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Why book our canals dinner cruise?

A small, charming canal boat for up to 6 guests: Delphine
A slightly bigger boat for up to 8 guests and a bathroom: Leaudine
A renowned Amsterdam restaurant provides your 3 course diner
Bohemian-inspired decor for a cozy, romantic atmosphere.
The canal boats are fully heated
Choose your wine onboard from a curated selection.
A knowledgeable English-speaking live guide

Private Boat Delphine

for groups 1- 6 persons

€ 444.04

Private Boat Leaudine

for groups of 1-8 persons

€ 479.36

Unforgettable 2-Hour Amsterdam Canal Dinner Cruise

Embark on a romantic journey through Amsterdam’s canals aboard our charming canal boats. Our private boat Leaudine is best equipped for your dinner cruise up to 8 guests and it also has a bathroom . For smaller groups up to 6 persons please see canal boat Delphine. For groups larger than 8 persons please see our canal boat Avanti.

Starting at the H’ART Museum dock in the city center, you will enjoy a memorable dinner:

Activity Timeline of our 2 hour Canal Dinner Cruise:

  • Start: Board the canal boat at the H’ART Museum dock, where your journey begins.

  • First Hour: As we start our journey, enjoy the calm vibe of Amsterdam’s canals. We will pass by the beautiful houses and bridges of Herengracht and Keizersgracht. Your starter course will be collected from a traditional Amsterdam boat restaurant on the Prinsengracht after approximately 20 minutes.

  • Second Hour: Cruise past iconic landmarks like the Rijksmuseum and explore the tranquil smaller canals. Along the way, we’ll pick up your main course and dessert, offering the perfect opportunity to relax and take in the scenic beauty. As the cruise goes on, you can talk about the plan. You can choose to explore the last canals or visit the old city for one last look at Amsterdam’s charm.

The menu will change with the seasons, ensuring a fresh and unique dining experience every time you join us. To see the actual menu please click here. Our tables are always fully decorated:

Wine & drinks selection onboard:

Private boat Leaudine is limited in space so we have selected the following drinks onboard:

  • Sparkling water: Pellegrino
  • Red wine (Italy) Costarosso Primitivo di Mandurio
  • White wine (France) Picpoul de Pinet, Beranger
  • Champagne (France) LoriotPagel Brut Carte d’Or

Allergies and special requests

Our chef accommodates all allergies — please let the skipper know when booking the boat or on board.

Why Book Our Private Dinner Cruise in Amsterdam?

  • We have a small, charming canal boat for up to 6 guests, perfect for an intimate dinner or lunch
  • A slightly bigger boat for up to 8 guests and a bathroom
  • A very large boat up to 20 persons for dinner
  • A renowned Amsterdam restaurant provides your gourmet dining experience.
  • Bohemian-inspired decor for a cozy, romantic atmosphere.
  • The canal boats are fully heated for comfort throughout your cruise.
  • Choose your wine onboard from a curated selection.
  • An English-speaking live guide will provide insights and enhance your journey.

More narrative about our private dinner cruises:

As the sun sets over Amsterdam, the city’s rhythm softens. The streets become quieter, and the canal waters calm. A rare peace settles over the city’s historic center. During these quiet hours, we invite you to enjoy something special — a private dinner cruise in Amsterdam. Here, fine food and classic charm come together under the soft evening light.

Your evening begins at the distinguished H’ART Museum dock, nestled in the cultural core of the city. Here, you’ll be welcomed aboard by your private host and invited into a world of calm sophistication. This luxury dinner cruise in Amsterdam is on a classic Dutch canal boat. It has a warm and inviting interior. The boat features bohemian-inspired décor, full heating, and comfortable seating. You can choose our smaller boat for a cozy dinner cruise with up to 6 guests. Or, you can pick our larger boat, which holds up to 8 guests and has a bathroom. Every detail is designed for your comfort and privacy.

As the boat leaves, the first hour of your Amsterdam canal dinner cruise begins. You will travel along the famous Herengracht and Keizersgracht. These beautiful waterways have old-style buildings and shining bridges. They create a great atmosphere for your meal. A gourmet starter is freshly made by a famous restaurant in Amsterdam. It is picked up from a traditional boat kitchen on the Prinsengracht. You can enjoy it with your choice of wine from our special onboard selection.

In the second hour, the boat continues its journey past iconic sights like the Rijksmuseum and through Amsterdam’s quieter canals, away from the crowds. Along the way, your main course and dessert are picked up, offering a seamless and uninterrupted dining experience on the water. Each dish is seasonal, fresh, and tailored to the preferences of our guests — a hallmark of the best dinner cruises in Amsterdam.

During your journey, an English-speaking guide is there to share insights about the city’s canals, art, and buildings. You can also relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of your romantic dinner cruise in Amsterdam.

In the final hour, you’ll have the option to explore more of the hidden waterways or glide into the heart of the old city, where the evening lights shimmer across the canal’s surface. As dessert is served and candles flicker inside the cabin, you’ll understand why this evening canal cruise with dinner in Amsterdam is one of the city’s most memorable experiences.

This is more than just dinner on a boat — it’s a unique dining experience that captures the spirit of Amsterdam at its most enchanting.

For dinner cruises during the Amsterdam Light Festival in winter which follow a different itinerary please click here

Book your private dinner cruise Amsterdam guests will never forget.

Why Book Your Amsterdam Cruise With Us

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Very Personal Adventure

Skipper Hans and historian Vanessa were wonderful. The 100 year old boat is beautiful, neat and tidy. We were given a personal tour of the canals. Wonderful experience with great people!

– Richard M, TripAdvisor
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Fantastic !

You should walk in Amsterdam. You should take the tram in Amsterdam. Those of you who are young or just crazy should ride a bike in Amsterdam. But ALL of you should take the boat trip on the Delphine with Vera in Amsterdam! What a fantastic way to see the canals, the “dancing buildings” and hear Vera’s amazing stories and wealth of information about the history of this glorious city. Vera gave Tish and myself that personal touch that stays with you after you get off the boat and head home. The other reviews talk in detail about the food and drinks Vera so graciously offers you. Every word is true! The Delphine is a warm and friendly boat. Vera is too! She provides that something extra we all look for in our travel adventures. Enjoy!

– Joel, Airbnb
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There are TONS of boat tours available in Amsterdam. There are none like this one!

I searched high and low for the perfect private boat tour in Amsterdam. Since this was our first trip to the city, I wanted it to be special and romantic. Private Boat Tour Amsterdam was an exceptional find. It was absolutely perfect. We had the Delphine, captained by Frederik. The boat was the perfect size—intimate, comfortable, and elegant. I knew we were going to have a fabulous evening when Frederik contacted me beforehand to say he was nearby and could pick us up directly at our Airbnb instead of having us travel to the pier where we were originally supposed to meet. The dock was on the Keizersgracht, right outside our door in the Jordaan, and Frederik picked us up there. Perfection. Frederik was an incredible guide. A lifelong resident of Amsterdam, he navigated the canals effortlessly and at the perfect pace, allowing us to absorb the beauty, elegance, and history of the city around us. We enjoyed wine, champagne, snacks, and bitterballen as we traveled through tiny canals beneath a beautiful late-summer sky. Frederik shared stories, both historical and personal, that gave us a profound appreciation for this remarkable city. I'd highly recommend checking the sunset time when booking. Our tour was perfectly timed to watch the sun set over the canals and then see them slowly light up as evening enveloped the water and canal houses. It was poetic and beautiful. There are TONS of boat tours available in Amsterdam. There are none like this one. Trust me. And if you can, request Frederik! Tour duration 1–2 hr

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