| Offer | Duration | Price "from" (Oct 2026) | Included | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private luxury champagne cruise | 1.5 h | about $325 per person (per the listing) | private boat, captain and host, unlimited champagne or prosecco, snacks | couples, birthdays | See |
| Small group, 10 people maximum | to be checked | price not seen: check | local captain, drinks and Dutch bites, heated electric boat | those who want calm and commentary | See |
| Cruise with unlimited drinks | to be checked | €22.92 (4.5; 27,061 reviews) | cruise, unlimited drinks and bite option | groups of friends | See |
| Evening sunset cruise | to be checked | €19.45 (4.8; 5,207 reviews) | evening cruise, optional drinks | couples, evening | See |
| Eco boat with local skipper | to be checked | €19.45 (4.8; 2,914 reviews) | electric boat, live skipper | curious travellers | See |
| Saloon boat, optional cheese and wine | to be checked | €18.52 (4.6; 31,849 reviews) | saloon boat, optional cheese and wine | most visitors | See |
Private luxury champagne cruise
The private cruise lasts 1.5 hours with a dedicated captain and host, unlimited champagne or prosecco and something to nibble. The listing shows about $325 "per person", but as the boat is private, check the total for your group on the page. It is the only option in this comparison truly reserved for your group.
Small group, 10 people maximum
This small-group cruise is limited to 10 people on a century-old electric boat, with a local captain, drinks and Dutch bites. The boat has a covered area, a toilet and winter heating. We did not record its price.
Cruise with unlimited drinks
The cruise with optional unlimited drinks starts at €22.92 (4.5 from 27,061 reviews). The drinks formula costs more than the headline price: check what is included before paying. For a German-language version, the German cruise with unlimited drinks option starts at €24.98 (4.8 from 2,107 reviews).
Evening sunset cruise
The evening cruise starts at €19.45 with optional drinks, and scores 4.8 out of 5 from 5,207 reviews. At night, lit-up bridges give the canals another face; it is the natural choice for a couple (see Amsterdam for couples).
Eco boat with local skipper
The eco boat with live skipper starts at €19.45 (4.8 from 2,914 reviews). A skipper comments live instead of an audio guide: a good choice if you prefer something more personal than a large glass-roofed boat.
Saloon boat, optional cheese and wine
The saloon boat starts at €18.52 (31,849 reviews, 4.6) with optional cheese and wine. It is the best seller of this comparison and the easiest to recommend.
What is not included / the pitfalls
- Drinks: "from" is often the price without drinks; the drinks or cheese-and-wine option costs more.
- Classic offer: the classic 75-minute cruise at €13.50 (4.4; 20,963 reviews) is the cheapest and simplest, with no special formula.
- Departures: the dock varies by offer; check before booking (central station, Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank).
- "Smoke-friendly" cruises: several offers in the category are designed for smoking on board; they are not compared here.
- Price: the price depends on the date and time.
Which offer should you choose?
- First visit, small budget: the classic 75-minute cruise.
- Couple: the sunset evening cruise, or the private champagne cruise.
- Group of friends: the cruise with unlimited drinks.
- Calm and commentary: the small group or the boat with a local skipper.
- Family: the covered saloon boat, without drinks.
Booking at the best time
Book ahead for evenings and weekends. To compare companies, docks and navigation rules, read our guide to canal cruises in Amsterdam and the canals page. For a full day out, also see Amsterdam at night.
