Makkelijk en snel
Makkelijk en snel

LOVERS Canal Cruises is a premier provider of canal cruise experiences in Amsterdam, operating since 1956. The company offers a diverse range of cruises, including classic one-hour tours, evening excursions, and themed events such as the Amsterdam Light Festival cruise. With a focus on customer satisfaction, LOVERS Canal Cruises provides audio guides available in 19 languages, enabling guests to learn about the city's rich history and landmarks while enjoying scenic views from the water. Targeting both tourists and locals, LOVERS Canal Cruises caters to a wide audience seeking a unique way to explore Amsterdam's iconic canals. The company also offers various combi deals that allow customers to combine their canal cruise with other activities at discounted rates. With multiple departure locations and a commitment to exceptional service, LOVERS Canal Cruises is dedicated to providing memorable experiences for all visitors to Amsterdam.
Lovers Canal Cruises receives a mixed reception from customers, with many expressing dissatisfaction regarding staff attitude and organization. Reviewers frequently mention rude interactions with staff, particularly at ticket counters, which detracts from the overall experience.
Additionally, numerous complaints highlight issues with overcrowded boats, long wait times, and a lack of clarity regarding ticketing and boarding procedures. Despite these negatives, some customers appreciate the opportunity to see Amsterdam's beautiful canals and learn about the city's history during the cruise. The ease of booking and the scenic views are noted as positives, but they are overshadowed by the frustrations related to service and logistics. Overall, the sentiment leans negative, with many suggesting potential customers reconsider their options.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trustpilot Imported Trustpilot reviews | 3.4 | 1,000 | 100% | +0.8 | ● Low |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Jul 2025.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24 | 1.0 | 3 |
| Sep 24 | 3.0 | 1 |
| Oct 24 | — | 0 |
| Nov 24 | 5.0 | 1 |
| Dec 24 | 2.2 | 5 |
| Jan 25 | 1.2 | 9 |
| Feb 25 | — | 0 |
| Mar 25 | 1.0 | 2 |
| Apr 25 | 1.3 | 4 |
| May 25 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Jun 25 | 1.0 | 1 |
| Jul 25 | 1.0 | 1 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 500 most recent reviews.
“Makkelijke site, goed duidelijk”
“I would not recommend this company to anyone expecting even the most basic level of customer service and respect”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Travel & Tourism.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Website & app | Service | Booking | Trend | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 out of 5 (fair) | 100 out of 100 | 3.1 out of 5 (fair) | 2.5 out of 5 (poor) | 2.5 out of 5 (poor) | −11% | 1,000 | |
| 4.9 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.2 out of 5 (good) | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | — | — | 1,109 | |
| 4.2 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 3.5 out of 5 (good) | 4.2 out of 5 (good) | 3.5 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,083 | |
| 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | — | 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 4.5 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,069 | |
| 4.8 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | 4.9 out of 5 (good) | 4.9 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,050 |
Bottom line: Lovers Canal Cruises is #5 of 5 on overall rating in this group. On service, Evolution Travel scores higher (5.0 vs 2.5).
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Easy to do, website translated to English.
Alle kaartjes los gekocht, via social deal, waardoor iedere reservering apart gedaan moest worden.
You should take this cruise
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Polarized pattern: few middle ratings. 38% of recent reviews are 4–5★ and 53% are 1–2★.
Lovely journey, audio-guide in Polish, fantastic crew and you let us take a cruise even we were late for our booked cruise. That's magic 😊
Drukke boot, geen uitleg door schipper maar enkel via oordopjes die niet goed werkten. Schipper was een norse man. Volgende keer zoek ik een kleiner bootje met een leuke verteller
Erg krappe plekken. Verder leuke rondvaart met gratis oordopjes om de gids in alle talen te kunnen verstaan.
The canal ride itself was lovely and the captain and another staff member who was very helpful called Mick was lovely and informative however the lady at the desk was rude towards several customers and when one of the customers left she began speaking about them in a rude manner to another female colleague. This was disgusting service and I will not be using the service again as this was completely unprofessional and extremely rude
op zicht alles gaat goed, maar als je zelf wilt omboeken dan capcha functie op hun website niet werkt, daarmee kan je niet verder om te omboeken. Dat is minder
Very easy to book a great way to see amsterdam
Wij hebben een avond rondvaart geboekt en hebben daarvan niet genoten vanwege een zeer veel lawaai makende boot. Tevens hadden we geboekt voor een 1 uur rondvaart maat na 3 kwartier waren we weer terug. Al met al geen succes en zeker niet aan te bevelen.
Het boeken gaat gemakkelijk. Je wordt stap voor stap door het proces geleid.
Guide was very informative! Sunny beautiful day!! Awesome 😎
The tour through the Grachten was awesome and I would do it again with LoVers. Very friendly Staff 🌻
LOVERS Canal Cruises is a premier provider of canal cruise experiences in Amsterdam, operating since 1956. The company offers a diverse range of cruises, including classic one-hour tours, evening excursions, and themed events such as the Amsterdam Light Festival cruise. With a focus on customer satisfaction, LOVERS Canal Cruises provides audio guides available in 19 languages, enabling guests to learn about the city's rich history and landmarks while enjoying scenic views from the water. Targeting both tourists and locals, LOVERS Canal Cruises caters to a wide audience seeking a unique way to explore Amsterdam's iconic canals. The company also offers various combi deals that allow customers to combine their canal cruise with other activities at discounted rates. With multiple departure locations and a commitment to exceptional service, LOVERS Canal Cruises is dedicated to providing memorable experiences for all visitors to Amsterdam.
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