AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular evening & dinner cruises in Amsterdam. Here is what each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can book the right day without the guesswork.
See Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals lit up at night on a 90-minute cruise, with optional snack and wine add-ons and multilingual audio.
Most Popular“The boat is covered which was convenient as it was raining. It was comfortable and warm. Good way to see all the canals without doing the walking! Tour went for 1.5hrs.”
Evening canal cruise in Amsterdam with a live English guide, views of key sights, and an onboard bar for beer, soda, and cocktails.
“Wonderful boat captain and bartender. Friendly, engaging, informative. We were seated next to a family with young children using devices to watch videos and we would probably seek an adult-only experience in the future since that made it tough to hear the guides. But the boat trip and area was beautiful. We toured at night…”
75-minute Amsterdam Light Festival electric boat cruise with blankets, live stories, and optional unlimited drinks plus a warm welcome snack.
“It was really informative and Caitlin and Ron did such a good job at keeping everyone intrigued and excited and also safe during the entire boat trip! Send them to Hawaii”
2-hour Amsterdam dinner cruise with a 4-course menu, unlimited beer and wine, and nighttime canal sights from Centraal.
“This is an excellent cruise, the food was great, very tasty, the staff were great with a special thanks to Valentina (I think that’s was her name) who made our 25th wedding anniversary all that more special. There was the occasional commentary from the captain, which was not really intrusive but nicely informative. All in…”
Cozy 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise near Dam Square with covered boats in rain and an optional unlimited open bar.
“Super fun, guide very receptive to the group voice.”
A heated Amsterdam canal cruise during the Amsterdam Light Festival with live English commentary, plus drinks and a small snack.
“It was a unique experience in Amsterdam! Hospitality level of the crew made the evening even better!”
A German-guided Amsterdam canal cruise on a quiet electric boat with an on-board bar, key landmarks, and about 1 hour on the water.
Enjoy a 1.5-hour night canal cruise through Amsterdam’s Canal Belt with wine choices and a generous spread of Dutch cheese.
“The captain was funny, great music, good wine, good cheese, great evening!”
Glide through Amsterdam’s lit canals on a glass boat with Dutch cheese and wine, guided in English, for about 75 minutes from Damrak.
“Wonderful cruise through the canals, very beautiful at night. Enclosed so we were not cold. A nice way to end a busy day. Crew were very nice.”
A 90-minute evening cruise through Amsterdam’s UNESCO canals with onboard audio and optional wine & cheese. Great night views.
“Was a great ride and tour to see the canal by lights. If your thinking about the wine and cheese package I would skip it. Nothing very special about it.”
Heated Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise with drinks and snacks. 75 minutes of illuminated art on a classic saloon boat.
“We had an amazing time! Our host (the Ukrainian-Russian woman) was so fun and had lots of interesting facts. Would recommend to anyone.”
A 90-minute Amsterdam evening canal cruise from the Rijksmuseum area, with snacks, drinks, and a quiet electric boat ride.
“The Amsterdam Evening Cruise is highly recommended! The small-group setting makes the experience intimate, and a truly serene and romantic glide through the lit-up canals. Our captain was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining, making the 1.5-hour tour fly by. With unlimited drinks and tasty Dutch snacks included, it's the perfect way to see the city's highlights…”
Heated electric canal cruise for Amsterdam Light Festival with live captain commentary, covered comfort, and drinks along a route past the artworks.
“It was really nice! We liked the light Festival and our Guide a lot :)”
75-minute Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise on the Amstel with unlimited warm drinks, cozy small-boat views, and stops near NEMO and Rembrandtplein.
“Very good lots of knowledge and drinks! Good boat and very good value! Eat before going but warm drinks on board!”
Amsterdam 90-minute wine and cheese canal cruise with prosecco welcome, Dutch cheese, and night views from Central to the Golden Bend.
“Excellent experience! The Captain and his crew did an excellent job with great wine, bread and multiple cheeses to experience. The music and comedy provided by the Captain way very entertaining and fun. I would definitely recommend this cruise”
The canals, the museums and the day trips, and the best way to see each.
