Experience Amsterdam’s Canals with Live Music, Dinner & Disco Cruises

CruiseWithUs - Amsterdam Music Cruises

CruiseWithUs - Amsterdam Music Cruise Company offers themed canal cruises in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland that combine live music, dining, and heritage salonboats. These Amsterdam canal cruises focus on musical programming and scenic evening passages through the city’s illuminated canals and historic bridges.

Signature music cruises and dinner cruises

Guests can choose from dedicated music cruises and a luxurious dinner cruise. Available sailings include:

• Salonboat Soeverein Music Dinner-Cruise — sail through Amsterdam’s illuminated canals on a luxurious dinner cruise with a four-course meal, live music, and views of historic bridges and landmarks.
• Salonboat Valentijn – Luxury Heritage Canal Cruises — experience the preserved Salonboat Valentijn on intimate heritage canal cruises with curated bites and refined comfort.
• Salonboat Prins van Oranje - Love & Disco Cruise – Live with Step the Gap — a floating disco featuring live soul, funk and vibrant beats with signature cocktails and music bingo.
• 80’s–10’s Music Cruise – Salonboat Prins van Oranje — groove to hits from the 1980s through the 2010s on a lively nighttime cruise.
• Dillon Lewis Soul, Funk & Gospel Cruise - Salonboat Prins van Oranje — a three-hour Sunday evening cruise featuring Dillon Lewis and guest Jennie Lena with soulful and gospel performances.

What to expect on board

• Live music across genres: pop, soul, funk, gospel, disco, and decade-themed playlists.
• Heritage salonboats: preserved vessels such as Salonboat Valentijn and Prins van Oranje.
• Varied experiences: multi-course dinner, three-hour concerts, dance nights, and themed sing-along events.
• Scenic routes: itineraries that highlight Amsterdam’s central canal ring and illuminated landmarks.

Why choose these Amsterdam canal music cruises

These offerings are built around music programming and canal sightseeing. The combination of live performance and the city’s waterways creates a distinct evening activity for couples, groups, and music fans seeking curated concerts on the water.

Practical details

• Locations: departures operate in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, navigating the city’s canals.
• Formats: dinner cruise, heritage cruise, disco/dance cruise, decade-themed party cruises, and artist-led performances.
• Artists: select sailings feature named performers such as Dillon Lewis and guest vocalist Jennie Lena, and collaborative events with Step the Gap.

Planning and booking

Bookings and schedules are published for each listed sailing. Interested guests should review each trip listing for duration, menu options, accessibility, and specific performance times. Evening departures showcase Amsterdam’s illuminated canals, offering photo opportunities and memorable views.

Keywords and search focus

To find these experiences, search terms that align with the offerings include: Amsterdam canal cruise, music cruise Amsterdam, dinner cruise Amsterdam, Salonboat Valentijn, Salonboat Prins van Oranje, disco cruise Amsterdam, soul and gospel cruise, 80s music cruise Amsterdam, and evening canal cruise live music.

Experience highlights include the Salonboat Soeverein Music Dinner-Cruise with a four-course menu served while cruising illuminated canals; Salonboat Valentijn described as a preserved floating monument offering tranquil, heritage canal cruises with curated bites; and Salonboat Prins van Oranje hosting high-energy Love & Disco cruises that invite guests to sip signature cocktails, dance to live soul and funk, and play music bingo. The 80’s–10’s Music Cruise spans four decades of hits for singing and dancing beneath Amsterdam’s skyline. The Dillon Lewis Soul, Funk & Gospel Cruise is presented as a scenic three-hour Sunday evening concert that features Dillon Lewis and guest Jennie Lena performing soulful and gospel material. Together these sailings prioritize live performance, atmospheric lighting of the canals, and a mix of dining and entertainment formats suitable for romantic dinners, nightlife outings, and dedicated music evenings on the water. Bookings are subject to availability.