PRESS PLAY · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
A deck, a skyline and a narration track that names what you are passing. These 15 run from a 75-minute canal loop to a full fjord day, priced per person, with the sailing time and whether the commentary comes through headphones or a speaker.
See Amsterdam from the water on a 75-minute Blue Boat Company cruise. You’ll pass the Anne Frank House area, Westerkerk, Magere Brug, Rijksmuseum, NEMO, and more. Choose an audio guide in 19 languages, or add a snackbox with sweet and savory treats and a drink.
“Lovely boat trip. Seeing Amsterdam from the canal is a must”
Cruise Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canal district for one hour on a heated sightseeing boat. Choose from four departure points near Central Station, Anne Frank House, Leidseplein, or the Rijksmuseum. Hear commentary in 19 languages, with captains such as Simon and Jack adding local stories and humor.
“Loved it, the sailor was so friendly, not that much queue as they were well organised, just make sure to arrive on time, also they played music while everyone were trying to settle in, taking us round the major attractions of Amsterdam.”
See Istanbul from the Bosphorus aboard a Mega Lüfer yacht for two hours. Choose daytime or sunset, then add snacks, dinner, or unlimited alcoholic drinks. A mobile guide in nine languages explains the sights, while onboard tea, coffee, soft drinks, and WiFi keep the ride comfortable.
“The boat was very nice, nice atmosphere start was very polite and helpful, overall great experience!”
Cruise from the Eiffel Tower past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and Paris’s famous bridges. You get a one-hour round trip, open-air viewing decks, a 14-language audio guide, and a smartphone app with photos, games, and landmark notes. Evening departures offer the best city lights.
“Very easy to access with purchased voucher. Staff very friendly. We sat on the outside edge which had a lovely breeze (37 degrees) which was a blessing! We struggled to access the audio commentary (not very tech minded 🙄) which was a shame, so missed out learning the landmarks and histories. Still thoroughly enjoyed the trip.”
Cruise Oslofjord for 90 minutes on a quiet electric boat from Oslo Fjordhage, opposite the Opera House. You’ll pass Akershus Fortress, Bygdøy, Gressholmen, Hovedøya, and Sørenga, with panoramic windows, an accessible deck, onboard drinks, Wi-Fi, and a phone-based audio guide.
“Amazing!! So smooth - no chance of feeling sea sick! The views were incredible”
From Eminönü, cruise north along the Bosphorus and back in about two hours. You’ll pass Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, and Maiden’s Tower. Use your charged phone and headphones for commentary in 11 languages, with Turkish tea and Nescafé included.
“The weather was beautiful. The trip was outstanding. The crew were very warm and welcoming, especially Thanks and appreciation to Twana who made us feel so special and gave us excellent advice for our upcoming trip to Bursa. Keep up the great work. I will definitely recommend this Agency to my family and friends from around the world.”
Spend 60 minutes on a heated Amsterdam canal boat, or 75 minutes from the Rijksmuseum. Hear English or Dutch commentary onboard, or use the app in 17 other languages. You’ll pass the Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, NEMO, Dancing Houses, and grand 17th-century warehouses.
“This was a great way to see the city with my 79yr old Mum and 82yr old Aunt. The boat was comfortable and had glass roof cover and sides, which we needed as it was quite rainy. We learnt a lot about the history of Amsterdam and about the various styles of buildings. Recommend.”
Cruise Riga’s City Canal and Daugava River in a small electric boat, passing parks, bridges, markets, Old Town, Riga Castle, Kipsala, and Andrejosta. Bring a smartphone and headphones for the multilingual audio guide, or sit near the captain to ask questions. The one-hour ride costs $10.
“Lovely river trip with audio guide but driver was kind and helpful Small cosy boat”
Meet the host near Hagia Sophia, walk about 10 minutes to the pier, then cruise the Golden Horn and Bosphorus between Europe and Asia. An offline multilingual audio guide covers the sights, while the sunset option adds soft evening light. Bring a jacket, as the open deck gets windy.
“Very nice tour. Meeting place is in front of The Hagia Sophia that has a green striped awning and you will see the guy with the yellow shirt and umbrella. If you also see a big group forming you can also ask them if you are confused. After you meet up you will walk 15 min to the boat, if it is a big group they have 2 boats so don’t worry about getting on the first one. I recommend bringing a sweater or shawl as it does get windy and chilly if you sit outside. Overall good experience”
Meet your multilingual host at Place de Sydney, then enter the Eiffel Tower by elevator for 1st and 2nd-floor views, a glass walkway, and an audio guide. Add the summit for wider views of Paris or include a Seine cruise. Expect security checks and possible elevator queues.
“Met our lovely guide. Everything was as described. Lead straight to the fast track queue, no issues, then lead to the queue for the elevator. Simple and stress free & a wonderful time on the Eiffel Tower. Highly recommend going to the summit. Champagne bar at the top! Enjoy!”
Travel from Split to Plitvice Lakes by comfortable bus, then explore Croatia’s famous waterfalls on your own time. You get a panoramic boat ride, electric train, and clear park instructions from English-speaking hosts such as Sanja, Luka, or Lovro, though park entry costs extra in cash.
“Amazing tour to Plitvice lakes from Split - can only recommend to do this with Booker. The guide Lovro aka Larry was great, too: funny and entertaining, provided a lot of insightful information and was kind and helpful as well. I did the self-guided tour. Instructions were clear and hard to miss, if you just follow them the tour will work out perfectly fine. Many thanks to Booker, Lovro and also to Marko who drove us safely to Plitvice and back (the bus was very comfortable, too).”
Board near Wiślany Ogród for a 45-minute Vistula cruise past Wawel Castle, Bernatek Bridge, Church on the Rock, and Manggha Museum. Choose daylight or after-dark views, use the English or Polish audio guide, and warm up below deck with blankets and a heated cabin.
“Friendly greeting, lovely boat ,warm and comfortable. Full bar and delicious coffee oat milk available) you can take on the boat. Toilets available in the restaurant.”
Join Stromma at Helsinki’s Market Square for a 90-minute cruise through the archipelago. You’ll pass Suomenlinna, Korkeasaari Zoo, icebreakers, island homes, and Degerö Canal. Indoor and outdoor seats, blankets, toilets, a small cafe, and commentary in four languages make this a practical sightseeing break.
“Loved the handsome man giving commentary, he gave us ideas for the next day.”
You cruise from Pinhão beneath the Eiffel-style iron bridge to the Tua area and back aboard a traditional Rabelo boat. The two-hour trip has open and covered seating, scenic views of famous quintas, and a free audio guide in English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish. Bring earphones.
“The boat ride was great with amazing views. The audio guide skipped about half the points of interest for each of us. The concept of the guide is good, the actual app however needs improvements.”
See Zurich’s old town, Bahnhofstrasse, Grossmünster, university quarter, and Zürichberg by air-conditioned bus with audio commentary in 11 languages. After a photo stop, continue independently on a public Lake Zurich boat service past villas, villages, and mountain views.
“The top deck should of the bus should have some fan or way to keep cool. It was super hot bit overall great trip.”
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