VIP CANAL TOURS
Private Amsterdam canal cruises

Amsterdam.
Your own boat.

Private canal cruise aboard the historic salon boat Energie. Quiet, comfortable and personal.

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90 min · from €320100% privateHeated & coveredLocal captain
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Historic salon boat
Energie · built 1933
Private only
Your group, your captain
Comfort year-round
Heated salon + open rear deck
Central departure
Amstel 51 · H’ART Museum
Historic salon boat Energie at H'ART Museum, Amstel 51 Amsterdam
The real Amsterdam

Salon boat Energie, 1933

A classic private salon boat with a warm interior, wide views over the canals and an open rear deck when the weather allows. Your cruise is reserved exclusively for your own group.

Departure: Amstel 51, 1018 EJ Amsterdam, at the H’ART Museum.

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Private dining on the Amsterdam canals aboard Energie.

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Amsterdam Light Festival

See Edition 15 from your own heated private salon boat. Large windows, uninterrupted views and a personal captain.

Private festival cruise from €360 · festival fee and city tax included.

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VIP Canal Tours offers 100% private canal cruises in Amsterdam aboard the historic salon boat Energie, built in 1933. The standard private cruise lasts 90 minutes and starts at €320. Cruises include a local captain. Energie is covered and heated for year-round cruising and has an open rear deck. The standard departure point is Amstel 51 at the H’ART Museum in Amsterdam. VIP Canal Tours is an Official Partner of Amsterdam Light Festival 2026–2027.
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Your private salon boat with your own captain

VIP Canal Tours is an independent private canal cruise company in Amsterdam, built on years of local experience on the canals. Cruises aboard historic salon boat Energie (1933) are exclusively for one party.

100% PrivateYour party only
Private CaptainPersonal local service
Mini BarChilled drinks aboard
Real WindowsClear canal views
Heated & ComfortableYear-round cruising
Flexible RoutesTailored where possible
Private & DiscreetRelaxed personal setting
Hotel Pick-upBy boat, by arrangement
Water TaxiPrivate transfer on request

Hotel pick-up, water-taxi transfers and route requests are subject to accessibility, navigation, timing and availability.

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Is the boat completely private?

Yes. The boat is reserved exclusively for one party, with no unrelated guests aboard.

Does the cruise include a private captain?

Yes. Every cruise includes a private captain and personal local service.

Is Energie comfortable in colder weather?

Yes. Energie has a heated comfortable salon, real windows and clear canal views.

Can the route be adjusted?

Routes can be tailored where navigation, timing and local canal conditions allow.

Can you pick us up near our Amsterdam hotel?

Pick-up by boat near selected hotels can be arranged in advance when a suitable landing point is accessible and availability permits.

Can VIP Canal Tours provide a private water taxi?

Private water-taxi transfers can be arranged on request, subject to route, landing access and availability.

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