Amsterdam Private Dinner Cruise: 3-Course Meal & Drinks
Drift past Anne Frank House and the Rijksmuseum while you eat, not rush past them on foot.
A private dinner cruise in Amsterdam glides through the city's canals aboard a classic saloon boat for three hours, passing the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Jordaan and the Houseboat Museum. You order a three-course dinner à la carte on board and drinks (prosecco, wine, beer and soft beverages) are included. A live guide narrates in English, German or Dutch as the boat moves through the oldest town, past seven lit bridges and the iconic tilted dancing houses.
Step-by-step itinerary
Private dinner cruise through Amsterdam canals
- Board private saloon boat
- Cruise past Houseboat Museum
- Pass Anne Frank House
- See Jordaan district
- View Rijksmuseum
- Pass Heineken Experience
- See De Bijenkorf area
- Glide along Amstel River
- Pass oldest town area
- See seven illuminated bridges
- View historic defense tower
- Pass top ballet institution
- See iconic dancing houses
- Enjoy three-course dinner and drinks
What’s included
- A three-course dinner ordered à la carte on board.
- prosecco, wine, beer and soft drinks throughout the three hours.
- a live guide in English, German or Dutch narrating the sights as you drift past the Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, Jordaan, Houseboat Museum and the Amstel River.
- Every day 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:00 19:30 20:00 20:30
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Private dinner cruise through Amsterdam's canals for up to your group, three hours with a three-course meal ordered à la carte and included drinks.
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The experience
The boat leaves the canal and you settle into the intimate saloon while the city slides past the windows. Three hours is long enough to eat without rushing and watch the light change on the water. You'll pass the Houseboat Museum, a converted 1914 cargo ship that became a residential houseboat in 1967, then drift by the Anne Frank House on the Prinsengracht. The route takes you past the Rijksmuseum, the Jordaan (once a blue-collar neighborhood, now the hip heart of the city), and along the Amstel River, where the biggest locks in Amsterdam control the flow.
The three-course dinner comes à la carte, so you choose what you want to eat. Drinks are already included: prosecco, wine, beer and soft beverages flow throughout the evening. Champagne is available if you want to upgrade it. The guide speaks English, German or Dutch and points out the seven bridges stacked behind each other (especially striking when they light up after sunset) the historic defense tower, the dancing houses that lean at impossible angles, and the expensive neighborhoods where Amsterdam's highest property prices sit. The twinkling reflections on the water are what they are. The boat does the work of making the evening feel unhurried.
You're on the water for the full three hours, so there's no walking between stops and no standing in queues. The boat is suitable for all fitness levels, and service animals are welcome. Public transportation options are nearby if you need them to reach the departure point.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, German and Dutch.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 18).
What exactly is the Houseboat Museum that we pass on the cruise?
The Houseboat Museum is a cargo ship built in 1914 that was converted into a residential houseboat in 1967. You'll see it from the boat as you drift past on the Prinsengracht.
Can I choose what I eat for the three-course dinner, or is it set?
You order the three-course dinner à la carte on board, so you pick what you want from the menu rather than eating a fixed meal.
Are alcoholic drinks included, or do I have to pay extra?
Prosecco, wine and beer are included in the cruise price. Champagne is available for an additional charge if you want to upgrade.
How many people can fit on the boat, and is it really private?
The boat is a private charter, so your group travels alone. The exact capacity depends on your party size. Contact the operator to confirm the boat fits your group.
What's the Jordaan district like, and why do we pass it on the cruise?
Jordaan used to be a working-class neighborhood and is now one of Amsterdam's trendiest areas. The route passes through it so you see the contrast between the old industrial character and the hip shops and cafés that fill it today.
Do the seven bridges we see on the cruise have names, or is it just a scenic stretch?
The seven bridges stacked behind each other are a famous sight in Amsterdam, especially striking when they're lit up after sunset. The guide will point them out and explain what you're seeing as the boat passes through.
Operated by Private Boat Tours Amsterdam & Private Dinner Cruise | Grachtenfahrt - Boatboys. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Amsterdam Private Dinner Cruise: 3-Course Meal & Drinks
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from € 490 per person
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