Small Group Boutique All-Inclusive Tour (max 12 p) With Captain

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US$68.82 per guest

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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Amsterdam

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 8 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Explore Amsterdam's iconic canals on our charming cruise aboard the historic salon boat, Sophie (est 1911). With a maximum of 12 guests, this small-group experience ensures a cozy and personalized journey.

Your host and guide for six days a week is Amsterdam native Boudewijn Metzelaar, also known as "Captain Bow." On Saturdays, one of his trusted friends will step in to guide you.

Whether you want to seat indoors or outdoors, you’ll be well-prepared to enjoy the cruise, rain or shine, in true Dutch style.

Indulge in a variety of (alcoholic) drinks and delicious nibbles as you relax and enjoy the view. With a WC on board, your comfort is fully catered to throughout the experience.

Captain Bow’s deep connection to Amsterdam and his unique perspective, shaped by his diverse upbringing, promise insightful stories and engaging conversations. The small group size fosters a warm and friendly atmosphere, making this cruise a truly special way to discover the heart of Amsterdam.

What You Get

Snacks

Little sweet and savoury snacks to nibble on with your drinks are provided

Alcoholic beverages

Extensive open bar with local beers, top shelf liqours, soft drinks and hot drinks. You will not be disappointed! I make a killer G&T with local gin

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Amsterdam Canal Ring

All cruises are captained by myself as the captain/owner of the Drift Away. We depart from the Singel no.7 and we will return to this location at the end of the cruise. I do not offer a fixed route, depending on your wishes as guests I will tailor the cruise to you specifically. Due to the custom design of the Drift Away we have access to even the narrowest canals of Amsterdam and are able to pass even the lowest of bridges. If you do not have any preferences I will put together a route which will give you an overview of the canal belt, a few of the small less travelled canals, the Amstel river and the eastern maritime area. As a born and raised ¨Amsterdammer¨ I have a wealth of knowledge about Amsterdams history, culture and the Dutch way of life in general. I love sharing with you about my hometown in an easy going manner, with a good sense of humor and the typical Dutch straight forwardness!

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

The Jordaan (Pass By)

We will pass through the pitoresque district the Jordaan. The name of the Jordaan finds its origin in the French word Jardin, meaning garden. Many of the streets in the district are named after flowers.

Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum (Pass By)

The former warehouse of the Admiralty of Amsterdam features the Maritime Museum. We will also pass by ¨De Amsterdam¨ an enormous replica East India Trading Company ship.

Montelbaanstoren (Pass By)

Former tower part of the defense wall surrounding Amsterdam, converted in the 1600 to a clock tower. Features also in a painting by Rembrant van Rijn

Red Light District (Pass By)

We will pass the most famous prostitution district in the world, you will learn the practical features of the usage of red light in the world of prostitution.

Magere Brug (Pass By)

The most famous bridge out of the thousands Amsterdam features, why is it famous and who build it?

Het Kleinste Huis van Amsterdam (Pass By)

Tax used to be based on the width of your residence facade. We will pass the smallest house in Amsterdam to show you the builders disdain for paying tax.

Brouwersgracht (Pass By)

One of the oldest canals where all beer was brewed back in the golden age

Munt Tower (Munttoren) (Pass By)

Old tower which was briefly used as the republics mint.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Singel 5, Singel, Amsterdam Noord-Holland, Netherlands, NL, 1012 VC

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Singel 5 is an adres. “Hotel Canal View” is located here. The departure point is INFRONT of this adres marked with 6 black morning poles with white caps along the canal. !!There is NO SIGN at the departure point itself at the moment due to zoning restrictions!!

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 621 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Totally wonderful!

September 05, 2026

Amazing! We totally enjoyed the tour and Captain John was entertaining and full of very interesting facts. We did it first thing, and it was a great introduction to Amsterdam. Can’t recommend it...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Best canal tour in the city!

September 02, 2026

We had an amazing trip with Captain John! Even though this was my third trip to Amsterdam, it was my first canal cruise, and seeing the city from the water was a whole new experience. The boat was...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Best canal tour in Amsterdam

September 01, 2026

This is probably the best canal tour in Amsterdam. Small group, open bar which is included in your fee, inside seating if it rains and outside seating and a bathroom on board. The boat is a beautif...read more

(Viator)

What an amazing tour and...

August 29, 2026

What an amazing tour and guide! Bow is truly amazing! He shared so much about the city and her history! Highly recommend this line and Bow!

(TripAdvisor)

Amazing Evening Cruise

August 23, 2026

It was our first trip to Amsterdam and Captain John ended up providing us with an amazing tour that we’ll always remember! We did the 9pm tour and it was really incredible seeing everything lit up ...read more

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