Captain Jack's Amsterdam: Unforgettable Canal Journey!
Not suitable for bachelor parties or other drinking parties. Historytour! Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2025 & 2024! 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, meaning quiet cruising with the best views. Can't wait to have you on board! From November 3rd, we will be using a closed and heated boat till March 1st! WE STILL SAIL OPEN BOAT BEFORE THAT FROM CENTRAL STATION!
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temdyz, 11/2/2025 1:53:27 AM
Really enjoyed the smaller group setting - got lucky with only a total of 10 guests on my 6pm tour. Seeing Amsterdam by canal really is a must do experience! Did the signature 90 minute tour with Sonna as the skipper. She was the perfect balance of educational and entertaining ◡̈ would definitely recommend to all and try a different time slot next time Also appreciated the flexibility to change my reservation since I booked the wrong time slot accidentally
MarieMajelle_Y, 11/1/2025 10:44:41 PM
Hard to hear the commentaries by the tour guide. Maybe get a canal cruise from a boat that allows microphones or sit next to the tour guide.
275lcb, 11/1/2025 10:24:07 AM
This was a good boat tour and we appreciated the drinks but we were a little disappointed to find it was a covered boat. We had looked at the pictures on trip advisor and these all seemed to indicate an open top boat. We found it hard to hear our guide too so a microphone would have been good as we missed a lot of what he said. Maybe the boat gets covered in Winter but it was quite a nice evening and it’s difficult to get the atmosphere of Amsterdam through plastic curtains.
Cindy_O, 11/1/2025 4:14:09 AM
Very relaxed and accommodating tour. The staff was there to greet us, had snacks and blankets provided and Eric kept the commentary flowing with informative dialogue throughout the tour. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
Lisa_H, 10/31/2025 12:34:43 PM
Excellent experience! Eric, our captain was entertaining in a good way, his knowledge of the history of the city and the canals is impressive.
Rob M, 10/31/2025 12:23:48 PM
Eric was a wonderful tour guide and pointed out many interesting facts about the city. Even my 15 and 11 year old loved it. At the end of October the open top boat was warm enough with the blankets provided. I saw they had umbrellas but they weren’t needed. Would recommend.
ellamR7663XI, 10/31/2025 11:45:40 AM
So much fun. Eric made 1.5 hours feel like 5 mins. We learnt so much and had a laugh too. Totally recommend. Even with tweens+ teens
lucyfQ119KN, 10/31/2025 11:33:21 AM
Mark was a lovely funny charismatic knowledgeable guide! Highly recommend! We had an amazing time on board and great way to see more of the city
898nylag, 10/31/2025 11:22:29 AM
Great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and nice. GREAT SNACKS AND DRINKS. Beautiful tour. Last a great time and very affordable ! 10/10. Provides blankets
124sherc, 10/31/2025 9:39:37 AM
Very informative. Very fun and entertaining. Loved our visit. Our guide Mark was insightful and patient. Thank you Mark
- 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 2025 & 2024! 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, meaning quiet cruising with the best views. Can't wait to have you on board! From November 3rd, we will be using a closed and heated boat till March 1st! WE STILL SAIL OPEN BOAT BEFORE THAT FROM CENTRAL STATION!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