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This was my second time cruising with captain Dave. I went in 2018 with friends and it was the highlight of our trip. Our 2024 cruise was absolutely magical. The views that you get from the boat are stunning and unlike any other. Don't fall for the big boat tours that are an hour. Captain Dave provides a much more personalized experience and can navigate the smaller canals in his boat. I highly recommend this experience if there is space.

Dave is an excellent host! His boat is very comfortable. The tour is the perfect length. A morning tour is especially nice because the canals are less crowded.

Captain Jon was an amazing skipper. It was also the first day of the Lights Festival, and we saw some fascinating and unique pieces. The boat had a rich history as well. Overall, this is definitely a must-try for anyone who wants to explore Amsterdam by boat and cruise through the canals. Plus, there was an open bar with free drinks, which was amazing! I tried mulled wine for the first time, and it was a real treat.

Our original trip was rescheduled and Captain Dave made sure we had options to that still fit into our schedule. We got assigned to Captain Jon, an amazing storyteller and brilliant skipper. We also luckily got to ride at the first night of the light festival. The boat had a rich history and we felt very lucky to be able to be on it. It is beautifully maintained. We also had a bar full of free drinks. The mulled wine was excellent.
On another note, Captain Jon was friendly, warm, funny and brilliant. He gave us amazing tips on what else to see and where to go in the city. He also answered all our questions even the historical ones. He walked us through all the exhibits on the canals as part of the lights festival. We felt so lucky to be on the boat and be a part of his tour. Recommend this 10/10.

Wonderful experience! Learned about the history of the city and got some tips to check out some places that the locals go that were my fav! Boat was lovely and offered refreshments and sugar bread. Would 10/10 recommend!

very well put together tour! we loved our guide. so much information and education of Dutch culture was packed into such a short period of time.

We had a lovely tour of Amsterdam on our first day in the city. Yann was a funny and dynamic story teller. We learned lots of history while taking in the beautiful sites!

Perfect canal tour 😊lovely commentary, well paced & delicious sugar bread! Lovely way to see & learn more about Amsterdam. Thank you!

We had an amazing time with Captain Romin on the Dauphin - a charming saloon boat from 1910 with mostly original woodwork. He was lovely and kind - explaining and sharing with us about the canals and houseboats as well as the history of Amsterdam in such an engaging manner. There was plenty to drink and snacks as well and our 90 minutes just flew by. Highly recommend and will try a morning cruise next time we return to Amsterdam. On a separate note, Captain Dave was extremely helpful in ensuring that we could take the tour at our preferred time, given our tight schedules - much appreciated.

I can't recommend Captain Dave's canal tour enough! This was actually my second time booking, and while there was a slight hiccup with the boat (last minute swap due to mechanical issues), it didn't detract from the experience at all.
In fact, the replacement boat was a classic beauty – cozy, comfy, and perfect for a small group. This intimate setting alone makes it leagues better than those big commercial tours you see everywhere.
Captain Dave himself is a fantastic guide. He's personable and knowledgeable, offering insights into Amsterdam's history and culture. While I felt my first tour was a bit more informative, this one was still great.
And let's not forget the open bar! With wine, local beers, and other drinks, it adds to the fun, relaxed atmosphere. If you want a unique and memorable way to see Amsterdam, book this tour!

I cannot recommend Dave’s canal tour enough. Dave is very kind, funny, and has many wonderful stories and facts about the city. So much better than one of the big commercial canal tours. Don’t hesitate to book!

This was an incredible tour, with a truly exceptional human! Captain Dave is knowledgeable, kind, and charismatic! He took time to explain many historical elements of Amsterdam, point out interesting facts along the route, and tailor our tour to our interests. This isn’t a large-boat tour - it’s a casual and intimate opportunity to hang out with a local who sails in the beautifully restored, historical Royal Jonckvrouw. Don’t look elsewhere, book this one!

What a unique, local-feeling, and perfect morning cruise! Our guide wad extremely personable and friendly. Seeing the canals as the sun rises is a special sight!

Tolle Kanalcruise im kleinen Salonboot mit einem super Captain. Würde ich immer wieder buchen.

I am so happy I chose Dave for the canal tour! He was timely, very friendly, and offered an insiders view of Amsterdam. His boat is very beautiful and provided great accommodations. I really appreciated his sense of humor while providing very interesting information about life and history of Amsterdam that I wouldn’t have otherwise heard. I would highly recommend Dave!

Personlig, jättebra tur! Kan starkt rekommenderas!

Highly recommended, it’s not like the official tours without any personal touch. Even though on Saturday it wasn’t Captain Dave who guided us, his colleague was extremely nice and could answer all of our questions. Hope he sees this picture!

Hopped on the early morning cruise and wow…what a great way to see the sights! The coffee, juices, tea and sugar bread were a special touch! Thanks again!

Geweldige kapitein met veel humor en feitjes over Amsterdam. Netjes gevaren. We vierden het huwelijk van mijn broer, alles liep uit en hij deed enorm zijn best om ons te helpen en de boottocht aan te passen. Ik zou het aan iedereen aanraden!!

Captain Dave was great. Excellent and entertaining narrative of the canals and their history. Beautiful and very comfortable boat. Great value and would highly recommend.

So glad we found this tour and didn’t end up on one of those large “cattle truck” boats with the recorded commentary. Our cruise left at 0800, and whilst this seemed a tad early, it was actually the perfect time, we only saw 1 other boat and that was towards the end so the water was dead calm and flat and the reflections off the water were perfect. Our Captain was Hassan an Amsterdam native who was obviously intelligent and educated and a natural communicator, injecting humour into a very comprehensive narrative about his city’s past and present, the coffee was good and the cake delicious but the stand out was the boat the Royal Jonckvrouw, with only 12 passengers (from all over the globe) the warm cabin felt more like a lounge room than the tour bus that a bigger boat would certainly have been.

Was apprehensive about doing a canal tour, but this one exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend

We had a wonderful early morning boat tour with Captain Jan. He had a lot of insider knowledge about the history of Amsterdam and was very engaging. The canals are so magical, quiet and peaceful in the early morning!! We 100% recommend doing this early small tour over the big ones with dozens of people that we saw later in the day. It was definitely our favorite experience during our short Amsterdam trip. Don’t hesitate, just book this!

Outstanding experience. My wife persuaded me to book the Captain Dave boat tour in Amsterdam, which was slightly more expensive than other providers. It was absolutely worth it. Captain Jan was a very attentive and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended!!!

We had a fantastic time with Captain Hassan cruising around on the historic Royal Lady. He was very informative and answered all our questions along the way. Our Captain was cheerful and energetic the whole ride and brought the history and culture of Amsterdam to life. It was awesome seeing the buildings and houseboats from the water and learning about how and why they were built and designed like that. There were snacks and an open bar provided too! This was the best thing I did in Amsterdam, and the dining and sightseeing suggestions at the end were amazing too.

This is a must-do experience for all first time visitors to Amsterdam! Even though it was cloudy during my trip, the sights from the canal were still magnificent, and the storytelling was top notch. We appreciated all the drinks and snacks provided to us as well. Next time I visit, I’m definitely doing this again!

Had a great time on the canal cruise with Captain Hassan. He was witty and informative. He provided wine and snacks. It was a great experience for the price.

Brought our two littles (5 and 3) and we all enjoyed! It was definitely more for an adult crowd, so children struggled to sit through the talking portion, but our captain did a nice job incorporating them. Drinks and snacks were great and we learned a lot!

Highly recommended, the ship was really comfortable, you can have drinks and snacks, and the tour is amazing (John was a great guide)

Wonderful private tour with a fun and knowledgeable skipper! Our 2 hours private tour with the beautiful "Jonckvrouw" (Saturday November 2nd, 2024) was more than complete by the fun and knowledgeable skipper Hassan. He sailed us (6 adults and 2 young teens) through the Amsterdam canals with ease and no question remained unanswered. Highest recommendations!!

Dave was nice and very funny, very real, the tour was very informative, the food was good 🙂 everything went smoothly and the whole experience of cruising Amsterdam canals in the early morning is precious. Recommended.

Our tour guide Hassan was incredible! His charismatic and playful energy, vast knowledge of Amsterdam, and we'll stocked drinks made this tour unforgettable. The boat was comfortable and warm, the sights were great. Highly suggest an evening tour to see some beautiful lights.

Excellent tour of Amsterdam on the canals - great mix of history with a very personable and hilarious host. Excellent value for the fantastic boat, drinks, and snacks. Hassan you knocked it out of the park - thank you for a great evening canal tour!

Hassan gave the most amazing tour! Very knowledgeable on Dutch history and European history in general. Additionally, he is a great storyteller with a good sense of humor. I would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to do a canal tour. Had an absolute blast and would do it again on my next visit! 10/10

Hassan war ein grossartiger Gastgeber, die Tour war sehr unterhaltsam mit vielen tollen Geschichten rund um die Stadt, die nicht die “typischen” Touristeninfos waren. Getränke jeglicher Art standen zur Verfügung. Super nette kleine Gruppe aus der ganzen Welt.
Die 90 Minuten vergehen wie im Flug.
Danke für dieses tolle Erlebnis.

A Great Way To Spend The Morning! Spending the morning on peaceful canals with a knowledgeable and entertaining guide in a gorgeous historical boat is a perfect way to start an Amsterdam holiday! Five-star experience!

Captain Roman went out of his way to accommodate us which went a long way to make our trip exceptional. He was masterful in navigating the canals, all the while providing us with entertaining stories along the way. Highly recommend this to anyone looking to tour the canals.

Such a great way to see the canals of Amsterdam! It’s worth the extra money to go on a small tour. Roman was a wonderful guide and a very skilled captain. Highly recommend.

The BEST boat tour in Amsterdam! Our captain for the tour was Hussain who was so friendly. He came and found us on the other side of the street as we had arrived early and were just sitting and waiting. This meant we got chance to chat to him and find out a little about the boat’s amazing history! The boat itself was beautifully furnished and had a large covered area (with windows that came down) and a small outside area at the back.There were 11 people on our trip which made it feel intimate. It also meant we didn’t have to listen to a commentary through headphones or not be able to hear it at all like on some of the larger boats. Out tour lasted 90 min and absolutely flew by. On board there were a range of drinks and some sugar bread which was nice. Captain Hussain had a great personality and told so many stories about the area and its history. We were also given some recommendations for lunch/dinner. Thank you so much for a fab time!

Great experience Small group trip on the canals, with lots of information and history imparted from the Captain. The small groups made asking questions easy

Fun and fact filled tour. Small group. Very comfortable boat

The entire experience was great! The vessel is well maintained and comfortable. We enjoyed the food and beverages that were provided. The captain was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed it!

If you’re looking at booking a boat trip, don’t hesitate to book this one! Hassan was a fantastic host, gave us lots of history and interesting facts through his excellent storytelling.
Being on the 6pm cruise, we had the privilege of starting in the light and finishing in the dark, seeing the beautiful sunset sky.
Hassan had high energy and it meant that everyone had a great time and we made new friends. These are experiences that are definitely more unique to these more personable boat trips that the large operators. Thank you so much!

Great river tour The entire experience was great! The vessel is well maintained and comfortable. We enjoyed the food and beverages that were provided. The captain was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed it!

We had a great experience on the Capt Dave early morning cruise. The guide was knowledgable, and shared many stories about Amsterdam. Being out on the water early was great; it was quiet, and we only passed one other boat. I highly recommend the Captain Dave early morning cruise.

Very tranquil boat ride. I recommend going as the sun is setting. The captain was very lively and informative. Interacted well with his guest. We laughed, smile and were in aww by the uniqueness he presented to us of Amsterdam Thanks again for the awesome experience!

Loved our time with Capt Hassan, highlight of our time in Amsterdam. If you’re looking for a canal cruise in Amsterdam, book this now! So much better than the “sad” customers on the large boats listening to a recording. Hassan made us feel welcome, had great stories, and was engaging throughout. Thanks again!!

This was a magical experience! My mom and I joined Captain Hassan and a small group for a beautiful morning cruise. We traveled in October, so it was still dark when we arrived at the boat, but the sun quickly rose, making for gorgeous photos on the canal.
Captain Hassan was a great host! He shared many stories about the history of the boat, the city and even shared dining recommendations for the rest of our trip. The sugar bread and coffee on board was delicious! This was a great way to see the city and I highly recommend it to anyone traveling to Amsterdam soon!

Had such a wonderful morning boat ride with Hassan. Top bloke, super charming, friendly, knowledgeable, resourceful and very good with remembering names. We were only 5 so it was such a personalized tour. Would do it again and again.

This cruise was great. Highly recommend. Very nice captain. Very personal. Pay the little bit extra and go with Captain Dave.

Cannot recommend enough!!! The tour was an amazing/relaxing way to see to sightsee and learn more about Amsterdam. Our tour guide Roman was super friendly and a great storyteller! The boat was very comfortable, and the refreshments/snacks were lovely as well.
Highly recommend to anyone visiting Amsterdam!!

Really enjoyable tour with Jan - comfortable boat and lots of great stories about Amsterdam, its history and the Netherlands today. Really highly recommended.

Great trip with Jan yesterday - very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Hadn’t realised how historic the boat was. And delicious cake.

A fantastic canal cruise, great local knowledge and story telling and also enjoyed the refreshments served. This is a beautiful and comfortable boat, if you want a more personal canal experience then this one is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

A lovely personalised cruise - forget the big ugly commercial ventures and do this one. A great cruise, this is the one to pick if you are looking for a unique experience, friendly and great local knowledge and great story telling. A beautiful and comfortable boat, everything was done to ensure a great experience for everyone. Great morning tea as well. They even went above and beyond to ensure a few late passangers didn't miss the trip.

We did 8 AM morning cruise and it was one of the best tours in our life. Our captain Dave (Hassan) was simply great. He was obviously somebody who lives in Amsterdam end enjoys it. He gave us plenty of fun facts , places to eat or just his personal perspective on living in the city. We had small 4 months old baby with us and they allowed us to take her on board free of charge.

Varm velkomst og sådan en fin og intim båd. Super god og vidende kaptajn og han var meget imødekommende overfor spørgsmål. Kan kun varmt anbefale denne tur🤩

We were beyond satisfied with our experience. Our captain was friendly and very knowledgeable. He entertained us with stories and lots about Amsterdam’s history. I would definitely recommend the early morning canal experience. It was a great start to our trip.

Really Great Canal Tour! There are a great many canal tours to choose from, but we found this to be a fantastic choice and would thoroughly recommend it. The boat itself was beautiful and full of its own history, whilst our guide, Jan, shared his extensive knowledge of the canals, buildings and city in a very interesting and approachable way. Jan also shared his knowledge on wider issues and on the history of his country.A great tour!

The cruise is leisurely and enjoyable. Lots of interesting information. But I didn’t get Captain Dave on our cruise as I expected. Someone else took his place. I found that part disappointing.

Super croisière, si je reviens je referais un tour avec grand plaisir. Merci 1000 fois

Very fine trip - in a small boat with only 10-12 guests. Not just a generic trip where the landmarks is pointed out – but explanations with a personal touch on a personal level about how the Captains grandmother at 90 bikes after grocery etc etc etc or his view on taxation in The Netherlands his view on how it should be or not be. Agreeing or not agreeing but very very giving and interesting. Absolutely recommended

I highly recommend the early morning cruise. The city is very peaceful with no other boats on the canals. Our captain, Jan, was fantastic. Not only was he extremely knowledgable about the history of Amsterdam, but he was also very friendly and funny. The coffee and sugar bread were a nice touch for the chilly morning. Book this cruise. You won’t be disappointed.

Captain Dave was informative and entertaining! Beautiful smaller boat and plenty to drink. Highly recommend!

What a fantastic cruise We did a 4pm tour and we were offered a different time as there was a group of 9 booked but we still decided to go. Hassan was our guide and he was brilliant and we had a great time. There were unlimited snacks and drinks which really surprised me included in the cost. The tour was great and really informative but relaxed. Would highly recommend this to everyone.

Wonderful Experience! Such a great canal tour. Boat is beautiful. Captain was knowledgeable and so much fun. Great balance of historical, current and personal info. Only 10 guests on board.

This was a really nice small group experience. I saw a lot of large boats doing canal tours but this was a beautiful boat with a small group of nice people. I made some new friends and really enjoyed our host.

Fantastic guide and storyteller The boat captain was absolutely amazing at showing us details of the sights around the canals as we toured around as well as telling stories about the history of the city and how it expanded over the years. Highly recommend you take this tour!

While we did not have Captain Dave, his associate was quite fantastic and really created a fun atmosphere for our group. The boat was amazing too!!

There is nothing better than an experience with Captain Dave. You’re in for a treat with him. The experience is fun, educational, and brings people together. Dave does a great job of showing you Amsterdam from his prospective and not making the tour boring at all. Definitely not anything you want to miss.

This canal cruise was an AMAZING experience!!! Jan was funny, informative, so friendly, and talked a perfect amount!! We did the morning cruise which was really incredible as we were the only ones on the water. We learned so much about Amsterdam on this cruise and had an amazing breakfast on board! We can’t wait to come back 🙂

Jan, captain of Captain Dave Amsterdam, was amazing! We learned so much about the history of the canals and the city from Jan. He was very knowledgeable and shared many amusing anecdotes about the canals, suggestions for sites to see in Amsterdam, as well as which tourist traps to avoid.