Canal Cruise Amsterdam with drinks

Amsterdam is a city famous for its beautiful canals, and what better way to experience them than by taking a relaxing cruise with a drink in hand? 

This article will explore the best canal cruises in Amsterdam that offer drinks onboard. 

From romantic sunset cruises to lively party boats, there’s something for everyone. 

There are various Amsterdam Canal Cruises with food and drinks. 

Some of the most popular options are: 

• Amsterdam Canal Cruise with beer
• Amsterdam Canal Cruise with pizza and wine
• Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Cheese and wine
• Amsterdam Canal Cruise with BBQ

So sit back, grab a drink, and let’s explore the canals of Amsterdam!

Cruise in Classic Boat with a live guide, drinks and Dutch Cheese

This 60-min boat tour cruises you along the canals of Amsterdam, with a cheese platter and unlimited beer!

This tour is recommended for those looking for a relaxing cruise along the famous canals of Amsterdam. 

A classic wooden saloon boat will gently glide you along the canals, and you can watch as the beautiful city passes you!

Tour goes through:

• Anne Frank House 
• The Jordaan 
• Amsterdam Cheese Museum 
• Amsterdam Tulip Museum 
• Statue of Anne Frank 
• Houseboat Museum 
• Leiden Square 
• Rijksmuseum 
• Munt Tower
• St. Nicholas Basilica
• Museum of Canals
• NEMO Science Museum 
• Basilica of Saint Nicholas 

Tour timing: 9.30 am to 8 pm

Tour duration: 60 minutes to 75 minutes (from July 1) 

Number of people: 15

Departure point: Anne Frank House (Prinsengracht 263, 1016 GV Amsterdam) or Central Station (Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 TM Amsterdam) 

This ticket includes:

• Luxury Amsterdam Canal cruise 
• Live guide and skipper 
• Dutch cheese 
• Unlimited drinks, including soft drinks, wine and beer

Ticket prices: 

Departure Station	Ticket type	Ticket price
Anne Frank House	Adult ticket (11 to 99 years)	€54
Central Station	Child ticket (3 to 10 years)	€22

Note: 

• Children below the age of 3 years enjoy free cruise ride
• Confirmation for the Canal Cruise is sent at the time of booking 
• The minimum drinking age is 18 and passengers need to carry ID
• Service animals are permitted on the boat

Amsterdam Canal cruise with unlimited drinks

This Amsterdam drinking canal cruise lets you enjoy the sights of Jordaan, a trendy area flanked by indie boutiques, hip eateries, and cozy pubs.

Learn about the city and the best local bars from your skipper and hostesses.

Cruise past the famous Prinsengracht, the Margere Brug, the Golden Bend, the nine streets and the Anne Frank House!

The tour goes through: 

• Amsterdam Red Light District
• Sea Palace
• NEMO Science Museum 
• Oudeschans
• Waterlooplein Market
• Stopera
• Herengracht 
• Waldorf Astoria
• Hotel Seven Bridges
• Prinsengracht 
• Magere Brug 
• Hermitage Amsterdam 
• Dancing houses 
• Zuiderkerk 
• Rokin 
• Grimburgwal 

Tour timing: 10.30 am to 10.15 pm 

Meeting point: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230, 1012 GK Amsterdam

This ticket includes: 

• Cruise through Amsterdam Canals 
• Expert guide and skipper
• Hostesses
• Unlimited drinks on board 

Ticket price: 

Age	Ticket price
Adult ticket (18 to 99 years)	€32
Youth ticket (4 to 17 years)	€27

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Note: 

• This tour is free for children below the age of 3 years
• Tourists are expected to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour timing

Heineken Experience and 1-hour canal cruise 

This Heineken experience comes with a skip-the-ticket line, offering the best views of the 17th-century buildings lining the city canals.

The visit to Heineken Experience includes a 1.5-hour self-guided tour. 

You will learn about the company’s heritage, the beer brewing process, Heineken’s innovations, and what it takes to serve a world-famous beer.

To commemorate the Heineken Experience, raise a glass with your new friends at the end of the tour!

Tour timing: 10.30 am to 5.15 pm 

Departure point: Hard Rock Cafe Pier or Heineken Experience Pier

This ticket includes: 

• One-hour Amsterdam City canal cruise ticket 
• Audio commentary in 19 languages during the cruise 
• Kids Cruise audiobook and a booklet with every kid’s ticket. 
• Snack box during the cruise (if the option is selected) 
• Earphones 
• Skip the line entry to Heineken Experience
• 2 complimentary drinks at Heineken Experience
• 1.5 hours self-guided tour of the Heineken Experience 

Ticket prices: 

Age	Ticket price
Adult ticket (18 to 99 years)	€39

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Note: 

• Only guests above 18 years of age can participate in the Heineken Experience 
• The Heineken Experience ticket is booked for a specific time slot and can not be changed
• Tickets for Amsterdam Canal Cruise are valid for 1 year
• Time Slots are not booked for the canal cruise; guests can take the next available boat at Hard Rock Cafe Pier or Heineken Experience Pier. 
• The cruise departs every half an hour from 10 am to 6 pm
• This ticket is non-refundable 

Evening Canal Cruise with Pizza and Drinks

Enjoy a classic New York pizza with your choice of drinks on this evening canal cruise.

Glide past the city’s magnificent buildings and bridges, most illuminated at night!

Choose from a menu of five pizzas and drinks; sit back and enjoy as the city passes you!

Tour timing: 6 pm 

Tour duration: 1.5 hours

Meeting point: Stromma Damrak Pier. 

This ticket includes

• Canal Cruise
• 1 New York Pizza
• 2 drinks

Ticket prices

Age	Ticket prices
Adult ticket (13 to 99 years)	€44
Child ticket (4 to 12 years)	€22

Note: Infants below the age of enjoy free entry

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Evening Canal Cruise with Wine and Cheese 

This relaxing, romantic evening canal cruise provides a much-needed breather from all the sightseeing!

Hop on a glass-enclosed boat and admire beautiful waterfront views of the UNESCO-listed canals. 

Sip wine and enjoy delicious cheese while you cozy up with a loved one and witness Amsterdam’s beautiful illuminated night landscapes!

• Maritime Museum 
• The Amstel  
• Skinny Bridge
• Stromma Netherlands
• Hermitage Amsterdam 
• Anne Frank House
• Singel 
• Houseboat Museum 
• A’dam Lookout 

Tour timing: 4.30 pm

Tour duration: 1.5 hours

Meeting point: Central Station (Danmark 16) 

This ticket includes

• 1.5 hours Luxury canal cruise
• Glass of wine or soft drink 
• Dutch cheese
• Nuts and other snacks

Ticket prices

Age	Ticket prices
Adult ticket (18 to 99 years)	€35

Note: Children below the age of 18 are not allowed on this cruise

Evening Smoke and Lounge 70-minute boat trip

This smoke-friendly cruise takes you through the heart of Amsterdam’s Red Light district.

Sip on your favorite drink, smoke, or enjoy one of the hookah/shishas’s onboard for a unique experience. 

Sail past the Herengracht and Prinsengracht canals, the Seven Bridges, the Amstel, the Skinny Bridge, and the Dancing Houses. 

• Canal Ring
• Seven Bridges
• River Amstel
• Skinny Bridge
• Dancing House 

Cruise timing: 6.30 pm to  9.30 pm 

Tour duration: 70 minutes

Meeting point: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 228

The ticket includes

• 70-minute boat tour
• 2 drinks of either soda, wine or beer
• Live DJ
• Hookah or shisha available for purchase. 

Ticket prices

Age	Ticket prices
Adult ticket (18 to 99 years)	€30

Note: This cruise does not allow children below 18.

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3-Course Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a three-course, freshly prepared meal with a selection of wines and soft drinks. 

You can opt to tune into the multilingual commentary to learn about all the landmarks you will pass on this dinner cruise. 

The cruise glides gently past the city’s most famous landmarks in all their nighttime glory, like the merchant houses and warehouses of the Canal Belt and the Magere Brug.

• Merchant houses
• Canal Belt
• Skinny Bridge 
• Anne Frank House 
• Westerkerk
• Singel

Tour timing: 7.30 pm

Tour duration: 2 hours 

Meeting point: Central Station

The ticket includes

• 2-hour canal cruise
• Drinks like beer, wine and soft drinks 
• 3-course dinner 
• Homemade Pomodoro soup for a starter
• Meat, fish and vegan option for the main course

Ticket price

Age	Ticket price
Adult ticket (3 to 99 years)	€70

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Evening Cruise with a Guide and Open Bar 

On this evening tour, cruise modern Amsterdam on a small electric boat with an open bar!

You will pass famous Amsterdam landmarks like the illuminated Skinny Bridge and other buildings. 

The host will provide information on all the sights you see, and you can also gain insights for your Amsterdam vacation!

• The Jordaan 
• Amsterdam Cheese 
• Amsterdam Tulip Museum 
• Anne Frank House
• Statue of Anne Frank
• Westerkerk
• 9 little streets
• Houseboat Museum 
• Leiden Square
• Rijksmuseum
• Singel
• Bloemenmarkt
• Basilica of Saint Nicholas

Tour timing: 5.15 pm to 10.30 pm 

Tour duration: 1 hour 

Meeting Point: Anne Frank House and Central Station

This ticket includes

• Skip the line access to the luxury cruise
• Private skipper
• Live guide
• Drinks for purchase 

Ticket prices

Age	Ticket prices
Adult ticket (11 to 99 years)	€20
Child ticket (3 to 11 years)	€12

Note: Infants below two years of age enjoy free entry

There are various Amsterdam Canal Cruises with food and drinks. 

Some of the most popular options are: 

– Amsterdam Canal Cruise with BBQ
– Amsterdam Canal Cruise with pizza and wine
– Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Cheese and wine
– Amsterdam Canal Cruise with beer

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