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Dinner Canal Cruise Amsterdam: 4-Courses Including Drinks

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

Why travelers loved this

4.2
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· Justin_C ·
Jun 2026
My partner and I had a wonderful time. It was great food, the wine was bottomless, and the views were stunning. I enjoyed the captain giving us information about the city along the journey. I would highly recommend it if you're coming to Amsterdam. I would do it again next time.
· Jill_K ·
Jun 2026
The canal dinner cruise was fun! We spent two hours cruising through the canals while being served a four course dinner. The captain did a great job of maneuvering the boat around and giving us lots of history about each area. The waitstaff did a wonderful job of keeping our drinks full and serving each course. We were very happy that we booked this tour.

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 519 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    Great time - but

    Venus_S, Jul 2026
    Pros: This was a great experience for a group, and we really enjoyed the overall atmosphere. Cons: When I registered, I indicated that I am vegan. Someone even called ahead to confirm how many vegans were in my group of 11, so I expected that my dietary needs would be accommodated. Unfortunately, my dinner included cheese, and I was told, "Everything else is vegan, just not the cheese." At dessert, everyone else received a dessert, but I was told, "The caterer didn't provide a vegan dessert for you - sorry." It was disappointing that, despite confirming my dietary preference in advance, a fully vegan meal and dessert were not available.

    Great dinner canal cruise

    Christine_V, Jul 2026
    Really good dinner, free flowing beverages. Attentive staff. Only down side was the audio wasn’t great so couldn’t hear all of what the captain was saying about the sites

    Food great average tour

    Cheryl_L, Jul 2026
    Dinner was very good. Audio was hard to hear and we were a party of 6 and were very cramped in one table

    Great Dinner Cruise Choice

    Jill_K, Jun 2026
    The canal dinner cruise was fun! We spent two hours cruising through the canals while being served a four course dinner. The captain did a great job of maneuvering the boat around and giving us lots of history about each area. The waitstaff did a wonderful job of keeping our drinks full and serving each course. We were very happy that we booked this tour.

    Outstanding cruise, what a nice tour

    GERHARD_Z, Jun 2026
    The cruise was superb. The staff was vey supportive and welcoming. The cruise was a nice blend of casual path through the canals while enjoying a wonderful dinner and a nice blend of informative information. What a nice celebration to visiting Amsterdam

    Good food. Great wine. Wonderful time.

    Justin_C, Jun 2026
    My partner and I had a wonderful time. It was great food, the wine was bottomless, and the views were stunning. I enjoyed the captain giving us information about the city along the journey. I would highly recommend it if you're coming to Amsterdam. I would do it again next time.

    Great Food, Terrible Sound System

    Cindy_T, Jun 2026
    Food and canal ride were excellent. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Unfortunately, the sound system was horrible! It had so much static we couldn’t understand one thing the captain said. Very disappointing when he’s pointing out places and telling the history and we could understand anything but static noise.

    The food was not anything...

    Tori_M, May 2026
    The food was not anything too impressive but the servers were nice and it was a good view. Overall okay

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Dear Tori, Thank you for your honest feedback. We are glad to know you enjoyed the views and that our staff provided friendly service during your dinner cruise. Your comments are appreciated and will be shared with our team as we continue to improve the experience. Kind regards

    Great dinner cruise in Amsterdam

    Martin_H, May 2026
    Good food, knowledgeable captain and the crew did a great job with the dinner. Would highly recommend.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Dear Martin, Thank you for the wonderful review. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed the dinner cruise, the food, and the atmosphere on board. It’s great to know the captain and crew helped make your evening special. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again soon. Kind regards

    Not good

    murrcb, May 2026
    Don’t waste your time or money. Dinner was not good. Food was cold service was slow. However the atmosphere was nice. Wine was good.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Dear guest, Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the dinner did not meet your expectations and that the food and service were not as you hoped. We are glad to hear you still enjoyed the atmosphere and the wine on board. Your comments are important to us and will be shared with the team to help improve the experience. Kind regards

    Lousy Ecperience- worst in Amsterdsm

    Joe_B, May 2026
    This was the worst experience while visiting Amsterdam. The vendor did not have the meals that were pre-ordered and to make matters worse, the meals were stone cold . Cold fish does not taste very good.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Dear Joe, Thank you for your honest feedback. We are very sorry to hear that your dinner cruise experience did not meet your expectations. Your comments are very important to us, and we will share them with our team and catering partner to help improve the experience for future guests. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Kind regards

    Our favourite tour!

    Dale_B, May 2026
    Great tour. Excellent Captain, and food. Highly recommend for a night on the canal. Saw some interesting buildings.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Dear Dale, Thank you for the wonderful review. We are very happy to hear that the dinner cruise was your favourite tour and that you enjoyed the captain, the food, and the beautiful views along the canals. Your recommendation means a lot to our team and we hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind regards

    What a wonderful...

    Dorothy_S, May 2026
    What a wonderful experience. From the moment I arrived it was so much fun. Captain was wonderful and the tour along the canals was so informative and entertaining. The crew was attentive and always sported a very happy smile.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Dear Dorothy, Thank you for the lovely review. We are truly happy to hear that you had such a wonderful experience from the moment you arrived. It is great to know that you enjoyed the informative and entertaining canal cruise, and that the captain and crew helped make the evening even more special with their attentive and friendly service. Your kind words mean a lot to our team, and we hope to welcome you again in Amsterdam. Kind regards

    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
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