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

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English, Dutch
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Sail Amsterdam's canals in a historic boat with Captain Bow. Enjoy stories, drinks, and snacks on a cozy small-group cruise. Comfort assured, come rain or shine. Reserve your spot today!

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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

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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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Unforgettable canal cruise in Amsterdam!
June 21, 2025
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Highly recommend this cruise! Beautiful boat with lovely drinks and snacks. We enjoyed hearing about the history of Amsterdam from our friendly captain Hans. This was one of our favorite things th...read more

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Great choice to experience the canals of Amsterdam
June 19, 2025
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Really enjoyed the great hospitality, insightful explanations, fun personality of the captain, and the classic, restored wood boat for an overview of the beautiful canal setting of historic Amsterd...read more

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A great way to get the flavour of Amsterdam
June 18, 2025
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This was a fantastic way of getting the flavour of Amsterdam, its views and its history. It rained on our trip but Captain John's boat was warm and dry and he was incredibly welcoming. There was ju...read more

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An absolute must canal cruise.
June 18, 2025
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Loved this canal cruise with a small (8 people) group. The boat was lovely, the 2 captains very hospitable and shared much in the way of stories and history along the cruise. I highly recommend thi...read more

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Thank you Captain John!
June 17, 2025
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We had a wonderful tour on the canals of Amsterdam. Our captain and guide, John, was very knowledgeable and experienced. He covered a lot of interesting spots and interacted very well with us. We w...read more

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