This was so great. Truly a one of a kind experience…read more Kevin, Isis and Tommy (and Phil ) were absolute perfection. Did the wine and cheese tour around the canals and along the way got some amazing pics, fun facts and many a laugh! I will absolutely be doing this tour again in the future, and honestly I think it'll be a regular Occitan with everyone I bring to Amsterdam. Terugkomen is niet hetzelfde als blijven

Booking a last‑minute tour online turned out to be more confusing than expected. Flagship lists a…read morewhole menu of overlapping options -- beer, wine, beer‑and‑wine, full bar, cheese or no cheese -- all at different prices, all departing at the exact same time from the exact same dock. We had the tour that started near the Rijksmuseum, which made getting there straightforward despite the confusing booking process. We chose the basic tour; the couple ahead of us booked the Heineken version, which supposedly included multiple complimentary beers. Yet once onboard, everyone was offered the same single complimentary drink, and anything beyond that was charged. It's hard not to wonder why the pricing tiers exist when the onboard experience doesn't seem to match them. Our captain, Max from Amsterdam, was friendly and clearly knew his way around the canals, but he was repeatedly overruled by the guide, Roger, who insisted on turning the boat around whenever Max tried to take us toward certain areas. Roger's guiding style leaned more toward casual chatter and personal anecdotes than actual commentary on the city. Over the course of an hour, only a small handful of buildings or landmarks were mentioned, leaving long stretches of the ride feeling more like background conversation than a guided tour. At the end, Roger joked about the tip jar being a "traditional Dutch tip jar" -- the kind where you leave what you think the tour was worth, and if you weren't satisfied, you take out what you think you're owed. It was meant as humor, but it landed a little too accurately; we laughed with the group next to us that there wasn't nearly enough in the jar for all of us to reclaim what we felt we were owed due to what the tour lacked. All in all, it was a pleasant boat ride and a nice way to see Amsterdam from the water. But if you're expecting a genuinely informative, structured canal tour, this isn't the company -- or at least not the guide -- to rely on.

Highly highly recommend if you're looking to do a canal cruise in Amsterdam. I found Mokumboot…read morethrough the I Amsterdam Card (the cruise is included in the card) and decided to book because it was the only company on the card with an open boat. Making reservations was easy online and the boat was easy to find. We essentially had a semi private tour because there were only 3 other guests on board. Mike and our Captain made it such a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience. Because it was an open boat we got to take amazing pictures and even got to touch the underside of the bridges for good luck. It sprinkled lightly for a few minutes during our tour but they have plenty of clear umbrellas on board. Check out Mokumboot! You won't regret it!

Had an enjoyable Monday boat ride with MokumBoot! Reliable fleet, easy to bring on a bottle of wine…read moreand some snacks for the duration of your ride. PROS: + Easy to book online. We did day-before booking and had no issues. + Really reasonable prices. 100 for two hours and they let us go past that without charging since they weren't busy. SO appreicated! + Multiple rental locations so you can pick whatever is closest to your hotel, etc. + Easy to navigate the boat through canals and a nice map system with routes to guide you. We went the green route and saw giraffes, parks, and more. CONS: + Tech issues had us depart 30 minutes later than we would have hoped. Only one worker onsite means multiple rezzies and multiple layered wait times. No one welcomed us as we approached - we only knew we were in the correct place because of the sign. + You'll also put down a $100 deposit which isn't that crazy but can be a pain if it doesn't come back off the card. I never even saw the charge on my account so not sure what the deal was there. Something to consider that wasn't disclosed in the booking process. Overall a GREAT option for self boat rental in AMS!

Our Captain Misha was charming, entertaining and very informative. It was a perfect day for an…read moreopen boat canal tour! The BEST way to see Amsterdam canals and learn about the history of the city. We saw the bridge and boat from Ted Lasso!! So nice we went twice!

Great boat tour that's affordable. Took an excursion out on this late November, 4-degree celsius…read moreday. Opted for the open air boat, and not surprisingly, there were only three of us during this trip that lasted for about an hour so. Sure, it was cold, but nothing too bad at all as the sun was out. Also, they provided blankets and hot tea. Most people understandably choose to ride in the covered boats during this time of year, but your view is quite limited. With this smaller boat, you're able to get 360, unobstructed views of the city from the canals. And the smaller, open air boats are able to squeeze through tighter tunnels and can go where the larger covered boats can't. Of course, during the summer, these guys are super popular for obvious reasons. You won't be fortunate enough to get a seemingly private tour like we did. Shout out to our teenage captain for making the trip more entertaining than it already was. Forgot his name (my bad bro if you're reading this), but he was a pleasant young man who gave us a bit of history and interest facts about the city as we rode through the canals. Extremely satisfying experience and worth it for sure.

These guys are the new boat on the block, so they're offering a hell of a deal. It was €15 per…read moreperson for unlimited beer and wine. Sure, the wine wasn't the greatest (or good), but sometimes you just need to relax and not try to get your money's worth in booze. The staff was super friendly, and it's more a booze cruise than a tour, so no PA and no tour guide, though Pam was awesome and more than happy to provide us with tips for exploring the city. Awesome way to kill an hour or so.

Looking for canal cruise? Would you like to drink a cold…read moreHeineken? Want to relax? Then go for a cruise with boatamsterdam. Nice people and nice team on a open ship. 1h, drinks included - 15 Euro

Came to Amsterdam to celebrate my birthday, and celebrated with a very nice private boat dinner for…read more5. The boat was beautiful and the scenary was exquisite. We got to hear about some of the history of Amsterdam as we traveled the canals. The food was delicious and we paired it with some great wine and champagne. I would definitely book with these folks again

From the owner: Luxury Private Boat Tours in historical saloon boats from 1920 & 1915. Cruise around the Amsterdam…read morecanals in style on our private boat!

You must take a canal tour while you are in Amsterdam! It is the essence of the city!…read more The boat tour was lovely! It is a great way to initially get acquainted with the city. You have many choices: hop on hop off, or an in-depth hour tour. Our tour was about an hour long. Highly recommended!

I rented from the Nassaukade location but it's the same thing…read more A must do in Amsterdam if the weather is nice. These boats are good for one or up to probably 6 people comfortably. Cruising along the canals for a couple of hours is the perfect way to break the day up. The boat is easy to handle and is not very powerful so there's no real concern for first timers. Also, a great value on the cost when booking directly on their website where they often have discounts.

Great spot to rent a boat and tour the canals and best way to explore the city as a tourist. They…read moremade the processes super easy, just popped us in the boat, explained the rules of the canals and gave us a map to follow. Will come back and rent from here next time we visit!

Great fun way to see Amsterdam from a different perspective. The boats are easy to navigate and…read morethough they don't go very fast can still cover a relatively large area in three hours. Easy to book and friendly service. Highly recommend!

I love Boaty! The…read morename = adorable. The hunky Dutch men renting out the boats = easy on the eyes, easy to deal with. The boats = simple and spacious. The price = reasonable. The location = beautiful. Rented a boat here this past weekend with three friends. They're so helpful and easy to book with. It's the perfect way to cruise Amsterdam's canals in a gezellig way. :) Highly recommended!

We had a tour in a boat for a maximum of 10 people. The tour was personal, boat on time, good…read morecommunication both around the booking and during the tour, a friendly well-informed guide / experienced skipper (Deep) who really knew interesting things to tell about the theme and the artworks of the light festival. Very nice to do, yourself or if you have guests in Amsterdam. In short, highly recommended, we will definitely book with Paping again next time.

This was one of the best trips I've had while travelling in a long time. Paap was such a friendly,…read morevibrant and whimsical guide who indulged me in all of my questions and offered amazing stories and anecdotes about a city and country that you can tell he truly loves. Paap made sure we felt taken care of at all times and truly showed us the best of the Amsterdam canals. The boat itself is so cozy and gives you panoramic views as you sail through the various canals. At the end, we got even more time than we signed up for (courtesy of the gracious and generous Paap), some wine, and a literal drop off in front of an amazing German restaurant. We love "uncle" Paap and would recommend him to any traveler and local alike. Thank you Paap and good luck on your amazing new adventure ahead!

Best Amsterdam Canal Cruise! Our family of 3 enjoyed the must comfortable and scenic 9am morning…read morecruise. Just the right amount of time on the water, we were fully engaged the whole time. There was a small toilet on our boat but went unused as the tour goes quickly. Waters, wine, and beers were offered and a few of our friends enjoyed beverages. The quality and professionalism was outstanding, with a very knowledgeable English speaking captain (Pauline was great!). After seeing the other boats jam packed with tourists, we knew we made the right choice. Pure Boats is the way to go. Book it!

My boyfriend and I loved our experience at Pure Boats, especially after enduring a French boat…read morecruise that prioritized quantity over quality. Such an intimate boat with an open bar, charcuterie board, and friendly tour guide. I made four or five mimosas before I calmed down. We asked questions about living in the Netherlands that are rather unconventional, and he still managed to answer all of them. He managed to balance guiding the boat and conversing with all guests very well. He also stopped for all the guests to take photos at particularly scenic points in our tour. Definitely worth it to take your tour in the evening while the sun is setting and the weather isn't too hot! Most people who came were celebrating engagements or honeymoons. If that doesn't speak to the testament of the quality of this place, I don't know what does! Trusting a spot with one of the few important moments in your life where you don't splurge is impressive. We definitely passed by our fair share of other boat cruises, and this one has the most lovely interior. The high rating on Yelp is well deserved. What a memorable moment of our Amsterdam trip.