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.
Brilliant We had a brilliant time on Captain Dave’s beautiful boat. Dave was so welcoming and... read moreWe had a brilliant time on Captain Dave’s beautiful boat. Dave was so welcoming and entertaining, he even let my teenage son have a steer of the boat! Truly a memorable experience. Thank you Captain Dave 🙂 read less
A must-do attraction to begin your adventure in Amsterdam! Captain Dave's canal cruise is a nice way to start the day!I took the earliest... read moreCaptain Dave's canal cruise is a nice way to start the day!I took the earliest reservation, which is at 8am, and waited at the meetup spot half an hour early. I'm a real early bird, especially during vacation so I don't miss out on anything, but I would advise you not to worry if you think you'll be cutting it close.The boat didn't arrive until five minutes to the scheduled time, which also is good to note that you shouldn't expect the boat to be sitting there before 8am. I spent most of my free time searching for it, when I could've stayed at the empty part of the canal and waited patiently. So, if you consider taking this tour, remember that you will NOT see the boat early before your start time.Upon arrival, we were invited in by the actual Captain Dave! There are several hosts within the tour, and I was lucky enough to meet the founder. He introduced himself to us, and gave us a chance to introduce ourselves too. This could be a problem to guests who'd rather sit quietly and enjoy the view because throughout their over an hour journey, you will be talking with other passengers. If not, it's likely the Captain will check in with you to make sure you're having a good time.I did speak with people, but I was the only attendee from my reservation, which is probably why the Captain gave me a little more attention at certain points. While it wasn't necessary, as I'm comfortable sitting in silence, I did appreciate his efforts to keep me entertained.I took this cruise on my 1st full day in Amsterdam. I believe it provides a great overview of what the city has to offer on land & sea. I chose the earliest time too because less boats are in motion; so if you're looking for a peaceful, intimate setting to observe the area, then this is your best option.There is sweet bread offered, along with coffee, tea & orange juice. Not exactly filling for breakfast, but enough to keep your stomach from rumbling. It did taste good, and I caught myself refilling my glass with juice and my plate with bread & butter.Captain Dave had a vast amount of knowledge about the area, with things I would've never known about if I hadn't taken his tour. Without spoiling, some information ranged from where you could spot Old versus New Amsterdam, the history behind the buildings, and even how the boat is connected to royalty!The tour did last longer than anticipated, and we were done by around 9:30am, which was warned beforehand, but be wary in case you plan for any other events so they don't clash with the time.Ultimately, I found this to be a worthwhile experience and I'd recommend it to anyone visiting Amsterdam for the first time. Before you head into the most popularized parts of the city (AKA Red Light District) take a step back, relax, and appreciate the history that has been built around you. read less
A Great Canal Trip We did a lot of research on which canal excursion to take. Captain Dave's seemed... read moreWe did a lot of research on which canal excursion to take. Captain Dave's seemed best, and it was! The boat size was perfect. We went past so many of the large, bus sized boats and were so glad we were not on one of them. The tour took us through beautiful and key canal areas. And our boat captain / guide was knowledgeable, as well as fun to interact with. Choose this one, you won't be dissapointed. read less
Personalized canal cruise experience We had Captain Dave himself for the trip, and he was an excellent guide. Very... read moreWe had Captain Dave himself for the trip, and he was an excellent guide. Very charismatic, and highly knowledgable on Amsterdam (he grew up not far from where the cruise starts). He gave us lots of information on the history of Amsterdam, showed us historical maps for reference, and took us to several viewpoints to show us how things used to be and how they have changed. Very intimate and personal experience that was a far cry from the other tour outfits we saw- highly recommend! read less
start a trip to amsterdam wih a cruise wih captain dave captain daves ride was a great inroduction to amsterdam friendly and knowledgeable his personality was... read morecaptain daves ride was a great inroduction to amsterdam friendly and knowledgeable his personality was great as was his knowledge of history read less
Must do canal cruise with Captain Dave! Captain Anna led or 90 minute tour ans made it extremely interesting, fun, fact-filled and... read moreCaptain Anna led or 90 minute tour ans made it extremely interesting, fun, fact-filled and a unique way to see the various canals and the buildings that line them in the historic city center. read less
Fine rainy day cruise The guide, Gus, was informative, entertaining, and attentive to his guidance of our boat. The... read moreThe guide, Gus, was informative, entertaining, and attentive to his guidance of our boat. The tour was relaxed and intersting, well worth the price we paid. read less
Delightful, relaxing saunter through the canals A delightful saunter through the canals in a very small boat with a charming captain/guide.... read moreA delightful saunter through the canals in a very small boat with a charming captain/guide. The boat only holds about 10-12 people, so the experience is more intimate than the many larger boats around. It's a very relaxed experience, and the guide relied heavily on questions from the visitors (rather than a long detailed rehearsed speil) -- this may not be ideal for everyone, but we very much enjoyed it and found our guide to be knowledgeable and charming (like most of the locals we encountered in this utterly charming and very liveable city). read less
8:00am Boat Tour It is our honeymoon and Captain Dave treated us like royalty. 8am was worth it... read moreIt is our honeymoon and Captain Dave treated us like royalty. 8am was worth it for the calm and quiet. 6/5 stars if I could! read less
Exceptiional Early morning light on the water was blissful with amusing anecdotes from Captain Gus and... read moreEarly morning light on the water was blissful with amusing anecdotes from Captain Gus and great refreshments as we quietly navigated the waking city. There is no better way to see this beautiful city. read less
Go with Gus! We thoroughly enjoyed this scenic cruise with Gus. He was friendly, knowledgeable and made... read moreWe thoroughly enjoyed this scenic cruise with Gus. He was friendly, knowledgeable and made the experience very relaxing. We had a nice assortment of coffee, tea, juices, water and a smoothie mix on board. The wooden boat was beautiful and very comfortable. Much better than a larger tour boat. I highly recommend it! read less
A really great experiance that i recommed for everyone to try! I really enjoyed the tour, i think it covered a lot of culture from the... read moreI really enjoyed the tour, i think it covered a lot of culture from the city of Amsterdam, and got to see nice and cool places to visit even after the tour.Gus is really enthsiastic guy with charming humor and great turtring that got me even more intrested in amsterdam in general. read less
Great time!!👍🏻 The view was nice and the captain was very amusing and entertaining. The boat also... read moreThe view was nice and the captain was very amusing and entertaining. The boat also had a very interesting history. The other passengers on the boat were lovely to converse this and my children 11 and 12 enjoyed too. I definitely recommend this experience! read less
Fantastic boat! Beautiful boat with gorgeous views! Skipper Gus was awesome! He was funny and filled with... read moreBeautiful boat with gorgeous views! Skipper Gus was awesome! He was funny and filled with information and made sure everyone was having a great time. Would highly recommend! read lessThe only way to see Amsterdam Great tour. Drinks included and they bring you where they want to go compared to... read moreGreat tour. Drinks included and they bring you where they want to go compared to a pre-planned route. Just book it now! read lessHighly recommend this trip Excellent way to see the sights.‘Captain Anna’ was brilliant and explained everywhere very well.The size... read moreExcellent way to see the sights.‘Captain Anna’ was brilliant and explained everywhere very well.The size of group was just right too.Definitely will use them again when we next visit. read lessBook this tour! Captain Dave was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, funny and a true captain of the canals!captain... read moreCaptain Dave was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, funny and a true captain of the canals!captain Dave shared great history of the city and added personal touches of his life growing up in Amsterdam.Can’t recommend enough the 8am morning cruise- the waterways are so peaceful and you get to see the city come to life. The boat is covered (good if you’re worried about rain) with coffee/juice/snacks on board. read lessCanal Cruise, Amsterdam Roman was our captain and wasso welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. We were very comfortable and... read moreRoman was our captain and wasso welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. We were very comfortable and the boat being slightly smaller meant we went down the smaller canals also. Unlimited drinks, nibbles and fun! Highly recommended read less
Perfect time for informative and fun canal trip Well worth an early start, Captain Dave’s canal trip was exactly as described and more.... read moreWell worth an early start, Captain Dave’s canal trip was exactly as described and more. A perfect combination of history and humour. We had a peaceful trip round the canals of Amsterdam before the rush of the day and the coffee, tea, fruit juices and sugar bread kept hunger pangs at bay. Captain Dave was rightly proud of his boat and its heritage and very enthusiastic and informative about the history of Amsterdam through the centuries. Highly recommended. read less
A wonderful way to start your Amsterdam day! What a fantastic and relaxing morning canal cruise in Amsterdam. My wife and I thoroughly... read moreWhat a fantastic and relaxing morning canal cruise in Amsterdam. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our 100 minute tour. The boat was beautiful. As we were readying to get under way I was wondering where Captain Dave was? A lovely young woman was greeting us and offering hot drinks and juices. Where was the Captain?, I was thinking. Well, it turned out the the lovely young woman WAS our Captain. Captain Anna was exceptional in every way. Her warmth, knowledge and skill made for a wonderful early morning trip. From the light jazz to the tasty breakfast cake, this trip is worth the money. Capt. Anna’s joyful knowledge of all things Amsterdam was engrossing and informative. I’m sure Capt. Dave is a great host as well, but Capt. Anna made our day!I HIGHLY recommend booking this early morning gem. read less
Great canal cruise! Had a lovely cruise on 18th September 2023, we had Captain Anna rather than Dave... read moreHad a lovely cruise on 18th September 2023, we had Captain Anna rather than Dave who was our guide, she was very personable and informative. Went round the Prinsengracht and back, took around 90 minutes. It was very nice and relaxed, a good way to see some of the sights - we went under the Magere, past the Westerkerk, Anne Frank's house, and one of Amsterdam's smallest houses! Very much recommend this company for a small group tour (there were only 12 people on the boat as it's a very small boat including us). We also learned the history of Amsterdam and how they dammed the river, as well as why some of the buildings are sinking and the steps taken to address this. Very much recommend booking this boat tour. read less
Take this Canal cruise in Amsterdam. Anna captained the boat this cruise. Delightful! Anna was professional, knowledgeable with a great sense... read moreAnna captained the boat this cruise. Delightful! Anna was professional, knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. We chose this cruise as it has a max of 12 people and we liked the idea of a 1928 vessel still in operation. Anna shared a lot of fun facts and answered all the questions from the group with sincerity and candour. Very informative and fun. We highly recommend for an enjoyable experience. Beverages ( beer, Wine , etc.) were available. PS: Snacks were Pringle’s chips and nuts so if you are looking for a dining experience this might not be the choice for you. read less
Wonderful Tour What a wonderful way to start our first day in Amsterdam. I was a little... read moreWhat a wonderful way to start our first day in Amsterdam. I was a little concerned we wouldn’t find the right location but by following Google Maps, it was a 15 minute walk from where we were staying right to the exact spot we needed to be. Captain Dave pulled up in his beautifully restored canal boat from the Dutch Royal Family right on time. Captain Dave is personable, kind and gives a well informed tour. Taking the early morning coffee tour allowed us to enjoy the canals virtually free from other canal boat traffic, making for a peaceful tour. Coffee was make your own from a capsule coffee maker. Other beverages offered were water smoothies, beer, wine, orange juice and tea. A delicious sugar bread was also served. I highly recommend this tour. read less
Amsterdam River Tour My daughter in law, who lives in Amsterdam, found this tour for us. We really... read moreMy daughter in law, who lives in Amsterdam, found this tour for us. We really enjoyed it. We were lucky to have fantastic weather and a good group but our captain (not Dave on this occasion!) was knowledgeable and made the tour extremely informative and fun. We recommend this tour as good value all round. read lessPerfect Early AM Tour Phenomenal tour. I was looking for something early before the canals got crowded and an... read morePhenomenal tour. I was looking for something early before the canals got crowded and an experienced tour guide. Dave was excellent and the tour was just what I was looking for. Highly recommend! read lessFantastic -excellent- wonderful -don’t go with anyone else! Dave is the best. Very engaging and knowledgeable with the fantastic ability to engage all... read moreDave is the best. Very engaging and knowledgeable with the fantastic ability to engage all the passengers with the tour. Thank you Dave for this once in a life time activity!!! 🥰 read lessPleasant 1.5 hour Comfortable clean small historical craft with cabin and small outdoor seating area. Limited refreshments;... read moreComfortable clean small historical craft with cabin and small outdoor seating area. Limited refreshments; poor sound outside the cabin, but the patter is not particularly informative. Take this tour if you want a relaxing small boat tour of the canals without frills. read lessAmazing Canal Cruise! From the moment we met Dave until the end of the cruise, the experience exceeded... read moreFrom the moment we met Dave until the end of the cruise, the experience exceeded expectations! The groups was given choices of where to go and we chose to go away from the tourist areas to see beyond the usual route. Dave shared great information about the history of Amsterdam and shared his personal stories about growing up in the historic city. I would highly recommend one of his cruises at any time of the day! read less110% would recommend this canal cruise!! Couldn’t have had a better time with Captain Dave, amazing host that provides constant laughs... read moreCouldn’t have had a better time with Captain Dave, amazing host that provides constant laughs as well as so much information about the history and area. Drinks and snacks provided were great and the small group gave the tour a very nice atmosphere. Only downside to the tour was that we wish it could have been longer! we didn’t want to get off. Would 110% recommend this canal cruise. read less
Best Canal Cruise! Captain Dave was an amazing guide. As a group we were able to choose where... read moreCaptain Dave was an amazing guide. As a group we were able to choose where we wanted to go, so we opted for a tour that went beyond the usual tourist route. In addition, Dave was full of interesting information about the history of Amsterdam and how the canals were made. It was my birthday on the day of my cruise, so he also made the day special with humour and a Prosecco! The boat is absolutely gorgeous and the small group size make it a memorable experience! I highly recommend Captain Dave! read lessCaptain Dave & his retired Royal boat are fantastic! We picked Captain Dave’s boat & tour as it was described as small, with included... read moreWe picked Captain Dave’s boat & tour as it was described as small, with included drinks & snacks, & an itinerary determined by the group. And it delivered on all of that. Lovely little boat, Captain Dave is knowledgeable, hospitable & entertaining, & the atmosphere/tour was great! Well worth considering. read lessGreat experience Thoroughly enjoyed our boat trip with Captain Dave. Very knowledgeable and funny. It was a... read moreThoroughly enjoyed our boat trip with Captain Dave. Very knowledgeable and funny. It was a lovely way to see Amsterdam and take in some history. read less
Brilliant We had a brilliant time on Captain Dave’s beautiful boat. Dave was so welcoming and... read moreWe had a brilliant time on Captain Dave’s beautiful boat. Dave was so welcoming and entertaining, he even let my teenage son have a steer of the boat! Truly a memorable experience. Thank you Captain Dave 🙂 read lessA Great Canal Trip We did a lot of research on which canal excursion to take. Captain Dave's seemed... read moreWe did a lot of research on which canal excursion to take. Captain Dave's seemed best, and it was! The boat size was perfect. We went past so many of the large, bus sized boats and were so glad we were not on one of them. The tour took us through beautiful and key canal areas. And our boat captain / guide was knowledgeable, as well as fun to interact with. Choose this one, you won't be dissapointed. read lessPersonalized canal cruise experience We had Captain Dave himself for the trip, and he was an excellent guide. Very... read moreWe had Captain Dave himself for the trip, and he was an excellent guide. Very charismatic, and highly knowledgable on Amsterdam (he grew up not far from where the cruise starts). He gave us lots of information on the history of Amsterdam, showed us historical maps for reference, and took us to several viewpoints to show us how things used to be and how they have changed. Very intimate and personal experience that was a far cry from the other tour outfits we saw- highly recommend! read lessstart a trip to amsterdam wih a cruise wih captain dave captain daves ride was a great inroduction to amsterdam friendly and knowledgeable his personality was... read morecaptain daves ride was a great inroduction to amsterdam friendly and knowledgeable his personality was great as was his knowledge of history read lessMust do canal cruise with Captain Dave! Captain Anna led or 90 minute tour ans made it extremely interesting, fun, fact-filled and... read moreCaptain Anna led or 90 minute tour ans made it extremely interesting, fun, fact-filled and a unique way to see the various canals and the buildings that line them in the historic city center. read lessDelightful, relaxing saunter through the canals A delightful saunter through the canals in a very small boat with a charming captain/guide.... read moreA delightful saunter through the canals in a very small boat with a charming captain/guide. The boat only holds about 10-12 people, so the experience is more intimate than the many larger boats around. It's a very relaxed experience, and the guide relied heavily on questions from the visitors (rather than a long detailed rehearsed speil) -- this may not be ideal for everyone, but we very much enjoyed it and found our guide to be knowledgeable and charming (like most of the locals we encountered in this utterly charming and very liveable city). read lessFine rainy day cruise The guide, Gus, was informative, entertaining, and attentive to his guidance of our boat. The... read moreThe guide, Gus, was informative, entertaining, and attentive to his guidance of our boat. The tour was relaxed and intersting, well worth the price we paid. read less8:00am Boat Tour It is our honeymoon and Captain Dave treated us like royalty. 8am was worth it... read moreIt is our honeymoon and Captain Dave treated us like royalty. 8am was worth it for the calm and quiet. 6/5 stars if I could! read lessGo with Gus! We thoroughly enjoyed this scenic cruise with Gus. He was friendly, knowledgeable and made... read moreWe thoroughly enjoyed this scenic cruise with Gus. He was friendly, knowledgeable and made the experience very relaxing. We had a nice assortment of coffee, tea, juices, water and a smoothie mix on board. The wooden boat was beautiful and very comfortable. Much better than a larger tour boat. I highly recommend it! read lessExceptiional Early morning light on the water was blissful with amusing anecdotes from Captain Gus and... read moreEarly morning light on the water was blissful with amusing anecdotes from Captain Gus and great refreshments as we quietly navigated the waking city. There is no better way to see this beautiful city. read less