Rederij Friendship

I had used this cruise company about 4 times. They do the best tour in Amsterdam and I’ve tried a few of the others. They also have a bar onboard and the night cruise is excellent.
The facts are fun and different each time. I’ve had two different tour guides who also used slightly different routes which kept it interesting. The staff and very friendly and fun.

I found this company on Unilocal while on my vacation in Amsterdam. I wanted my canal cruise on a smaller boat (more intimate) and with a crew that would explain the history and show us the unique history of Amsterdam via water canal. Our tour only had about 10 – 12 people on the boat so everyone was able to get their own space and stretch out without being cramped. I found that the pace of information and Q&A was just right and it was very relaxing! I would highly recommend them to anyone for their first cruise in Amsterdam. Also as they are using a smaller boat they can get into some of the canals that the larger boats cannot. Definitely a plus in my book!

I got this company recommended on the Unilocal’s Amsterdam forum! Thank you for that. This was such a nice experience, the host and the captain we were nice, fun and informative (and cute)! We were lucky to go a sunny day, where lounging on the pillowed seats was just right!
Don’t get frighten by all the moët pictures, you can take a nice (non-​festive) trip at 11am as we did!
Have fun!!!

Our hotel suggested this as a canal cruise and it was FANTASTIC. The boat was an open topped boat with a big bow and stern both covered with pillows to lounge while you cruised. While being aimed at touristy it was much more interactive and personal than the huge canal cruises offered at other areas in Amsterdam. When you get on there is a hostess taking drink orders, there special is a gin and tonic with blood orange and it was so so good, even better was that it was only 3 euro. Our skipper was incredibly professional, hilarious, and knew how to navigate the canals impressively on what was a very windy day. I would highly recommend them to anyone when travelling to Amsterdam. Put your feet up, have a cocktail and explore the city from its web of canals.

This cruise was great. It was way better than the covered boat cruise. My husband and I went at sunset which made it extra special. We got to lay back in the lounge area up in the front of the boat and take in all the sights. This cruise was great because it was fun. We had a young crowd and the bar made it very lively. I dont want to say it is a party boat, but if you are looking for fun this is it. The crew was young, very friendly, and knowledgable. One of the young ladies was my favorite person to meet in Amsterdam. She was smart and sassy. The crew even let us play our music, on low volume that is seeing as Amsterdam doesn’t allow loud music. This was one of the best things we did on our entire trip.

I have been on several canal tours or boat rides in Amsterdam, and I can truly say that this one is the best. When my family or friends come to Amsterdam, then Rederij Friendship is my first and only choice. It’s intimate, professional and relaxing. It’s one of the best ways to discover Amsterdam, next to cycling. However, tourist please keep in mind that they don’t have a toilet install, so please try to maintain your amount of beverages on the boat, so your not begging to stop at the closest toilet.