
Discover Amsterdam aboard the historic salon boat Energie. Private, elegant and completely tailored to your wishes — hosted personally by Captain Gus.

As founder and captain of VIP Canal Tours, I personally welcome every guest aboard the historic salon boat Energie. My passion is creating unforgettable moments on Amsterdam’s canals — relaxed, elegant and completely personal.
Every cruise is private, every detail is personal, and every guest receives five-star hospitality from the moment they step aboard.
Personal attention from booking until the end of your cruise.
Meet your captain →Beautifully restored, elegant and exclusively reserved for your party.
Discover the boat →Champagne, fine dining, celebrations and unforgettable moments.
View cruises →From intimate dinners to special celebrations, we create private canal experiences that feel personal from the first welcome to the final farewell.
Choose a relaxed champagne cruise, a candlelit dinner, a romantic proposal, a corporate hospitality event or a family celebration. Every itinerary, menu and boarding plan is tailored to your wishes.
Explore all experiences →Guests staying at Amsterdam’s finest hotels can board at a convenient canal location. Our standard boarding is Amstel 51 – H’ART Museum Pier, and alternative nearby locations can be confirmed after reservation.
This is not a car transfer service. It is a private canal boarding service: your experience begins on the water, as close to your hotel as practical and permitted.
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Private, festive and stylish for birthdays and bachelorette groups.
Celebrate aboard →
Impress clients and colleagues with a private Amsterdam experience.
Corporate details →Our default boarding location is the private pier in front of H’ART Museum at Amstel 51. The exact boarding point is always confirmed after reservation and can be adjusted depending on route, water traffic and availability.
View Boarding Map →Champagne, dinner, proposal, business or tailor-made.
Tell us the date, time, number of guests and occasion.
Standard: Amstel 51. Nearby hotel boarding when suitable.
Captain Gus welcomes you personally aboard Energie.