Evening cruises with cocktails, cheese and wine, spritz or pizza, plus a small saloon boat for twelve.
Romantic things to do in Amsterdam: cruises for two
For a romantic evening in Amsterdam, take a canal cruise with drinks or food. Choose cocktails on a night tour along the lit canals, cheese and wine under intimate lighting, a summer spritz, or a small covered saloon boat with a live guide. Made for couples planning a date, an anniversary or a city break for two.
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Updated Tue 20 Oct
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Cocktails after dark
A 75-minute night tour along the lit canals from Damrak, with cocktails or mocktails, nachos and stories from your host. 18+ only.
Cheese, wine and soft light
Ninety minutes with a Dutch cheese platter, selected wines and intimate lighting, from Damrak 13. 18+ only, so bring a valid ID.
A small boat for twelve, with a guide
A covered saloon boat on the narrower canals, with a live guide in English, leaving from a private dock near Leidseplein.
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Premium ChoiceCocktail Cruise Amsterdam
Sipping cocktails while cruising through the world-famous canals, sounds like a night to remember! The Amsterdam night tour with cocktail bar is the perfect nighttime activity.
Why here: Night tour along the lit canals with cocktails or mocktails, nachos and relaxing music. 18+ only.
Cheese & Wine Cruise
Sail through Amsterdam's UNESCO canals for 1.5 hours while sampling a cheese platter and selected wines in intimate lighting. Adults only (18+).
Why here: Dutch cheese platter and selected wines under intimate lighting, for 90 minutes. 18+ only.
Signature Boats Amsterdam Saloon cruise
Sail Amsterdam's narrower canals on a 1.5-hour luxury saloon cruise for up to 12 guests, where a live guide shares stories from the city's history. This intimate boat tour reaches corners larger vessels can't, taking you through the Jordan district, past the Westerkerk, and along the Amstel.
Why here: Covered saloon boat for up to 12 guests on the narrower canals, with a live guide in English.
Premium ChoiceAperol Spritz Cruise Amsterdam
Celebrate the better weather in Amsterdam with a Summer Spritz Cruise. Take in the city’s sights while enjoying 2 spritzes or wines of your choice on this refreshing 60-minute summer canal cruise.
Why here: A summer hour on the water with two spritzes or wines, crostini, olives and nuts. 18+ only.
Premium ChoiceAmsterdam Pizza Cruise
Cruise Amsterdam's canals while enjoying a classic New York pizza and drinks. A relaxed 1.5-hour combo of sightseeing and eating, perfect for friends, family or a date.
Why here: New York pizza and two cold drinks over 90 minutes, described as perfect for a date.
Plan your visit
Departure points
Damrak · Departure point: Leidsebosje 2, one minute's walk from Leidseplein.
18+
Some experiences are 18+
Good to know
- Choose a time that fits your dinner plans, so the cruise becomes the start or the finale of your date.
- Going on the Cheese & Wine or Aperol Spritz Cruise? Pack a valid ID, as alcohol is served and both are 18+ only.
- Booked the saloon cruise? Arrive a little early at Leidsebosje 2 and start with a drink on the terrace at the Aperol Spritz bar.
- Not drinking alcohol? The Cocktail Cruise and the Aperol Spritz Cruise both offer non-alcoholic options.
Whether it's a first date or a quiet anniversary, a cruise gives you time together without planning every minute. Pick the mood: cocktails and music after dark, cheese and wine in soft light, a summer spritz, a relaxed pizza date, or a small saloon boat with a guide. Every ticket comes with instant mobile confirmation and free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. The terms are those of the operator, and the full details are on each product page. Book in a few clicks, then meet at the dock together.
Frequently asked questions
What is a romantic thing to do in Amsterdam as a couple?
A canal cruise with drinks or food is an easy choice for two. Pick cocktails on a night tour, cheese and wine under intimate lighting, a summer spritz, pizza, or a small saloon boat for up to 12 guests.
Are these cruises for adults only?
The Cocktail Cruise, the Cheese & Wine Cruise and the Aperol Spritz Cruise are 18+ only because alcohol is served. For the Cheese & Wine and Aperol Spritz cruises, bring a valid ID. For the other cruises, check the product page.
Where do the cruises leave from?
The Cocktail Cruise and the Pizza Cruise leave from Damrak. The Cheese & Wine and Aperol Spritz cruises leave from Damrak 13, next to Beurs van Berlage. The saloon cruise leaves from Leidsebosje 2, one minute's walk from Leidseplein.
How long do the cruises take?
The Aperol Spritz Cruise takes 60 minutes and the Cocktail Cruise 75 minutes. The Cheese & Wine Cruise, the saloon cruise and the Pizza Cruise each take 90 minutes.
Is there a guide or commentary on board?
The saloon cruise has a live guide in English. On the Cocktail Cruise, the skipper or host shares stories about the city in English. The Pizza Cruise has commentary in 14 languages. The Cheese & Wine Cruise has no guide or skipper commentary.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes. All five cruises offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, and you get instant confirmation of your mobile ticket.