Smidtje Canal Cruises

Step aboard and experience Haarlem’s historic charm on a unique boat tour through its beautiful canals. Admire iconic landmarks such as the Grote Kerk, the Teylers Museum and the atmospheric courtyards, while our expert boaters tell you all about the city’s rich history and culture.

A boat tour with Smidtje Canal Cruises is the perfect way to discover Haarlem, whether you’re on a day trip or visiting the city for the first time. Get carried away by the picturesque scenery of the canals and enjoy an unforgettable experience.

Cheese & Wine Tasting

Café Boothuys

Jopen Beer Tasting

Private boat tour

Why you don’t want to miss out on our cruises through Haarlem

Excellent!

Excellent, very friendly employees! We enjoyed the tour as well as the information shared during the trip. The kids enjoyed as well.

– Basel, Tripadvisor

Loved it!

I loved that this tour had very few people on the boat, and it felt like we could converse with the captain. We didn’t just have to listen to some earplugs… He was responsive and would answer our questions.

– Jane H., Tripadvisor

Great trip!

We had a great trip with smidtje canal cruises. We decided to do the longer Mill to Mill tour. We booked ahead and were warmly greeted on arrival. The captain was friendly, knowledgeable and very entertaining. We also had beers and snack along the way. I would definitely recommend this trip as an alternative to Amsterdam.

– Victoria A., Tripadvisor

Very informative!

Much information about Haarlem, even though I am from the Netherlands myself en visited Haarlem multiple times, I learned new things. The male captain/host did a great job telling about Haarlem with humor and enthousiasm. Also important, I was with my two kids (3,5 and 1,5) and they could walk around without an annoyed host so thank you for that!

– Saakje S., Tripadvisor

Our story

Haarlem is most beautiful from the water. We like to let as many people as possible experience that. We have been sailing with skippers with real Haarlem DNA since 2001, and we are proud of that. With a warm welcome on the boat and a personal story along the way, we ensure an exclusive experience on board.