Captain Jack's Amsterdam: Unforgettable Canal Journey!
Not suitable for bachelor parties or other drinking parties. Historytour! Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2023, 2024 & 2025! With a fun group (max 24), we'll take you on the most relaxing, fun family and friends open boat tour through the canals of Amsterdam. But not just any boat ride, you will be introduced with typical Dutch bites and bits, drinks, our stories, rich history and humor. We will let you know about the rich history of Amsterdam and so much more... You'll not only be meeting me but also guests from all over the world, more than 100 nationalities have joined our tour last year! My friends and I are your host for the whole tour, we will entertain you with amazing facts, funny and exciting stories. I only have electric open boats during summerperiod en heated and closed boat from Oktober till March, meaning quiet cruising with the best views. Can't wait to have you on board!
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Georgia_B, 3/9/2026 2:03:35 AM
Great boat trip. Excellent way to see Amsterdam - host was extremely knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.
LaFolie2019, 3/8/2026 3:41:56 PM
Lovely 1.5 hr canal trip. Guide was very very informative & a good supply of alcoholic drinks, nibbles (cheese) and sweet waffle biscuits & sweets.
Prossie_N, 3/8/2026 8:29:11 AM
Good way to see the city from the water. Arnold gave us a good history of the city and relevant information. If you do come in the winter, dress really warm.
Fay_B, 3/8/2026 4:49:56 AM
The tour guide was excellent. We had intentionally booked a closed heated boat and when we arrived it was an open un heated boat. We were not dressed for this and froze through the entire trip. We would like some compensation for this issue which apparently is a Viator issue!
LAUREN_M, 3/7/2026 11:08:15 AM
Joe was very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about Dutch culture. The boat was very comfortable and the drinks and snacks were excellent.
Dana_B, 3/7/2026 7:30:19 AM
the tour guide was great … loved it and so far it was the highlight of my trip .. made me want to tell my family home to come here
jennaleel2023, 3/7/2026 4:35:11 AM
Interesting tour, couldn’t hear a lot everyone was loud and talking over the guide so didn’t get to hear much. The fairy lights were turned off 2 minutes into the tour, boat wasn’t heated but had a blanket. Free soft drinks, wine & Heineken & a few Dutch snacks
amybY3444MU, 3/6/2026 2:17:46 PM
We had a great time mingling with the other guests and learning about the history of Amsterdam from Joe. Captain Joe was so much fun. It was lively and informative. Highly recommend.
Dreamer507198, 3/6/2026 5:03:05 AM
It was very relaxing and informative
Shannon_K, 3/5/2026 10:08:49 AM
great way to see amsterdam! boat was comfortable and the views were great. great location too, we had a good time
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due a lot of traffic at the dock, I can't wait more than 5 minutes. Please make sure you are at the dock 10 minutes before departure.
- A fairly big step needs to be taken to get in the boat. Of course we will assist you.
- Beware all my boats are open. So when it rains, you can get wet. But rebooking with rain is always possible
- I always try to give the best tour possible (5*). But in rare occasion things don't go as you and me would like. Please let me know asap. Either direct or send me an email of text. I will contact you.
- The tour is a historical canal cruise, it is not a booze cruise. So if you are looking for a bachelor party boat or any other booze cruise, this is not the cruise for you.
- Captain Jack is collaboration between friends. Captain Jack is not himself on the boat.
- Due Health regulations (regarding food) animals are not allowed (service animals excluded).
Departure point
Exit Central Station via the main entrance, turn right, and walk to tram stop B4 near the large tree. Look for the white boat with a pink flag and crew in pink shirts. Address: Stationsplein 18. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before departure.Return details
Not suitable for bachelor parties or other drinking parties. Historytour! Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2023, 2024 & 2025! With a fun group (max 24), we'll take you on the most relaxing, fun family and friends open boat tour through the canals of Amsterdam. But not just any boat ride, you will be introduced with typical Dutch bites and bits, drinks, our stories, rich history and humor. We will let you know about the rich history of Amsterdam and so much more... You'll not only be meeting me but also guests from all over the world, more than 100 nationalities have joined our tour last year! My friends and I are your host for the whole tour, we will entertain you with amazing facts, funny and exciting stories. I only have electric open boats during summerperiod en heated and closed boat from Oktober till March, meaning quiet cruising with the best views. Can't wait to have you on board!Redemption
No hen, stag or drinking parties. History tour, no booze cruise. Looking forward having you on the boat with me! Please double check your departure location. The departing location is at Rijksmuseum (Museumbrug 1) or Central Station (Stationsplein 18). You can find me on Google Maps (unfortunately not Apple Maps). PS. Please make sure we have your correct contact details, thanks!24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund