Amsterdam by Night: What an Evening Cruise Is Like
Amsterdam is at its finest in the evening. As the sun sets and the lights along the canals come on, the city takes on a warm glow you do not see during the day. On an evening canal cruise you experience that from the water, with the lit bridges and canal houses all around you.
Below you will find what makes an evening cruise so special, what you get on board and when is best to go.
Why Amsterdam is so beautiful at night
By day the city is busy. In the evening the water grows quieter and the atmosphere really comes into its own. The bridges light up, the facades reflect in the water and the canals lie still. From a boat you see it from its best side.
Our boats are fully electric and silent, so nothing disturbs the calm. No engine noise, no smell of petrol, just the water and the lit city.
What you get on board
An evening cruise with Floating Amsterdam means:
- A luxury, silent electric boat
- A captain who knows the finest evening route
- A host who looks after you
- An optional Open Bar with soft drinks, beer and wine
- Departure from Stationsplein 36, right in front of Amsterdam Centraal
Who is an evening cruise for?
An evening cruise suits a romantic evening for two, but works just as well for a birthday, an outing with friends or a company outing. The calm atmosphere makes it a relaxed way to round off the day.
When is best to go?
That depends on the season. In summer dusk falls late, so an evening cruise starts later in the evening. In autumn and winter it gets dark early, so you cruise through an atmospherically lit city earlier in the evening. In winter the city is also extra brightly lit.
Frequently asked questions
What time does an evening cruise start?
It varies by season, because dusk falls much later in summer than in winter. Start times are shown when you book.
Does the evening cruise run in winter too?
Yes. On a covered boat you stay comfortable in the colder months, when the city is at its most atmospheric.
Are there drinks on board?
You can add an Open Bar with soft drinks, beer and wine, so you do not miss anything along the way.
Is an evening cruise romantic?
Definitely. The lit canals and the calm on the water make an evening cruise one of the most romantic ways to see Amsterdam.
Where does the boat depart from?
Standard departures are from Stationsplein 36, right in front of Amsterdam Centraal. For a tailor-made booking we arrange the pickup and drop-off to suit you. The details are in your confirmation.
Ready to see the city by night? Discover our evening cruise and sail as the lights come on.