15 Canal Cruises With Drinks Worth Flying For

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

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for about an hour on a small electric boat with a live English-speaking guide. You’ll pass the Anne Frank House, Jordaan, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, Bloemenmarkt, and 15 Bridges. Boat style, snacks, and drinks depend on the option and departure point.

“Four people paid extra money for unlimited drinks, but there was no alcohol left, and each of us was only able to have one drink.”

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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 a heated 100% electric boat as a local skipper and host explain the canals, Skinny Bridge, Amstel Hotel, and museum quarter. Choose the drinks package for unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and one portion of small snacks. English commentary is provided.

“Chris and Michael were amazing! Both so welcoming, and Chris was so informative and entertaining and great with keeping drinks topped up. Learnt a lot about the history of Amsterdam. very comfortable and smooth cruise along the canal. Would recommend.”

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3.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 canal boat, passing Westerkerk, Jordaan waterways, the Hermitage Museum, bridges, and historic canal houses. Guides such as Matt, Luuc, Jaro, and Anthony have earned praise for warm storytelling. Choose the unlimited drinks option, but confirm how self-service drinks work before departure.

“Joel was awesome to us. Loved the experience all together and we enjoyed ourselves.. besos.. xoxoxoxo”

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4.German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

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

Spend one hour on a small electric canal boat with a native German-speaking guide. You’ll pass the Amstel, Magere Brug, Herengracht, Jewish Quarter, and canal belt, with optional unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. Guide Sanja is praised for humor and clear stories.

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5.Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

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

Spend one hour on a 100% electric boat with a live Dutch or English-speaking guide. Cruise past the Amstel, Magere Brug, Jordaan, Westerkerk, Anne Frank House, and more while enjoying unlimited Heineken, wine, soft drinks, coffee, or tea. Boats are open in summer and heated in winter.

“Nobody was there to meet us! They canceled without informing us after we had paid up front. Horrible experience as I had to get to meeting point with a disabled adult only to be cancelled and then insulted by the company. Never again!”

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6.City Centre Canal Cruise & Free Flower Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,310 reviews · from $19

See Amsterdam from its canals on a 60-minute cruise from Central Station or Damrak, or a 75-minute departure from the Rijksmuseum. Expect covered boats, onboard toilets, Wi-Fi, multilingual audio, and a flower cocktail, with captains such as Rudolph adding friendly humor when available.

“Boat was lovely and quiet and our guide "Rudolph" was brilliant. Thanks Rudolph :)”

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7.The Newest Canal Cruise with Drink Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,067 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Spend one hour on Amsterdam’s canals aboard a stylish electric boat with an English or Dutch-speaking skipper. Expect views of the Skinny Bridge, Dancing Houses, Amstel River, Oude Kerk, and more. A free digital guide covers eight languages, and drinks are available as an add-on.

“Great! Timon was a fantastic guide, really informative and entertaining. We really enjoyed our cruise! Hakuna Matata!”

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8.Cozy Evening Canal Cruise With Open Bar Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,565 reviews · from $22

Spend an easy hour on Amsterdam’s canals with a skipper and local host, passing Jordaan, Prinsengracht, the Golden Bend, Seven Bridges, and the Anne Frank House. Boats hold up to 26 people, have cover for rain, and offer blankets. Choose the unlimited drinks option if you want a more social evening.

“Andrei Manuel Matilda were the best guides we had so much fun would definitely recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!”

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9.Canal Cruise in Open Boat with Drink Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,334 reviews · 1 hour · from $19

Spend one hour on Amsterdam’s canals with a local English-speaking skipper, passing Westerkerk, the Nine Streets, Magere Brug, Herengracht, and the Rijksmuseum area. KINboat uses quiet electric boats, offers drinks on selected departures, and may provide blankets and cushions in cool weather.

“Enjoyed it very much. Really recommend this company for their cancel cruises. Informative guides good service and friendly demeanour.”

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10.The Ultimate Amsterdam Canal Cruise – 2hr – Small Group with Drinks & Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,008 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $116

Cruise Amsterdam from the Jordaan through major canals, the Amstel, and smaller waterways such as the Raamgracht. Expect a two-hour English tour, drinks, snacks, and a captain-guide such as Virginia, Martin, Nathan, or Mouse. Boats and group sizes can vary, so check the details before booking.

“Virginia and Pax were the very best guides! I loved Virginia’s deep knowledge of Amsterdam history and her fun stories about the history of the city. She brought a great vibe to the canal tour and made the whole experience spectacular! Highly recommend!”

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11.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Canal Cruise with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 806 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals and Amstel River for about an hour aboard a luxury open boat or classic saloon, depending on weather. Your live English guide shares stories about tilted houses, the Seven Bridges, the Golden Bend, and more, with beer, wine, Prosecco, and soft drinks available.

“It was a nice way to spend an hour. The scenery was wonderful. The guide is such a lively young lady. The wine was just okay”

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12.2-Hour Canal Cruise incl. Drinks & Dutch Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 695 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Cruise Amsterdam’s canal belt and Amstel River in a small boat limited to 16 people. Your English-speaking skipper may be guides such as Joris, Elli, Mark, or Cas, with wine, beer, soft drinks, cheese, and Dutch snacks served along the way.

“An excellent small group tour that takes you in areas that the bigger ships can’t get to. Joris was an excellent skipper and knowledgeable guide. Great selection of nice wines, beers and soft drinks. Very enjoyable and would highly recommend.”

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13.Canal Boat Tour with Drink & Old Town Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 684 reviews · 50 min · from $13

Spend 50 minutes on Riga’s canal and Daugava River aboard a small wooden boat. Hear brief landmark commentary through a shared speaker, enjoy water or a soft drink, and use the included 13-stop Old Riga audio walk on your phone afterward.

“I loved this trip! Fantastic value for money and the hosts were so friendly! Would definitely recommend 😁”

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14.Canal Boat Tour with Welcome Drink & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 565 reviews · 50 min · from $9Best value

Join VisitRiga Travel at Andrejosta for a 50-minute cruise through Riga Canal and onto the Daugava River. You’ll pass the Opera, Freedom Monument, Central Market, bridges, and Riga Castle. An English audio guide plays through speakers, while a welcome drink and friendly hosts add extra value.

“What an absolutely amazing experience on the boat today! I had such a great time exploring, and the whole trip was just excellent. Our guide was super informative, sharing all sorts of cool facts. we even got a free drink – a nice little bonus! Highly recommend this boat tour for a fantastic outing.”

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15.Guided Open Boat Canal Cruise Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $23

See Amsterdam from an open, fully electric boat in about an hour. A local skipper and guide point out landmarks from the Central Station area through the old canal belt. Drinks are sold onboard, with an unlimited-drinks option available on selected bookings. Guides have included Emil, Captain Jang, Nils, Tom, Mike, and Zoey.

“Beautiful boat, excellent communication and wonderful tour guides. Hight recommend this tour. We booked this last minute on the same day and am very happy we did.”

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