The 9 Best Party Boat Cruises in the Netherlands

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

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

Spend about an hour on Amsterdam’s canals aboard a small electric boat, with live English commentary from guides such as Sophia, Arnoud, or Stef. Pass the Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Skinny Bridge, and 15 Bridges. Choose the drinks and bites option carefully, since inclusions vary by departure.

“Stef and care were awesome tour guides, very informative answered many questions we had, hospitality easily a 15/10, 100% recomend booking at 4:15 for more money as you see the canals in day light and night light, thank you both for making our night we truly enjoyed every aspect”

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2.Heated Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bite

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21,431 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $18

See Amsterdam from its canals on a quiet electric boat with a live English-speaking skipper and host. You’ll pass the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, Hermitage Museum, Amstel Hotel, and Golden Bend. Choose unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and a small snack portion.

“Good Craic over all and they gave me a free drink for winning one if their quizzes”

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3.Covered Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,435 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Join a maximum of 26 people on a covered Amsterdam canal boat, with a skipper and English-speaking host. Choose two drinks or unlimited beer, wine, and soda, then cruise past the Amstel, Seven Bridges, Herengracht, and Prinsengracht.

“Laurens and Yelly were superb, excellent knowledge and a few jokes here and there. Highly recommend 👍”

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4.Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,976 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

See Amsterdam from a small electric boat with a captain-guide at the wheel. You’ll pass Westerkerk, Jordaan canals, the Hermitage Museum, bridges, and historic canal houses. Guides such as Detrik, Luuc, Matt, and Anthony are praised for their stories. Add unlimited drinks if you want a more social ride.

“Brilliant, fun and informative. The guide was very good. We enjoyed every minute. We learnt a lot and had a laugh as well”

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5.Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,991 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31

You cruise Amsterdam’s Light Festival aboard a covered electric boat with an English-speaking host such as Sabrina, Edward, or Balthazar. Expect illuminated art, canal history, blankets, and optional unlimited beer, wine, glühwein, hot chocolate, and soft drinks.

“The Team and especially Sabrina was very funny and chatismatic. My Partner and I enjoyed it a lot and would recommend to anyone!!! Plus the refill on the alcohol was on point ;)”

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6.Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,629 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour aboard a classic saloon boat with an English-speaking skipper and live guide. Expect views of the Amstel, canal houses, Zuiderkerk, the Opera House, and the UNESCO canal ring. Choose a no-drink ticket or an option including beer, wine, and soft drinks.

“We had a great time. The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable, answering every curious question we had. The ride was smooth and pleasant, and you can enjoy the beverage too. One of the most pleasant ride I've been to. High recommendation 😊”

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7.German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,134 reviews · 1 hour · from $25

Settle into a small electric canal boat at Sea Palace for a one-hour German-language cruise through Amsterdam’s canal belt, the Amstel, Magere Brug, Jewish Quarter, and quieter waterways. Choose the drinks option for unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. Guide Sanja has earned special praise for her humor and clear explanations.

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8.Original Pizza Dinner Cruise + Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,668 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $39

Board Stromma’s heated boat at Damrak Pier 5 near Amsterdam Centraal for a 90-minute canal cruise with a New York Pizza meal and unlimited beer, wine, or soft drinks. Your captain and host point out sights such as the Anne Frank House, Magere Brug, and the Dancing Houses.

“Everything was excellent from start to finish. Great value for money!”

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9.Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,573 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $20

Spend one hour on a small electric boat with a live Dutch and English-speaking guide. Cruise past the Anne Frank House, Magere Brug, Jordaan, Red Light District, and Canal Ring while enjoying unlimited Heineken, wine, coffee, tea, or soft drinks. Boats are open in summer and heated in winter.

“Great experience with knowledgeable guides. Fun to do with friends! We recommend this tour. Thank you”

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