Open Boat Tours
Open Boat Tours
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Experience Amsterdam from the water with an open sloop. From the boat you will have the best view of the picturesque capital. The captain will also act as your guide and has endless stories to tell about the places of interest in Amsterdam that you will pass by. Furthermore, because it operates on electricity, it is also sustainable.
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tezpil
Portsmouth, UK4,651 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
In September it was easy to catch a boat tour at Pier 6 by just turning up and getting a ticket. We opted for an open boat as better view and the weather was good. 49 euro for two adults for 75 minutes on the water. Guide was good, informative , without information overload, and a bit humorous. A laid back launch and a good way to see some of the smaller Amsterdam canals.
Written 16 January 2024
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Zinaïda S
2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We (3 people) were standing in line to see if an open boat tour was available. Unfortunately it was not. As we turned around I understood the spanish employee say to the next person (also 3p) in line that the boat was full but to immediately say they would squeeze them in. The people didn't have a ticket either. We turned around to ask why they were allowed and us not, but only got any uninterested sorry. Terrible service would not recommend. We went to flagship next to it instead and had a lovely tour with a funny guide instead!
Written 28 June 2023
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Carly W
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Lovely peace boat trip up the river. Learnt a few things new and old of Amsterdam
Peter and Nathan was chatty, helpful and and answered any questions.
Peter and Nathan was chatty, helpful and and answered any questions.
Written 29 April 2023
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Traveler
Trondheim, Norway37 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
stromma open boat tour was honestly the best! great views, silent boat and kind captain. seeing amsterdam from the water was cool! a must-do when visiting. you can bring your own drinks and snacks! dress well! and look out for branches😂
Written 8 December 2022
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Giovanna T
2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Captain Matthys H. is great. He has an easy-to-understand English with great jokes!
The route has a good duration!
The route has a good duration!
Written 21 June 2022
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Sarppa
Kotka, Finland88 contributions
Jun 2022 • Business
Stromma Pier 6 Captain Mattijs was unvelievable telling us the story of Amsterdam and the buildings and houses and history during our almost 90 min tour with drinks and cheese collection.. more than 100% success😍. Thanks HvA for organising this🙏
Written 12 June 2022
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lynn
1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Couples
Martin with KLN boat tours was amazing! He was very informative, fun and a wonderful boat Captain. Highly recommend Martin and his boat tour or Amsterdam!
Written 17 May 2022
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MarT
1 contribution
Apr 2022
The tour was excellent and most of that due to the excellent, entertaining and informative guide - Henk. It is a definitve recommendation for future visitors to Amsterdam
Written 30 April 2022
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RavWoj
Rybnik, Poland729 contributions
Oct 2021
To avoid crowdy streets and sidewalks, boat trip is great alternative. Boat trip gives you better view/perspective on the buildings and city, you can rest sitting in the boat and having drink and snack at the same time as well as learn Amsterdam’s history interestingly provided by the guide. I strongly recommend this during sunny day.
Written 25 October 2021
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lvu2500
Lier, Belgium5 contributions
Sept 2021
Henk was the best. Humour, good-to-knows, history, skill … highly recommended. Ask for Henk but I bet that the other captains are equally good.
Written 25 September 2021
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Joanne Z
32 contributions
I will be staying at Amsterdam 1052 GP; what would be the closet location to board for the open boat tour? How often do the tours run? When is the last tour of the day?
Lauren
Lexington, KY65 contributions
The company website has information like that and numbers you can call for more information. I would recommend going directly to the company to get accurate info. As a customer, I am not the best person to answer that.
Sandra_Wind
World10 contributions
Kann man bei der Fahrt zwei kleine Hunde mitnehmen?
Jean-Michel M
Meyzieu, France170 contributions
The boat is not very large but I think it is possible.
Herman v
16 contributions
Hoi,
Hoeveel mensen zitten er in een boot? Is het mogelijk dit met 4 mensen te doen? Welke talen zijn er beschikbaar?
Alvast bedankt voor het antwoord op deze vragen!
Lara B
Deventer, The Netherlands6 contributions
The boat I was in was more than 12, maybe closer to 20. She spoke Dutch and English and probably some German...
Martin R
Zurich, Switzerland2 contributions
Hello we’d like to book a private tour with a guide for 2 persons tonight- please call +41791380748 if possible, we are experiencing some issues with wifi Thanks! Ivana and Martin
KaylaJ321
Rainham, UK10 contributions
Hi, we went to the address in Leidesplein and booked on the spot. However, you can book online using the Stromma website or try calling the number below during office hours. Leidse bosje 2, 1054 LJ Amsterdam, Netherlands
+31 20 217 0501
We chose the open boat, 19.50 Euros per person, 75 mins in small open boat. You can choose the larger covered boat if the weather is not so good when you book.
Martin R
Zurich, Switzerland2 contributions
Hello , we are interested in a private tour for 2 with a guide tonight for 1.5 - 2 hours please call +41791380748 if this is possible, we are having some wifi issues Thanks! Ivana and Martin
DW-Carlisle
3 contributions
Hello Martin - The tour we took was an open boat with approximately 12 passengers. The guide was excellent as was the tour. Not sure about any private tours. Enjoy Amsterdam!
udi h
T-A
For January. What happened if it is a rainy day?
StrommaNetherlands
Amsterdam, The Netherlands6 contributions
Hi Udi,
If it rains to hard to go by open boat, we will take you with us on one of our comfortable heated boat boats.
alice h
Hong Kong11 contributions
I m not sure where i can book the open boat tour for the festival of lights?
StrommaNetherlands
Amsterdam, The Netherlands6 contributions
Hi Alice, you can book thsi tour directly on our website. See you on board!
Paloma S
Madrid, Spain5 contributions
Is it possible to book for January 2018? Thank you in advance.
StrommaNetherlands
Amsterdam, The Netherlands6 contributions
Hi Palolu,
Our open boats only sail at night, during the Amsterdam Light Festival period. You can purchase your tickets at stromma.nl. Look for the Water Colors Open Boat.
Enjoy your stay in Amsterdam!
deeran12
los angeles
It is showing that you're booked through 2018. Is this an error? I wanted to make a reservation for 3 this weekend preferably tomorrow? Is there any availability?
StrommaNetherlands
Amsterdam, The Netherlands6 contributions
Dear Deeran,
Sorry we didn't catch your question earlier!
During the fall/winter season we do not operate Open Boat Tours, except for during the Amsterdam Light Festival. We hope you found a nice alternative.