Not a Typical Cruise: Max 10, Bites, Drinks, Local, Personal

What an amazing tour through the canals of Amsterdam with Sebi (Sebastian)! His beautiful boat (with such a wonderful history), the food/drinks, and the personal touch that Sebi provided were just top notch!! I am a travel advisor and will recommend 100% to my future clients. This was one of our favorite evenings in Amsterdam.

We had a very enjoyable canal trip. The cap was amazing. Sharing her knowledge of Amsterdam’s history and the Dutch humor. The local drinks and appetizers were ver tasty. We learned a lot about Amsterdam and the Dutch.

Sebi’s canal tour was the highlight of our first visit to Amsterdam. It was an intimate, relaxed, and enjoyable experience. Even our 13-year-old and 9-year-old wanted to come back. Our small boat had only one other family of four, making it an intimate gathering where we all chatted, laughed, and took in the beauty of Amsterdam’s smaller canalways. Sebi’s canal tour was a 5-star experience. We were all grateful for the opportunity to choose his smaller boat tour. Sebi had a wide selection of drinks, including Gin & Tonic, wine, beer, sodas, Dutch bites, and the specialty Dutch liquor. We also stopped at a restaurant where Sebi picked up delicious Dutch fried snacks, which were a big hit! The price of Sebi’s tour was a little more than the other boat tours but 100% worth it. We all want to go again actually!! Sebi’s Canal Tour is a must-do in Amsterdam!!

A wonderful experience. Daniel was a great host, friendly, and very generous. knowledgeable. We loved the fact that the boat was smaller, providing a more intimate experience.

While doing my research for a canal tour I came across the Sebi Boat Tour. I would do this tour over and over again. Sebi was such a welcoming captain and the information he provided during the tour was very interesting. We had rain during our trip and he made sure that the rain didn't change the tour. Sebi's beautiful boat has the appropriate covers available so if it does rain, you stay dry. Loved the fact that there is a max of 10 people, it made our tour more personable. The drinks and snacks Sebi provided were delicious and plenty for the 8 of us that were on the boat. Definitely would recommend this tour, you will not be disappointed.

If you want to have an intimate, personable, and unique guided tour around the canals (and rivers!) of Amsterdam, you should go with Sebi. He is so charming and real, knows the canals and history so well, provides the most delicious and thoughtful food and drinks, and has a gorgeous, small boat that he personally restored. I wish I could have stopped time to be able to take in so many of the sights and sounds of Amsterdam. I would take his tour again tomorrow if we had time! This is not a large group tour, but rather a very special opportunity to experience Amsterdam from a local’s perspective. Very good value too. We ate and drank enough for dinner!

I cannot overstate how amazing this canal cruise was. It was worth every penny. Don't do the 15 euro cruises with 100 people on them. Captain Sebi's boat seats 10 folks max and it's such a delightful intimate experience. His boat has a cover so you can still take your tour if it's raining and there is a delightful outdoor deck you can sit on when the weather is nice. When I was planning my trip to Amsterdam, I was like "ugh, are these canal tours even worth it they seem really touristy and basic." A friend of mine told me that a) yes I absolutely have to but b) find a tour that seats no more than a dozen folks. I am SO glad I listened to her! With the smaller group, Captain Sebi has the GOOD booze (nice wine, high end local gin and Jenever) and Danish snacks (that he picks up freshly made from his cousin's restaurant). Captain Sebi was born and raised in The Netherlands and has lived in Amsterdam for decades. He has wonderful stories and his smaller boat allows you to go down the smaller canals in the extremely cute residential neighborhoods. I'll also note that as an American, the 80 euro price point ensures your fellow cruisers are more sophisticated travelers who are excited to be in Amsterdam for more than just the red light district. You're not going to get croc-wearing weirdos who complain about things being "different from America." My group was a fantastic group of folks who I genuinely enjoyed spending time with. One of the couples on the tour actually went TWICE they liked it so much and I nearly went again later in the week with coworkers who came in for a conference (the timing just didn't work out). Truly - do not do any other canal tour other than Olivier's and Captain Sebi's. You will not regret it and if I visit Amsterdam again, I'm booking his tour again!

PICK THIS CRUISE! Sebi was an amazing and courteous guide full of fascinating stories about the canals and their history! The boat is comfortable and immaculate - and the snacks and drinks he provides are a perfect compliment to the experience! Don't miss out on this memory making cruise!

Amazing trip, 100% recommend! Food, drinks, boat and Captain were amazing. Highlight of our stay in Amsterdam.

Max of 12 passengers made this unusually congenial. Boarded a beautifully restored historical ship that has both indoor and outdoor seating, although the outdoor seating is a little awkward to access. All manner of drinks are provided for the 2 hour tour, both alcoholic and non alcoholic. Snacks are also provided with a stop partway into the tour to pick up a few hot hot hors d oeuvres. The small boat allows passageway thru some of the smaller canals not normally available to the larger boats. Finally, and most importantly, the captain is very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the area.