Amsterdam Canals Small-Group Boat Tour with Captain Jack

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Join me on a journey to explore Amsterdam over the canals with a maximum of 6 guests at a time.

All cruises are captained and guided by myself Boudewijn Metzelaar aka ¨Captain Jack¨ for those that are unable to pronounce my impossible Dutch name 🙂

We will sail on a fully electric luxury salonboat. There is comfortable seating for each guest indoor and outdoors, whatever the unreliabe Dutch weather may bring you will be comfortable onboard the ¨Drift Away¨

A full array of (alcoholic) drinks and delicious snacks are included. Feel free to enjoy yourself with the beverages, there is a bathroom onboard!

I am not only an Amsterdammer by birth, I am one by heart. Through my diverse upbringing en life choices I have developed a unique perspective on Amsterdam which I really enjoy sharing with others.

The small scale of maximum 6 guests allows for an intimate and enjoyable level of conversation during the cruise.

Additional Info

Duration: 90 to 100 minutes
Starts: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Join me on a journey to explore Amsterdam over the canals with a maximum of 6 guests at a time.

All cruises are captained and guided by myself Boudewijn Metzelaar aka ¨Captain Jack¨ for those that are unable to pronounce my impossible Dutch name 🙂

We will sail on a fully electric luxury salonboat. There is comfortable seating for each guest indoor and outdoors, whatever the unreliabe Dutch weather may bring you will be comfortable onboard the ¨Drift Away¨

A full array of (alcoholic) drinks and delicious snacks are included. Feel free to enjoy yourself with the beverages, there is a bathroom onboard!

I am not only an Amsterdammer by birth, I am one by heart. Through my diverse upbringing en life choices I have developed a unique perspective on Amsterdam which I really enjoy sharing with others.

The small scale of maximum 6 guests allows for an intimate and enjoyable level of conversation during the cruise.

Stop At: Amsterdam Canal Ring, Amsterdam The Netherlands

All cruises are captained by myself as the captain/owner of the Drift Away.

We depart from the Singel no.7 and we will return to this location at the end of the cruise.

I do not offer a fixed route, depending on your wishes as guests I will tailor the cruise to you specifically.

Due to the custom design of the Drift Away we have access to even the narrowest canals of Amsterdam and are able to pass even the lowest of bridges.

If you do not have any preferences I will put together a route which will give you an overview of the canal belt, a few of the small less travelled canals, the Amstel river and the eastern maritime area.

As a born and raised ¨Amsterdammer¨ I have a wealth of knowledge about Amsterdams history, culture and the Dutch way of life in general. I love sharing with you about my hometown in an easy going manner, with a good sense of humor and the typical Dutch straight forwardness!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: The Jordaan, Amsterdam The Netherlands

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Pass By: Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum, Kattenburgerplein 1, 1018 KK Amsterdam The Netherlands

The former warehouse of the Admiralty of Amsterdam features the Maritime Museum. We will also pass by ¨De Amsterdam¨ an enormous replica East India Trading Company ship.

Pass By: Montelbaanstoren, Oude Schans 2, 1011 KX Amsterdam The Netherlands

Former tower part of the defense wall surrounding Amsterdam, converted in the 1600 to a clock tower. Features also in a painting by Rembrant van Rijn

Pass By: Red Light District, Amsterdam The Netherlands

We will pass the most famous prostitution district in the world, you will learn the practical features of the usage of red light in the world of prostitution.

Pass By: Magere Brug, Kerkstraat Nieuwe Kerkstraat, Amsterdam The Netherlands

The most famous bridge out of the thousands Amsterdam features, why is it famous and who build it?

Pass By: The Smallest House in Amsterdam, Oude Hoogstraat 22, 1012 CE Amsterdam The Netherlands

Tax used to be based on the width of your residence facade. We will pass the smallest house in Amsterdam to show you the builders disdain for paying tax.



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