Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam

See the beautiful city of Amsterdam waking up from the water

Early Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam


Rise and shine sleepyhead!

Kickstart your day in a unique way by joining us for a serene morning cruise through Amsterdam’s canals and see the beautiful city waking up. This might just be our favorite way to start the day, and we bet you’ll soon feel the same!

At Pure Boats, we specialize in both shared group cruises and private cruises. Simply book your favorite tour style using the buttons below.

About the Shared Group Morning Canal Cruise


On our Shared Group Morning Canal Cruise, your captain takes you and a small group of other guests on a cruise through the beautiful canals of Amsterdam on one of our authentic boats. We tailor our choice of boat to the group size and composition, so that every guest enjoys ample space on board. Our shared morning cruises depart at 9:15 AM and last 75 minutes.

It’s the perfect kick-start of your day!

If you prefer to start your cruise later in the morning, please check out our more extensive Highlights of Amsterdam Cruise.

About the Private Morning Canal Cruise


We adapt our Private Morning Canal Cruise completely to your wishes. You decide on which boat you’d like to cruise, the duration and the add-ons you’d wish to order. Together with your private captain, you can discuss the best route. And of course you cruise with your favourite people like friends, family and other loved ones. There’s no better way to start your day together!

Early Morning Canal Cruise in Amsterdam: here’s why!


During the summer season, our earliest morning boat departure is from 9:00 AM. At this time of day, we have the canals almost to ourselves, which is an unforgettable experience. A private morning canal cruise shows you a scenic and picturesque time of the day, where the waters of the canals are almost mirror-like, while the city as well as its wildlife (and our guests!) are slowly waking up.

What to know about the Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam


We welcome you aboard one of our carefully restored authentic canal boats. Once you’re all settled, our expert captain takes you through the beautiful Amsterdam canals, passing by some of the city’s most stunning spots. The captain will share fascinating insights about the various landmarks along the way, but will also leave plenty of time for you to sit back, relax and take in the scenery.
Trust us, it’s better than coffee.

Extras included on this cruise
The morning canal cruise includes one free drink when you’re going on a shared group cruise. Drinks are optional extras on a private cruise. Of course we serve coffee and other drinks, including juices, soft drinks and tea. For those who want to start their day with a little extra cheer, we also serve local beers and quality wines.

Who is the Morning Canal Cruise for?


This morning canal cruise through Amsterdam is a perfect family outing. Your kids will love this unique experience on the water and will be amazed by all of Amsterdam’s beauty. Of course the morning canal cruise is also a wonderful experience to share with friends or colleagues.

Please note: at Pure Boats, children are welcome on the Morning Canal Cruise, the Highlights of Amsterdam Cruise and Private Cruises.

The Amsterdam Morning Canal Cruise Route


As we mentioned before, the private canal cruise through Amsterdam allows you to have a say in the route. For the shared group cruises, we choose the best route which showcases the highlights through the city centre.
Whichever route we’re taking, we’ll show you the city’s diversity like you’ve never seen before! We love taking you on an adventure and navigating the city centre and hidden gems you might not discover otherwise. The route is designed to highlight the best of the morning light, illuminating the picturesque rooftops of the famous 17th-century canal houses.

See you soon?


We hope to (very) soon welcome you aboard one of our boats to take you on an unforgettable morning canal cruise through Amsterdam. We bet you’ll never want to start your morning any other way!

Book your shared group or private morning canal cruise at the top of this page.