Where to Book Netherlands Dinner Cruises: Our 6 Favourites

1.Evening Cruise with Optional Wine and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22,178 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23Our pick

Settle into a Blue Boat evening cruise through Amsterdam’s canals, with illuminated bridges, 17th-century warehouses, and audio commentary in 19 languages. Choose the snack box with wine, beer, or soft drinks, and arrive early for a forward-facing seat and better night views.

“We enjoyed talking to the captain who explained about the locks in Amsterdam . It’s difficult to see all the buildings at nighttime.”

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2.Original Pizza Dinner Cruise + Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,668 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $39

Join Stromma Netherlands at Damrak Pier 5 for a 90-minute evening cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt. Choose a New York Pizza, enjoy unlimited beer, wine, or soft drinks, and hear English commentary from the captain and host as bridges, merchant houses, and major sights pass by.

“Freshly made pizzas. Unlimited wine & beer. Great young serving staff and witty Captain!!”

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3.Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,579 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

Board at LOVERS Café near Centraal Station for a two-hour evening cruise through Amsterdam’s canal belt. Enjoy a four-course meat, fish, or vegetarian meal, unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks, gentle sightseeing commentary, and views of illuminated bridges and canal houses.

“Having a three corse meal with dessert going thru the canals and having a tour explained”

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4.Amsterdam 2-Hour Evening Cruise With Live Guide and Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $51Top rated

Cruise Amsterdam’s illuminated canals for two hours with a live English-speaking guide and up to 18 people. You’ll pass the Anne Frank House, Amstel River, Skinny Bridge, Rijksmuseum, NEMO, Central Station, and quiet side canals. Dutch snacks are served, while drinks are available to buy onboard.

“I had a beautiful ride and would do it again!!!!! We had a little rain but there was great communication and there was also great history!”

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5.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 18 reviews · from $110

Spend three hours aboard a classic heated saloon boat, cruising Amsterdam’s historic canal center with an English-speaking guide. Begin with a homemade aperitif and amuse-bouche, then choose a three-course dinner from a menu of local meat, fish, vegetarian, and vegan dishes.

“A beautiful cruise through the canals with a tasty dinner and cocktails. The crew was friendly and informative and pointed out lots of unique sites along the way. Highly recommend”

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6.Private Dinner Cruise (4pers) with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day

You’ll cruise Amsterdam’s center aboard the antique Delphine or Leaudine, departing from the H’ART Museum. A renowned restaurant supplies the main course and dessert, while your English-speaking guide explains the city. The private boat fits four people and has bohemian decor, heat, and onboard drinks for purchase.

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