Dinner Cruise

A four-course gourmet dinner on the Amsterdam canals, accompanied by live singing...

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Unforgettable evening full of atmosphere, taste and music

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Soeverein

There is a time of day when Amsterdam reveals its secrets.

As the last rays of the sun cast a warm glow over the centuries-old facades, the bridges light up one by one, and the water reflects the city like a living painting, we silently leave the quay. From that moment on, an evening unfolds in which time seems to stand still.

Aboard our classic Salonboat Soeverein—or her equally charming sister boat, the Valentijn—you’ll be welcomed into an atmosphere of timeless elegance. As the canals slowly glide by, Chef de Cuisine Boudie Keijzer prepares a four-course gourmet dinner in her kitchen. Each dish is freshly prepared and served, while the city reveals a new, enchanting side of itself with every turn.

Captain Olav van den Broek knows Amsterdam like few others do. Along the way, he tells stories about the houses that have seen generations come and go, about bridges that brought lovers together, about merchants, artists, and the water that made the city great. His stories give the canals a soul.

In the background, Vocal Host Gillyan Broers weaves a warm musical thread through the evening. Familiar Amsterdam melodies sound just as they should here: understated, atmospheric, and full of feeling. They leave room for conversation, for silence, for the view, and for those special moments that can’t be planned.

This creates an evening where everything comes together naturally. The refinement of an excellent dinner. The warmth of genuine hospitality. The stories of the city. The tranquility of the water. And the privilege of experiencing Amsterdam from its most beautiful vantage point.

Not as a visitor, but as a guest.

Some evenings end when you step off the ship. Others continue to sail with you for a long time to come.

135,-

Starting price p.p.
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Experience an exclusive wine pairing

Complete the experience with our exclusive wine pairing, carefully curated by our in-house sommelier, Johan Kragtwijk. We’ll wrap up the evening in style with spectacular fireworks and a festive toast beneath the iconic Magere Brug.

The Dinner Cruise guarantees an evening full of culinary surprises and unforgettable moments!

Includes

  • 3-hour cruise through Amsterdam's canals
  • Welcome drink
  • Gourmet 4-course dinner
  • Live entertainment

Exclusive

  • Beverages
  • Wine pairing (€40)
  • Entertainment tax (€2.70)
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Why choose CruiseWithUs?

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Historic & luxury saloon and party boats

CruiseWithUs offers a unique fleet of classic saloon boats with a perfect balance between historic charm and modern amenities.

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Premium Service & Hospitality

Top-notch service with professional staff, high-quality catering and collaborations with renowned chefs for an unforgettable luxury experience.

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Exclusive Cruises & Party Boats

Suitable for both small and large parties (2-500 guests). With luxury boats ideal for private events, weddings and business meetings.

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Youngest entrepreneurs in the shipping industry

Boudie Keijzer and Olav van den Broek are among the youngest entrepreneurs in the shipping industry and are at the helm of CruiseWithUs.

Experiences of our guests

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Had great private tour with 24 people on the Sovereign. Boudie and Olav are enthusiastic, professional, comical and have taste (boudie). An evening never to forget. Highly recommended!

Bram de Groot
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What a well-groomed hour we spent on the Valentine! The beautiful boat, the delicious lunch, the fun cruise and certainly not forgetting the cordial crew. All the best to you!

Steffie Vroegop
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We had a wonderful evening on the Dinner Cruise. The food was absolutely delicious, Captain Bob told some great stories, and Floortje, one of the servers, had a beaming smile—we had a fantastic time!

Sonja Wiegman
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1 word wow! What an experience to dine while being sailed through the beautiful canals of Amsterdam. Super friendly staff and what a great chef! This should just once have experienced!

Ryan van Osch
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We were able to get married on September 29 at The Sovereign, it was an unforgettable experience for us. The contact with the owner Boudie was very pleasant & everything was taken care of to perfection for us. Our guests loved it! Thanks again so much for making this day so unforgettable and carefree for us!

H Scholte
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What a beautifully catered cruise with attention to the passengers and delectable food. The pianist was an extra nice addition with his beautiful music. definitely recommended.

Ingrid Los
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A very special experience through the Amsterdam canals on the beautiful Sovereign boat we had the pleasure to sail along. There was a pianist on board which made the atmosphere on board extra romantic. The chef Boudie cooked delicious food for us on board and captain Olav told us some fun facts about the history of Amsterdam. We had a very nice evening and recommend it to everyone to sail through the canals this way.

Jack Ray Castricum
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What a fantastic evening we had on a beautiful ship. Delicious dinner. Compliments to Boudie and Floor, the captain with great stories and Bas on the piano. Friendly guests on board. Made the total great. Highly recommended.

Thea Molthoff
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Truly a great experience. Fantastic food of a high culinary level. Rain or shine, delicious inside the intimacy of a saloon boat sailing through the canals of Amsterdam. Superlatives fail ..., in one word: G E W E L D I G!!!

Paolo de Graaff
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Beautiful boat. The setting is so romantic. The staff on the boat is friendly and polite. The food is really excellent. The piano was played during dinner. We will definitely go out on the boat again. There were also occasional stories about Amsterdam really super fun! Highly recommended.

Manon Jong
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If you like conviviality, Amsterdam music and partying, you will have a top night here. The most fun is to go with a group. We enjoyed ourselves.

Astrid Pos
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March 22 on the Jordaan boat with our (in) children and grandchildren we celebrated our 55th wedding anniversary. what a party as if a great family!!! Do you have something to celebrate a must!!!

Hennie Rison
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Christmas Party! A fantastic evening! Everything was perfect: the reception, service, atmosphere, dinner and entourage. Thanks to your hospitality we had a successful Christmas party. Absolutely recommended!

Pieter Zonneveld
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We had a fantastic evening. A top-notch experience that I won't be talking about anytime soon. Top concept! Friendly staff, great food and a super atmosphere.

Seline
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Yesterday evening, September 28, with some members and intros of the PV St Antonius Hospital were able to experience a great evening!!! Great, what an atmosphere, what entertainment, delicious food, drinks and a super fun bingo! Staff friendly!!! In short you want a fun party book at MS de Jordaan

Anneke from Den Bosch
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Celebrated my 40th birthday on a Friday night on board. Really had a great evening! All my guests were raving about it. A fantastic team that knows how to bring the atmosphere immediately. Thank you so much. Never forget this evening.

Bo Broere
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What a pleasure! A real Amsterdam party on the water Perfectly organized, very nice to spend the Sunday afternoon like this With the musical support of Rene Eshuijs, Piere van Dam and Toni Anderson it was really a top cruise

Tr O
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Fantastic afternoon had with Ditis Gôôrus on the MS de Jordaan! Everything was super arranged. Staff super nice. Delicious food. And of course good Amsterdam hits. One big party. Thank you so much!

Jeroen Haafkes
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What a pleasure! A real Amsterdam party on the water Perfectly organized, very nice to spend the Sunday afternoon like this With the musical support of Rene Eshuijs, Piere van Dam and Toni Anderson it was really a top cruise

Tuincentrum Osdorp B.V.
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Joined the music cruise for the 2nd time and what a top night it was once again. One for framing! Everything is so well taken care of by you! Super nice hospitable staff. Where do you get it that even during the polonaise they ask you if you want something to drink and when you return the drinks are ready for everyone! Luc sings great and brings the atmosphere well into it. Food is perfect. In short I with 50% Jordanian blood in my veins can recommend this to anyone. For us it was definitely not the last time. Big compliment to all the staff and many thanks! You guys are all toppers!!!

Monique Noorlander
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