Boat 'the sophie' on the amsterdam canals

EXPERIENCE AMSTERDAM
LIKE A LOCAL,
NOT A TOURIST.

Escape the selfie sticks and souvenir shops on an intimate canal cruise where it's just you, a salty local captain, and stories the guidebooks were too shy to print. No crowds, no scripts and no queues. Just secret spots, historic tales, and the freedom to sip, stretch, and swivel your seat like a true Amsterdammer.

DITCH THE HERD, JOIN THE CRUISE (Leave the flocks to the cheese shops)

OUR CRUISES

SHARED CRUISES

SEMI-PRIVATE LUXURY WITHOUT THE PRIVATE PRICE

Sharing a boat doesn't mean sharing the tourist experience. Our shared cruises are designed for travelers who want to meet like-minded people without the chaos of mass tourism.

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PRIVATE CRUISES

MAKE IT TRULY YOURS

Sometimes you need Amsterdam all to yourself. Whether you're celebrating something special, avoiding small talk with strangers, or simply want your captain's undivided attention.

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CAPTAIN STORIES

"The unfiltered, un-touristy Amsterdam: served up by someone who's lived it, not googled it"

Want the real Amsterdam? Our captains are born-and-bred locals with stories sharper than Dutch Gouda and tips you won't find on TripAdvisor.

TOURIST-FREE
SINCE 2018

When Boudewijn started giving canal tours at 14 on his family's small boat, he learned something the big operators never figured out: people don't want to be passengers, they want to be guests.

ROOM TO BREATHE

We never take more than 12 guests because intimacy beats capacity every time. No fixed seating, no rigid arrangements.

SILENT GLIDING

Fully electric boats mean no diesel fumes, no engine noise. Just the authentic soundtrack of Amsterdam life.

LIKE CRUISING WITH A FRIEND

Our captains are born-and-bred locals with 20+ years experience. They'll tell you why houses lean forward and which brown café serves perfect bitterballen.