Table of Contents
- Flagship Amsterdam — One Fleet, Two Ways to Cruise the Canals
- Flagship Amsterdam's Saloon Boats
- Saloonsloep
- Rosé
- Old Queen
- Eveline
- Bartolotti
- Iris
- Roos
- Griffioen
- Swaen
- Wolk
- Agatha
- Titanic
- The Sloops of Flagship Amsterdam
- Vibe
- Naut
- Lucky Strike
- The Dutchman
- Green Marine
- Vording
- Nomag
- Apsara
- Water Tours Featuring the Flagship Amsterdam Fleet
- Frequently Asked Questions
Few operators capture the range of Amsterdam's canal-boat culture quite like Flagship Amsterdam. Rated Tripadvisor's number one day cruise in the world, the company runs its cruises from Oosterdokskade 8, right behind Amsterdam Centraal Station, with additional pick-up points near the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum. What makes the fleet interesting isn't just its size — it's the contrast inside it. On one side sit the saloon boats: restored passenger vessels, several of them close to a century old, with glass roofs, upholstered interiors and a captain included on every booking. On the other side are the open sloops: modern, fully electric party boats built for groups who want fresh air, a full bar and room to stand and cheer.
This guide walks through the boats you'll find in the Flagship Amsterdam fleet — how they came to be, what they're built for, and which type of cruise suits each one. Alle Travel is a marketplace bringing together offers from many different Amsterdam boat operators, and Flagship Amsterdam's canal cruises are among the popular options travellers can browse and book there. If you're comparing operators before choosing a cruise, our wider guide to Amsterdam's canal cruise boats covers the fleets of other popular operators too, from historic saloon boats to fully electric eco-boats.
Flagship Amsterdam's Saloon Boats
Flagship's saloon boats ("salonboten") are enclosed passenger vessels with a sliding or retractable glass roof, upholstered seating and a fully equipped bar — built for dinners, weddings, birthdays and corporate events that need to run rain or shine. Several of these boats are genuine antiques: restored river boats from the early 1900s and 1930s that once worked German and Dutch waterways before being converted, re-engined with silent electric motors, and brought to Amsterdam.
Saloonsloep
Dutch name: Saloonsloep | English name: Saloonsloep | Type: Saloon boat (Riverboat small)
The Saloonsloep is a genuine passenger boat built in 1936. After a recent, thorough refurbishment, she was brought back into service on Amsterdam's canals with her retractable glass roof, roll-up windows and a whisper-quiet electric engine intact. She's built for a fully catered evening rather than a big group party — the kind of boat where a 3-course dinner or a curated buffet feels like an occasion in itself.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Private dinners, buffet cruises, intimate celebrations, small corporate gatherings.
Capacity: 24 passengers for a transfer or standing reception; 12 for a walking buffet; 8 for a seated dinner.
Boat highlights: retractable glass roof and roll-up windows for any weather, an experienced local skipper included, an on-board toilet and a genuinely luxurious 1930s-inspired interior.
- Year built: 1936
- Boat class: Riverboat small
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Roof: Retractable glass roof, roll-up windows
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 24 max
Rosé
Dutch name: Salonboot Rosé | English name: Rosé | Type: Saloon boat (Riverboat small)
The Rosé is the most compact saloon boat in the fleet, built specifically for small, personal groups rather than crowds. At 7 metres long and 2.5 metres wide, she's fully electric and finished with a stylish, comfortable interior — the kind of boat that suits a proposal, a baby shower or a small birthday far better than a large-format party barge.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Private cruises, romantic outings, baby showers, small birthday celebrations.
Capacity: 12 for a drinks/transfer cruise; 6 for a walking buffet; 4 for a seated dinner.
Boat highlights: a fully electric, near-silent ride; an included private skipper; an on-board toilet despite the boat's compact size.
- Length: 7 metres
- Width: 2.5 metres
- Boat class: Riverboat small
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 12 max
Old Queen
Dutch name: Salonboot Old Queen | English name: Old Queen | Type: Saloon boat (Riverboat medium)
Her name suits her well: the Old Queen was built in 1932 and spent years sailing in and around Groningen before moving to Amsterdam's canals in 2001. At 17 metres long and 3 metres wide, she's sized for medium-to-large groups and has become a popular choice for weddings and multi-course dinner cruises through the historic centre.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Weddings, three-course dinner cruises, private group celebrations.
Capacity: Up to 50 passengers.
Boat highlights: a fully equipped bar, an on-board toilet, a luxury interior, and nearly a century of history on Dutch waterways.
- Year built: 1932
- Sailing Amsterdam since: 2001
- Length: 17 metres
- Width: 3 metres
- Boat class: Riverboat medium
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 50 max
Eveline
Dutch name: Salonboot Eveline | English name: Eveline | Type: Saloon boat (Riverboat large)
The Eveline is one of Flagship's larger saloon boats, built for corporate events and big-format birthday parties rather than intimate dinners. At 20 metres long and 3.5 metres wide, she has enough open deck space for a standing reception as well as seated dining for smaller subsets of a bigger group.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Corporate events, large birthday celebrations, standing receptions.
Capacity: 75 for a transfer or standing reception; 60 for a seated dinner.
Boat highlights: a fully electric drivetrain, an on-board toilet, space to drink standing up, and a luxury interior sized for a real crowd.
- Length: 20 metres
- Width: 3.5 metres
- Boat class: Riverboat large
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 75 max
Bartolotti
Dutch name: Klassieke boot Bartolotti | English name: Bartolotti | Type: Saloon boat (Riverboat medium)
The Bartolotti is a classic-style boat with an open aft deck that can be closed off with a see-through cover if the weather turns. It's built for medium-sized groups celebrating a birthday, wedding or other special occasion who still want an outdoor feel without fully committing to an open sloop.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Birthdays, weddings, group celebrations.
Capacity: Up to 30 passengers.
Boat highlights: an open aft deck with a transparent rain cover, a fully equipped bar, and a fully electric engine for a quiet ride.
- Boat class: Riverboat medium
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Deck: Open aft deck with transparent cover option
- Capacity: 30 max
Iris
Dutch name: Salonboot Iris | English name: Iris | Type: Saloon boat (Riverboat medium)
The Iris is a classic restored river boat from 1930, built in Königswinter (Koningswinter), Germany — the little sister of the fleet's Roos. She was found in 1930 — later rediscovered in the east of Friesland in 2005 fitted with an odd bus-like superstructure, and restored to her original look using old photographs. She now sails with a sliding glass roof, roll-up windows and a quiet electric engine.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Three-course dinners, classic buffet dinners, cozy drinks cruises.
Capacity: 30 for a transfer or drinks cruise; 20 for a walking buffet.
Boat highlights: a sliding glass roof, roll-up side windows, on-board heating and toilet, a sound system, and a genuine restoration story dating back nearly a century.
- Year built: 1930
- Built in: Königswinter, Germany
- Boat class: Riverboat medium
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 30 max
Roos
Dutch name: Salonboot Roos | English name: Roos | Type: Saloon boat (Riverboat large)
Like her sister boat Iris, the Roos is a classic restored passenger boat from 1930, also built in Königswinter. She was kept safe from wartime destruction in a German shipyard before eventually making her way to Amsterdam via Friesland, returning to the water in mid-2019 after a full restoration. Her convertible roof and flexible layout make her a popular pick for weddings and company parties alike.
Pier: Boarding location arranged individually per booking.
Cruise types: Weddings, corporate parties, intimate family dinners.
Capacity: 60 for a transfer; 50 for a standing reception; 40 for a walking buffet; 20 for a seated dinner.
Boat highlights: a fully convertible roof, a fully equipped bar, an on-board toilet, and a restoration history spanning nearly a century and two countries.
- Year built: 1930
- Built in: Königswinter, Germany
- Returned to service: 2019
- Boat class: Riverboat large
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 60 max
Griffioen
Dutch name: Salonboot Griffioen | English name: Griffioen | Type: Saloon boat (Riverboat small)
The Griffioen is a restored classic passenger boat originally built in 1909 in Hamburg, where she first served on rivers and lakes in Switzerland. After sustaining serious damage in a 1964 collision, she was repaired with a "modern" superstructure — which the current owners stripped away in 2002 to restore her authentic, classic appearance. She's small enough for intimate dinners and the occasional marriage proposal.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Intimate dinners, cozy drinks cruises, marriage proposals.
Capacity: 20 for a transfer or drinks cruise; 15 for a walking buffet.
Boat highlights: a roof window and roll-up windows, a fully equipped bar, a sound system, and over a century of maritime history.
- Year built: 1909
- Built in: Hamburg, Germany
- Restored to classic look: 2002
- Boat class: Riverboat small
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Capacity: 20 max
Swaen
Dutch name: Salonboot Swaen | English name: Swaen | Type: Saloon boat (Riverboat medium)
The Swaen was built in 1909 and was among the first classic passenger boats to sail Amsterdam's canals, even earning a "Boat of the Year" award in 1985. During a 2014 restoration, the team discovered she had been drastically shortened at some point in her past, and rebuilt her back to her original length using old photographs and records.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Three-course dinners, classic buffet dinners, cozy drinks cruises.
Capacity: 30 for a transfer or drinks cruise; 20 for a walking buffet.
Boat highlights: a sliding glass roof, roll-up windows, a fully equipped bar and an on-board toilet.
- Year built: 1909
- Restored: 2014 (rebuilt to original length)
- Award: "Boat of the Year," 1985
- Boat class: Riverboat medium
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 30 max
Wolk
Dutch name: Salonboot Wolk | English name: Cloud (literal translation) | Type: Saloon boat (Riverboat large)
The Wolk — Dutch for "Cloud" — stands out even among Flagship's historic boats. She's styled after a 19th-century steam launch, with mahogany-oak interior details, bronze-cast double glazing and period touches throughout, now paired with a modern, whisper-quiet electric drivetrain. With a flexible roof and space for standing drinks, she suits everything from a business lunch to a full evening dinner cruise.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Corporate lunches, dinner cruises, large celebrations.
Capacity: 75 for a transfer or standing reception; 50 for a walking buffet; 30 for a seated dinner.
Boat highlights: mahogany-oak interior with bronze-cast glazing, a flexible roof, a music system with microphone, heating, and an on-board toilet.
- Style reference: 19th-century steam launch
- Boat class: Riverboat large
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 75 max
Agatha
Dutch name: Ms. Agatha | English name: Agatha | Type: Saloon boat (Riverboat small)
The Ms. Agatha was built in 1910 at a shipyard in Bolnes, South Holland. At 13.5 metres long with a 5-metre saloon but only 2.5 metres wide, she's narrow enough to slip through Amsterdam's smaller canals. Flagship converted her into a fully electric boat certified for up to 24 guests, retaining her elegant, catered-event feel.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Fully catered private events, small group dinners.
Capacity: 24 for a transfer or drinks cruise; 20 for a walking buffet; 12 for a seated dinner.
Boat highlights: a narrow hull built for the smaller canals, a fully equipped bar, and over a century of history since her 1910 launch.
- Year built: 1910
- Built in: Bolnes, South Holland
- Length: 13.5 metres
- Width: 2.5 metres
- Boat class: Riverboat small
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Capacity: 24 max
Titanic
Dutch name: Salonboot Titanic | English name: Titanic | Type: Saloon boat (Riverboat large)
Despite the name, the Titanic is an authentic ship dating back to 1929, transformed into a flexible, multifunctional event boat 19.9 metres long. She's one of the few boats in the fleet cleared to sail on the open water of the IJ as well as the canals, which means music through the on-board speakers is permitted — useful for a livelier party atmosphere than the narrower canals typically allow.
Pier: Boarding location arranged individually per booking.
Cruise types: Large private events, parties on the IJ, corporate functions.
Capacity: 75 for a transfer or standing reception; 50 for a walking buffet; 30 for a seated dinner.
Boat highlights: clearance to sail the open IJ with music on board, a weatherproof canopy, standing-drink space, and an on-board toilet.
- Year built: 1929
- Length: 19.9 metres
- Boat class: Riverboat large
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 75 max
The Sloops of Flagship Amsterdam
Flagship's open sloops are a different animal entirely: modern, fully electric boats without a fixed cabin, each rated for up to 35 passengers with a captain included. They're built for groups who want fresh air, a full bar, comfortable lounge seating and — if the weather doesn't cooperate — a canopy that can go up in minutes. These are the boats behind Amsterdam's classic bachelor party, birthday and after-work drinks cruises.
Vibe
Dutch name: Sloep Vibe | English name: Vibe | Type: Open sloop
The Vibe is one of Flagship's trendiest open sloops, styled for company parties, birthdays and bachelor or bachelorette celebrations. In bad weather the crew fits a canopy so the cruise carries on regardless, and for an extra-special occasion the boat can be booked with extensive catering or even a silent disco setup.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Company parties, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties.
Capacity: Up to 35 passengers.
Boat highlights: trendy lounge seating with cushions and blankets, a removable rain canopy, and an optional silent disco for a livelier cruise.
- Boat class: Open sloop
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Weather protection: Canopy for rain
- Capacity: 35 max
Naut
Dutch name: Sloep Naut | English name: Naut | Type: Open sloop
The Naut is a spacious, fully equipped luxury sloop with a genuinely practical perk: a roomy on-board toilet in the bow, so no one has to plan a canal cruise around finding a bathroom in the city centre. She suits everything from a relaxed business drink to a full barbecue cruise with catering served on board.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Business drinks, weddings, birthdays, on-board barbecues.
Capacity: Up to 35 passengers.
Boat highlights: a spacious bow-mounted toilet, a canopy for bad weather, standing-drink space and on-board catering options.
- Boat class: Open sloop
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 35 max
Lucky Strike
Dutch name: Sloep Lucky Strike | English name: Lucky Strike | Type: Open sloop
The Lucky Strike is a classic Flagship open sloop: fully electric, fitted with a proper bar and an on-board toilet, and comfortable enough for a full afternoon on the water. Like her sister sloops, she runs with a removable canopy for rainy days, making her a reliable option regardless of the forecast.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Group drinks cruises, birthday parties, social outings.
Capacity: Up to 35 passengers.
Boat highlights: a fully equipped bar, a removable rain canopy, cushioned lounge seating and an on-board toilet.
- Boat class: Open sloop
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 35 max
The Dutchman
Dutch name: Sloep The Dutchman | English name: The Dutchman | Type: Open sloop
The Dutchman holds a special place in Flagship Amsterdam's own history: it's the boat Captain Duke built by hand when he started the company. At 9 metres long and 3 metres wide, she keeps an intimate, relaxed atmosphere — the kind of boat suited to an after-work cruise with good friends and a glass of rosé rather than a big blow-out party.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: After-work drinks, relaxed social cruises with friends.
Capacity: Up to 35 passengers.
Boat highlights: the company's original hand-built boat, a fully equipped bar, and a cozy, low-key atmosphere compared to the fleet's party-oriented sloops.
- Length: 9 metres
- Width: 3 metres
- Boat class: Open sloop
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Capacity: 35 max
Green Marine
Dutch name: Sloep Green Marine | English name: Green Marine | Type: Open sloop
Built by the Dutch yard known for robust yet comfortable sloops, the Green Marine is 9 metres long and 2.5 metres wide — narrow enough to comfortably navigate Amsterdam's smaller canals. She's kept to a slightly lower guest count than her sister sloops to preserve a more comfortable, spacious feel on board.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Group drinks cruises, social outings, small celebrations.
Capacity: Up to 35 passengers (comfortably run at around 30).
Boat highlights: a robust, comfortable build, a fully equipped bar, and a hull narrow enough for the quieter side canals.
- Length: 9 metres
- Width: 2.5 metres
- Boat class: Open sloop
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 35 max
Vording
Dutch name: Sloep Vording | English name: Vording | Type: Open sloop
The Vording is a luxurious open sloop equipped with relaxing cushions, warm blankets, a fully stocked bar and an on-board toilet — a well-rounded, comfortable choice for exploring the canals without needing a themed occasion to justify the booking.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: General sightseeing cruises, group drinks, casual celebrations.
Capacity: Up to 35 passengers.
Boat highlights: a fully equipped bar, an on-board toilet, and a narrow 2.5-metre beam that opens up the smaller canals.
- Length: 9 metres
- Width: 2.5 metres
- Boat class: Open sloop
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 35 max
Nomag
Dutch name: Sloep Nomag | English name: Nomag | Type: Open sloop
The Nomag is a slightly wider sloop than most of her sisters, built for business parties, birthdays and bachelor cruises. A canopy goes up in heavier rain, keeping the party going without cutting the trip short.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Business parties, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette cruises.
Capacity: Up to 35 passengers.
Boat highlights: a fully equipped bar, a wider 3.15-metre beam for extra stability and space, and a canopy for wet-weather cruising.
- Length: 9 metres
- Width: 3.15 metres
- Boat class: Open sloop
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 35 max
Apsara
Dutch name: Sloep Apsara | English name: Apsara | Type: Open sloop
Named after the heavenly dancers of Buddhist and Hindu mythology, the Apsara is one of the larger sloops in the fleet at 10 metres long and 3.5 metres wide, finished in a distinctive cream-white colour. Her size and stability make her a comfortable choice for slightly bigger groups who still want the open-air sloop experience.
Pier: Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam (near Centraal Station).
Cruise types: Group drinks cruises, celebrations, larger social outings.
Capacity: Up to 35 passengers.
Boat highlights: a distinctive cream-white finish, a fully equipped bar, an on-board toilet, and one of the roomier hulls in the sloop fleet.
- Length: 10 metres
- Width: 3.5 metres
- Boat class: Open sloop
- Propulsion: 100% electric
- Toilet: Yes
- Capacity: 35 max
Water Tours Featuring the Flagship Amsterdam Fleet
You can experience Flagship Amsterdam's saloon boats and sloops on several popular canal cruises available through Alle Travel, a marketplace bringing together offers from many different Amsterdam boat operators:
- Panoramic Canal Cruise with Optional Cheese & Wine
- Boat Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Bite Option
- Private BBQ Cruise with Personal Chef & Drinks
Note: Flagship Amsterdam operates a mixed fleet of saloon boats and sloops of similar size and class, so the specific boat assigned to a booking can vary by date, group size and cruise type. Smaller groups looking for an intimate dinner are more likely to sail on a compact saloon boat like the Rosé or Griffioen, while larger celebrations and party cruises typically use one of the open sloops or a large-format saloon boat like the Eveline, Wolk or Titanic.
Looking to compare Flagship's fleet against other Amsterdam operators? Our Amsterdam boats for canal cruises guide rounds up the full range of vessels used across the city's most popular cruises, from eco-friendly electric sloops to century-old saloon boats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a Flagship saloon boat and a sloop?
A saloon boat is an enclosed vessel with a cabin, a glass roof and upholstered seating — built for dinners and events in any weather. A sloop is an open-top boat without a fixed cabin, better suited to a lively drinks cruise, birthday or bachelor party where guests want fresh air and room to stand.
Are Flagship Amsterdam's boats electric?
Nearly all of them, including the restored 1900s-era saloon boats, have been re-engined with fully electric, whisper-quiet motors, which keeps the cruises quiet and emission-free even on the historic vessels.
Can I request a specific boat for a private booking?
For private charters, Flagship Amsterdam lets you note a preferred boat when requesting a quote, though availability depends on the date and group size. For public, shared cruises booked through a marketplace like Alle Travel, the operator generally assigns the boat on the day.
Where do Flagship Amsterdam's boats depart from?
Most of the fleet boards at Oosterdokskade 8, right behind Amsterdam Centraal Station, with additional pick-up points available near the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum depending on the cruise.