Private Dinner Cruise Amsterdam: 3-Course Meal for 4
Dine on the water while the city's bridges and townhouses drift past
A private lunch or dinner cruise for up to four guests aboard the Salonboot Delphine, gliding through Amsterdam's canals with a three-course meal. You choose between lunch or dinner, pick one of three table settings (Classy White, Sicilian Blue, or Fico Verde), and the boat passes the Magere Brug, the Rijksmuseum, and the UNESCO-listed Canal Area while you eat.
Step-by-step itinerary
Private lunch or dinner cruise
- Board Salonboot Delphine
- Enjoy starter from local Prinsengracht gem
- Savor main dishes and dessert
- Glide through Amsterdam's historic canals
- Admire Skinny Bridge and Canal Area views
What’s included
- Three-course lunch or dinner menu.
- choice of three table settings (Classy White, Sicilian Blue, or Fico Verde).
- live guide in English, French, German, or Dutch.
- Every day 12:30 17:30 20:00
Last departure this season: 30 Dec
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Private lunch or dinner cruise for up to four guests on Amsterdam's canals with a three-course menu, wine options, and choice of three table settings.
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The experience
The boat departs from Prinsengracht, where your first course arrives from a local restaurant before you cast off into the quieter stretches of Amsterdam's waterways. You spend two hours on the water, moving through the 17th-century canal network at a pace that lets you actually taste the food and talk without rushing. The second and third courses come in their own time, so there's no sense of being hurried through the meal.
The Salonboot Delphine is built for this: small enough that four guests fill it without feeling crowded, and set up so the table stays steady even when the boat moves. You can add wine or other drinks from the onboard selection, and the three table-setting options (each with its own color and mood) mean you're not just eating the same meal as everyone else on the canal. The Magere Brug, the iconic wooden drawbridge, passes by during the cruise, as do the grand facades of the Canal Area's 17th-century townhouses and views toward the Rijksmuseum.
A live guide speaks English, French, German, or Dutch, depending on your group. Infants can come along (they sit on a lap), and the boat is suitable for all fitness levels since you're seated the whole time. Service animals are welcome.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, French, German and Dutch.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What does the three-course menu include?
The menu starts with a carefully curated starter from a local restaurant on Prinsengracht, followed by a main course and dessert served in succession. You choose lunch or dinner when you book, and the specific dishes are part of the curated experience.
Can we bring our own wine or drinks?
Drinks can be purchased onboard, so you have the option to add wine or beverages to your meal without bringing your own.
What are the three table settings you can choose from?
You can select Classy White for an elegant look, Sicilian Blue for a vibrant mood, or Fico Verde for a lush, natural feel. Each setting personalizes the dining experience to match the atmosphere you want to create.
Does the cruise pass any famous Amsterdam landmarks?
Yes, the route takes you past the Magere Brug, the iconic wooden drawbridge spanning the Amstel River, and through the UNESCO-listed Canal Area with its 17th-century townhouses. Views of the Rijksmuseum are also part of the journey.
How many people can fit on the boat?
The Salonboot Delphine accommodates up to four guests, so your group stays intimate and the boat never feels crowded.
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Private Dinner Cruise Amsterdam: 3-Course Meal for 4
2h · EN · FR · DE +1
from € 680 per group
≈ US$ 764 in your currency
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