10K+ happy passengers

More than a cruise:
this is the ultimate Amsterdam experience.

  • Comfortable boats with an open rear deck
  • Centrally located boarding points in the heart of Amsterdam
  • Canal captains with real Amsterdam DNA
  • Includes live audio guide, available in 7 languages

Popular tours

From relaxing sightseeing to culinary cruises – we’ve got the perfect tour for you.

Most popular!

Amsterdam City Boat Tour

Step aboard the city's best boat tour

  • Sailing time 60 to 75 minutes
  • Depart from the Anne Frank House or Central Station
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Glass roof (open in good weather)
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Amsterdam’s Tulip Boat

Sailing surrounded by real tulips on the rear deck

  • Sailing time 60 minutes
  • Depart from the Anne Frank House or Central Station
  • Open aft deck filled with real tulips
  • Live guide (EN) and audio guide in 7 languages
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Burger Dinner Cruise

A tasty dinner on the Amsterdam canals

  • Sailing time 75 minutes
  • Departure from the Anne Frank House
  • Includes large burger, fries and mayo
  • Host on board
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Why choose a canal cruise with Amsterdam Circle Line?

Unique themed cruises

From the Burger Cruise to the Tulip Boat – always a one-of-a-kind experience.

Convenient central boarding points

Hop on easily at the Anne Frank House or Central Station.

Amsterdam’s friendliest skipper

Awarded by the Amsterdam Canal Awards in 2023!

Sustainable cruising

Join us on our 100% electric fleet.

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Through the eyes of our passengers

Thousands have cruised with us – read what they had to say about their experience.

Highly recommended if you don’t want a standard cruise

1 April 2025    Couples

A very nice experience, partly because of the enthusiastic guide who told facts that I had not heard before while I have been to Amsterdam often. What is also very nice, was that it is not as massive as I see with other boat companies. Really recommended!
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Astrid P

Super experience with captain Dex! Highly recommended!

1 April 2025

What a wonderful boat trip I had with my 3 year old daughter! Captain Dex was really great - helpful, friendly and with a lot of knowledge of the canal belt - and showed us Amsterdam in a wonderful way. I can highly recommend a boat trip with Captain Dex and Circle Line!
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Lars H Amsterdam, Nederland

Nice cruise, nice captain

31 March 2025

Today on a somewhat dark day we had a super fun boat tour through Amsterdam. After visiting the Anne Frank museum we could just walk to the quay. The tour was guided super nicely by Simon, the captain. He gave fun and interactive explanations of everything there was to see (and sometimes not to see). Made our day! Thnx!
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Websurfr Epe, Nederland

Excellent!

1 April 2025    Friends

It was very nice, we were on a neat quiet boat. On this tour there was a very enthusiastic skipper with a lot of humor about the city. This tour is highly recommended!
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Peter D

Relaxing and educational trip

1 April 2025    Families

What a nice Captain and a nice neat clean boat Were told a lot of fun facts and also humor Worth repeating
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Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve gathered the answers to the most frequently asked questions about our canal cruises in Amsterdam—right here for you.

Our cruises last between 60 and 75 minutes, depending on traffic on the canals.

You can buy tickets directly on the boat, at our Ticket Shop, at our restaurant Smidtje Canal Café, or online. We recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred time slot and avoid disappointment in case the boat is full.

Our boats are accessible for passengers with a foldable wheelchair, as long as you’re able to take two or three steps to get on and off the boat. We recommend boarding at the Anne Frank House location, as the Central Station stop has a steep staircase down to the dock.

Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed. However, if you board at the Anne Frank House, you can grab a snack or drink at our Smidtje Canal Café and bring it on board. If you’re boarding at Central Station, snacks and drinks are available on the boat.

No worries! In case of bad weather, our boats are covered and heated. During summer, you can enjoy the sunshine through the open roof and relax on the back deck. Our cruises are a great experience all year round!

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Ready to hop on board?

We can’t wait to welcome you! Let the friendliest skippers in Amsterdam surprise you with their unique stories.

Where to find us

Tickets for our cruises are available online, at our ticket shop, or directly at the dock.