All-Inclusive Amsterdam Canal Cruise with drinks and Dutch Bites!
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All-Inclusive Amsterdam Canal Cruise with drinks and Dutch Bites!
By Captain Jack Amsterdam
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Ages 0-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best
2024
- Heineken beer and wine
- Snacks: Typical Dutch bites
What's not included- Toilet, there is no toilet on the boat
- No Entrance tickets to museums
- Entry/Admission - Rijksmuseum
- Start:Multiple meeting point options.
- Option 1Captain Jack Amsterdam - Rijksmuseum, Museumbrug 2, 1073 AX Amsterdam, NetherlandsOnly Rijksmuseum departure tickets! Across the biggest museum of NL the Rijksmuseum we will depart. If you have your back towards the museum, there is a bridge in front. I will be on the leftside of the bridge. Look for the people in pink.
- Option 2Stationsplein 18, 1012 AB Amsterdam, NetherlandsThe departure location is in front (right side) of Central Station MAIN Entrance (Max 10 mtr/ 30 feet).
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 176051P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- 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. Aither 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 perse himself on the boat.
- There are two startinglocations. Check your ticket and/or comfirmation for the right starting point!
- There is no toilet on the boat.
- Due Health regulations (regarding food) animals are not allowed (service animals excluded).
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 176051P1
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Itinerary
- 1We dock right in front of the Rijksmuseum (Rijksmuseum departure) Take a moment to enjoy this amazing museum. Beautiful as a building and amazing expositions. And of course the master piece of the world famous Rembrandt called the Nachtwacht (Night watch).Pass byAmsterdam Canal RingPrinsengracht9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes)The AmstelKoninklijk Theater CarreH'ART MuseumBlauwbrugDutch National Opera & BalletSouth ChurchOur Lord in the Attic Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op SolderNieuwmarktEmperor's Canal (Keizersgracht)HerengrachtSingelCentraal StationSt. Nicholas BasilicaOBA Library of AmsterdamMagere BrugMuseum Het RembrandthuisHet Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime MuseumScheepvaarthuisRed Light District (De Wallen)Munt Tower (Munttoren)Museum of the CanalsMelkwegAmstelveldJoods Historisch MuseumXtracold Icebar AmsterdamDe Kleine KomedieRokinDe Krijtberg - Sint Franciscus XaveriuskerkThe Bulldog The FirstOude KerkMuseumpleinMozes en AaronkerkAmsterdam MuseumRembrandtpleinHortus BotanicusMuseum Quarter (Museumkwartier)Willet-Holthuysen MuseumHet Kleinste Huis van AmsterdamPieter Cornelisz HooftstraatWaterlooplein MarketVerzetsmuseum Amsterdam
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- Explore251743613430 contributionsFun chilled cruise, highly recommendedGreat cruise tour guide Onno was very informative and entertaining. Good choice of food and drinks, well worth the money, would highly recommend.Written January 17, 2025
- Fady N0 contributionsAmazing tripIt was an amazing tour and I really enjoyed it! The time has passed so quickly as I was so happy with the tour. The captain (Ono) was amazing and funny. Drinks and snacks were great and available to be used as much as we want. Thank you so much, Ono!Written December 31, 2024
- marshasdaughter0 contributionsGreat experienceWe had a great time learning about the rich history of Amsterdam and all the great things it has to offer. Snacks were good. Adrian was a great guide.Written December 29, 2024
- Escape6595260 contributionsFun and informative!Relaxing, great food and drinks, comfortable with pillows and holiday music. Interesing architecture and fascinating history.Written December 28, 2024
- EstherB2660 contributionsVerify Your Pick Up LocationThe Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour was nice despite the delay and miscommunication by Captain Jacks. I would have given it a 5 rating, however, Captain Jacks never showed up at the assigned pick up location given in the reservation or the reminder reservation confirmation the day before. There were 4 in our party and 8 (or more) other guests waiting in the cold rain for the boat that never arrived. After multiple calls and one hour later, we had to walk a half mile in the rain and cold weather to another location to get the boat ride. Very poor customer service.Written December 17, 2024
- 142heatherf0 contributionsGreat tour!Kat was a great captain - very knowledgeable and fun. Boat was super cute and cozy, snacks and drinks were much appreciated. Views were great.Written December 15, 2024
- Sumich330 contributionsAmsterdam evening cruise with Jack!Really great cruise! So fun to sit close to all kinds of strangers and by end of cruise you're all laughing with help of drinks and wine! Lights and architecture is the best! Roland our operator was super nice and full of information. I would love the operator to have a mic or at least a headset so we could hear him. We were at the stern and could barely hear. Super fun and so worth it!Written December 7, 2024
- JMBES0 contributionsBuyer beware. Not as advertised.We booked the Festival of Lights tour on a saloon boat with Captain/Skipper Jack Amsterdam. At the dock we were placed on a Flagship tour boat as apparently they are partnered up. Ended up on a large boat with the front half having plastic windows that were completely steamed up, saw just a blur of lights. Weather was cold so I can understand that this happened, but they should not have loaded up a boat where half of the people could not see. They knew this before we even left the dock. Complete waste of time and money. At the end of the cruise I spoke to a manager on the dock and was offered a refund which has not occurred. They have not been contact since, nor do they answer phone or WhatsApp messages. “Captain Jack” who I actually booked through is also not taking responsibility, actually blamed me for booking through an incorrect link (not at all true-my receipt is clearly from him) - very unprofessional to try to blame the customer!!! I am sure there are more reputable tour operators in Amsterdam - highly recommend avoiding this shady set-up.Written December 7, 2024
- 902lillianp0 contributionsLight festivalThe night was cool and rainy but we were warm and toasty inside the boat. Onno was a charming and informative captain. The light festival was going on and Onno pointed out all we should see. There were plenty of snacks and beverages. Even if you a daytime tour, you should also do a nighttime tour. You see different things. And we made new friends too. Highly recommend this tour.Written December 5, 2024
- Darshna V0 contributionsI wish I knew that this was a Flagship company. I thought I was booking with an independentThe boat was very comfortable, heated as promised The guide was a bit inexperienced, didn't always talk about the light installation we were right next to However, I was unaware when booking that captain jacks has been taken over by the Flagship company, which we heard is trying to create a monopoly and push out the smaller operators.Written December 5, 2024
- dianefI5486QW0 contributionsKansas City TravelersThe canal cruise was really nice, beautiful in the evening. The boat operator gave a nice narrative. Refreshments were very limited and not as advertised, therefore the average rating. We had Heineken beer, limited wine selection, Swiss cheese and club crackers. I think there were some packaged cookies.Written December 2, 2024
- Rosie S0 contributionsWorth the price and timeWonderful experience. Good company, wine, snd cheese. Informative information on Amsterdam history. Would highly recommend.Written November 27, 2024
- justinesH6814TF0 contributionsKnowlegable and friendly guide, optimal duration the cruiseWe had a great and knowlegable guide - Roland. We went on cruise later in the evening when you can see city lights. The boat had a roof and most part of the boat was enclosed with plastic windows so it was not cold but you can't see clear through the plastic, that was the only downside of the cruise.Written November 26, 2024
- allisonpP9293XA0 contributionsDefinitely recommendOn the day of our tour we got a skipper her earned his strips! He did a great job. Very knowledgeable and confident & funny! The whole boat was decorated to have the cozy Christmas feel. They provided us with some great small bites and a variety of wines and beers and soft drinks. Truly a great experience. I also left my sunglasses on the boat and they were quick to respond and help me get my sunglasses back. We coordinated a time to meet again at the docks and they were still friendly and helpful returning me my sunglasses. Definitely recommend.Written November 23, 2024
- KarenE27620 contributionsCanal cruise a must doWas a great trip at night. Learned lots about Amsterdam and the guide was great knowledgeable and funny. Doing it at night we could see inside some of the buildings which were beautifulWritten November 22, 2024
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Ben
1 contribution
Sep 2020
Jack is a fantastic host and canal tour guide.
Even though the weather was not optimal, he lifted everyone's mood by being full of positive energy and telling humorous anecdotes while stopping under the canal bridges waiting for the rain to clear.
If you're going for a canal cruise in Amsterdam, don't settle for anything less than Jack.
Even though the weather was not optimal, he lifted everyone's mood by being full of positive energy and telling humorous anecdotes while stopping under the canal bridges waiting for the rain to clear.
If you're going for a canal cruise in Amsterdam, don't settle for anything less than Jack.
Written September 6, 2020
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Dora G
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This is an absolute MUST if you visit Amsterdam.
This was me and my friends’ only night in Amsterdam and choosing this activity was the best decision. We had a great social and interactive night with unlimited drinks and snacks. The captain gave us an amazing overview of the city’s history, interesting buildings, spiced with humour and fun facts.
Highly recommend booking the evening time slot, you get the best sunset and nighttime views.
This was me and my friends’ only night in Amsterdam and choosing this activity was the best decision. We had a great social and interactive night with unlimited drinks and snacks. The captain gave us an amazing overview of the city’s history, interesting buildings, spiced with humour and fun facts.
Highly recommend booking the evening time slot, you get the best sunset and nighttime views.
Written September 15, 2022
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funny_mummy
Perth, UK58 contributions
James was a super tour guide and boat pilot! There was a laid back vibe from the moment we stepped on the boat with its comfy cushions and big bowls of ‘help yourself’ drinks and snacks.
A former copywriter, James now clearly enjoys welcoming tourists from all around the world and bringing the surroundings to life with his tales and stories. Although the price initially sounded more than other tours, we really enjoyed the beers, cheeses, nuts etc so can thoroughly recommend this tour!
A former copywriter, James now clearly enjoys welcoming tourists from all around the world and bringing the surroundings to life with his tales and stories. Although the price initially sounded more than other tours, we really enjoyed the beers, cheeses, nuts etc so can thoroughly recommend this tour!
Written September 12, 2022
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Eugene, OR11 contributions
Jul 2022
Unfortunately, we had a substitute captain - a young fellow that has lived in Amsterdam his whole life. He was very nice but we wanted more history (kind of the point of this type of tour) and, after reading the reviews of Captain Jack, we were really looking forward to that and a little entertainment. Looking at the list of, like, 30 sites we'd be passing, we were only told about 6 of them- one being the mayor's house which isn't a historical site. Then, we had to listen to him complain about her policies. Later on, he proceeded to talk about the housing prices going up because of Air BnBs and the cap of the number of days you can rent your place, how it's too crowded with tourists, etc. I don't think anyone else realized it but he was basically insulting all of us on the boat who were, well, tourists. It wasn't malicious, I just don't think he realized what he was saying and others were asking him things like where do locals hang out? Which then meant the tour got even more sidetracked away from actual history and interesting facts about what we were seeing. Without context, the buildings start to look the same and it was just an hour and 15 minutes (not even as long as it was supposed to be because we waited for people who were late and then didn't even pay attention to a word he said). The drinks were nice, but we were skeptical of touching the snacks in a post-covid world where clearly no one learned anything and kept sticking their fingers in open containers. There were no serving pieces or bowls really to help keep it sanitary. So, sadly, it was just a boat float through the canals. If you're into actually learning about what you're seeing and history, go with Strommer where you can listen to the audio tour with real information.
Written July 26, 2022
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Thank you for your pleasant conversation, and for your understanding. kind regards Captain Jack team
Written July 27, 2022
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David U
Cambridge, MA3 contributions
Apr 2023
Captain Jack was the best! We needed a quick tour of Amsterdam, after realizing all the famous places required tickets way in advance, and so they were all booked. We had a narrow window of time, and Captain Jack's itinerary was exactly what we wanted; a historical emphasis (not just trying to float on the water lubricated with alcohol). It's the perfect way to tell folks back him in Boston that we at least "saw" many famous sites in town, even if we couldn't go through them. Actually, we had two grandparents, so even if we wanted, I think it turned out far better to trawl up and down the canal, rather than trudge up and down a building. I can summarize our experience by saying that Captain Jack himself dealt with my family personally and directly, making the whole experience unforgettably awesome! Highly recommended! Don't do those big-name tours that monopolize the canal, because they do not care about you as a human being (yes, we found out the hard way when we also tried another canal tour, but that's another story).
Written April 26, 2023
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Dear,
Thank you for trusting us with your precious time here in Amsterdam, we’re so glad to hear that it was so worth it!
Have an incredible rest of your trip.
Kind regards,
Gabriela - Team Captain Jack
Written May 2, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Michael
United States16 contributions
My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed Captain Jack and his tour. He was funny, kind, and knowledgeable about the city of Amsterdam. I’d highly recommend this canal tour since it’s budget friendly and provides a great view (and history lesson) of the city. Drinks and charcuterie were included, and that’s a great bonus!
Written June 28, 2022
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Dear Micheal, thanks for your compliments! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour! Greetz Captain Jack Amsterdam.
Written July 12, 2022
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TanyaKnapp
Bryan, TX183 contributions
We arrived into Amsterdam early in the day and I booked this tour as our first on our arrival day due to the docks location to our hotel and because it was voted 2021 best. I wanted my guest to have the best feelings of Amsterdam on arrival and this cruise did not disappoint!
We are not big drinkers but the beers were nice and cold in the rear of the boat and that is where we sat! It ended up being the best placement on the boat my guest was really happy and drank 3 ice cold Heineken’s.
The day we arrived was likely one of the warmest Amsterdam has seen {24} in a good while and the cold beers were the perfect answer to the sunshine!
The captain (my apologies for forgetting his name but I am blaming the Heineken’s, not his skills or my memory!) was knowledge, quite funny and strived to see that everyone had an enjoyable time.
I highly recommend this tour if you want to avoid large crowds and have a enjoyable canal cruise in Amsterdam. Oh and if you think 90 minutes is long it goes by so quickly; we took a 60 min cruise a few days later and it just was not the same vibe / feel. I completely preferred the cruise with Captain Jack’s.
We are not big drinkers but the beers were nice and cold in the rear of the boat and that is where we sat! It ended up being the best placement on the boat my guest was really happy and drank 3 ice cold Heineken’s.
The day we arrived was likely one of the warmest Amsterdam has seen {24} in a good while and the cold beers were the perfect answer to the sunshine!
The captain (my apologies for forgetting his name but I am blaming the Heineken’s, not his skills or my memory!) was knowledge, quite funny and strived to see that everyone had an enjoyable time.
I highly recommend this tour if you want to avoid large crowds and have a enjoyable canal cruise in Amsterdam. Oh and if you think 90 minutes is long it goes by so quickly; we took a 60 min cruise a few days later and it just was not the same vibe / feel. I completely preferred the cruise with Captain Jack’s.
Written June 27, 2022
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Dear Tanya, thanks for your compliments! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour! Greetz Captain Jack Amsterdam.
Written July 12, 2022
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Jenn R
Los Angeles, CA10 contributions
I want to write this review now almost immediately after finishing the tour so my memories aren’t muddled overtime. Captain Ko was so adorable. Think a mixture of a young Michael Caine and Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont from GOT) …or maybe he doesn’t because I’m terrible with faces. Regardless, he was great and informative. He made us—my husband and I—and another couple from Bulgaria feel right at home and comfortable on his boat. Making sure we were warm (blankets on board) and fed (Dutch snacks, water, soda, and alcohol). I recommend doing this tour at the start of your trip in Amsterdam to give you an idea of what you’d like to do. This tour helped us figure out what we’d like to see, places we’d like to eat, and quarters we’d like to explore. Definitely recommend going with Captain Ko! He made sure we had enough time to take photos in the picturesque spots and imparted random facts about this beautiful city!
Written March 23, 2023
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Hello,
We're so stoked to read your awesome review! Thank you so much, really appreciated.
Have an epic day!
Warm regards,
Gabriela- Team Captain Jack
Written March 28, 2023
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Sam R
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Couples
The cruise was a blast and booking it for 6:00 pm meant that we saw the city in the sunlight, sunset, and all lit up at night. It was a wonderful time and Captain James absolutely amazing. He created a great atmosphere and provided so much interesting and fun information. The included snacks and beverages were plentiful and a good spread of options. Overall, I would highly recommend booking this canal cruise!
Written October 28, 2022
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Lauren H
7 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
This tour is a must do when visiting Amsterdam. It’s the perfect way to experience the city! Onno was a fantastic guide who kept things interesting and entertaining the entire 1.5 hour ride. I highly recommend Captain Jack over other larger canal tour companies in the area.
Written April 30, 2023
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Hi,
Thank you for trusting us with your precious time here in Amsterdam, we’re so glad to hear that it was so worth it!
Have an incredible rest of your trip.
Kind regards,
Gabriela - Team Captain Jack
Written May 2, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hello. Does the itinerary include the winter’s Lights Festival?
Written December 25, 2024
Is the canal route different for Captain Jack's All-Inclusive Canal Cruise and Captain Jack's Evening Canal Cruise. Both are 1.5 hrs.
Written May 22, 2024
I believe they’re both the same route
Written September 8, 2024
No one brought any animals on board. You should ask directly to Captain Jack. Note: they provide snacks, pop, wine and beer. It’s out in the open and all space was occupied. If allowed, you would have to hold animal on your lap the entire time.
Written September 26, 2023
I booked about 2 weeks ago but am unable to find any confirmation details? It was for 2 people on Wednesday 30th August at 8pm.
Written August 28, 2023
When you get there you can just tell them the name on the booking. Jack just asked my last name and confirmed number of people in the booking.
Written August 29, 2023
are there any non alcoholic beverages offered?
Written March 7, 2023
Yes water and soft drinks
Written March 8, 2023
Is there a lost property email? We left a bag with four vinyl albums
Written September 25, 2022
I would call the reservation number immediately. I’m sure they would let you know if they found your belongings that were left behind.
Please call them. They can speak English.
Written September 26, 2022
Monica M
New Orleans, Louisiana
We have to add a person for 700 today. We have four guests but now it’s five
Written July 22, 2022
I would suggest emailing the excursion about this. I had questions and they responded quickly.
Written July 23, 2022
Hello,
I just booked this cruise. I would like to know where we will be dropped off ? Thanks.
Written May 4, 2022
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