Romantic Private Evening Canal Cruise Amsterdam – Original Experience

All tours

90 minutes

Private tour 2 people

It is possible to have up to 12 guests.

Private captain and storyteller

Classic ship can be opened and closed

Immerse yourself in the nightly atmosphere of Amsterdam on a romantic evening canal cruise with your partner. Join the full original 90-minute experience!

From €350

Evening Canal Cruise Amsterdam – Original 90 min. Experience

Evening in Amsterdam. You are together with your special someone on a private evening canal cruise sailing through the city’s iconic historic centre. The day is coming to an end but for you two an adventure is about to begin. You are welcomed on board by your private guide who shares with you a selection of romantic stories and music designed to pull on your heartstrings. The history of Amsterdam revealed from a unique angle. Surrounded by hundreds of lights, glowing through crooked windows and sparkling on the water, you feel the nocturnal side of the city.

Although famous for it’s exciting nightlife, this evening canal cruise aims to immerse you in the tranquility of Amsterdam’s canal district. Your guide takes you on a trip through the smaller, more intimate areas of the city on a silent electric boat.

Whatever the occasion, the private Romantic evening canal cruise is the suitable choice for those looking for a special way to enjoy Amsterdam’s canal district at night. Are you celebrating an anniversary? Are you on your honeymoon? Are you visiting the city and looking for an evening canal cruise specifically for couples? Or are you looking for a way to spice up your date? Look no further!

This 90-minute evening canal cruise is the original version of the Romantic Amsterdam Tour. The full one and a half hours allows you to sink fully into the stories and music presented by your guide. Experience more than what is featured in the shorter 45-minute version. Hear all stories and visit all locations including the old harbour, the Seven Love Bridges and the last defence tower of the city’s old border. Book our highest rated tour in the evening hours when Amsterdam is at its finest. A journey the two of you will cherish forever!

Highlights

Tales of Romance Featuring the full set of stories from the original 90-minute tour.
The Medieval Harbour and the Last Defense Tower Learn the bitter-sweet love story of the last remaining defence tower of Amsterdam’s historic centre and get an open view of where the old harbour once was.
Historic Drawbridge Visit the location which inspired the famous artist Monet to paint one of the most iconic paintings set in Amsterdam.
Bridges of Love Get a breathtaking view of all Seven Bridges of Love and find out what the legends say happens if you sail under all of them.
Skinny Bridge See this iconic wooden bridge light up at night as you sail the Amstel river.
Traditional Houseboats and Tiniest House See the creative ways Amsterdammers build their homes and learn about life on a traditional houseboat.
Peaceful Canals Find your way in the more private corners of the canal district, including a spot from a famous film.

What's Included

Experienced Captain An expert Captain with a penchant for discovering secluded spots and amorous locales, who also serves as your personal skipper.
Private experience. This intimate excursion features only you and your skilled captain, ensuring a truly private experience.
small bottle of Prosecco Immerse yourself in the evening's beauty while enjoying a crisp, petite bottle of sparkling wine.
Local Delicacies Local delicacies, including artisanal cheese, exquisite chocolates, gourmet nuts, traditional Dutch stroopwafels, and savory crackers.
Adjustable roofing and windows Our environmentally-conscious electric vessel adapts effortlessly to changing conditions, featuring adjustable roofing and windows that can be opened to embrace fair weather or sealed to protect against rain.
Warm blankets Blankets are on hand for you to snuggle comfortably with your beloved.
Heating on board During colder seasons, our onboard heating maintains a pleasant warmth throughout your journey, ensuring your comfort regardless of the outside temperature.

What's Excluded

Tipping Option If you found the experience exceptional, you're welcome to express your gratitude with a discretionary gratuity for your captain.
Dress for Comfort As temperatures can drop in the evenings, particularly during winter months along Amsterdam's canals, we recommend bringing warm clothes to ensure your comfort throughout the journey.

Expand Your Boat Tour

11 Red Roses Elevate your experience with a stunning bouquet of 11 red roses, available for an additional €45,-
Big Bottle of Prosecco Upgrade to a generous 750ml bottle of sparkling Prosecco for €29,- perfect for extended celebrations.
Champagne Selection Indulge in luxury with your choice of fine champagnes: 750ml Boucche Père et Fils – Cuvée Réservée Brut at €59,- 750ml Veuve Clicquot Brut at €89,- (Both options also available in smaller formats)
Instant Memories Preserve your magical moments with 10 Polaroid snapshots for €40,- (individual photos priced at €4.50 each).

Tour Details

Tour Length 90 minutes of enchanting canal exploration. For an even more immersive experience, consider extending your journey to a full 2 or even 3 hours.
Linguistic Options Tours are primarily conducted in English or Dutch. Kindly specify your language preference when booking. Upon request, we can also accommodate Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German speakers.
Meeting Point Keizersgracht 401.
Pick Up For an additional fee, your captain can collect you from a location of your choice, provided it offers a secure mooring spot.
Availability Please consult our online scheduling system for the most up-to-date time slots. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out via email.
Group Accommodation While this intimate tour is designed for two, we can adjust to welcome larger parties of up to 12 guests. Simply indicate your desired group size during the reservation process.

What Our Guests Say

Our weather policy

On our delightful boats, we are fully equipped to handle all types of weather! For rainy days, we can close up the boat while still providing clear views through the windows. To keep you cozy on colder or winter evenings, we offer heating and blankets. Our tours are rarely canceled due to weather conditions and will only be postponed if local authorities advise against going on the canals. In such instances, you can either reschedule your tour or receive a full refund. For more information, please refer to our full cancellation policy. Rest assured, we are prepared to take care of you no matter the season.

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On this evening canal cruise in Amsterdam lasting 90-minutes you will get the opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Dutch capital in a special way. When the sun sets the iconic canal district puts on a new look. This evening canal cruise brings you to the top highlights of Amsterdam and provides an exciting narrative showing you why this city is one of the most romantic places in Europe.

A core part of this evening canal cruise of Amsterdam is the combination of special stories and locations not featured on any other boat tour. This is the only tour revealing the secrets of the Seven Bridges of Love, a location hidden in plain sight. An evening canal cruise is also the best way to visit the glorious Amstel river, the river which gave Amsterdam its name and see the famous Skinny Bridge, which at night is lit up with hundreds of lights.

Unlike the shorter version of the evening canal cruise of Amsterdam, the full 90-minute duration allows you to enjoy all stories and locations available on the original Romantic Tour offered before the pandemic. Moreover, on this tour, you can request special features, such as a specific drink or a location you would like to see. Let us know and we can see if this can be arranged!

Amsterdam is special at night and we believe an evening canal cruise is the best way to enjoy its beauty. Romantic Amsterdam Tour is the only organization offering an evening canal cruise which focuses on the romance and intimacy of the canal district. The captain, who will also be your guide, is an expert at showing you the small details which other tours usually omit.

The evening canal cruise Amsterdam not only gives you the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Amsterdam at night with a refreshing drink and snack on board. The tour features a sparkling small bottle of Prosecco and water aswell with a selection of fine local cheese, chocolate, nuts, Dutch caramel waffles and crackers

The drink choices of the evening canal cruise Amsterdam can be modified to your liking! You can consider expanding with the standard upgrades by adding a small or big bottle of champagne, upgrading to a small or big bottle of veuve clicquot or adding a lovely bouquet of 11 red roses to decorate the interior. If there is something special you would like to add, please let us know and we do our best to arrange it!

You can join an evening canal cruise throughout the year. You can see an up to date calendar with availability and book directly through our website. If you would like to book a slot not featured there, please let us know by sending an e-mail to info@romantictouramsterdam.com. It may well be possible to arrange a tour!

The evening canal cruise of Amsterdam is a great choice if you are in the city in winter. The Dutch weather can be a challenge as it does get quite chilly in the evening, but on the upside, that is when the canals are generally more quiet and intimate. Joining this evening canal cruise is a great way of concluding a full day of exploring!

Meeting Pointto start Your Tour

Our tour will start and end at Keizersgracht 401, Amsterdam.
The start point is at the parking for bikes in front of an office building with the sign “Huis Marseille”.
When you arrive, please keep an eye out for an off-white boat with a cream top.