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St. Nicolaas Boat Club


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 387 attractions in Amsterdam
Traveller Description: NOTE: CURRENTLY CLOSED (November 12th 2009)   Note: their website says they have been banned as of 1st October 2009. The St. Nicolaas Boat Club gives... more »
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Attraction type: Group tour/boat
Address: Boom Chicago
Leidslplein Amsterdam
The Netherlands

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5 of 5 stars
US of A
20 Oct 2009

The helmsman said he'd go out if we had at least four passangers,we'll with the only day of rain in our weeks vacation...and another couple..off we went to find where the boat,an antique of sorts but very well maintained,was moored and were soon off on a wet but wonderful canal ride ,up close and personal with Amsterdam. The free ride... more

29 Sep 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My wife and I took this boat trip with the advice of fellow tripadvisors and we were very satisfied. It is more intimate and fun than the big tour boat companies. Check out their website to see their story. Very cool group of boat lovers. Quick tip: go to boom chicago to sign up as soon as you get into... more

27 Sep 2009

We took this ride of the canals with 6 other tourists and it was the way to go. Slow and relaxing with great food ( that we took along) and met some great people. Ken was our Captain and though this is not a tour, Ken was very good about answering any questions we had. Had a blast. we highly... more

27 Sep 2009

It was a little hard to find the sign up book. I've attached pictures so you can see what you are looking for. Find ChicagoBoom and the book is under the stairs. You sign up for a tour time - there is no set schedule as the captains are all volunteers so you are on their schedule! You meet 15... more

13 Aug 2009

Great trip - the three of us and the guide. Everyone else who'd signed up at Boom Chicago wimped out due to dicey weather, so if it looks like rain get over there and try to get included on a tour at the last minute. So relaxed and the best viewpoint for so much of the city. more

12 Aug 2009

If you are in Amsterdam, do try to book a boat ride with St Nicolaas at Boom Chicago, preferably in advance, because they can be fully booked for up to 2 days. I took the boat ride over the weekend and it was very enjoyable. The guides are like your friends, very welcoming and nice, the ride is relaxing and... more

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5 of 5 stars
england
15 Jun 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Fantastic experience - got to see so many parts of Amsterdam I wouldn't otherwise have had the time to see. Really nice host - recommended 10 euro or more donation per person and we were more then happy to pay that, to help keep this voluntary organisation going. Can take your own food and beer (can also buy from the... more

12 Jun 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We had an hour and 20 minute tour with Neil. He was great being a tour guide of Amsterdam in a past life - took us places the big tour boats can't. Well worth the recommendation. Relies on tips to keep the boats in the water. more

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4 of 5 stars
Doha, Qatar
6 Jun 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

Read loads of positive reviews about the St. Nicolaas Boat Club on TA before I decided to sign up for it at Boom Chicago at the Leidseplein. It wasn't the usual touristy kind of cruise that you'll expect from a tourist operator - but rather a boat owned by the club itself that takes you along the canals of Amsterdam.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bristol, England
31 May 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Highly recommended. Book up at Boom Chicago beforehand. Take along drink/food/smokes and have a laugh. Great fun. more

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Boom Chicago | Leidslplein, Amsterdam, The Netherlands