Is an evening canal cruise in Amsterdam worth it? Totally! Amsterdam looks completely different after dark. And even if you’ve already taken a canal cruise during the day, stepping in a boat for the evening canal cruise in Amsterdam is a totally different experience.
The evening cruises are generally less crowded than daytime ones, making for a more relaxed and peaceful experience. There is a number of cruise companies – including Lovers Canal Cruises – who organize evening/night boat tours in Amsterdam.
Evening canal cruise in Amsterdam
The first option is a regular night canal cruise departing from Central Station. It’s a 60 minutes cruise with an audioguide in 19 languages, including Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Tickets costs € 19 per person (or € 17,50 if you book tickets online).
Photo: Kristina Kutena
Canal cruises with drinks in Amsterdam
There is also a number of evening canal cruises, which include catering and drinks. So you can combine a boat tour with a dinner:
- Dinner Cruise. 2-hour Amsterdam canal cruise, including three-course meal and drinks. Tickets from €79. Book online >>
- Pizza Cruise. Enjoy a 1,5-hour long cruise and your favourite pizza and wine served on board. Tickets from €42,50. Make a reservation >>
- Amsterdam cheese & wine evening boat tour. If you are not looking for a full dinner, join a 1 hour evening cruise with (wine, beer, softdrinks) and Dutch cheese. Tickets from €32,50. Make a reservation >>
What is the best time for an evening canal cruise in Amsterdam?
We recommend timing your evening cruise around sunset to make the most of the city’s twinkling lights. For example, the sun sets around 20:30 – 21:00 in April, consider taking a cruise around 21:00 – 22:00. Check the sunrise and sunset times in Amsterdam and book your cruise in advance.
Amsterdam Light Festival cruises
If you are lucky to visit Amsterdam during the Amsterdam Light Festival, don’t miss a chance to see the illuminated with the light artworks.
This year the center of Amsterdam will welcome the 14th edition of Amsterdam Light Festival from 27 November 2025 to 18 January 2025.
“15000 and more” artwork by Studio Klus. Copyright Janus van den Eijnden
There are several departure points in Amsterdam (Central Station, Oosterdock, Amsterdam Noord). You can pick which one is the most convenient for you!
Enjoy your canal cruise and stay in Amsterdam!
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- Red Light District in Amsterdam
- Lovers canal cruises in Amsterdam
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