Where to Cruise: the 7 Best Luxury River Cruises in the Netherlands

1.Amsterdam Luxury Canal Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bites option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30,518 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Our pick

Review of Amsterdam’s electric canal cruise with live guides, landmark views, seasonal boats, drinks, snacks, pricing, and practical tips.

“I can’t remember my tour guiders name but she was a young woman and very informative. Tour was cool and relaxing. Boar was full but didn’t feel crowded. If it’s during the winter make sure you dress warm although they do provide complimentary blankets and wine.”

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2.Discover Amsterdam: Luxury Canal Cruise with a Local Skipper

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,377 reviews · 75 minutes - 3 hours · from $15Best value

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals on a quiet electric boat with local stories, heated seating, landmark views, and excellent value for $15.

“the Captain was really nice, helpful and his commentary was delivered in a jovial way which really engaged us. The boat was clean, warm and dry, which after a cold day in Amsterdam was much appreciated! Would definitely do this tour again”

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3.2-Hour Luxury Canal Cruise with Snacks & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 344 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for two hours with a local skipper, drinks, snacks, blankets, and landmark views from Keizersgracht.

“It was very nice! Abel, our guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable. I liked how he made it very interactive and we could ask a lot of questions, without it feeling weird. The snacks were tasty, enough and the drinks had acceptable prices. I'm happy we booked a 2 hour tour, instead of just 1, it was totally worth it for me.”

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4.Luxury Canal Cruise with Historic VR Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Review of Amsterdam’s 75-minute luxury canal cruise with English audio, seven VR animations, 17th-century views, and one drink.

“Already living in Amsterdam for 15 years, but never experienced this before! Great way to explore more about the city and very well organized”

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5.Premium Tulip Boat Canal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 191 reviews · 1 hour · from $33

Review of Amsterdam’s intimate one-hour tulip canal cruise, with photo-friendly views, a 10-person boat, guide tips, price advice, and rain policies.

“Our guide was wonderful. Very informative and a great sense of humor. Tailored the discussion to our interests. The only bad thing is that the boat ran out of ice and the drinks were warm.”

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6.Luxury Canal Cruise with Historic VR Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 1h 15m · from $50

See Amsterdam by canal and through 17th-century VR, with seven historic scenes, an audiotour, one drink, and a warm luxury boat.

“We vonden het helemaal super! Aardige ontvangst fijne warme boot en interessant om er eens door "een andere bril" naar te kijken”

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7.Luxury Cheese & Wine Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 17 reviews · 1 hour · from $44

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals with Dutch cheese, wine, and city views on this relaxed one-hour boat ride from the H’Art Museum.

“Cruise started 20 minutes late in order to combine 5:00 and 5:20 cruises. Wasn’t warned it was an open boat so we were cold.”

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