The 10 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Amsterdam South, North Holland Province

April 13, 2022 Enriqueta Cusson

This city, full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Must-sees on any visitor's itinerary include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the world's only floating flower market. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot. For an unusual and memorable alternative to hotels, consider staying in a houseboat.
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1. Boaty Boat Rental

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Boaty Boat Rental

Rent a boat and enjoy Amsterdam at its best! With our rental boats you can explore the canals of Amsterdam with your family and friends. A good map of the canals, including route suggestions and highlights on your way, helps to find your way on the water. Your rental boat is electrically driven and therefore silent and free of exhaust fumes.The boats are easy to drive, after a short instruction you will be able to do it yourself, you don't need a licence. Boaty Rent a Boat is located at the Jozef Israelskade behind hotel Okura, in the south of the city center.

2. Amsterdam Boat tour

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Amsterdam Boat tour

Visit Amsterdam in one of our elegant electric classic boats. Our skippers will guide you and will tell you all about the city and it's history. Fully equiped with toilet, heater in the winter and insulated windows, it is a pleasure to be on board. Drinks and food available on demand.

3. SUP&Meer

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SUP&Meer

SUP&Meer is a Stand Up Paddle school with its own clubhouse and beautiful terrace situated in the Amsterdamse Bos at Amsterdam. At SUP&Meer you can rent a Supboard and explore the beautiful nature of Amsterdam and enjoy a good swim in the clear water of the Nieuwe Meer. Just rent a board with us or book a SUP package. Live is good at SUP&Meer

4. Talk of the Town Tours Amsterdam

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Talk of the Town Tours Amsterdam

Do you like to explore Amsterdam or Holland off the beaten track and meet local people? Talk of the Town Tours offers you culture & food & personal touch. Our vibrant CITY TOURS, relaxed CITY ESCAPES or TAILOR MADE TOURS are all-inclusive and always exclusive. Experience the hospitality of Dutch people who serve delicious dishes on special locations. Small private groups with a storytelling host.

5. Dutch Barge Cruises

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Dutch Barge Cruises

Dutch Barge Cruises offers a variety of boat and bike tours in Europe: e.g. in Holland, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and Croatia. Combine the luxury of an active outdoor vacation on one of the hotel boats. Bike and Barge holidays are guided cycling tours with accommodation on a river-barge or as you wish on a hotel boat. Besides the boat and bike tours these ships are also available for charter on river cruises and excursions.

6. Vaartuig

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Vaartuig

We are a married couple that live in Amsterdam with our three kids. We love this city and have lived most of our lives in Amsterdam but also love to travel. We like to find special places or experiences, our selves. We're just not interested in large touristy happenings. And that is what we offer as well. Cozy intermate cruises through the canals of a magical city. Personal anecdotes, historical facts, hotspots, local places etc. on our lovely boat 'Zavi'.

7. MANA boat tours

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MANA boat tours

Get yourself comfortable in our beautifully-designed boat named the MANA. She is fully electric to take you along the canals of Amsterdam for a clean and quite tour. There is a fully equipped bar on board where you can order from a wide variety of drinks, for example local beers, fresh cocktails and hot chocolate. As we are a small company, our tours are personal and we can guarantee a high quality. The skipper and hostess are passionate about the city and love to tell you all about it during the live guided tour. Don’t hesitate to ask questions along the way. See you on the water!

8. Sloepon Amsterdam Canal Tours

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Sloepon Amsterdam Canal Tours

Sloepon is born out of love for boats and for the city of Amsterdam. Founders Stephan and Pochani passionately and succesfully run a Canal Tour Company which shows visitors all the glory of Amsterdam exciting canals. The offered tours are fun and cosy with a personal touch We are proud to say, we have welcomed over 5000 travellers the last 6months. Who came as strangers, but all left as friends.

9. Amsterdam Boat Trips

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Amsterdam Boat Trips

We are Pochani and Stephan, together we passionately run Amsterdam Boat Trips. Also proudly hosting The Cozy & Fun Boat Experience with more than 8000 guests in one year time! We would like to welcome all visitors, to experience the highlights of the Amsterdam canals. And show you why these canals are a world-class monument, listed on the Unesco world heritage list.

10. Amsterdam Canal Cruises

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Amsterdam Canal Cruises

A cruise on Amsterdam's canals is a must for any first-time visitor. By doing this early in your trip you will get a great perspective of the city.

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