The 10 Best Amsterdam Dinner Cruises

1.Original Pizza Dinner Cruise + Unlimited Drinks

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

Board Stromma’s heated boat at Damrak Pier 5 for a 1.5-hour evening cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt. Choose Margherita, Californian Veggie, Pepperoni, Hawaii, or Chili Chicken pizza, then enjoy unlimited beer, wine, or soft drinks while the captain and host point out sights. The boat has Wi-Fi and a toilet.

“canal cruise was great- i do wish the guide was live not an audio recording but our captain added in some extras which was fun!”

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2.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 canals. You’ll enjoy a choice of meat, fish, or vegetarian four-course menu, with unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks. The boat passes the Canal Belt, Magere Brug, the old port, and Anne Frank House, with light commentary from the captain.

“Very tasty food (we got the fish option) and plenty of wine. Attentive servers. The captain was a bit coarse in his commentary (bad joke about cats) but did share some interesting info along the way. A pleasant experience.”

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3.Dinner Canal Cruise Amsterdam: 4-Courses Including Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 476 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $106

Join a two-hour evening cruise from Prins Hendrikkade for a four-course dinner, unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. You’ll pass Anne Frank House, Westerkerk, Magere Brug, the flower market, and Central Station while onboard commentary fills in Amsterdam’s story. Choose meat, fish, or vegetarian dishes when booking.

“Friendly staff and a surprisingly delicious meal! Nice wines and several courses, dinner while cruising the canals was a delightful evening.”

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4.Dinner Canal Cruise Amsterdam: 3-Course Dinner Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163Top rated

Start at Zwanenburgwal at 6:30 pm for a three-hour canal cruise with an aperitif, amuse, and à la carte three-course dinner. The small boat carries no more than 16 people, with views of the Amstel, Royal Theater Carré, and Oudezijds Voorburgwal. Extra drinks cost more and the cruise returns to its starting point.

“A delightful cruise on the canals. There were only 12 of us on the boat, making for a more intimate experience. The meal was delicious. Highly recommended.”

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5.High-End 3-Course Dinner Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 2h 15m · from $152

Spend 135 minutes aboard a classic Amsterdam saloon boat with a private window table, Prosecco, small bites, and a warm three-course dinner. The boat pauses at partner restaurant Le Hollandais to collect each course. Expect a quiet, romantic evening with limited sightseeing commentary and drinks sold separately.

“ik vond het bootje mooi. ik had meer verwacht omtrent de route en misschien iets te vertellen waar we varen”

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6.Amsterdam Private Dinner Cruise incl Drinks & 2-course Dinner 2hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $458

Spend two hours on a private Amsterdam canal boat with your own group, ordering a two-course dinner onboard while wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea are served. Captains such as Mark, Carl, Sven, and Nickel have guided past sights including the Anne Frank House, Heineken Experience, and Houseboat Museum.

“Easy communication and the boat was clean and in excellent condition. Mark, our captain, was great. Food was spectacular. You order while you are on the boat and then we stopped two times to have it brought to the boat by a local restaurant (Main/Dessert). Really great. Drinks (wine, beer and champange) are included. This is a must if you are in Amsterdam and want a quiet dinner cruise that is professionally operated. Excellent view of the canals. A+”

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7.Exclusive Dinner Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $155

Board Rederij Aemstelland at 7 pm for a small-group dinner cruise of Amsterdam’s canals. You’ll enjoy a welcome drink, small table bites, and a freshly prepared three-course meal while passing the Amstel, Magere Brug, and Dancing Houses. Crew members such as Steven, Sandra, Derek, and Julia provide attentive service and occasional local stories.

“It’s a little dark entering the boat. It’s intimate and a little dark to eat. Beware the water bottles are much more expensive than the wine by the glass. Perhaps some candles”

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8.Luxury Saloon Boat Cruise with 3-Course Dinner

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

Spend three hours aboard a heated classic saloon boat, cruising Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed historic center while enjoying a homemade aperitif, surprise amuse-bouche, and three-course à la carte dinner. An English-speaking guide points out notable canal sights as the kitchen of a canal-side restaurant supplies the meal.

“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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9.Private Dinner Cruise (4pers) with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day

You’ll cruise Amsterdam’s canals on the private Delphine or Leaudine, two small classic boats with bohemian decor and heat. Your English-speaking guide shares city history while you enjoy a seasonal main course and dessert collected from a Prinsengracht restaurant. Drinks are ordered and paid for onboard.

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10.Private Lunch or Dinner Cruise for 4 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

You’ll board Salonboot Delphine near H’ART Museum for a private two-hour lunch or dinner cruise for up to four people. A three-course meal arrives as you glide past the Skinny Bridge, canal houses, and the Rijksmuseum area. Choose Classy White, Sicilian Blue, or Fico Verde table décor. Drinks cost extra.

“Romantic birthday cruise with my wife. Captain was attentive and accommodating when needed. A perfect dinner cruise, and one we'll never forget. Thanks so much!”

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