Amsterdam Small-Group Boutique All-Inclusive Canal Cruise on Historic Salon Boat Sophie with Captain (max 12)
by Amsterdam Private Boat Tour - Day Tour
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How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€118Overview
The tour begins with boarding the boutique historic salon boat Sophie, built in 1911, located in central Amsterdam. The boat holds up to 12 passengers, providing a small-group setting. The 90-minute canal cruise is led six days a week by Captain Boudewijn Metzelaar, known as Captain Bow, an Amsterdam native. On Saturdays, a substitute guide takes over. Passengers may choose to sit indoors or outdoors, and the boat is equipped with a restroom. A selection of alcoholic drinks and snacks is included and served during the cruise. The route is flexible and tailored to guest preferences. Without specific requests, the cruise offers an overview of the Amsterdam Canal Ring, including some smaller, less-traveled canals, the Amstel River, and the eastern maritime area. The cruise passes through the Jordaan district, known for its flower-named streets. It continues past the National Maritime Museum, housed in a former Admiralty warehouse, and the replica East India Company ship De Amsterdam. The Montelbaanstoren clock tower, once part of Amsterdam’s defense wall and featured in a Rembrandt painting, is also seen. The boat passes the Red Light District, with explanations about the use of red lights in prostitution. The route includes the Magere Brug bridge, noted for its history and construction, and the smallest house in Amsterdam, which illustrates historic tax practices based on facade width. The cruise also goes along Brouwersgracht canal, historically known for beer brewing during the Dutch Golden Age. Finally, the Munttoren tower, once used as a mint, is passed before returning to the departure point at Singel no.7. Throughout the cruise, Captain Bow shares stories about Amsterdam’s history, culture, and daily life in a straightforward and engaging manner.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Amsterdam Canal Ring
The cruise departs and returns at Singel no.7, captained by the owner of the Drift Away boat. The route is customized based on guest wishes and includes the canal belt, smaller canals, the Amstel river, and eastern maritime area. The Drift Away's design allows access to narrow canals and low bridges. Captain Bow shares knowledge about Amsterdam’s history, culture, and Dutch life with a straightforward style.
90 min
The Jordaan
The boat passes through the Jordaan district, named after the French word for garden. Many streets in this area are named after flowers.
Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum
The cruise passes the former Admiralty warehouse now housing the National Maritime Museum, as well as the large replica of the East India Trading Company ship called De Amsterdam.
Montelbaanstoren
The boat passes the Montelbaanstoren, a former defense tower converted into a clock tower in the 1600s. This tower appears in a painting by Rembrandt van Rijn.
Red Light District
The cruise routes through the famous Red Light District, where guests learn about the practical reasons behind the use of red lighting in prostitution.
Magere Brug
The boat passes the Magere Brug, Amsterdam’s most famous bridge, with information about its significance and who built it.
Het Kleinste Huis van Amsterdam
The smallest house in Amsterdam is shown, illustrating how historic tax laws based on facade width influenced its builder's design choices.
Brouwersgracht
The cruise moves along Brouwersgracht, one of the oldest canals where beer production took place during Amsterdam’s golden age.
Munt Tower (Munttoren)
The boat passes the Munttoren, an old tower that was briefly used as the mint for the Dutch republic.
Meeting point
Singel 5 is an adres. “Hotel Canal View” is located here. The departure point is INFRONT of this adres marked with 6 black morning poles with white caps along the canal. !!There is NO SIGN at the departure point itself at the moment due to zoning restrictions!!
End point
Singel 5 is an adres. “Hotel Canal View” is located here. The departure point is INFRONT of this adres marked with 6 black morning poles with white caps along the canal. !!There is NO SIGN at the departure point itself at the moment due to zoning restrictions!!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Amsterdam Small-Group Boutique All-Inclusive Canal Cruise on Historic Salon Boat Sophie with Captain (max 12)
by Amsterdam Private Boat Tour - Day Tour
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€118Overview
The tour begins with boarding the boutique historic salon boat Sophie, built in 1911, located in central Amsterdam. The boat holds up to 12 passengers, providing a small-group setting. The 90-minute canal cruise is led six days a week by Captain Boudewijn Metzelaar, known as Captain Bow, an Amsterdam native. On Saturdays, a substitute guide takes over. Passengers may choose to sit indoors or outdoors, and the boat is equipped with a restroom. A selection of alcoholic drinks and snacks is included and served during the cruise. The route is flexible and tailored to guest preferences. Without specific requests, the cruise offers an overview of the Amsterdam Canal Ring, including some smaller, less-traveled canals, the Amstel River, and the eastern maritime area. The cruise passes through the Jordaan district, known for its flower-named streets. It continues past the National Maritime Museum, housed in a former Admiralty warehouse, and the replica East India Company ship De Amsterdam. The Montelbaanstoren clock tower, once part of Amsterdam’s defense wall and featured in a Rembrandt painting, is also seen. The boat passes the Red Light District, with explanations about the use of red lights in prostitution. The route includes the Magere Brug bridge, noted for its history and construction, and the smallest house in Amsterdam, which illustrates historic tax practices based on facade width. The cruise also goes along Brouwersgracht canal, historically known for beer brewing during the Dutch Golden Age. Finally, the Munttoren tower, once used as a mint, is passed before returning to the departure point at Singel no.7. Throughout the cruise, Captain Bow shares stories about Amsterdam’s history, culture, and daily life in a straightforward and engaging manner.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Amsterdam Canal Ring
The cruise departs and returns at Singel no.7, captained by the owner of the Drift Away boat. The route is customized based on guest wishes and includes the canal belt, smaller canals, the Amstel river, and eastern maritime area. The Drift Away's design allows access to narrow canals and low bridges. Captain Bow shares knowledge about Amsterdam’s history, culture, and Dutch life with a straightforward style.
90 min
The Jordaan
The boat passes through the Jordaan district, named after the French word for garden. Many streets in this area are named after flowers.
Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum
The cruise passes the former Admiralty warehouse now housing the National Maritime Museum, as well as the large replica of the East India Trading Company ship called De Amsterdam.
Montelbaanstoren
The boat passes the Montelbaanstoren, a former defense tower converted into a clock tower in the 1600s. This tower appears in a painting by Rembrandt van Rijn.
Red Light District
The cruise routes through the famous Red Light District, where guests learn about the practical reasons behind the use of red lighting in prostitution.
Magere Brug
The boat passes the Magere Brug, Amsterdam’s most famous bridge, with information about its significance and who built it.
Het Kleinste Huis van Amsterdam
The smallest house in Amsterdam is shown, illustrating how historic tax laws based on facade width influenced its builder's design choices.
Brouwersgracht
The cruise moves along Brouwersgracht, one of the oldest canals where beer production took place during Amsterdam’s golden age.
Munt Tower (Munttoren)
The boat passes the Munttoren, an old tower that was briefly used as the mint for the Dutch republic.
Meeting point
Singel 5 is an adres. “Hotel Canal View” is located here. The departure point is INFRONT of this adres marked with 6 black morning poles with white caps along the canal. !!There is NO SIGN at the departure point itself at the moment due to zoning restrictions!!
End point
Singel 5 is an adres. “Hotel Canal View” is located here. The departure point is INFRONT of this adres marked with 6 black morning poles with white caps along the canal. !!There is NO SIGN at the departure point itself at the moment due to zoning restrictions!!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.