Private All-Inclusive Cruise with Captain

If you find yourself in Amsterdam, you absolutely must book this private tour with Bow’s Journeys! Captain Fokko is a native who knows everything about the city and could navigate the canals blindfolded. The tour comes with an all-inclusive bar, breathtaking views of the city, and as much history/lore as you care to know. My friends and I had such an incredible time - if you find yourself in Amsterdam, this is a MUST!

We had a truly wonderful canal cruise. The boat itself felt like it came from another era...beautifully authentic and more than 100 years old, which immediately set this experience apart. Our skippers, Bow and Fokko, made it even more special. Their deep knowledge of the canals and the houses along them was remarkable, and they pointed out so many details we would have otherwise completely missed. We’ve been on canal boats before, but this one was truly unique. It felt intimate, thoughtful, and special from start to finish. Everyone in our group loved it. Thank you for this unforgettable experience.

This boat ride was a highlight of our trip to Amsterdam! We were here for a couple of days with no real agenda, so we asked for a recommendation from our concierge at the Renaissance. The concierge called and got us a reservation and even walked us over. The boat was only a block from the hotel. We were met with a warm greeting by Captain John. He got us on board and settled in, offering us drinks and blankets. The boat is beautiful, clean and well cared for. John provided an amazing tour, filled with history and information about each light exhibit that's currently set up in the canals for the light festival. John was very knowledgeable about all things Amsterdam, and a lot more. We walked away knowing so much more than we did prior to stepping on board. John took us to some less traveled routes to give us a view of things the larger "tour bus" type boats couldn't show their passengers! We highly recommend using this company to give you the best canal tour experience!

John was an amazing boat guide and very knowledgeable, friendly, and took time to answer everyone’s questions. I strongly recommend it!

On very short notice we arranged a private canal tour on a beautifully restored vintage canal boat with our very engaging Captain John. We had a marvelous time!

Fabulous. Boy was our Captain. Friendly and Knowledgeable. Spend a little more and get the perfect cruise tailored for you!

Wonderful private canal boat tour with Captain Bow! He was so welcoming and informative for our party of five, including 4 adults and one 7 year old granddaughter! Boat was clean and well stocked with drinks and snacks and we cruised down both more and lesser known canals around the city. It was a very special treat for all of us, thanks to Captain Bow!

Great experience with a very authentic Captain John. 2 hours passing by hidden gems as well as touristic hot spots. Best in class!

Wonderful introduction to Amsterdam. Beautiful boat and our host Captain John, was a wealth of knowledge and made the experience. Beverages to suit everyone and tasty snacks. Highly recommend.

This was our most favorite experience in Amsterdam. We have taken boat tours previously but none compared to the luxury and serenity of riding with Bow’s Journeys. Born in Amsterdam, he shared wonderful stories and local tips. The drinks and snacks were a lovely touch. Highly recommend. My two boys adored this tour and the Captain was so kind to them. We will for sure take another tour with Bow’s Journeys when we return to Amsterdam.