Jonckvrouw 1928
Cruise in style in the old management
boat of the Port of Amsterdam
Jonckvrouw 1928
Cruise in style in the old management boat of de Port of Amsterdam
We sail in the former Dutch government boat from 1928, which was used from 1928 to 2015 by prominent figures such as presidents, mayors, and royal families.
The ship has everything you need, in clear weather we open the roof and windows, when rain, we are warm and dry.
A private boat tour is particularly suitable for family, friends, and colleagues (max. 12 guests). You rent the ship with a English speaking local captain.
From €185 per hour – minimum purchase 90 minutes.
Private cruise at a time that suits you best, with drinks and snacks. Min. duration 90 minutes.
Light Festival cruise, the winter event in Amsterdam. A private cruise with 1st class view.
The boat was used for most of its existence as a management ship for promotional purposes of the city and the port. After replacement, she went to a foundation that renamed the saloon boat Jonckvrouw and completely restored it.
Book with Capt. Dave, you won't be sorry. Capt. Dave was wonderful and provided a great Canal cruise for our group. We're... read moreCapt. Dave was wonderful and provided a great Canal cruise for our group. We're 6 couples that had not met, but would be traveling on a river cruise together, this was a great way to meet up and socialize. Upon boarding, Capt. Dave gave us a brief history of his vessel and how he came to own it, so interesting. The boat has heat and a bathroom which was very nice. Everyone enjoyed beer, wine and fresh biten ballen while getting to know each and hear the history of the canals. Capt Dave provided a great narrative, local history and did not hesitate to answer questions. read less
Wonderful Cruise! We enjoyed Captain Dave's boat tour. It was a highlight of our time in... read moreWe enjoyed Captain Dave's boat tour. It was a highlight of our time in Amsterdam. He is knowledgeable with interesting stories (he grew up there), a great host offering sugar bread and coffee/tea/juices, with a beautiful boat. He recommended seeing the Willet-Holthuysen Musuem which we also enjoyed. Thank you Captain Dave! read less
Crusin the Canals Everything .. Captain Tony's knowledge and stories, breakfast snacks and coffee, the boat is beautiful!!!
Wonderful, smooth, informative, perfect group size canal cruise Thank you Skipper Tony for a wonderful, informative & smooth canal boat cruise! Clean... read moreThank you Skipper Tony for a wonderful, informative & smooth canal boat cruise! Clean boat and delicious treats (thank Dave for making the trip to pick up the delicious sweet bread!). Tony was fun, very knowledgeable, and was quick to answer any of our questions along the way. We could roam about the boat as we wished which allows for great photos. Our family of 5 (ages 16-73) had a lovely morning on this tour! Small tour size made it all the more enjoyable. Highly recommend this canal cruise for its very personalized experience! read less
Fun and interesting boat trip Friendly chap, lots of anecdotes. Luxurious boat with an interesting history to it. Refreshments are... read moreFriendly chap, lots of anecdotes. Luxurious boat with an interesting history to it. Refreshments are included in the price. We enjoyed the sugared bread and butter, chocolate and could have had a drink from an impressive selection. We liked feeding the swans at the start too.Photo opportunities were available. Afterwards his list of recommendations was fabulous. We discovered some gems we wouldn't have otherwise have been aware of.Highly recommend. read less
Insider Cruising It was nice that it was a smaller group (two couples, my daughter and myself)... read moreIt was nice that it was a smaller group (two couples, my daughter and myself) and it was perfect that it was at night. Amsterdam is all lit up:) Captain Dave should have a parrot - he was knowledgeable, entertaining, and ready to answer any and all questions about Amsterdam and its history. The boat is as lovely as advertised, the glassware is real, and we now know where his aunt lives in his family home. Could not have been more charming. read less
Our second cruise with Dave This was our second time in Amsterdam and second cruise with Captain Dave. Last time... read moreThis was our second time in Amsterdam and second cruise with Captain Dave. Last time we had morning cruise, this time we took evening one.We really enjoyed our time, if we will take another cruise it will be Captain Dave again 🙂 He is very fun, it is like meeting an old friend, time flies in his company. We enjoyed everything views and lights of beautiful Amsterdam, Dave's stories and jokes, delicious bitterballen and drinks were good too. Thank you Captain, see you next time! read less
Perfect canal cruise! We took the 6 pm cruise through the city and it was perfect. Captain... read moreWe took the 6 pm cruise through the city and it was perfect. Captain Dave was kind, thoughtful and funny. He had beer and wine and other drinks and stopped on the cruise to get the boat some bitterballen (the best we had in Amsterdam). He even had gotten champagne for one of the guests birthdays that he knew about. It was absolutely gorgeous to see the city go from dusk to the night lights and because the boat is small with 12 guests max he was able to get into some canals that the larger boats had. Don't hesitate to book this tour. read less
Definitely recommend this boat trip Really enjoyable boat trip. Beautiful boat and very comfortable. Captain Dave is a true local,... read moreReally enjoyable boat trip. Beautiful boat and very comfortable. Captain Dave is a true local, who grew up in the area, and knows a lot about it. Had a lot of laughs, and we were a group of six joined by a family and another couple and we all got on well together. Would thoroughly recommend. read less
Great boat ride Highly recommend - small group, historical boat, entertaining captain. We took our three year old... read moreHighly recommend - small group, historical boat, entertaining captain. We took our three year old - it was her first boat trip and she really enjoyed it. read less
Fantastic canal cruise! We have been to Amsterdam 15+ times and this was our first canal cruise. ... read moreWe have been to Amsterdam 15+ times and this was our first canal cruise. It gave us great insight and perspective on the city of Amsterdam. Captain Dave was fantastic - he has incredible knowledge of Amsterdam, and he is great at imparting this as well as at being an an excellent host. The tour was fun, interesting and entertaining for both adults and kids. Fully recommend! read less
Amazing cruise with Captain Dave Amazing cruise with Dave!Great views and beautiful boat with sugar bread and mimosas. Dave was... read moreAmazing cruise with Dave!Great views and beautiful boat with sugar bread and mimosas. Dave was super interesting read less
Great experience Great experience with Captain Dave! The tour is very interesting (we’ve met people from USA,... read moreGreat experience with Captain Dave! The tour is very interesting (we’ve met people from USA, France etc.), the boat is very comfortable, the Captain knows a lot of local stories and also the wine served onboard is very tasty. Highly recommend to try this experience when you are in Amsterdam. read less
Great experience Captain Dave was friendly, interesting and informative. We throughly enjoyed everything about this cruise. The... read moreCaptain Dave was friendly, interesting and informative. We throughly enjoyed everything about this cruise. The small group was excellent and he really went out of his way to make sure everyone enjoyed this experience. He is a really nice guy and would highly recommend this cruise. read less
Best activity in Amsterdam Captain Dave's Early Morning Cruise was the highlight of my 5 days in Amsterdam. Dave... read moreCaptain Dave's Early Morning Cruise was the highlight of my 5 days in Amsterdam. Dave is humorous, accommodating, brimming with knowledge and enthusiasm for local history, and just plain fun to hang with. The small group makes it congenial; pastries, juice, coffee (with various options for enhancing your coffee or juice) all make it a casual affair where it is easy to get to know your fellow passengers. read less
Excellent experience! What a great tour! Captain Dave is knowledgeable and so much fun! We learned so... read moreWhat a great tour! Captain Dave is knowledgeable and so much fun! We learned so much. His boat is beautiful, comfortable and historic. It even has heat, which we used, as it was chilly. He also had delicious food, smoothies and coffee/tea. This is, in our opinion, so much better than the large tours. We highly recommend Captain Dave’s tour- we feel like we made a friend! Would give 6 stars if possible! read less
Fabulous boat trip Fantastic boat trip along the canals of Amsterdam. We have now had two private tours... read moreFantastic boat trip along the canals of Amsterdam. We have now had two private tours with Captain Dave and can not fault them. Dave is very friendly and attentive and will accommodate any request with regards to your boat tour. Hot drinks are available and we brought wine and cakes to enjoy during the wonderfully relaxing trip. There is the option to sit under cover or out the back where you can enjoy the fresh air. We would absolutely recommend this tour over any other in Amsterdam. Thank you Dave read less
Captain Dave and his beautiful boat. We had the pleasure of joining Captain Dave on his beautiful boat for a... read moreWe had the pleasure of joining Captain Dave on his beautiful boat for a tour through the canals. It was one of the highlights of our trip. We were a group of 7 made up of family and friends and we had so much fun that day. You can tell Dave loves what he does and his city. We learned so much about Amsterdam both historically and locally.We enjoyed the provided snacks and drinks as well. You cannot say you have seen Amsterdam without going on a tour of the canals with Captain Dave! read less
Wonderful Friendly and professional captain, he knows every stone in the city! And his boat is... read moreFriendly and professional captain, he knows every stone in the city! And his boat is comfortably and all-weather proof! Rain OR shine! read less
a super involved tour I was there in November 2018 (but slider does not go back that far). ... read moreI was there in November 2018 (but slider does not go back that far). I partook of his tour during a long gap between flights. It wasn't Dave, but an assistant, and he was very very knowledgeable. He also took extra care of one twenty-something who was clearly hungover and couldn't handle the boat movement read less
Great experience!!! Fantastic bout trip!Beautifull, spacious boat, amazing, frindly captain. I highly recommend it.It's a must be... read moreFantastic bout trip!Beautifull, spacious boat, amazing, frindly captain. I highly recommend it.It's a must be activity if you're planning trip in Amsterdam. read less
Highlight of our visit to Amsterdam Captain Dave top man funny with lots of quips jokes and stories to tell. Provided... read moreCaptain Dave top man funny with lots of quips jokes and stories to tell. Provided food and drink. The boat which has a long history is full of character restored to its former glory made our almost 2 hour tour with completely adhoc destinations the highlight of our trip to Amsterdam we learned about some of the history and statistics of the city. Provided information on places to visit and eat etc. enjoyed it to the point that we tried to book again for the following day but of course he was fully booked. Will catch captain Dave again next we visit.Thanks Dave for a great tour read less
Fab! Captain Daves tour was amazing!The boat was beautiful and Dave him self was a great... read moreCaptain Daves tour was amazing!The boat was beautiful and Dave him self was a great host. Knowledgable, funny and easy going. This was one of the highlights of our trip! read less
The Best Canal Boat Tour in Amsterdam There seem to be endless options for canal boat tours, and I'm confident that Captain... read moreThere seem to be endless options for canal boat tours, and I'm confident that Captain Dave is the best. His boat is perfect - great size, nicely maintained, bathroom, open rear deck, comfortable seating, windows, sunroofs, etc. For a group of 4 to about 15 people, I can't imagine a better setup. Also, I feel like I looked at almost every other option before choosing Dave. Some boats were too cramped. Others had no sunroof, or lacked an open deck. His is the best combination of all. Historic, comfortable and priced at a fair rate.I booked a private tour for my family of four and am very happy I chose Dave. He let my kids drive the boat, gave us nice historic nuggets and didn't stress that time at all. It felt like a friend was driving us around and showing us "his" Amsterdam. Thanks, Dave! read less
Amazing canal cruise with Captain Dave We made a canal cruise with Captain Dave at 2 pm. The experience was excellent.... read moreWe made a canal cruise with Captain Dave at 2 pm. The experience was excellent. Captain Dave was friendly, fun and welcoming. We share the cruise with other people with who we spend very joyful and funny time. Captain Dave's explanations were very interesting and quirkly. He was available at any moment. His boat is beautiful and cosy. It's obvious that Captain Dave is passionnate about his boat and sharing informations about Amsterdam. In addition, Captain Dave was very kind as he accepted to postpone our booking. I highly recommand Captain Dave's canal cruise. read less
Amazing Wish I could give 10 or 20 stars to Captain Dave, the trip was amazing,... read moreWish I could give 10 or 20 stars to Captain Dave, the trip was amazing, the information was brilliant and delivered with great humour! The boat was stunning and he took us where we wanted to go asking us on a regular basis if there was anything we wanted to know! Refreshments were fantastic, coffee, selection of tea’s, juices and Prosecco with the most amazing local food surprise, no spoilers here though! Really nice man, very flexible and you could tell we had the best tour as the whole boat was smiling! Booking again next time we are over! Thanks Dave for a fab trip regards Liverpool Dave (p.s. Dave really is the best name!) lol read less
Best canal cruise! Captain Dave was knowledgeable and fun on our cruise. He made the trip entertaining and... read moreCaptain Dave was knowledgeable and fun on our cruise. He made the trip entertaining and the views were amazing! Included food and drinks were great! read less
Fantastic canal cruise with Captain Dave!! Captain Dave was fantastic! We had a wonderful canal cruise like a local. Captain... read moreCaptain Dave was fantastic! We had a wonderful canal cruise like a local. Captain Dave was very knowledgable about the different areas and also told us very entertaining local stories. He gave us a wonderful spread of pastries, coffee and tea, and other drinks. I highly recommend this local canal cruise with Captain Dave!! read less
Good way to start the morning We had a wonderful time! Views of some of the most beautiful architecture in Amsterdam,... read moreWe had a wonderful time! Views of some of the most beautiful architecture in Amsterdam, snacks/beverages and interesting information from our guide Dave. I appreciated that he did not replicate information we had heard on our walking tour earlier in our trip. The weather and lighting were perfect - early morning is the way to go! read less
Best canal cruise in Amsterdam We had a blast on Captain Dave's boat! Dave was very knowledgeable, took our group... read moreWe had a blast on Captain Dave's boat! Dave was very knowledgeable, took our group through the less-traveled parts of the canals, and was hilarious. He had unlimited beer, wine, and snacks and hung out with our group for a while after the tour ended. It was so relaxing and would recommend this over any other canal tour in Amsterdam. Thanks, Dave! read less
Excellent Boat ride in Amsterdam!
Wonderful canal tour with a awesome captain on a beautifully seasoned boat! Captain Dave is so funny. That quality itself can make any tour enjoyable--which this one... read moreCaptain Dave is so funny. That quality itself can make any tour enjoyable--which this one was! Getting to the dock we were departing from was a tram trip and a couple-minute walk away for us but not difficult to get to. Although it was raining hard on/off the morning we boarded, it was still a beautiful trip through the canals. Fresh juice, coffee, and delicious bread that the Captain travels north for were available to us during the ride. There were two other couples that joined us that morning and Captain Dave did a great job of making everyone feel welcome, included, and catered to. Dave's conversation + the scenery + commentary about Amsterdam and its history all made for a perfect outing. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who visits Amsterdam and enjoys yummy snacks and a kind captain. He even let me steer the boat for a little bit!! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about this cruise and its captain. read less
Book with Capt. Dave, you won't be sorry. Capt. Dave was wonderful and provided a great Canal cruise for our group. We're... read moreCapt. Dave was wonderful and provided a great Canal cruise for our group. We're 6 couples that had not met, but would be traveling on a river cruise together, this was a great way to meet up and socialize. Upon boarding, Capt. Dave gave us a brief history of his vessel and how he came to own it, so interesting. The boat has heat and a bathroom which was very nice. Everyone enjoyed beer, wine and fresh biten ballen while getting to know each and hear the history of the canals. Capt Dave provided a great narrative, local history and did not hesitate to answer questions. read less
Wonderful Cruise! We enjoyed Captain Dave's boat tour. It was a highlight of our time in... read moreWe enjoyed Captain Dave's boat tour. It was a highlight of our time in Amsterdam. He is knowledgeable with interesting stories (he grew up there), a great host offering sugar bread and coffee/tea/juices, with a beautiful boat. He recommended seeing the Willet-Holthuysen Musuem which we also enjoyed. Thank you Captain Dave! read less
Crusin the Canals Everything .. Captain Tony's knowledge and stories, breakfast snacks and coffee, the boat is beautiful!!!
Wonderful, smooth, informative, perfect group size canal cruise Thank you Skipper Tony for a wonderful, informative & smooth canal boat cruise! Clean... read moreThank you Skipper Tony for a wonderful, informative & smooth canal boat cruise! Clean boat and delicious treats (thank Dave for making the trip to pick up the delicious sweet bread!). Tony was fun, very knowledgeable, and was quick to answer any of our questions along the way. We could roam about the boat as we wished which allows for great photos. Our family of 5 (ages 16-73) had a lovely morning on this tour! Small tour size made it all the more enjoyable. Highly recommend this canal cruise for its very personalized experience! read less
Insider Cruising It was nice that it was a smaller group (two couples, my daughter and myself)... read moreIt was nice that it was a smaller group (two couples, my daughter and myself) and it was perfect that it was at night. Amsterdam is all lit up:) Captain Dave should have a parrot - he was knowledgeable, entertaining, and ready to answer any and all questions about Amsterdam and its history. The boat is as lovely as advertised, the glassware is real, and we now know where his aunt lives in his family home. Could not have been more charming. read less
Fun and interesting boat trip Friendly chap, lots of anecdotes. Luxurious boat with an interesting history to it. Refreshments are... read moreFriendly chap, lots of anecdotes. Luxurious boat with an interesting history to it. Refreshments are included in the price. We enjoyed the sugared bread and butter, chocolate and could have had a drink from an impressive selection. We liked feeding the swans at the start too.Photo opportunities were available. Afterwards his list of recommendations was fabulous. We discovered some gems we wouldn't have otherwise have been aware of.Highly recommend. read less
Our second cruise with Dave This was our second time in Amsterdam and second cruise with Captain Dave. Last time... read moreThis was our second time in Amsterdam and second cruise with Captain Dave. Last time we had morning cruise, this time we took evening one.We really enjoyed our time, if we will take another cruise it will be Captain Dave again 🙂 He is very fun, it is like meeting an old friend, time flies in his company. We enjoyed everything views and lights of beautiful Amsterdam, Dave's stories and jokes, delicious bitterballen and drinks were good too. Thank you Captain, see you next time! read less
Definitely recommend this boat trip Really enjoyable boat trip. Beautiful boat and very comfortable. Captain Dave is a true local,... read moreReally enjoyable boat trip. Beautiful boat and very comfortable. Captain Dave is a true local, who grew up in the area, and knows a lot about it. Had a lot of laughs, and we were a group of six joined by a family and another couple and we all got on well together. Would thoroughly recommend. read less
Perfect canal cruise! We took the 6 pm cruise through the city and it was perfect. Captain... read moreWe took the 6 pm cruise through the city and it was perfect. Captain Dave was kind, thoughtful and funny. He had beer and wine and other drinks and stopped on the cruise to get the boat some bitterballen (the best we had in Amsterdam). He even had gotten champagne for one of the guests birthdays that he knew about. It was absolutely gorgeous to see the city go from dusk to the night lights and because the boat is small with 12 guests max he was able to get into some canals that the larger boats had. Don't hesitate to book this tour. read less
Great boat ride Highly recommend - small group, historical boat, entertaining captain. We took our three year old... read moreHighly recommend - small group, historical boat, entertaining captain. We took our three year old - it was her first boat trip and she really enjoyed it. read less
