The real historic salon boat Energie cruising Amsterdam canals
Amsterdam’s most exclusive private canal experience

Cruise Like a VIP

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

100% PrivateOnly your guests on board
Captain HostedPersonal welcome by Gus
Fine DiningLuxury lunch and dinner options
Amstel 51Standard H’ART Museum boarding
Captain Gus aboard salon boat Energie
Meet your captain

Welcome aboard.
I’m 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.

Local Amsterdam expertStories, hidden places and the most beautiful routes.
Private host & captainPersonal attention throughout your cruise.
Five-star hospitalityWarm, relaxed and professional service.
Tailor-made experiencesDining, champagne, proposals and celebrations.

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Your private experience

More than a cruise. A memory for life.

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.

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Champagne cruise Amsterdam

Champagne Cruise

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Fine dining cruise Amsterdam

Fine Dining Cruise

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Romantic cruise Amsterdam

Romantic Cruise

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Luxury hotel boarding

Step aboard near your hotel.

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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Salon boat Energie near Amsterdam hotel
Signature experiences

Designed around your occasion.

Private dinner cruise

Dinner Cruise

White linen, flowers, candlelight and Amsterdam outside your window.

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Proposal cruise

Proposal Cruise

One question. One unforgettable setting.

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Celebration cruise

Celebration Cruise

Private, festive and stylish for birthdays and bachelorette groups.

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Business cruise

Corporate Cruise

Impress clients and colleagues with a private Amsterdam experience.

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Gallery

Real moments aboard Energie.

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How to reserve

Simple, personal and secure.

1

Choose your cruise

Champagne, dinner, proposal, business or tailor-made.

2

Select date & guests

Tell us the date, time, number of guests and occasion.

3

Confirm boarding

Standard: Amstel 51. Nearby hotel boarding when suitable.

4

Step aboard

Captain Gus welcomes you personally aboard Energie.

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