Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise: Explore Historic Canal District with Dutch Delicacies

The Wine & Cheese Cruise offers an unrivaled opportunity to experience Amsterdam’s stunning historic canal district in the evening. Indulge in a curated assortment of Dutch cheeses and cured meats, sample an array of wines, and set out on an exceptional canal cruise, visiting several of the city’s most renowned landmarks.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Hop aboard your boat near Amsterdam Central Station for a cruise along the canals. Take in the sights and soak up the evening atmosphere as you glide through the city center and through the Red Light District, arguably the city’s liveliest neighborhood, where historical bridges and red-lit windows illuminate the water.

Your host will serve red and white wine, so sit back, relax and sip as you cruise. A platter of Dutch cheese and nuts is also on your table. Drift along the Herengracht, Amstel and Oudezijds canals, and admire the sight of Amsterdam’s 5-star Grand Hotel, lit up against the sky. The Golden Bend, a stretch of elaborate mansions, is a key sight on your route, so listen to the live commentary about the area as you pass.

Learn about Oosterdok, the city’s eastern docks, and then finish your cruise back at the start point.

Points of Interest

  • Lovers Canal Cruises

  • Bridge of 15 Bridges

  • Anne Frank House

  • Centraal Station

  • NEMO Science Museum

  • De 9 Straatjes

  • Amsterdam Canal Ring

  • Magere Brug

  • The Amstel

What's Included
  • Scenic canal cruise in historic Amsterdam
  • Assortment of local cheeses to savor
  • Selection of drinks: white, red, rose wines, or mineral water
  • Complimentary onboard WiFi access
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Children up to and including 3 years old are free of charge (not occupying a seat)
Location
LOVERS Cafe
Prins Hendrikkade
Check in inside the LOVERS café, Prins Hendrikkade 25, in front of the central station of Amsterdam with your mobile voucher.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Anonymous
Jul 23, 2024
My husband and I had a... - My husband and I had a great time on the wine and cheese cruise. it was perfect weather and the service was great. Got to see a lot of the canals.
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Lodezki
Jun 15, 2024
Great service and cheese - André, Shy and Myron did an excellent service and job. It was really amazing, fun and delicious tour. Wine and cheese all the way. Gorgeous views. Perfect time to do the trip.
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Trip278191
Jun 7, 2024
You can go on this trip solo! - Although marketed as a romantic wine and cheese trip, I decided to go on my own, and just give it a try. Turns out that the seat arrangement was quite smart, giving me my own spot at the front with the captain and first mate. Once we were off on our journey, both were happy to answer my questions and absolutely kept me company. Such a great cruise. Would recommend going even if you don't have a plus one! Give yourself a hug under the lovers bridge :)
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Michelle_f
May 28, 2024
Great night - Great night, booked with family for a sister’s birthday. Really good fun. Staff were friendly and polite. Plenty of cheese and wine.
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T3913auphilipo
May 18, 2024
Cheese and wine cruise. - I loved the energy at this event, starting from the booking at the arrival office and onboard. The captain and other staff were amazing. The cheese and wines were superb.
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Karen_m
May 4, 2024
Great 90mins with plenty of wine & cheese - Shared a table with a couple from the US. Lovely way to get ro know strangers over lovely bread and cheese and what seemed to be bottomless wine glasses. Constantly being refilled, got to see the sights and have great fun. Would highly recommend!
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Excursion33981352432
Apr 11, 2024
Amazing - This cruise is the best thing me and my cuzzy have done in Amsterdam thanks to Anthony and his crew!! Thank you so much and keep being a legend 👊
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Catharinasweden
Jun 21, 2024
Good value for money - We liked this trip. Unlimited wine, a little guiding, a little entertainment, views over the canals in evening light, some interesting places were pointed out such as the Anne Frank house. There was no real "cheese tasting" though, because even if the pieces of cheese were tasty and there was a list of the sorts, it was impossible to know which cheese was which. The man working at the Lovers café from where the tour started was a little odd though, calling me "Daaarliing..." in an affected way. I did not appreciate that.
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Jakob
May 18, 2024
Us, wine and singing together - Super canal cruise with a super crew. The crew just gave it gas. Check in was somewhat chaotic, however It is an experience not to be missed
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Ianmr246mi
Apr 29, 2024
Consider another company - The onboard staff were fabulous - the cheese platter was delicious and the wine was regularly topped up. The captain was humorous, engaging and knowledgeable. However, the boarding was a debacle - it was disorganised and confusing, and there was no boarding information provided. Very disappointing for a company of this size and experience. We had booked a second cruise (Evening Cruise) with them the next day and the boarding was even worse, so much so that they were overbooked and we weren't able to get a seat for our scheduled time, even though we arrived 30 minutes prior and were told to wait at the side, which is a tiny space. However, they were letting others on - we belated found out it was our cruise and there no available seats by this time. No apologies, no care, just indifference. We wrote to their Guest Services team immediately (via their website) but still have not received a response more than 2 weeks later. They simply don't care. Surely they can afford a concierge or digital signage to organize the boarding process. It was a mess, and others missed out too. Check out others before booking this company (through Tours & Tickets outlets in town). The two-stars are for the on-board staff who deserve more stars but are badly let down by their operational staff.
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