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45 minutes
Private tour 2 people
Private captain and Storyteller
Classic ship can be opened and closed
Immerse yourself in the nightly atmosphere of the city on a romantic night canal cruise Amsterdam with your partner. Discover the hidden romantic stories in this 45 minute canal cruise.
Night Canal Cruise Amsterdam | Private Experience
Experience the Magic of Amsterdam at night on a Private Night Canal Cruise Amsterdam
When the sun has set thousands of lights are turned on, the gorgeous merchant houses twinkle in darkness, the lights glitter on the world-famous canals, and the city comes alive with nocturnal activity. This gives way to a moment of wonder and romance making it a truly magical place.
On this Amsterdam night canal cruise, we will take you on a tour through this intimate landscape. Picture yourself in Amsterdam when the night has fallen. All the bridges light up and you and your loved one sit closely together with a glistening glass of prosecco in your hand aboard a cozy heated boat.
On our small, comfortable, and quiet private boat you will feel like you are the only ones cruising the Amsterdam canals. Nestle under warm blankets and drift past the impressive 17th-century canal houses, underneath the famous Amsterdam bridges, and see how the locals live in their houseboats.
While you listen to the sound of the rippling water, your private captain and guide shares heartwarming stories. You connect with long-forgotten Amsterdam legends and tales of love and learn fascinating details about the streets and architecture of this unique city. Often accompanied by a selected song that makes the experience complete. We promise, after your night canal cruise, we will leave you and your partner set for a cozy evening together. And yes, cruising the Amsterdam canals at night is as romantic as it sounds.
“In winter, the boat will have a roof and windows. We provide warm blankets and heating inside the boat, ensuring you remain dry and warm at all times.”
From the 27th of November till the 4th of January we only offer the Amstedam Light Festival Tour in the evening and this tour is not available!
Highlights of the Night Canal Cruise Amsterdam
Thousands of Lights
After sunset, thousands of lights are turned on reflecting in the canals.
Romantic Stories
Listen to Stories of Romance Related to iconic buildings in the city.
Seven Love Bridges
Enjoy a breathtaking view of seven bridges all at once,which is even better at night.
Skinny Bridge
Skinny Bridge
Small Canals
See just how narrom and intimate it can get in the labyrinth of canals.
Discover Houseboats
Learn how it is to live on a houseboat, peak inside Amsterdam houseboat life.
Route of the Nigth Canal Cruise Amsterdam
This is the route of the Night Canal Cruise Amsterdam
Inclusions of the Night Canal Cruise Amsterdam
Seasoned guide
A seasoned guide with a deep love for uncovering hidden gems and romantic spots, who also serves as your captain.
Exclusive tour
This private tour is just for your and your loved one.
A glass of Prosecco
Savor the nighttime scenery with a chilled glass of Prosecco.
Local Snacks
Pair your drink with a selection of fine local cheese, chocolate, nuts, Dutch caramel waffles and crackers.
Customized for any weather
Our eco-friendly electric boat can be customized for any weather, with retractable roofs and windows that open in good weather and close when it rains.
Cozy blankets
Cozy blankets are provided so you can cuddle up with your partner.
Heating on board
In the winter, enjoy the warmth from our onboard heating system, keeping you comfortable throughout the tour.
Exclusions of the Private Night Canal Cruise Amsterdam
Tips
If the tour exceeded your expectations, feel free to show your appreciation with a gratuity for the captain.
Warm Clothes
In the evening and especially in winter it can cool down on the canals in Amsterdam so make sure to bring some warm clothes to keep you comfortable and warm.
Expand Your Night Canal Cruise Amsterdam
11 Red Roses
Enhance your experience with 11 red roses for €50,-
Big Bottle of Prosecco
Include a large 750ml bottle of Prosecco for €35,-
Champagne Options
Choose a 750ml bottle of Boucche Père et Fils – Cuvée Réservée Brut for €65,- or a 750ml bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut for €98,-
Polaroid Pictures
Capture memories with 5 Polaroid photos €25,- or Polaroid photos or for €50,- (€6,- per photo).
Details of Private Night Canal Cruise Amsterdam
Tour Length
This tour lasts 45 minutes. We suggest upgrading to the full 90-minute experience for a deeper dive into Amsterdam’s charm. The extended tour offers more stories, additional locations, and extra time to soak in the city's magic.
Languages
Available in English and Dutch. Spanish, French, and German are also available upon request.
Starting Point
Herengracht 605 (in front of Museum"Huis Willet-Holthuysen"
Available Times
Limited slots—check the schedule for available options.
Group Size
A private experience for up to 2 people. If you like to book for a bigger group check out our 90 min. private boat tour.
What Our Guests Say
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I had a light festival tour on a small group tour with our skipper Glynn and it was absolutely amazing. Props to the skipper for making us feel welcome with snacks and drinks and giving us a wonderful walkthrough of all the different artworks.
The weather was super cold but the boat was well warmed enough and cozy for us to be able to enjoy the trip. 5 stars experience truly! :)
The weather was super cold but the boat was well warmed enough and cozy for us to be able to enjoy the trip. 5 stars experience truly! :)
We took the 9 p.m. tour. Scott is the best guide! He had great facts about Amsterdam and interesting insights into the Light Festival artworks—in short, we had a blast! Oh yeah, and did we mention Scott is amazing?!
Glynn gave my family and I the best experience in the Amsterdam light boat . I recommend her for all your private boat trips experience.
What a wonderful way to see this beautiful city! And we were so lucky that it is also the annual Light Festival right now. The boat is the perfect intimate size, the skipper really pleasant en knowledgeable - it couldn’t have been better. Thanks!
It was super nice and friendly captain with a lot of fun facts that he could share.
Fantastic boat ride with our skipper Scott! Our family took an evening boat ride through the light festival and Scott was able to share details of all the light installations but also tell us more about the city. He balanced it perfectly with guiding us while also leaving us time to chat amongst ourselves. We had a perfect evening and I couldn’t recommend this more. Finally, after the usual route to see all the light installations, we had some time left and he showed us a few hidden spots of the city by boat. 10/10 would recommend this tour with Scott.
Fantastic boat trip around the gorgeous canals of Amsterdam, seeing the light festival displays with really insightful commentary. The complimentary gluwine and snacks were great too!
Great tour! Warm welcome in cozy boat, with best host / captain in Amsterdam
Fantastic Amsterdam Light Festival tour with Rocco. Highly recommended!
Rocco is the sweetest captain in Amsterdam! He makes you feel at home at his clean boat, with snacks and drinks and heating onboard. He also knows a lot about Amsterdam, a great plus. Nothing felt rushed, best way to see Amsterdam and her canals. Book Rocco!
Our tour boat on November 26,2025 was just so lovely. To be able to view the city and city lights from the canals was amazing, weather was chilly but clear and our tour guide Glenn was a wonderful guide with a bit of history and knowledge of the area gave us a great deal of information and appreciation for Amsterdam. Glenn was very warm and friendly and answered all of our questions. I would definitely recommend this tour company and Glenn for a lovely ride through the canals
I proposed to my boyfriend today and I am incredibly happy. I would like to thank everyone at Romantic Tour, especially Scott. My boyfriend (and now fiancé) and I had a fantastic evening! Everything went exactly as I had planned! The playlist was perfect, as were the snacks, the view, the tour, etc. Everything was perfect! I highly recommend it. I would like to thank the Romantic Tour team again, especially Scott. I am very happy with every moment I had tonight.
Thank you and especially Scott who was our host for the best night of our life!! He made everything really special for us, it was not just another tour, and we will always remember how special you made it for us!! I recommend and we will definitely come back and ask for Scott!!
Thank you so much to Rocco and the team for such a wonderful experience! My partner (now fiancé!!) and I had a three and a half hour canal cruise on the Saloon boat and the Unlimited Love package. The email communication to arrange the evening was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our three course meals picked up along the way, and Rocco picked a perfect, quiet intimate canal for the proposal itself. We will fondly look back on this special day for the rest of our lives (and will regularly look back at the Polaroids!). For everything that was included I feel the price was very reasonable!
Thanks so much for making our engagement so special ❤️
Thanks so much for making our engagement so special ❤️
We had the most incredible experience with Romantic Amsterdam Tour. From the very first email, their communication was warm, professional, and reassuring. The private boat tour felt so special.
The storytelling made it unforgettable. We didn’t just see the city, we heard its love stories and hidden secrets. It felt authentic, thoughtful.
The team are true professionals, and they clearly care deeply about creating magical experiences for couples. Our proposal was handled beautifully.
If you’re visiting Amsterdam as a couple, I can’t recommend this enough. It’s romantic, personal, and worth every penny.
The storytelling made it unforgettable. We didn’t just see the city, we heard its love stories and hidden secrets. It felt authentic, thoughtful.
The team are true professionals, and they clearly care deeply about creating magical experiences for couples. Our proposal was handled beautifully.
If you’re visiting Amsterdam as a couple, I can’t recommend this enough. It’s romantic, personal, and worth every penny.
We loved this romantic cruise so much we came back AGAIN for year 2! Rocco is the best and this tour is the best. Cannot recommend it enough!
Scott gave us an unforgettable night on the water. Fun, informative, and picked the perfect route for us to maximize the night sights. He knows when to chime in vs when to step back and really let the romance of the moment build. What a wonderful city to explore from the water. The whole experience blew me away and made for a really special evening.
Scott did a great job! Leading us through the eye of the storm while telling us great stories. 5/5 stars
Skipper Scott was AMAZING!!!! Great tour of Amsterdam through the many beautiful canals. Scott was extremely funny, easy going and very knowledgeable about the city. Loved it!!!
I worked with the Romantic Tours team for about 6 months to plan my proposal to be just the way I envisioned it. The entire team was very friendly, professional and helped me get every detail right. Ciska was very responsive and helped me think through additional details to make the day as special as possible. Skipper Scott was a true pleasure to be with on the boat. I was pretty nervous arriving to the boat, but his calm and lighthearted demeanor and fun stories helped calm my nerves immediately. Justina was our incredible photographer and helped capture each special moment and we couldn’t have asked for a better team. My new fiancé even told me yesterday was the best day of her life, which wouldn’t be possible without the team helping make it all possible. I cannot thank you all enough!!!
That was very good and interesting. Our captain Dip told us a lot of stories about the city and made our journey brilliant and perfect. I really recommend.
We really enjoyed our canal tour with captain Mare. She was funny charming and knowledgeable. The snacks and drinks on board were of high quality. We took an evening tour as the sun was setting so it made for nice lighting and no glaring sun to deal with. I recommend this tour to anyone who doesn't want to ride on a party boat.
We had the most magical experience with Proposal Romantic Tour Amsterdam! From the very beginning, communication via email was amazing—quick, friendly, and incredibly helpful. They provided great support in planning the actual proposal, making the whole process smooth and special.
A huge thank you to my tour guide, Glyn, who truly made the experience unforgettable. She was not only warm and kind but also took so many beautiful photos, brought us to lovely romantic spots, and adjusted the tour perfectly to our needs.
I honestly couldn't imagine the proposal being more perfect. My now-fiancée was over the moon, and it’s a moment we will never forget.
Thank you so much for making it all so perfect! 💍🚤❤️
A huge thank you to my tour guide, Glyn, who truly made the experience unforgettable. She was not only warm and kind but also took so many beautiful photos, brought us to lovely romantic spots, and adjusted the tour perfectly to our needs.
I honestly couldn't imagine the proposal being more perfect. My now-fiancée was over the moon, and it’s a moment we will never forget.
Thank you so much for making it all so perfect! 💍🚤❤️
Response from the owner 14:32 03 Jun 25
Hi Oktawia, Thank you for your kind words. Our entire team is dedicated to make every proposal a special event. With our personal approach we make sure that we meet the wishes of our guests. I will thank Glynn again on your behalf for this beautiful trip. We wish you all the best for the future together!With Love,Ciska
We enjoyed this private boat tour of Amsterdam. It was the perfect ending to our multi-country trip to Europe. Rocco was very informative about what we were seeing and answered all of our questions. It was such a beautiful tour. We are grateful for the experience. Thank you Rocco!
Response from the owner 14:25 03 Jun 25
Thank you Janice, It was a pleasure to have you on board and to be able to share my love for Amsterdam with you! Thank you for booking your tour with us!With Love,Rocco
Enjoyed a romantic, private cruise immensely. Snacks, drinks, fun facts, everything was perfect!
Response from the owner 13:40 01 Jun 25
Hi Tomas,Bedankt voor je 5 star review. Met onze tours proberen we onze gasten op een ontspannen en persoonlijke manier de romantische kant van Amsterdam te laten zien en we zijn blij dat we erin geslaagd zijn om een perfecte ervaring voor jou en je partner geleverd te hebben! With love,Ciska
I used this tour service to propose to my fiancée, and everything was excellent. It was a beautiful experience, the company was very easy to work with and quick to communicate, and the photographer they enlisted was phenomenal. We are both extremely happy with the experience and highly recommend this service.
Response from the owner 13:39 27 May 25
Hello Sam, Congratulations on your engagement!Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you chose our private boat tour services for your marriage proposal in beautiful Amsterdam. We are delighted to deliver our signature romantic experience and are glad that we met your expectations. We also appreciate your kind words about our team; we are pleased that they were easy to work with and provided effective communication throughout the process. This is what we strive for, as we understand the stress involved in coordinating such an event.We aim to create memorable and unique experiences, like our private boat tours, that make marriage proposals unforgettable. Your engagement is an important milestone, and we take pride in helping couples like you celebrate such a significant occasion. We appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back in the future for many anniversaries to come.Wishing you both all the best for you exciting new chapter.With love, Linda
Excellent service all as expected and nothing bad to say at all from the experience. Thank you very much for helping me achieve the perfect proposal
Response from the owner 11:40 12 May 25
Dear Jossue,Thank you so much for sharing your 5-star experience with us! We are thrilled to have met your expectations, especially for such a beautiful event as your marriage proposal. Although we have organized close to 400 proposals, it is always a privilege and an honor when guests allow us to play a small part in arranging the details and coordination. We greatly appreciate your trust in us and for letting us witness your beautiful proposal.I will pass on your lovely review and kind words to your skipper, Glynn.Thank you again for joining us. We wish you both the very best as you embark on this exciting new chapter together.With love, Linda
The communication and planning were great, and we really enjoyed the Romantic Amsterdam Tour. However, we were unhappy with the photographer we were assigned—both the photos and editing didn't meet our expectations. When we brought this up, responses were slow, and we ultimately just asked for the RAW files. Surprisingly, we liked the polaroids more than the professional photos. If photography is a priority for you, I recommend asking in advance who your photographer will be.
Response from the owner 12:42 10 May 25
Dear Aileen,Thank you for taking the time to share your valuable feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Romantic tour and appreciate your kind words about our communication and coordination. However, we are very sorry to learn that the photography experience did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is important to us, and we take it seriously. To assist you further, we could not find your details in our system. Please email us at info@romantictouramsterdam.com with the name under which the booking was made. Once we have the booking details, we will look into the matter and explore how we can resolve it.Thank you again for sharing your experience. We hope to assist you soon.With love, Linda 
Magnific experience! It was the perfect touch to my girlfriend's birthday and the stories told touched our heart. Thank you so much!
Response from the owner 08:33 02 May 25
Dear Rodrigo, Happy belated birthday to your partner! Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are absolutely thrilled to have met your expectations and left you both with such a memorable experience. We are lovers of romance and Amsterdam; your experience is exactly why we do what we do. We are passionate about leaving beautiful, lasting impressions of Amsterdam with our guests. We are grateful that we can share Amsterdam's magic and romance through our eyes, experience, and storytelling. Thank you so much for choosing to sail with this; we can't wait to welcome you back in the future. With love,Linda 
Linda, Rocco and everyone else that helped setup our proposal in Amsterdam were nothing short of perfect. We are extremely grateful we got to have such a beautiful proposal done in such a unique way. Every step along the way Linda went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect for us and despite there being many issues on my end Linda made sure everything turned out smoothly and it ended up being the most beautiful proposal. Thank you! I give my highest recommendation to the Romantic Amsterdam Tour team.
Response from the owner 19:49 27 Apr 25
Dear Cooper,Congratulations on your engagement. Thank you so much for your heartwarming review! We're thrilled to hear that your private tulip field proposal during your visit to Amsterdam was a magical experience for you both. We're so happy that we met your expectations. Coordinating a marriage proposal is very special for us, and it's incredible to know that our efforts made your special moment unforgettable. This makes us very happy. Even as we approach 400 proposals, each one motivates us to create unique and beautiful experiences, just like your sunset backdrop picnic set up in the tulip fields. Your kind words inspire us to continue providing exceptional service for couples looking to celebrate their love in the most memorable way. Thank you again for your high recommendation and for trusting us to fulfill your vision. I wish you all the best in your exciting new chapter ahead. With love,Linda 
A highly recommended experience, personalized and exquisite treatment with all kinds of details, a great discovery!! Thank you
Response from the owner 19:14 26 Apr 25
Hello Mario,Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your romantic private canal tour in Amsterdam. It's always a joy to share the magical ambiance of our beautiful city with guests like you. We take great pride in personalizing experiences, allowing you to discover our hidden gems and hear the romantic stories that make Amsterdam special. These details create an unforgettable moment, and we aim to make our tours unique to every visitor. We appreciate you spreading the word about our tours and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable experience on the canals of Amsterdam. Thank you again for sharing your 5-star experience. With love,Linda 
Thank you for making this day so special. Everything was prepared perfectly!
Response from the owner 19:05 26 Apr 25
Hello Kuba, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. We appreciate you allowing us to help plan such a magical moment. We aim to prepare everything as best possible to make the moment memorable for our guests visiting Amsterdam. Amsterdam is a romantic and beautiful city, and I know that Rocco enjoyed hosting you both. We wish you all the best and can't wait to see you sail around the beautiful Amsterdam canals in the future. All the very best for your next chapter. With love, Linda 
Thank you Deep for this beautiful romantic boat tour through Amsterdam! I couldn't have wished for a more romantic place for a marriage proposal🙏 Thank you so much for your cooperation! You are a very nice person and organized the whole surprise together with my boyfriend or more like my future husband! Thank you so much for this special moment!!!
Truly a one of a kind experience and worth every penny. Rocco and his Team are the best. From the initial email inquiry to the follow-up after was impeccable. Our canal guide was Dirk and we couldn't have asked for a better person to share this once in a lifetime experience. He is an amazing individual who took great care in making sure we would never forget this day. Kristin and I are so unbelievably happy and had the absolute best time ever. I would highly recommend Team Romantic Tour Amsterdam.
Love always,
Steven and Kristin
Love always,
Steven and Kristin
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.
FAQ
What can you expect to see on the Night Canal Cruise Amsterdam?
The night canal cruise Amsterdam is the perfect choice for those wishing to explore the city after a long and active day. The charming canal district completely transforms at night, with hundreds of lights outlining the bridges and street corners. This night canal cruise aims to show you the best views of Amsterdam and includes a selection of specially selected stories to bring them to life.
Choosing the night canal cruise Amsterdam offered by Romantic Tour means you will get to hear stories that are not usually featured on other boat tours. This night canal cruise brings you straight to the Seven Bridges of Love and also brings you to the iconic Amstel river, which is where you can find the famous Skinny Bridge.
At night, these bridges are outlined with hundreds of lights that make for the perfect picture to remember your journey. Of course, a visit to the canal district is not complete without going to the Famous canal girdle which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the district all Amsterdammers dream about to one day be able to move to.
If there is a special location that is on your bucket list in Amsterdam or you want to add something special, consider doing a 90-min night canal cruise which allows us to customize and offer the full experience.
Why do we offer a Private Night Canal Cruise of Amsterdam?
There are many companies that offer a night canal cruise Amsterdam, but none do it as we do. We are the only company specializing in showing you the intimate side of the city by including specially selected stories that reflect the romantic background of the city. Your captain is an expert guide with years of experience in showing Amsterdam at its best!
During this Amsterdam night canal cruise, you will not only be given a perfect introduction to the places most worth visiting but you will also be fully immersed in the beauty of the nocturnal character of the city.
What is included on this Private Night Canal Cruise Amsterdam?
What better way to enjoy Amsterdam at night than with a drink and a snack? This night canal cruise Amsterdam features a glass of Prosecco and water aswell with a selection of fine local cheese, chocolate, nuts, Dutch caramel waffles and crackers. These are included in the price!
If you would like to add something special, this can also be arranged! Why not upgrade to a bottle of champagne, a large bottle of Prosecco or a bouquet of 11 roses? When you book your tour, there is an option to add these extras. If you have a special request, consider doing the evening canal cruise of 90 min. For that tour, we can offer even more personal requests, such as specific pick up requests, etc. If you would like to make it even more special consider our Dinner Cruise on the Canals.
When can you book a Amsterdam Private Night Canal Cruise ?
The Amsterdam night canal cruise is bookable throughout the year. All available slots are visible on the calendar of our website. Feel free to book directly but if your desired time is not available always contact us: info@romantictouramsterdam.com and we will do our best to arrange a tour at your desired time.
You might be surprised, but the night canal cruise Amsterdam is the perfect choice for winter! Although the sun sets early, and it is colder, Amsterdam’s city centre is usually quieter, so you have a longer to enjoy the peace and serenity from the comfort of your seats. Consider extending this to 90 minutes for the ultimate experience! Read more about our 90 min evening canal cruise in Amsterdam.
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Meeting Point
to start your Tour
Our tour will start and end at Herengracht 605, 1017 CE Amsterdam. The start point is in front of a building with the red sign “Museum Willem-Holthuysen". When you arrive, please keep an eye out for an off-white boat with a cream top.
