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St. Nicolaas Boat Club

Kerkstraat 134, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Ranked #15 of 70 tours in Amsterdam
4.5 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Type: Tours
Traveller Description: St. Nicolaas Boat Club gives one of the best boat rides in Amsterdam. http://www.amster... They're not like the big tour boats. They have a small old... more »
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Perth, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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THIS IS NOT A REVIEW OF ST NICOLAAS BOAT CLUB. IT REVIEWS ANOTHER OPERATOR THAT IS CAPITALISING ON FOOT TRAFFIC INTENDED FOR ST NICOLAAS. We went looking for the St Nicolaas Boat Club registration book at the Boom Chicago club after seeking a document on the web saying that's what we needed to do to book our place. We were... More

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Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This was by far the best thing we did in Amsterdam, and quite possibly on our entire European tour! A bottle of wine, some nice cheese, and uber-informative tour guide on a beautiful sunny day made this boat ride an unforgettable experience! A cause I was more than happy to donate to! - Neil R More

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Athens, Georgia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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person found this review helpful

LOVED this. After wanting to do a canal boat tour...and NOT wanting to be enclosed with a buncha tourists, I discovered this cool option! The folks that drive you about are volunteers that just love to show off their city in a GREAT old, open boat! Just loved it. Bring a picnic or bevvies or whatever you choose and enjoy... More

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Paris
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

The tour was fun, focusing on some unusual aspect of amsterdam, but mostly outside the center. We even had to bend down under the lowest bridge of amsterdam, wich was really fun. But I did not like the fact that they say the tour is free when it is not. Our host spent the first and the last 15min explaining... More

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Durham, NC
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011
2
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This is a FREE tour through the Amsterdam canals, on a small motor boat, with a guide. It's a great way to get a feel for the city, and to see the amazing architecture. It's also nice not to be on one of the big touristy boats, but instead on a small boat that can even go under the lowest... More

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Sao Paulo
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2011
3
people found this review helpful

I have searched for boat rides in TripAdvisor and came along the reviews of the St. Nicolaas Boat Club. Since I was looking for a small boat that could go under the smaller bridges and did not want the crowd that goes in the large boats, this seemed to be the best option. And it was!! Our captain was Diego,... More

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Amstelveen, The Netherlands
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
4
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We're an expat family originally from the UK and often take trips with the St Nicolas Boat Club when friends and family are in town and bar none, it's the best way to see Amsterdam from the water. As a long time fan I feel like these guys need a bit of a shout out! Whilst the tourist boats are... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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65 reviews 65 reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011
4
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My friend and I took this boat trip and were too excited about the zero price. We read some blogs about this company, but it must have been to old. I dont know. Basicly, the blog said the tour was really for free, even if you want to tip them, they kindly refuse as they like to be a non... More

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TravellingAcross, Manager at St. Nicolaas Boat Club, responded to this review
12 September 2011

As a long time captain of the St. Nic boat club, I would like to respond to this review. I'm curious what other "better guided boat tours" you would have taken for the same "price" in Amsterdam? Because there aren't any. There are electric boats which you can hire and drive yourself for 40EUR an hour. There is the Canal... More

USA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I'm not one for guided tours, but when in a city that is so canal based, it made sense to check this out. The tour was perfect - just enough information without being overwhelming or annoying, the right amount of time on the boat, and the guide cultivated a fun, open ambiance. We looked like we were having more fun... More

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Ft. Lauderdale
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011
3
people found this review helpful

This was a great find while on our vacation. I read about this company from the internet and it was spot on. We made a reservation on the clipboard at the back bar in Boom Chicago, Amsterdam. The boat is on a canal not too far away and we all met out front where all the bars are. Food and... More

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