Cruise like a local in an open boat in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has over 100 kilometres of canals and rivers, which define the city. The regular big tour boats cannot reach some of the inner city canals because the canals aren’t wide enough for them. The smaller boats used by KINBoat on this Cruise Like a Local Amsterdam are open boats that are perfect for these waterways.

The smaller boats also have a lower capacity, so that there will be a maximum of 25 people on the boat, during this 60 minute boat trip through Amsterdam’s picturesque canal belt. This UNESCO World Heritage site is lined with the iconic merchant houses and was constructed during the 17th century, the golden age of the Netherlands. Your tour will take you through famous waterways such as the Prinsengracht, Herengracht and the Keizersgracht as well as those narrower in the Red Light District.

What makes this small boat canal cruise in Amsterdam different from other canal cruises? The open boats used for this cruise are environmentally friendly and completely silent as they are fully electric. These luxurious boats have either no roofs or retractable roofs to offer you unequalled views of the city of Amsterdam as well as a comfortable place to sit if it happens to rain.

The skippers know the city like no other and can tell you all you want to know in English, so feel free to ask questions. On board, you can order a drink without a crazy mark up, to really experience an Amsterdam canal cruise like a local would. As, especially on weekends, plenty of locals take their own boats out on to the canals with a drink and friends.

With this Cruise like a local tour, you’ll visit hidden gems of the city while also seeing many of the city’s must-see sights. Why do other travellers recommend this canal cruise? The small group and the knowledgeable guide, make this small boat canal tour a much more personal experience than some other cruises.

To make sure you won’t miss out on this opportunity, book your tickets now. A cruise through the historic district is a must-do during your vacation in the Netherlands, for this one you can choose between departing from just outside the Anne Frank House or near Central Station.