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Dinner Canal Cruise Amsterdam: 4-Courses Including Drinks

Amsterdam, Netherlands
High interest
Booked 4 times today.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Why travelers loved this

4.2
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· Dali_C ·
Mar 2026
Really a great way to spend the evening. Very charming captain and crew. Good food. Good wine. Delightful experience. Loved seeing Amsterdam on the canal at night. Highly recommend.
· David_A ·
Apr 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner cruise aboard The lovers boat. The meal was delicious, wait staff attentive and the views amazing. My only suggestion would be that we were seated on the aisle so weren’t able to get pictures of the lovely scenery. Perhaps it might be better to sit couples side by side so each couple gets a chance at a window seat. A lovely evening

Overview

As the sun goes down over Amsterdam, take in its illuminated waterfront and history on an atmospheric canal cruise. Savor a 4-course gourmet dinner with wine, beer, soft drinks as you drift past historical attractions including the Anne Frank House and the Bloemenmarkt, while listening to informative commentary. Please note only available Wed -Sat
  • Combine a sightseeing Amsterdam canal cruise with a 4-course dinner
  • Learn about Amsterdam’s history and attractions while watching the sun go down
  • See top Amsterdam attractions such as Anne Frank House and the flower market
  • Drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks) are included with your 4-course meal

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This nighttime cruise lets you dine and sightsee at the same time.

Sample Menu

Starter

Beef tartare with a poached egg yolk with fresh piccalilli, crispy brioche

Starter

House smoked salmon with roasted potato salad and a wasabi mayonnaise

Starter

Brioche bun filled with scrambled egg, baked spinach, feta, avocado, fresh salad

Starter

Green pea soup with grilled green asparagus

Main

Beef casserole with creamed potatoes, balsamic sauce, and green vegetables

Main

Cod baked on the skin, potato cream, green vegetables, Lime Beure Blanc sauce

Main

Lasagna of roasted vegetables with tomato basil sauce, spicy Italian cheese

Dessert

Tiramisu of Dutch “stroopwafels” served in a glass

What's Included

  • Cruise through Amsterdam's canals
  • Drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks)
  • 4-course dinner (choose between meat, fish or veggie option)

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • LOVERS Cafe
      Prins Hendrikkade 20A, 1012 TL Amsterdam, Netherlands

      Check in inside the LOVERS café, Prins Hendrikkade 25, in front of the central station of Amsterdam with your mobile voucher.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Head to Prins Hendrikkade in the city center for your evening Amsterdam canal sightseeing cruise.

    During your cruise, settle in for a sumptuous 4-course dinner, paired with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Your dinner will start with hors-d’oeuvres of freshly baked bread with butter and oil, followed by the dishes you chose at booking (fish, meat, or vegetarian).

    Watch the sun go down over the city and glide past top Amsterdam attractions, including West Church (Westerkerk) and the Anne Frank House. Listen to the onboard commentary and learn all about Anne, the young Jewish girl who hid from the Nazis in the house’s secret annex.

    Drift by Amsterdam Central Station and gaze at its neo-Renaissance façade illuminated at night.

    When your boat cruises past Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam’s colorful flower market, step back onto dry land at the departure point, finishing your evening canal cruise.

    Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) (Pass By)

    Magere Brug (Pass By)

    The Jordaan (Pass By)

    Bloemenmarkt (Pass By)

    Centraal Station (Pass By)

    Prinsengracht (Pass By)

    Keizersgracht 319 - Amsterdam (Pass By)

    Herengracht (Pass By)

    Nieuwmarkt (Pass By)

    Rijksmuseum (Pass By)

    NEMO Science Museum (Pass By)

    Magere Brug (Pass By)

    Red Light District (Pass By)

    Westerkerk (Pass By)

    9 Little Streets (Negen Straatjes) (Pass By)

    The Amstel (Pass By)

    IJ (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Choose your main course (meat, fish or vegetarian) at time of booking
    • Our boats are accessible to disabled people when they can walk the two steps in and out of the boat. A wheelchair/stroller can't be taken on board. The wheelchair/stroller can be safely placed on the quayside.
    • Minimum age of Dinner cruise is 13 years old (no alcohol under 18 years)
    • IMPORTANT NOTE: In this Viator booking module you can only choose 1 menu per booking. If your family/company would like different menus(example: 1 meat & 1 fish), we advise you to make separate bookings, but under the same name. With the same name we can make sure you sit at the same table on the boat.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Letitia_D
    The best dinner cruise we have ever done. I was not sure what to expect but it definitely exceeded my expectations. The evening started off a little rainy, but the sun came out and at the beginning of the cruise we saw a rainbow how wonderful that was that. We were celebrating my husband's birthday, and he enjoyed the cruise much. Seeing Amsterdam at night and going under the bridges and down the canals was epic and beautiful. The food was good, and the wine was flowing. We thought the captain and crew were exceptional. If you have any doubts, don't please book this dinner cruise you will not regret it.

    Reviews

    4.2
    based on 499 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Catered for my gluten and...

    Ann_G, May 2026
    Catered for my gluten and lactose free dietary requirements, and staff are very helpful with all your needs

    The experience was great,...

    Michael_S, May 2026
    The experience was great, easy to find, fantastic service and delicious food. Only complaint is that there may have been too much tartare

    Excellent

    Pati_G, May 2026
    We had 11 people and had a very enjoyable relaxing time as we circled many canals . Unlimitex wine and beet too

    While the table space was...

    Eddy_D, May 2026
    While the table space was very cramped, the food was okay but nothing spectacular. The river tour was very nice and interesting.

    restfull cruise

    Pascal_H, May 2026
    Very comfortable boat, particularly quiet with its new electric engines. Crew, including the captain, very warm with each table. We appreciated the veg menu... Excellent experience !

    Great experience,...

    Catherine_L, May 2026
    Great experience, delicious food and wine. Our captain/guide Simon was informative and funny. Highly recommend to take this tour early on in your stay so you can get an idea of the areas in the city to visit.

    Dinner onboard a canal cruise boat

    Wendy_C, Apr 2026
    Wrap up warm - it can be cold on the boat especially if you are sitting next to the outside edge of the boat as we were. The food was good - we chose the fish option, starter salmon (quite sparce) in marie rose sauce with potatoes , asparagus soup (was ok), hake on mash potatoes with seasonal veg (good) with a lovely light tiramasu to finish. Very generous with topping up of wine. The commentary from the boat captain was entertaining. Some beautiful buildings were sailed past and overall we felt it was good value.

    Lovers Dinner cruise

    David_A, Apr 2026
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner cruise aboard The lovers boat. The meal was delicious, wait staff attentive and the views amazing. My only suggestion would be that we were seated on the aisle so weren’t able to get pictures of the lovely scenery. Perhaps it might be better to sit couples side by side so each couple gets a chance at a window seat. A lovely evening

    Excellent

    Clare_W, Apr 2026
    Excellent atmosphere, friendly staff and the food was nice. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Amsterdam.

    Enjoyable evening

    Scott_M, Apr 2026
    What a very pleasant way to spend an evening in Amsterdam. Relaxed. Comfortable. The staff was friendly and attentive. The commentary was informative without intruding on the experience.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Dear Scott, Thank you for your kind review. We are very happy to hear that you had an enjoyable and relaxing evening on the cruise. It’s great to know that you liked the service, the atmosphere, and the commentary. Kind regards, Dinner Canal Cruise

    Great experience

    Danniell_I, Apr 2026
    Excellent experience, great service, and good food. I would definitely do this again if I come back to Amsterdam.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Dear Danniell, Thank you for your kind review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the dinner cruise, the service, and the food. We would be delighted to welcome you again on your next visit to Amsterdam. Kind regards, Dinner Canal Cruise

    Canal by night

    Dali_C, Mar 2026
    Really a great way to spend the evening. Very charming captain and crew. Good food. Good wine. Delightful experience. Loved seeing Amsterdam on the canal at night. Highly recommend.

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Dear Dali, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad to hear that you had such a charming evening on the Dinner Canal Cruise. It’s great to know you enjoyed the food, wine, and the company of our captain and crew. Seeing Amsterdam by night from the canals truly is a special experience, and we’re happy you loved it! Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards, Lovers Canal Cruises

    Lover's Dinner Cruise at Night

    Mary_L, Mar 2026
    From Afternoon, to sunset, to the starry moon lit night, are our dinner cruise was fabulous. Starting with five star greeting to the plated food, our night was perfect. What a great way to see Amsterdam, leaving the dock during daylight, watching the sunset and seeing the twinkling lights of the bridges and those in the homes as we passed by, was such a great experience. Lovers cruise team was not only 5⭐️ but they actually anticipated our needs. We enjoyed potato salad, cod w mashed Potatoes and fresh vegetables and finished with a vanilla and chocolate soufflé with chocolate bits. Beverages were an endless flow. What a great way to see Amsterdam at water level visiting homes as we passed by from the view of our window, watching families and their friends share their lives, and seeing the beautiful rooms , apartments and condos. We enjoyed the fish entrée on a white linen tablecloth, lit by a romantic table lamp and flower's. Fresh rolls and butter, with wine goblets greeted us as we sat at the windows that went to the center of the roof. As we sat down, we were greeted w/ a wood tray of fresh bake rolls and butter, followed by potato and salmon salad, cod, and dessert. We don't drink wine but there was 3 types offered to other guests and we enjoyed sodas and bottled water. It was a great time by all!

    City sightseeing with...

    Xavier_G, Feb 2026
    City sightseeing with Evening lights was amazing, food was also great. Time schedule was fully respected. We would recommend it

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Dear Xavier, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the evening canal cruise, the city sights by night, and the 4-course dinner. It’s great to know that the timing and service met your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on board again soon! Kind regards, Lovers Canal Cruises

    Birthday Dinner

    Lourdes_F, Feb 2026
    The Staff Yuri,Emilia,Norina & Alvaro were truly Fantastic. The Food was excellent. We had a Fabulous time and what made it special was that it was my Birthday

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Dear Lourdes, Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so happy to hear that you had a fabulous birthday dinner on the Dinner Canal Cruise! It’s wonderful that Yuri, Emilia, Norina, and Alvaro made your celebration extra special and that you enjoyed the food and drinks. We hope your birthday was truly memorable and that you take home some great memories of Amsterdam. Kind regards, Lovers Canal Cruises

    Enjoyable evening with...

    Evelyn_C, Nov 2025
    Enjoyable evening with good food. The crew was great and the canal information was interesting. Recommend.

    Fun cruise, great views...

    Samuel_P, Nov 2025
    Fun cruise, great views of Amsterdam at night. Food was pretty good and the captain crew were great. The captain was very engaging and funny.

    Response from Host, Nov 2025

    Dear Samuel, Thank you for your nice review. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the fun atmosphere, great views, and tasty dinner aboard our cruise. It’s wonderful to know the captain and crew helped make your evening special. We hope to welcome you back on board soon! Kind regards

    Good food. Better than...

    Paul_D, Oct 2025
    Good food. Better than "drinks and snacks" tours. You get to see a lot of the old Amsterdam. Leaving from central station - it is easy to get to from anywhere in Amsterdam.

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Dear Paul, Thank you for the nice review! We’re happy you enjoyed the dinner and views of old Amsterdam. It’s great to hear the central departure made it easy to join us. We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing evening on board soon. Kind regards

    Going around in a boat is...

    Shaila_S, Oct 2025
    Going around in a boat is nice. But I didn’t expect to have dinner with strangers next to us. We can’t even see looking out. The food is okay, not amazing. I probably wouldn’t go on it again. I was expecting more, since it’s $100 plus for one person. I feel like it wasn’t that much.

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    Dear Shaila, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the experience of cruising through Amsterdam, though we’re sorry to hear that the dinner setup and food did not meet your expectations. Your comments are important, and we’ll review them carefully to improve the dining experience for future guests. Kind regards, Amsterdam Dinner Canal Cruise Team

    Lovely evening in...

    Barbara_F, Oct 2025
    Lovely evening in Amsterdam. The only issue was with one of the beef dinners - the meat was very fatty.

    Beautiful scenery with...

    Adriana_D, Oct 2025
    Beautiful scenery with good food! We had fun meeting new people and listening to the captain's jokes.

    Cruising the canals under light.

    Tom_N, Oct 2025
    The tour was very well put together with a warm welcome by the ships staff and Captain 's. Shared the information that made Amsterdam unique along with humor and wit.Very entertaining and the beef melted in your month.,SERIOUSLY. For the money ...Great value

    Dinner on the boat

    James_G, Sept 2025
    The tour operators we had were great. Very personable and funny. The service staff work so efficient that it is not noticeable how hard they work.

    Amsterdam Canal Dinner Cruise

    Ronald_O, Sept 2025
    Beautiful trip, great photo opportunities. The night views from the canals makes the trip well worth it. Food was excellent and the service top notch.

    Lovely cruise, views,...

    Francesca_B, Sept 2025
    Lovely cruise, views, tour from the captain, and the food was amazing! We couldn’t have had a better time :)

    Sunset cruise

    Beverley_H, Sept 2025
    Beautiful cruise, with the lights coming on and a very friendly crew. Average food but it is more about the cruise. I would recommend doing it without the food.

    A must do when in Amsterdam

    Letitia_D, Sept 2025
    The best dinner cruise we have ever done. I was not sure what to expect but it definitely exceeded my expectations. The evening started off a little rainy, but the sun came out and at the beginning of the cruise we saw a rainbow how wonderful that was that. We were celebrating my husband's birthday, and he enjoyed the cruise much. Seeing Amsterdam at night and going under the bridges and down the canals was epic and beautiful. The food was good, and the wine was flowing. We thought the captain and crew were exceptional. If you have any doubts, don't please book this dinner cruise you will not regret it.

    Response from Host, Sept 2025

    Dear Letitia, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled your evening cruise was memorable and that you enjoyed the food, wine, and atmosphere. Celebrating special moments with us means a lot. We hope to welcome you again soon! Kind regards

    Wonderful evening

    Barbara_L, Sept 2025
    Lovely dinner and beautiful lights of Amsterdam. The food was delicious and the service was top-notch.

    More about dinner than a tour.

    Pierre_N, Sept 2025
    We enjoyed our cruise, the dinner was good, the staff were excellent. I would have liked more information on sights and areas but it was loud so I understand why it’s minimal.

    The dinner cruise was an...

    Debra_S, Aug 2025
    The dinner cruise was an amazing experience, but the food options were somewhat limited. I would have enjoyed it even more with a greater variety of dishes.

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