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Private Boat Tour Amsterdam

Experience Amsterdam from your own historic salon boat. Cruise aboard Energie, built in 1933, with a local captain and a private setting exclusively for your party.

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€32090 minutes
100% privateYour own group
Captain includedLocal host
Energie 1933Historic salon boat
Heated & coveredYear-round
Amstel 51H'ART Museum
The core experience

Your own private canal cruise through Amsterdam

Your party has the salon boat to itself. The standard private canal cruise is 90 minutes from €320, including your private boat and local captain.

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Historic salon boat Energie during a private boat tour in Amsterdam

A classic Amsterdam salon boat

Historic Energie — 1933

Classic salon boat with character, comfortable interior and large windows.

Private for your party

No unrelated guests. Your group has the boat to itself.

Warm in every season

Energie is covered and heated for year-round comfort.

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Personal service

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A personal local captain and a relaxed private experience. Standard boarding is Amstel 51, 1018 EJ Amsterdam, at the H'ART Museum pier.

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Last minute only

60-minute private cruise — €250

Only available within 24 hours before departure via WhatsApp, subject to availability. €250 includes private boat, local captain and one non-alcoholic welcome drink per guest.

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Private boat tour Amsterdam FAQ

How much is a private boat tour?

From €320 for 90 minutes. The €250 60-minute cruise is last-minute only within 24 hours via WhatsApp.

Is the boat private?

Yes, exclusively for your party.

Is Energie heated and covered?

Yes.

Where do we board?

Amstel 51 at the H'ART Museum pier.

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Private. Personal. Amsterdam.

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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VIP Canal Tours at a glance

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.