Dinner Cruise in Amsterdam – Dinner, Lunch & More
The Best Dinner Cruises in Amsterdam for Couples, Families, and Solo Travelers.
One of the most impressive experiences is a dinner cruise in Amsterdam. Besides getting to know the historic canals of the Dutch capital, you can also enjoy a meal with a good beer, a glass of wine, or maybe a soda. Check here for the most relevant options for dinner cruises in Amsterdam. Don’t waste your time with thousands of unreliable options online!
How to Find the Perfect Amsterdam Dinner Cruise for You?
Did you know that about 25% of Amsterdam consists of navigable canals? Also known as the Venice of the North, the city is remembered for its canals, bridges, and beautiful waterfront buildings and houses. Therefore, an Amsterdam dinner cruise is an experience that allows you to sail among the most beautiful landscapes and still enjoy a delicious meal on board.
Instead of booking a dinner OR a boat ride, this option lets you kill two birds with one stone.
However, please be aware that the range of varieties of dinner cruises in Amsterdam is gigantic. Therefore, we will divide this topic into a few categories:
- Shared Amsterdam Dinner Cruise
- Private Amsterdam Dinner Cruise
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise with meals
- Romantic Dinner Cruises in Amsterdam
- Family and Kids-Friendly Dinner Cruise Amsterdam
MY FAVORITE
Of all the Amsterdam canal cruise options, I consider this the best option**:
Besides offering great dining and unlimited drinks, this Amsterdam canal cruise has a great price.
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Drinks: Unlimited beer, wine, and soda
- Food: Three-course dinner (Meat, Fish, or Vegetarian)
- Departure: Prins Hendrikkade 25
- Price: 79 Euros
**This Amsterdam Dinner Cruise is in high demand, so be sure to book in advance. If your plans change, you can cancel up to 24 hours before the start of the cruise with a 100% refund.
Amsterdam Dinner Cruise – Shared Options
The options listed here offer a full dinner. All the options below are shared, so other passengers will be on board. However, these Amsterdam Dinner Cruises have lower prices, excellent service, and menus.
A Comparison of the Best Dinner Cruises in Amsterdam:
Most Popular Amsterdam Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu
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Route | Canal Route | Canal Route | River Route |
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Duration | 2 Hours | 3 Hours | 6 Hours |
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Boat-Type | Small boat | Small boat | Speedboat |
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Drinks | Unlimited Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks | Welcome drink only. | Unlimited Wine, Beer, Soft-drinks, Coffee and Tea |
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Food
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Food | 3-course Dinner | 3-course Dinner | Sushi, Tapas, and 3-course Dinner. |
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Price | 79 Euro/Person | 125 Euro/Person | 190 Euros/Person (min. 4 Passengers) |
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Amsterdam Dinner Cruise Details
See all the details of each Amsterdam Dinner Cruise option:
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Amsterdam Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu
Boat tour in Amsterdam
This Amsterdam Dinner Cruise is quite the special experience for your trip, offering a 3 course-dinner accompanied by wine, beer, and soft drinks.
When booking, you choose from a meat, fish, or vegetarian menu. All options include soup for starters and a delicious tiramisu with Dutch stroopwafels for dessert.
Boarding takes place in the center of Amsterdam very close to Central Station.
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Luxury Dinner Cruise in Amsterdam
Boat tour in Amsterdam
This shared Dinner Cruise in Amsterdam offers a limited luxury experience (maximum 16 people). On board you will enjoy a 3-hour boat ride along Amsterdam’s historic canals, a 3-course dinner and a welcome drink.
Drinks throughout the dinner are not included, but can be purchased on site.
The dinner offers a starter, main course, and dessert.
The ship is a classic canal cruise ship, which during the summer can open the windows, but in the winter remains well insulated. The food is exceptional and very varied. There are 4 choices of starters, main courses and desserts. Vegetarians and vegans are also welcome, with suitable and delicious options for them.
The departure point of this Amsterdam Dinner Cruise takes place in Amsterdam’s Historic Center within the famous Red Light District. -
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All inclusive Cruise on the Waters of Amsterdam with Dinner (Min. 4 passengers)
Boat tour in Amsterdam
A luxurious experience that offers 6 hours of entertainment on board a speedboat. The program of this Amsterdam cruise includes information about the sights of the city, drinks along the way, sushi and other snacks on board, a stop to jump in the water, sunbathing on the boat deck and finally, a stop at a floating restaurant. All this is included in the price.
This Dinner Cruise in Amsterdam is a full day experience.
Booking for this Amsterdam Dinner Cruise starts with 4 passengers, but can go up to 10 people. This option can be private, if you book with 10 passengers or shared if you book with other passengers on the same day.
Private Dinner Cruises in Amsterdam
Do you prefer a more intimate and exclusive experience? Here are the options for private Amsterdam Dinner Cruises. This means you will have the boat to yourself and your guests only during the dinner cruise. Please note that the prices shown are for the total experience (i.e., the more guests you have up to the maximum limit, the lower the price per person).
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01 Amsterdam: Private BBQ Cruise with Personal Chef & Drinks
On my first visit to Amsterdam, I was still wistfully watching the many locals cruising the canals of Amsterdam in their private boats in the summer and enjoying life. With this beautiful tour, you can do just that: Grab family and friends and enjoy a (hopefully sunny) afternoon with a BBQ or vegetarian menu on board, plus unlimited (alcoholic) drinks!
As with all other boat trips, you sail past the Anne Frank House, the Rijksmuseum, and over the most important canals of the city. Note: The price is valid for up to 10 people!
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02 Amsterdam: Private Cruise with Drinks & Pizza or Burger
I never say no to a boat tour in Amsterdam, although I did take a few trips through the canal district during my semester abroad in the capital. This beautiful tour is however something special, because here you are in a private group with your loved ones on a comfortable small boat and enjoy a pizza or a burger and unlimited Heineken beer, wine and soft drinks during a city tour on the world-famous canals. We booked this tour at the time to celebrate a friend’s birthday and were all happy as can be! This boat can accommodate between 8 and 18 people.
Amsterdam Canal Cruises with Meals
Are you looking for an Amsterdam canal cruise with food and drinks without the necessary dinner? These are great Amsterdam food cruise options for solo travelers. Check the options of lunches, barbecues, and other meals on board an Amsterdam canal cruise.
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Pizza & Drinks
Boat tour in Amsterdam
On this canal cruise, you can enjoy pizza and a beverage (wine or beer). For 75 minutes, you can enjoy your pizza and unlimited drinks. The best is yet to come: The pizza is delivered warm to your hands on board!
You choose which pizza you want when you book your tour online: Pepperoni, Hawaii, Marguerita, Vegan Marguerita, Chilli Chicken, or California Vegetarian.
For the kids, you can choose the child’s Marguerita pizza that’s priced accordingly.
This canal cruise in Amsterdam also includes unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. For dessert, you even get a wonderful cookie sandwich with ice cream.
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Drinks & Dutch Snacks
Boat tour in Amsterdam
During the 1.5 hours you spend on this cruise, you sail along Amsterdam’s amazing canals. This cruise includes unlimited Heineken beer, soda, and wine. You can enjoy great Dutch snacks like sausages, cheese, sweets, and crackers along the way.
You have two options for boarding: in front of the Rijksmuseum or the Central Station.
On board, a live guide in English tells you many anecdotes, curiosities, and facts about the city. Unfortunately, this option does not offer an audio guide in other languages.
Romantic Dinner Cruise Amsterdam
Are you looking for a romantic experience for a very special moment in Amsterdam? Here, you will find dinner cruises in Amsterdam with a romantic vibe. These are perfect for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, first dates, engagements, or simply to toast to love during your trip.
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01 Romantic Cruise in Amsterdam - Private
Not really an Amsterdam Dinner Cruise, but there are a Cruise, Drinks, Food, and a romantic Vibe. Best of all, this option is PRIVATE, just you and your special guest. Even if Amsterdam is not like Paris as the city of love, the mood at night is incredibly romantic and there is probably no better place to enjoy this than in togetherness with your sweetheart / your loved one on a boat trip through the canals of the city. Alright, a skipper might already be there, but this one makes the whole pleasure just a little bit nicer for you, I promise: blankets and pillows, a glass of champagne or mulled wine in winter, and some snacks (Cheese and more). So, if you want to surprise someone on your trip to Amsterdam with a very special moment or there is something to celebrate you are definitely at the right address with this tour!
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02 Wine & Cheese Cruise in Amsterdam
If you are looking for an economical Dinner Cruise in Amsterdam, this shared option offers: Beautiful, on-board drinks and cheeses. This boat tour is perfect for those with little time but do not want to miss it to sail through the UNESCO World Heritage Site! A Live guide provides you (in English) with all the essential information about the culture and history of the world-famous city. Depending on how it suits you, you can choose the main station or opposite the Anne Frank Museum as starting points.
Family- and Kids-Friendly Dinner Cruises in Amsterdam
Are you traveling to Amsterdam with babies, children, or teenagers? You can still have a lovely and enjoyable meal on board a boat trip in Amsterdam with your children. Discover the best family- and kid-friendly cruises in Amsterdam here.
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Amsterdam: River Cruise With All-You-Can-Eat Dutch Pancakes
Boat tour in Amsterdam
Please be aware: This is not a Canal Cruise option, but a River-Cruise!
The route of this Amsterdam Dinner Cruise does not go through the canals of Amsterdam’s historic city center, but instead sails along the River IJ. The route allows you to see the sights of Amsterdam, including the northern side of the city such as the Eye Film Museum, the magnificent A’DAM Looktout building, and the historic Central Station.
In addition to a special navigation route, this boat tour takes place on a much larger, double-decker ship. For 75 minutes on board you will have the incredible traditional Dutch pancakes. You can fill your pancakes with various sweet and savory options.Drinks are not included in this tour but are available for purchase.
Another big attraction is the children’s area with a large ball pool and recreational activities for young passengers to keep them entertained.
As this is a larger ship than a traditional Canal Cruise, it is important to know that the boarding point is on the north side of Amsterdam. You take the F4 ferry „NDSM“ from Central Station to NDSM. The ferry is free of charge and leaves every 30 minutes.
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Evening Canal Cruise with Pizza and Drinks
Boat tour in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Cruise, Pizza – it is also called the „Holy Trinity“; there cannot be a better combination! For 90 minutes you discover the world-famous canals in Amsterdam in the cozy cabin or on the sun deck of the boat and the culinary is definitely not too short: When boarding this Amsterdam Dinner Cruise you order the starters and pizza of your choice, which is then delivered fresh from the oven! On top of that, there are 2 drinks (wine, beer, or soft drinks), which are included in the price. Also a audioguide on several languages is included in this tour. Well, have fun and bon appétit. What could be more special for kids than Pizza and a Boat Ride? This relaxed Amsterdam Dinner Cruise is also family-friendly as it has special options for children and reduced prices.
Frequently Asked Questions about Amsterdam Dinner Cruises
What kind of outfit is ideal for an Amsterdam Dinner Cruise?
There are no special outfit requirements for an Amsterdam dinner cruise.
Where does the Amsterdam Dinner Cruise depart from?
It depends. Amsterdam dinner cruises that sail along the canal route typically depart from the historic center of the city.
Amsterdam dinner cruises on the IJ River depart from the northern part of the city, for which you can take a free ferry across the river from Central Station. However, you can find the exact departure location of each of the Amsterdam dinner cruise options before booking.
What is available to eat and drink on board an Amsterdam Dinner Cruise?
The traditional Amsterdam cinner cruise offers a three-course dinner. However, you have more casual options with pizza, burgers, snacks, or even Dutch pancakes.
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