the morning, just as we hoped. read less

We had a wonderful time on the early morning canal cruise. The views were spectacular... read moreWe had a wonderful time on the early morning canal cruise. The views were spectacular and the experience was so peaceful and serene. Captain Dave had unique stories about each canal and the houses on it as well as his own stories from living in Amsterdam for several decades. The light refreshments and coffee were a great addition to the experience. We would highly recommend this tour. read less

Captain Dave is high energy! He was a great host and made everyone feel welcome.... read moreCaptain Dave is high energy! He was a great host and made everyone feel welcome. I would definitely recommend early morning on the canals, peaceful, beautiful -and with Captain Dave, entertaining. read less

A nice, fun way to spend a morning in Amsterdam.

The captain was awesome to hang with and gave us an insiders view to the... read moreThe captain was awesome to hang with and gave us an insiders view to the city. He brought delicious breakfast bread and coffee for us. Would def recommend!! 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 on our canal tour with Captain Dave! We were worried... read moreWe had a great time on our canal tour with Captain Dave! We were worried about jet lag but honestly being up in the early Sunday morning quiet was so magical, it was all worth it. Captain Dave is super fun and knowledgeable, don’t miss it! read less

Captain Dave was an amazing host. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide on our magical morning... read moreCaptain Dave was an amazing host. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide on our magical morning canal cruise. read less

This has to be one of the best canal tours in Amsterdam, especially if you... read moreThis has to be one of the best canal tours in Amsterdam, especially if you take the early time, as you get to be out on the water before most of the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s a great way to start (or end) your trip to Amsterdam. read less

The early morning tour was amazing! It was magical to be out on the canals,... read moreThe early morning tour was amazing! It was magical to be out on the canals, and there were no other boats on the canals early in the day. Captain Dave had interesting facts about all the sites we saw, as well as some amazing suggestions for other places to go check out in Amsterdam! 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

We enjoyed the beautiful morning canal tour! We enjoyed Dave’s laid back style of tour... read moreWe enjoyed the beautiful morning canal tour! We enjoyed Dave’s laid back style of tour and the more quiet canals he took us through, it was a very relaxing experience! 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

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

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 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

This early morning boat ride is really worth getting out of bed for. Captain... read moreThis early morning boat ride is really worth getting out of bed for. Captain Dave has a wonderful sense of humor and it was great to experience his enthusiasm for the area as well as the beauty and peacefulness of the canals in the morning before the noise and hustle of the day begins. read less

My friend and I had a really great time on our early morning canal tour.... read moreMy friend and I had a really great time on our early morning canal tour. We really were the only boat out on the water, and it was nice to see the quiet side of Amsterdam. Captain Dave was full of information and plenty of humor - we appreciated his energy. The snacks and coffee were much appreciated, and he was kind enough to make sure my friend who is celiac also had a snack she could eat. Thank you! read less

Captain Dave's experience is something you have to do. Dont fall for the tourist trap... read moreCaptain Dave's experience is something you have to do. Dont fall for the tourist trap of the giant tour boats, book Captain Dave. He makes the tour memorable both with stories, but also engages with your group on a personal level. You get to enjoy a more intimate setting with 8-12 people at most. We enjoyed the snacks, croissants and sugar bread along with a coffee. We highly recommend the morning tour. The canals are so quiet, you feel like you're the only people on the water. Don't hesitate, just go with Captain Dave. read less

Book it! We had a great morning on the canals with Dave. Perfect balance of... read moreBook it! We had a great morning on the canals with Dave. Perfect balance of sharing information while still letting us enjoy the ride. Dave had croissants and chocolate and orange juice. It was just lovely. read less

Wonderful ride with Captain Dave! The best way to start a morning and the best... read moreWonderful ride with Captain Dave! The best way to start a morning and the best way to see Amsterdam! read less

Very fun time, high ranking on my list of Amsterdam highlights. Dave is a great... read moreVery fun time, high ranking on my list of Amsterdam highlights. Dave is a great guy who is sure to get some laughs out of you and keep you entertained. His personality is a lot of fun and keeps you awake during this early morning excursion. If you are looking for a unique canal experience in Amsterdam, don’t think twice. He also offers great suggestions on places to visit afterwards. read less

This was a wonderful and magical way to start the morning in Amsterdam! We had... read moreThis was a wonderful and magical way to start the morning in Amsterdam! We had great weather and saw the beautiful sunrise shining through Amsterdam from the canals. You can feel so at peace with this early morning tour! There were no other boats besides Captain Dave’s 🙂 read less

Captain Dave was an absolute pleasure to spend our time with. Hilarious, thoughtful, and knowledgeable... read moreCaptain Dave was an absolute pleasure to spend our time with. Hilarious, thoughtful, and knowledgeable about the canals and the city. My wife and I felt like family with Dave right away. The coffee and food was delicious and his boat is beautiful and classic. We loved this tour! Cannot recommend it enough! We will do this again on our next trip. read less

We can great fun on our morning cruise around Amsterdam with Captain Dave.Captain Dave was... read moreWe can great fun on our morning cruise around Amsterdam with Captain Dave.Captain Dave was very informative about Amsterdam, he has grown up in the area and lived most his life in and around Amsterdam so had some great stories about his own life and those of his family.The boat itself is an old royal canal used by the Dutch Royal Family along with various guests over the years - again Dave was very informative about all of this.The ride was comfortable, warm with food and drinks available, we had fresh croissants.Overall a great experience and much better to see the canals with a local guide than on a budget cruise with a recorded tour.110% would go again! read less

Beautiful boat and wonderful early morning canal ride