The 13 Best Booze Cruises in Amsterdam

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, passing the Jordaan, Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, and 15 Bridges. Guides such as Arnoud, Sophia, and Franz have earned praise for lively commentary. Boats vary by departure and weather, so confirm the drinks and bites package before booking.

“This is a fun experience. The crew is friendly and knowledgeable, and quick to fill your wine glass! The dock is easy to find, and the ticketing through Viator is simple and straightforward. I was in Amsterdam for a short visit, and this was a great way to experience some of Amsterdam’s famous canals.”

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2.Open Boat Cruise option Unlimited Drinks & Bite

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15,046 reviews · from $22

See Amsterdam from its canals on a 1 to 1.5-hour electric boat cruise led in English by a local skipper and host. Pass the Skinny Bridge, Hermitage Museum, Amstel Hotel, Anne Frank House, and Maritime Museum. Choose unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and a small snack, with open or covered boats depending on weather.

“We were incredibly pleased with our experience. The boat was beautifully decorated and comfortable, with the option of onboard drinks, the tour was relaxing, beautiful and fascinating, the guides were incredibly friendly and their vibe added to the whole experience. Well worth every penny and would 100% recommend and do it again.”

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3.Covered Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

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

Join a small covered boat for a one-hour cruise from central Amsterdam. Hosts such as Diana, Edward, Sabrina, and Yannis mix canal views with local stories, while the open-bar option provides unlimited beer, wine, and soda. The route passes the Red Light District, Amstel River, Seven Bridges, Herengracht, and Prinsengracht.

“Our cruise was so much fun! The guides were awesome! This is the perfect activity to learn a lot about Amsterdam and have fun with your friends!”

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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

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals for about an hour in a sleek electric boat, often with a local captain such as Luuc, Matt, Jaro, or Detrik. Expect views of Westerkerk, Jordaan, the Hermitage Museum, bridges, and canal houses. Choose the unlimited-drinks option, but confirm how self-service drinks work before departure.

“Great location and easy to find. Wonderful staff which made for a great ride on the canals. Despite the time of year we had wonderful weather which made it even better”

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5.Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

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

Spend about an hour cruising Amsterdam’s canals with a local skipper and live guide. You’ll pass the Amstel, Zuiderkerk, Stopera, Drunken Houses, and the UNESCO canal ring. Choose a no-drink ticket or an unlimited package covering beer, wine, and soft drinks. Guides such as Roger, Ezra, Dara, and JD are known for warm, witty commentary.

“Despite the weather we had a fun and informative tour, the staff were fantastic! The boat is not covered over so if it's raining you will get wet”

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6.Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

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

Spend an hour on a small electric boat through Amsterdam’s Canal Ring with a Dutch and English-speaking guide. Hear stories about Anne Frank House, the Jordaan, Magere Brug, and more while enjoying unlimited Heineken, wine, soft drinks, coffee, or tea. Guides vary, with Jack, Michel, Olaf, and Julian among the names praised for lively storytelling.

“We had such a wonderful experience on the Amsterdam canal cruise! Our guide, Julian, was extremely knowledgeable and shared interesting information about the city. The whole tour had a very laid-back and relaxing vibe, which made it even more enjoyable. You could really tell he knew the town well and had a passion for it. Drinks were unlimited and offered generously throughout the trip, which was a nice touch. Overall, it was the perfect mix of learning, sightseeing, and relaxing—I’d definitely recommend this cruise to anyone visiting Amsterdam!”

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7.Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,570 reviews

Spend 75 minutes viewing 20 Amsterdam Light Festival installations from a warm, fully electric canal boat. An English-speaking host explains the art, canals, and city. Choose the unlimited drinks package for beer, wine, glühwein, hot chocolate, soda, and a welcome snack. Guides have included Caitlin, Jasper, Sabrina, Timo, and Eliza.

“A very nice boat trip in Amsterdam. The weather was not perfect, but the guide was very good. I can recommend it.”

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8.Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,130 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $26

Spend about an hour cruising Amsterdam’s canals with a captain and host, passing the Amstel, Skinny Bridge, 7 Bridges, and De Wallen. Choose two drinks or unlimited beer, wine, and soda. Guides such as Yannas, Veronica, Edward, and Danielle have been praised for humor and local tips, though commentary can vary by departure.

“Great experience on the canal tour as a solo traveler in Amsterdam. The tour guides Lawrence and Case were amazing! I was so interested to hear about the history, and they were so funny, too. I recommend the 5pm time as it was still quite nice out before dark!”

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9.German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,108 reviews · from $28

Spend one hour on a small electric canal boat with a native German-speaking guide. You’ll pass the Amstel, Magere Brug, 17th-century houses, Jewish Quarter, and canal belt. Choose the unlimited drinks option for beer, wine, soft drinks, and water. Guide Marta has earned special praise for her warm, fun approach.

“I booked this canal cruise as part of a 9 person stag trip from Scotland. I was booking a number of activities at the same time and I managed to overlook that this was a German cruise. As 9 non German speaking Scottish tourists I can honestly say we had the best time. Although we missed most of what the tour guide Marta was telling the group, both she and the other guests made us feel very welcome, we all had a good laugh together about my booking mishap and the sights were amazing. Was undoubtedly the best hour of our weekend and it will be talked about for months…”

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10.The Bulldog Boat Smoke and Booze Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,879 reviews · from $28

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed Canal Belt on a half-open, 420-friendly boat with an English or Dutch guide. Choose Central Station for two included drinks, or Leidseplein for a bring-your-own drinks, snacks, and weed trip. Expect views of the Old City Wall, Amstel River, and canal houses, with warm clothing essential.

“Amazing. Without doubt take again this tour. Highly recomenndly. 🇨🇱”

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11.Cozy Evening Canal Cruise With Open Bar Option

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

Spend an hour on Amsterdam’s canals with a skipper and English-speaking host, passing Jordaan, Prinsengracht, the Golden Bend, Seven Bridges, and the Anne Frank House. The partly covered boat holds up to 26 people, with blankets for rainy weather. Choose a drinks option if you want the cruise to feel more like an evening out.

“Great fun! Perfect amount of time - can’t use rest room on board so heads up before! All in all, great thing to do!”

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12.Amsterdam The Original Pizza Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,147 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Set out from Damrak at 5:45 pm for a 90-minute evening cruise through Amsterdam’s canals. Choose one of five pizzas, including vegetarian Margherita and Californian Veggie, then enjoy unlimited beer, wine, or soft drinks. Expect scenic views, audio commentary, and a lively boat atmosphere.

“Amazing time! They provided really good pizza and drinks. Had a blast a see the captain was hilarious!”

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13.Boat Tour with Optional Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 287 reviews · 45 min · from $23

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals for 45 minutes aboard the Enterprise, a small luxury boat with a glass roof, open deck, mood lighting, and a queer-friendly crew. You’ll pass the Red Light District, Oude Kerk, Sea Palace, Rembrandt House, and the Amstel. Add unlimited beer and wine for a relaxed evening ride.

“Liked the casualness of the tour and not over bombarded with information. The wine was also quite nice.”

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