13 Cruises with Open Bar in the Netherlands to Build a Day Around

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 with a skipper and live English guide. You’ll pass Jordaan, the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Magere Brug, and the Bridge of 15 Bridges. Choose the unlimited drinks and bites option if you want wine, beer, soft drinks, and a small snack while you sail.

“This is a wonderful your! Zet (not suit of his spelling) out your guide was incredible. He was fun, full of energy, entertaining and very knowledgeable. The captain (do not remember his name) was also knowledgeable and they both also answered questions with ease. The captain maneuvered the canals like a pro. Great tour especially during the Festival of Lights. Highly recommend!”

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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 warm, fully electric boat as your English-speaking skipper and host point out the Maritime Museum, Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, Hermitage Museum, Golden Bend, and Amstel Hotel. Choose unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and one portion of snacks. Boats may be open or enclosed depending on the weather.

“Fantastic tour with two amazing guides. Very knowledgable and fun! Would recommend.”

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3.Amsterdam All-Inclusive 90-Minutes Heated Cruise by Captain Jack

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16,101 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals from Rijksmuseum or Central Station in a small electric boat with guides such as Roland, Oliver, Joe, or David. Expect 90 minutes of city history, Heineken beer, wine, Dutch snacks, and changing views of the Anne Frank House area, Jordaan, Amstel, bridges, museums, and canal houses. Boats may be open or partly enclosed, so dress for the weather.

“If your experience is a closed top, sit in the lower section middle of the boat as the tip of the boat is snap closed windows that you can’t see through as well for pictures. Come ready to snack, lots of snacks. The most fun part is engaging your guide, had a great time bantering.”

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4.Covered Canal Booze Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s central canals and the Amstel River on a partly covered boat for one hour. Choose two drinks or an unlimited open bar with beer, wine, and soda. An English-speaking host such as Diana, Edward, or Sabrina shares city stories while the skipper handles the narrow waterways. The boat holds up to 26 people.

“Excellent tour. The day before, I received news that my schedule had to be changed. We changed it to the previous day for 8:30 p.m., and it was the best choice because we caught the daytime, sunset, and after dark, so we saw the city in sunlight and at night. Perfect, and I recommend this schedule. The guides were very fun and attentive.”

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

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

Spend about an hour on Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canals aboard a sleek electric boat with an English-speaking captain. You’ll pass Westerkerk, the Jordaan, and the Hermitage Museum, with time for photos and city stories. Open boats offer clear views, while blankets and umbrellas help in poor weather. An unlimited drinks upgrade is available, though service may vary.

“Very comfortable on the boat. It even started to rain and they had large umbrellas available for us to use. Our captain was great at maneuvering the boat in busy "traffic" and some sharp corners.”

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6.Light Festival Boat with Unlimited Drinks & Snack

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

See 20 illuminated artworks from a warm, covered electric boat during Amsterdam Light Festival. An English-speaking host explains the art and canal history while you enjoy blankets, a welcome snack, and optional unlimited beer, wine, glühwein, hot chocolate, and soft drinks.

“The canal cruise in Amsterdam was a truly wonderful experience and one of the best ways to explore the city. The guide was amazing! Friendly, engaging, and never tiring. He shared all the information we needed in a clear and concise way, without overwhelming us, which made the whole journey even more enjoyable. A relaxed atmosphere, beautiful views, and excellent commentary. I would definitely recommend it!”

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7.Saloon Boat Cruise + Unlimited Drinks & Bite option

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

Join Flagship Amsterdam for a one-hour cruise on a classic saloon boat, led by a local skipper and live guide. You will pass the Amstel, Zuiderkerk, Stopera, Drunken Houses, and the UNESCO-listed canal ring. Choose a no-drink ticket or an unlimited package with beer, wine, and soft drinks. Boats and boarding points can vary.

“Didn’t realize it was the Heineken boat. Super fun & absolutely excellent tour guide - really lucked ou”

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8.German Canal Cruise with Unlimited Drinks Option

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

Spend one hour on Amsterdam’s canals with a native German-speaking guide, perhaps including the lively Sanja, whose humor and clear stories have earned special praise. Choose the unlimited drinks option for beer, wine, soft drinks, and water while you pass the Amstel, Magere Brug, Jewish Quarter, and 17th-century canal belt.

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9.Original Pizza Dinner Cruise + Unlimited Drinks

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

Board Stromma’s heated boat near Amsterdam Centraal for a 90-minute evening cruise through the Canal Belt. Choose a New York Pizza classic, enjoy unlimited beer, wine, or soft drinks, and hear stories from the captain and English-speaking host. Seating is assigned, so book your whole group together.

“This was a most enjoyable tour even on my own. Beautiful pizza, great service & guide with interesting history & information. Great value for money Highly recommend”

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10.Amsterdam Canal Cruise With Live Guide and Unlimited Drinks

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

Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed Canal Ring for about an hour aboard a 100% electric boat. Your English-speaking guide may be Jack, Michel, Olaf, or another Boat Amsterdam host, sharing local stories while unlimited Heineken, wine, coffee, tea, and soft drinks are served. Boats are open in summer and covered with heated seats in winter.

“Absolutely incredible host, wine and experience! The whole boat ride was amazing and we got to see the city up close like never before”

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11.90 min Cruise with Local Guide & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,807 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $18

Join Captain Jack Amsterdam for a 90-minute English-language cruise on a small electric boat carrying up to 24 people. Pink-shirted captains such as David, Arnold, Gisele, and Arne share Amsterdam stories as you pass the Skinny Bridge, Oude Kerk, canal houses, and the Red Light District. Choose snacks and drinks separately or select the all-inclusive option.

“The duration is ideal. Long enough to really see Amsterdam, without ever feeling slow. The boat is comfortable, the ride is smooth, and the atmosphere stays relaxed. The crew is friendly and knowledgeable, sharing local insights in a natural way. A solid and enjoyable way to experience the city from the water.”

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12.Guided Open Boat Cruise Unlimited Drinks Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 393 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Cruise Amsterdam’s central canals for one hour in a quiet electric sloop or classic tugboat. A local skipper and guide explain sights such as the Skinny Bridge, Amstel River, canal houses, and Anne Frank House. Choose unlimited beer, wine, prosecco, or soft drinks if you plan to enjoy several drinks onboard.

“This was a really fun and informative trip. Captain Jan with the beard kept us entertained as we cruised through the canals with his historical facts and local stories. There was the option to buy drinks onboard, the boat was comfy and it wasn’t packed with passengers so you had room to move and see everything. Much better than the bigger cruises with the audio guide.”

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13.Boat Tour with Optional Unlimited Drinks

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

See Amsterdam by night from the Enterprise, a small boutique boat with a glass roof, open deck, mood lighting, and a queer-friendly crew. Your English or Dutch-speaking guide points out De Oude Kerk, the Red Light District, Rembrandt House, and the Amstel. Add unlimited beer and wine for a relaxed 45-minute cruise.

“Tour was really good! Our tour guide, who's name I don't remember exactly but sounded alone the lines of "Butters", was really informative and full of personality, so it was a really engaging experience. We went with the unlimited drinks option and were able to serve ourselves, which was good. Overall I would definitely recommend going on this tour!”

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