Private dinner cruise
Private Luxury Dinner Cruise in Amsterdam
A private boat, a proper dinner, and Amsterdam's most beautiful canals at golden hour.
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- Viator Top rated operator
€690 per group
Duration
1.5 hours
Age
Electric, quiet & weatherproof boat
Meeting point
Herengracht 605
Group size
Up to 25 guests
Food
Dinner & drinks on board
An intimate dinner on Amsterdam’s canals
Spend the evening floating through Amsterdam’s most beautiful canals on a private boat reserved just for your group, with dinner, drinks, and the city’s golden-hour light as the backdrop. It’s an unhurried, intimate way to mark a special occasion, and a side of Amsterdam most short visits don’t get to see.
What to expect on the water
Your evening begins at Herengracht 605 in central Amsterdam, where your skipper welcomes your group on board. Within minutes you’re gliding away from the busiest stretches of the city and into the quieter waterways behind the canal belt.
Dinner is served on board, paired with drinks and the views that change with every turn of the boat: historic merchant houses, illuminated bridges, and the soft evening light Amsterdam is best seen in. Your skipper stays attentive but discreet, sharing stories about the canals when you want them and leaving you to your evening when you don’t.
The route winds through the city’s most beautiful canal corners, including stretches most short tourist cruises skip. There’s no narration on a microphone, no shared deck with strangers, and no rush. The pace is yours to set. Want to keep the evening going on land afterwards? Here’s where locals go for dinner and drinks.
Whether you’re marking an anniversary, planning a proposal, celebrating a birthday, or simply looking for a private, unhurried evening on the water, the cruise is designed around your group and the city, not a fixed checklist of sights.
What's included
- ✓ Private canal cruise. A private Amsterdam boat experience reserved for your group.
- ✓ Dinner on board. A proper sit-down meal served on the canals.
- ✓ Drinks. A selection of drinks to enjoy throughout the cruise.
- ✓ Private skipper. A friendly local at the helm, attentive when you want it and discreet when you don't.
- ✓ Cozy comfort. Warm blankets for cooler evenings and a weatherproof boat year-round.
Not included
- − Gratuity. Tips for your skipper can be given in cash or via PayPal.
What guests say
Why Foodies Love Our Amsterdam Tours
"Fabulous host, Paul. Energetic, knowledgeable, entertaining, and fun. Canal boat was lovely. Food your with small plates and a few vinos was enough that dinner was cancelled. Would highly recommend."
"Wonderful food tour with great historical tidbits and excellent food and drink. Dennis was our tour guide and provided a fun and memorable experience. Could not have had a better time this evening with my family!!"
"Dennis was a fantastic tour guide, with expert knowledge and great humour. 10/10 would recommend for everyone"
Good to know
Questions, answered
Is the cruise private? +
Yes. The boat is reserved exclusively for your group from the moment you board until the cruise ends. No strangers, no shared deck.
Is dinner included? +
Yes. A proper sit-down dinner is served on board, along with drinks, throughout the cruise.
Where does the cruise start? +
The cruise departs from our dock at Herengracht 605 in the center of Amsterdam, a short walk or taxi ride from most central hotels.
Can the experience be customized for a proposal, anniversary, or birthday? +
Yes. Special touches such as flowers, a particular bottle of wine, or other surprises can be arranged in advance. Let us know when you book and we'll work it out with you.
What happens if the weather is bad? +
The boat is weatherproof, and warm blankets are included for cooler evenings, so the cruise runs comfortably in most conditions. If a cancellation is necessary, our standard cancellation policy applies.
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