A private evening canal cruise with Amsterdam Boats starts at €46.20 per person for drinks with your own group, from 10 guests. With a smaller group, you can hire a saloon boat with skipper from €275 per hour.

Evening options at a glance

ExperiencePrice ppMinimumWhat you get
Bitterballen with a View€46.2010 guestsDrinks with freshly served bitterballen
Grazing & Cruising in Style€49.2010 guestsA generously filled grazing table
Classic Candlelight Cruise Dinner€119.9510 guestsCandlelit dinner on a saloon boat
3 Course Dinner Cruise€124.0010 guestsThree-course dinner, at least 3 hours

With a small group

The Marie Zurlohe (from €275 per hour) and the Roerdomp (from €295 per hour) take 2 to 12 guests. A 2-hour evening on the Roerdomp costs €590, excluding catering.

When is an evening cruise at its best?

After sunset, when the bridges and canal houses are lit. From late November to mid-January you will also pass artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival; read more in Amsterdam Light Festival by boat.

Check your price instantly

Enter your number of guests and date in the interactive price calculator on the experiences page to see which evening options are available.

Frequently asked questions

How long does an evening canal cruise last?

A private evening cruise lasts at least 2 hours, with dinner at least 3 hours.

Can I book an evening cruise for 2 people?

Yes, the Marie Zurlohe and the Roerdomp can be booked from 2 guests.

Isn't it cold on the water at night?

The boats are covered and heated, so you stay comfortable on cold evenings too.