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Exclusive Cruise! 90 min - 12 guests max - Book Leemstar!
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Exclusive Cruise! 90 min - 12 guests max - Book Leemstar!

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Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • - Live guided 90 minutes cruise in a small group of Max10 persons
  • - Heater and blankets on board
  • - Upgrades for food and drinks available on board
  • - Engaging captain who will guide you through the scenery
  • - Seating inside & outside
  • - 1928 fully electric classic Amsterdam Saloonboat
  • - Inside and outside seating


Start:
  • Prinsengracht 587, 1016 HT Amsterdam, Netherlands
    The pick up is at the water side in front of the Andaz Hotel.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 90765P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 90765P1

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    • Curiosity22298263755
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Loved our experience!
      The trip was amazing and the captain was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and fun. The city itself is so beautiful and seeing it from the water was a great experience.
      Written 7 December 2024
    • 586meggieb
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highlight of our trip!
      The highlight of our trip! Something my family will remember forever. Incredible captain, beautiful cruise, so so special.
      Written 7 December 2024
    • streitzfour
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Informative , fun, engaging.
      Wonderful and informative tour with an incredibly engaging captain Floris! Excellent adventure highly recommended
      Written 19 October 2024
    • Pioneer40731571164
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lovely experience
      It was an awesome boat trip! Thank you so much! The guide did an incredible job, so many funny stories. Highly recommended to anyone in Amsterdam
      Written 19 October 2024
    • OnTheGoV
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Private Dinner Cruise from Andaz
      Truly incredible experience!! We learned so much about Amsterdam and thoroughly enjoyed the relaxing cruise through the canals. We had dinner and wine served to us throughout the evening. We had Floris as our captain, host, and historian. We were quite pleased with his knowledge and overall hospitality. We highly recommend!!
      Written 5 October 2024
    • erinaL2963IT
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best boat ride!
      Super fun and relaxing! thoroughly enjoyed! Loved seeing the whole city in a different way! Host was super fab! Definitely a must-do in amsterdam!
      Written 6 July 2024
    • jillbU146IW
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience!
      Wonderful experience! Highly recommend! Very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. Boat is very nice as well. It was raining and cold outside but warm and dry in the covered boat and we saw and learned a lot.
      Written 3 July 2024
    • Paulmollusc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A perfect marriage proposal
      I arranged an hour's cruise with Floris for an marriage proposal to my girlfriend. Everything went very smoothly, the atmosphere was great, Floris picked a great spot for me to ask the question, he took a load of photos, and I got the yes. I'm very grateful to him, it was brilliant!
      Written 26 June 2024
    • Estela P
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful experience!!!
      I had a wonderful experience on the Leemstar cruise in Amsterdam! The boat was comfortable and well-maintained, providing a perfect setting to take in the city's beautiful canals. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, sharing interesting facts and stories about Amsterdam's history and architecture. The smaller boat size allowed for a more intimate and personal experience, making it easy to ask questions and interact with the guide. The views we stunning, and I appreciated the rela. a pace of the cruise.
      Written 23 June 2024
    • Sarah C
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
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      This was a great small group boat cruise. There were only 4 of us on a beautiful historic boat. Captain Mike was a great guide and was very knowledgeable about Amsterdam and its history. We had already done a 3 hour walking tour earlier in the day and it was very interesting to see Amsterdam from the water. It was very enjoyable sipping Prosecco while silently cruising the canals in an electric boat. Highly recommend this company!
      Written 10 June 2024
    • clobdell
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Floris was the best tour guide; thorough enjoyable and semi-private
      My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the 90 minute semi-private cruise that departed from the Andaz last weekend. The electric boat is beautiful and spaciously seated all the guests. The included drinks coupled with the phenomenal tour led by Floris made for a truly memorable evening. Would highly recommend to anyone considering a 90 minute cruise in Amsterdam. Floris' in-depth knowledge of the history of Amsterdam, coupled with his great Dutch wit, made for a lot of laughs.
      Written 21 May 2024
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      Great dinner cruise.
      This was a private cruise for two with dinner from the Andaz. It was very nice. Skip, our boat captain did a great job. He was personable, knowledgeable, And helpful. It was a cold rainy night but boat was very comfortable. I would highly Skip and thus very private dinner canal cruise. Bob A
      Written 19 April 2024
    • n0belt
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best quick 90mins boat tour in Amsterdam
      Amazing Captain! Extensive knowledge about the history of the city. And the boat is beautiful! Definitely recommended.
      Written 12 April 2024
    • OnAir65690545671
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic cruise!
      Highly recommend this tour. Our captain gave us a history lesson and was very knowledgeable. Worth every penny! The boat was meticulous and we truly enjoyed every moment.
      Written 25 February 2024
    • Leah R
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    TKTKFTP
    Brisbane, Australia91 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    We were traveling with a party of 7 and wanted to do a canal cruise that was a bit more personal. After a bit of googling I came across Leemstar which got very good reviews so I decided to book it. I emailed and received confirmation and a link to pay straight away. We also received clear instructions where to meet them on the canal as apparently they can’t put signs up. We took our own cheese platter and alcohol and enjoyed a lovely 90 minute tour of the canals and the Amsterdam light festival. The boat was closed in for our evening cruise and had heating so we were all very warm and cosy. Floris was our Captain and guide and he explained the history of Amsterdam to us and answered any questions we had along the way about life in Amsterdam. If you want a more personalised canal cruise this one is definitely worth the money. We would all highly recommend a cruise on these lovely old boats. Thank Floris for a wonderful cruise.
    Written 21 January 2020
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    Norma B
    Victoria, Canada14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    I took a 90 minute cruise this evening to experience a tour of the canals and see the Light Festival. It was a small cruise with only a few passengers, as a couple forgot to come. There is room to seat 8 comfortably. Even though it was raining, the boat was warm and cosy with heaters going and canvas and plastic windows. Despite the rain, there were ample opportunities to take videos and photos, as the zip up windows were easy to open. The captain, Arnaud, used windshield wipers to clear the front window.

    Arnaud was very knowledgeable, gave us a brief history of the city and the canal systems before we left and explained the various light installations and origins of the buildings along the route.
    I highly recommend a canal tour to see and understand the city at anytime of the year!
    Written 9 January 2020
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    Lig
    Ghent, Belgium3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2020
    There are so many boat / cruise tours in Amsterdam to choose from, but this one was an easy choice for us because of 3 reasons: 1) the boat looked beautiful and less touristic 2) the boat was limited to 8 seats, and we did not want to be together with a big group especially during Corona time. 3) The departure very convenient for us as it was close to the 9th streets where we usually were hanging out.

    We arrive to the departure location 15 min early, and we saw the boat approaching with some other tourists. They were laughing and having a good time. Our host said good bye to the other group and greeted us with a smile. He told us we are the only guests on his boat at 17h so we will have the private tour for the price a normal ticket.

    We started our 90 min tour on this beautirful boat. The host was knowledgeable and we got to ask him all our questions about life in Amsterdam.

    We spent a great moment, it was definitely the highlight of our trip to Amsterdam. Definitely choose this boat instead of the big tourist boats, its worth it!
    Written 28 September 2020
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    Thank you for the nice review. We try to tailor our cruises to the guests on board. With doing this we hope for a perfect fit and maximum enjoyment :) The Leemstar is a one of a kind ship with space for 12 or more but during Covid we operate with a maximum of 8. Thank you noticing and your appreciation. Thanks again!
    Written 2 October 2020
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    David S
    Atlanta, GA62 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Six of us booked the 90 minute private tour on a beautiful boat and had a wonderful time. Seeing the sun set on the homes and canals of Amsterdam was special, and our boat captain was charming and knowledgeable of the history of the city. A perfect evening!
    Written 15 July 2022
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    jfcstcrg
    Pennsylvania27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2022
    On a prior trip to Amsterdam, my husband and I took a canal cruise on a large boat with a similarly large number of passengers. The guide’s narration was piped through a sound system with significant distortion. It was OK. The Leemstar 90 minute cruise we took today could not have been more different. The boat was small (10-12 passengers) and the captain, Arnout, narrated directly and clearly. Our daughter and I had a wonderful time with the other passengers and we found Arnout’s narration packed with both Amsterdam history, but fun and zippy with interactions with the passengers. We highly recommend this company for canal boat tours!
    Written 7 September 2022
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    Max G
    London, UK14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Family
    We did a 90 min canal trip with Captain Maarten and the whole experience was excellent from start to finish. It was raining on the afternoon we went, but it dried up a little and Maarten rolled up the side covers so we could see all the sights. He gave us a detailed and interesting commentary with fun facts along the way. The Leemstar boat is small enough to go down canals that the larger cruisers can't access but there was plenty of space for the 7 guests on our cruise. Drinks were offered and kept topped up and overall we felt that this was a very good way to see Amsterdam. It is more expensive than the much larger boats, but the personal attention and opportunity to interact and ask questions made it well worth it, and I would highly recommend Leemstar.
    Written 27 October 2023
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    Dickie D
    New York City, NY5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A+ private boat tour for our party of 3. We booked a 90 minute sunset tour with drinks for our first night in Amsterdam. The tour was an excellent and relaxing introduction to the beautiful city. Arnout was the perfect captain and I hope he authors a book. He gave us a primer before we pushed off and offered a great casual tour and conversation for the length of the tour. We were made very comfortable by a heated cabin with blankets available. The Leemstar is one of, if not THE most beautiful small boat in Amsterdam, prepare to turn heads. Thank you Arnout!
    Written 9 March 2020
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    Annabelle
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2020
    We had an amazing Tour with Leemstars! Me and my boyfriend came to Amsterdam in September and were lucky to enoy a private tour. The guide was super friendly and well informed about history and current developments in the city. While enjoying the city, we were served a good white wine. I can definitely recommend the tour and would it again!
    Written 15 September 2020
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    Thank you for your review. Highly appreciated! Glad you enjoyed the wine!
    Written 27 September 2020
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    merlot94
    Greenwich, CT45 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023
    Wonderful, relaxed, small group tour on a beautiful wooden boat. Complementary beverages included, but definitely not a party boat. Our captain Mike was full of knowledge about the history of Amsterdam, from centuries ago to the present, delivered in a conversational, engaging manner -- not like a canned tour guide.

    We covered a lot of ground in the 90 minutes. A great way to get a sense of the city before exploring on foot. We felt it was definitely worth the extra cost compared to the larger boats.
    Written 20 August 2023
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    Giuly
    Miami, FL11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband and I recently embarked on a short tour cruise with Leemstar Cruise, and although the duration was just 90 minutes, it was an experience to remember. The boat, while small, was the perfect vessel for a quick yet comprehensive tour of Amsterdam’s historic canals.

    Upon boarding, we were warmly greeted by Captain Floris, whose cordial demeanor immediately put us at ease. From the outset, he set the tone for the tour, blending informative historical commentary with a dash of humor. His professional yet approachable manner made the entire experience enjoyable, and there was never a dull moment.

    Captain Floris guided us through the rich history of Amsterdam, expertly weaving stories and timelines into the picturesque scenery around us. The intimate size of the vessel allowed for a more personal experience, as we cruised through the canals, taking in the beautiful architecture and learning about the city’s fascinating past.

    This boat tour with Leemstar Cruise was an absolute must-do while visiting Amsterdam. It left us not only relaxed but also enriched with knowledge about the city. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking to explore Amsterdam in a unique and memorable way. I would definitely consider cruising with Leemstar again in the future.
    Written 30 August 2024
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