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.
Fabulous canal cruise Highly recommend this morning cruise on the Amsterdam canals. Captain Dave is a great... read moreHighly recommend this morning cruise on the Amsterdam canals. Captain Dave is a great host. The boat is lovely and comfortable and just the right size for a more personal tour ..and the sugar bread was a real hit! read less
Morning cruise💓 We joined Captain Dave on his 10am canal cruise on his lovely boat. Dave is... read moreWe joined Captain Dave on his 10am canal cruise on his lovely boat. Dave is welcoming, informative and funny and his boat is comfortable and cosy. You are free to stay in and or go out and help yourself to drinks. Don't book a big taxi tour boat, choose Captain Dave! read less
10/10 for Captain Dave’s morning canal cruise! I thoroughly enjoyed the morning cruise with my family to celebrate my birthday! Warm and... read moreI thoroughly enjoyed the morning cruise with my family to celebrate my birthday! Warm and cosy with a small group, plenty of refreshments and a bespoke tour to suit. Captain Dave is a local, very friendly and knowledgeable and gave us an excellent history tour. Highly recommend this trip on a beautifully restored electric boat, originally owned by Dutch royalty from the 1920s! read less
Canal Cruise- Captain Dave Our favourite part of our Amsterdam trip. Captain Dave was warm, friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable &... read moreOur favourite part of our Amsterdam trip. Captain Dave was warm, friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable & brought lots of laughter to all aboard. Highly recommend for an authentic, peaceful ride through the dam. Keep doing your thing Captain Dave, you really gave us a great start to our Monday & week!! 🙂 read less
A+ Great experience. Brought my mother, and she loved it! Beautiful boat, and Captain... read moreGreat experience. Brought my mother, and she loved it! Beautiful boat, and Captain Dave is a informative and gracious host. read less
Great canal tour led by Captain Dave! This canal tour was exactly what it was described as and even better than expected.... read moreThis canal tour was exactly what it was described as and even better than expected. Captain Dave’s mulled wine, his history sharing and friendly style make this activity/experience a must-do for the canals. We saw the Festival of Lights. The directions we were given for meeting up for the tour were spot on. Having the canal experience in this special boat was awesome. read less
Best Private Tours in Amsterdam Dave is a great tour guide, funny personable, and loves his job. The boat is... read moreDave is a great tour guide, funny personable, and loves his job. The boat is cool too- a 1920s-style covered boat, comfortable and a very unique experience. Don't go on those tourist bus boats! Go with Captian Dave! read less
Light Festival at Christmas A beautiful boat and a wonderful tour which was a perfect activity for our Christmas... read moreA beautiful boat and a wonderful tour which was a perfect activity for our Christmas holiday. We sat outside with cosy blankets and hot drinks and really enjoyed seeing the city all lit up whilst we relaxed on board. Thank you Captain Dave read less
Great experience It was the Highlight auf our whole Amsterdam Visit Dave is a very humorous... read moreIt was the Highlight auf our whole Amsterdam Visit Dave is a very humorous Guy and a very good guide. In December the boat is heated and you are well taken care of with refreshments and Mulled Wine read less
Nice Night Cruise with a very knowledgeable Captain The night cruise with Captain Dave was quite nice. We got to see the light's... read moreThe night cruise with Captain Dave was quite nice. We got to see the light's festival for this year and although the festival was not that impressive, the journey itself was enjoyable. Captain Dave was friendly and knowledgeable on the history of Netherlands and most of the districts in Amsterdam. The trip feels very private as the maximum number of people is around 10-12. I would absolutely reccomend taking this cruise over other ones. read less
Good night on the canals Tony, our captain on the night, was very engaging and knowledgeable. His multi-generational Dutch background... read moreTony, our captain on the night, was very engaging and knowledgeable. His multi-generational Dutch background was authentic. The boat was very comfortable and warm. Drinks were provided and the gluhwein was very tasty. read less
5 stars for Captain Dave We had a fab few hours in the boat with captain Dave. He was funny... read moreWe had a fab few hours in the boat with captain Dave. He was funny and informative. We had unlimited drinks, laughs and saw plenty of people in their house boats!! as we sailed by. Wouldn’t hesitate to do the tour again but the day tour is so much better. To be fair, the lights were very poor and I would hardly call it a festival. I’ve given 5 stars for Captain Dave and his hospitality. The festival is totally out of his control but enjoyed every minute sauntering through the canals. read less
Cruise like royalty. What a fantastic experience! A very beautiful, cozy boat that was once used by... read moreWhat a fantastic experience! A very beautiful, cozy boat that was once used by Dutch royalty. Captan Dave was fun and a very informative and gracious host. Felt like you were guests at his home, and he was very kind and engaged with my 8 year old, who rated this the number 1 activity on our visit to this beautiful city. Book with Captain Dave, you’ll not regret, especially when you see other canal cruises passing by like a packed tour coach, while you’re in a silent, electric modernised royal boat. 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
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
Fabulous canal cruise Highly recommend this morning cruise on the Amsterdam canals. Captain Dave is a great... read moreHighly recommend this morning cruise on the Amsterdam canals. Captain Dave is a great host. The boat is lovely and comfortable and just the right size for a more personal tour ..and the sugar bread was a real hit! read lessMorning cruise💓 We joined Captain Dave on his 10am canal cruise on his lovely boat. Dave is... read moreWe joined Captain Dave on his 10am canal cruise on his lovely boat. Dave is welcoming, informative and funny and his boat is comfortable and cosy. You are free to stay in and or go out and help yourself to drinks. Don't book a big taxi tour boat, choose Captain Dave! read less10/10 for Captain Dave’s morning canal cruise! I thoroughly enjoyed the morning cruise with my family to celebrate my birthday! Warm and... read moreI thoroughly enjoyed the morning cruise with my family to celebrate my birthday! Warm and cosy with a small group, plenty of refreshments and a bespoke tour to suit. Captain Dave is a local, very friendly and knowledgeable and gave us an excellent history tour. Highly recommend this trip on a beautifully restored electric boat, originally owned by Dutch royalty from the 1920s! read lessCanal Cruise- Captain Dave Our favourite part of our Amsterdam trip. Captain Dave was warm, friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable &... read moreOur favourite part of our Amsterdam trip. Captain Dave was warm, friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable & brought lots of laughter to all aboard. Highly recommend for an authentic, peaceful ride through the dam. Keep doing your thing Captain Dave, you really gave us a great start to our Monday & week!! 🙂 read lessA+ Great experience. Brought my mother, and she loved it! Beautiful boat, and Captain... read moreGreat experience. Brought my mother, and she loved it! Beautiful boat, and Captain Dave is a informative and gracious host. read lessGreat canal tour led by Captain Dave! This canal tour was exactly what it was described as and even better than expected.... read moreThis canal tour was exactly what it was described as and even better than expected. Captain Dave’s mulled wine, his history sharing and friendly style make this activity/experience a must-do for the canals. We saw the Festival of Lights. The directions we were given for meeting up for the tour were spot on. Having the canal experience in this special boat was awesome. read lessBest Private Tours in Amsterdam Dave is a great tour guide, funny personable, and loves his job. The boat is... read moreDave is a great tour guide, funny personable, and loves his job. The boat is cool too- a 1920s-style covered boat, comfortable and a very unique experience. Don't go on those tourist bus boats! Go with Captian Dave! read lessLight Festival at Christmas A beautiful boat and a wonderful tour which was a perfect activity for our Christmas... read moreA beautiful boat and a wonderful tour which was a perfect activity for our Christmas holiday. We sat outside with cosy blankets and hot drinks and really enjoyed seeing the city all lit up whilst we relaxed on board. Thank you Captain Dave read lessGreat experience It was the Highlight auf our whole Amsterdam Visit Dave is a very humorous... read moreIt was the Highlight auf our whole Amsterdam Visit Dave is a very humorous Guy and a very good guide. In December the boat is heated and you are well taken care of with refreshments and Mulled Wine read lessNice Night Cruise with a very knowledgeable Captain The night cruise with Captain Dave was quite nice. We got to see the light's... read moreThe night cruise with Captain Dave was quite nice. We got to see the light's festival for this year and although the festival was not that impressive, the journey itself was enjoyable. Captain Dave was friendly and knowledgeable on the history of Netherlands and most of the districts in Amsterdam. The trip feels very private as the maximum number of people is around 10-12. I would absolutely reccomend taking this cruise over other ones. read less