Restaurant Het Karbeel Canal Cruise

Floating through the Amsterdam canals is magical, but what makes it even better is when you add dining in the best cheese fondue restaurant in the city to that. That’s why restaurant Het Karbeel and Floating Amsterdam have joined forces to give you a wonderful evening. If you don’t like cheese fondue, you can choose either satay, spareribs or pasta vegetariana.

Unforgettable Canal Tours

Restaurant Het Karbeel

What is more fun than sailing through the canals of Amsterdam? We have an answer to that: sailing and then dining in the best cheese fondue restaurant in the city. That is why Floating Amsterdam and restaurant Het Karbeel have joined forces to give you a great evening. We can’t imagine it, but if you don’t like cheese fondue, you can of course also eat something else.

How does it work?

There are several options. The restaurant and our boarding location are in the same area. You can have a boat tour first and then have dinner or you can do it the other way around.

Make sure you are present 15 minutes prior to departure, so the boat can leave on time. You will be welcomed by our host and he/she will show you where you can sit on the boat.

The people who work in the restaurant know what time your boat tour will be, so they take that into account.

To book this fun experience, please contact us by phone. This way we know for sure that there is room for you at Floating Amsterdam and Het Karbeel.

During the phone conversation you let us know when you want to come. You will then be told how to book this on our site. You pay everything in advance, so you can get up after dinner, say goodbye and just walk away.

  • Luxury private boat trip
  • Dinner at Het Karbeel
  • Max 25 people per boat
  • Convertible top in bad weather
  • Skipper

Magical Night Tour & Dinner

This package deal is possible from 28-11-2024 to 19-01-2025, with the exception of 24, 25, 26, 31 December 2024 and 1 January 2025.

Amsterdam canal cruise package – dinner at Het Karbeel

The cruise in our luxurious, open sloop lasts 75 minutes. You float through the beautifully lit canals of Amsterdam, while enjoying mulled wine, tea, hot chocolate with whipped cream, AIX rosé, Peroni beer, wine or soft drinks. The captain and host will serve you at your beck and call and tell you stories about everything you encounter along the way.

A delicious dinner awaits you at restaurant Het Karbeel, where you can enjoy a choice menu for 2 hours, including 3 drinks.

Open boat

We try to float with an open boat as much as possible, so that you can enjoy the magical atmosphere to the fullest. If the weather is really bad, the boat will be covered partially or completely. You will wear warm clothes. After all, you are already walking outside. The blankets that we have on board will give you a little extra comfort. The boat is decorated in a warm Christmas atmosphere. What more could you want?

Times & Prices

Sunday – Thursday:
4:45 pm boat tour, 6:30 pm dinner
6:30 pm boat tour, 8:15 pm dinner
6:15 pm dinner, 8:30 pm boat tour

Friday-Saturday:
4:45 pm boat tour, 6:30 pm dinner
6:30 pm boat tour, 8:15 pm dinner
6:00 pm dinner, 8:15 pm boat tour
7:30 pm dinner, 9:45 pm boat tour

From 9 years: € 89,68 per person (€ 85,00 + VAT and booking fee)
Children aged 4-8: € 68,58 (€ 65,00 + VAT and booking fee)
Children aged 0-3: free

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Locations

Restaurant Het Karbeel
Warmoesstraat 16
Amsterdam

Pick up/drop off location Floating Amsterdam
Stationsplein 30
Amsterdam
(at the tram stop 17 you can take the stairs down to the dock)

Cheese fondue restaurant Het Karbeel

Do you like cheese? If that’s the case, you have to eat at restaurant Het Karbeel. It’s a great idea even if you don’t like cheese. The beautiful building, the delicious food and the friendly staff provide the ultimate culinary experience. Het Karbeel is a famous name in Amsterdam and has been mentioned and praised several times in the media, such as on RTL Boulevard (a very popular tv show in the Netherlands). Dutch celebrities have also found their way to this top restaurant.

History

The building in which Het Karbeel is located dates from 1534. A “karbeel” is a diagonal beam that connects the wall with a truss beam. This is where the restaurant gets its name from.

Among all the buildings in the Warmoesstraat in Amsterdam, Het Karbeel immediately stands out as one of the few authentic restaurants that are still there.
The business first opened its doors in 1977 and is still run by the entire family today.

Book now

This is something you don’t want to miss. Come with your partner or bring your family, friends or business associates. They will certainly be glad you’ve asked them to join in.
The tickets are very popular, so don’t wait too long.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions, please contact us. We are happy to help you in any way we can.

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Chris
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Nice floating round through Amsterdam. Knowledgeable guide, interesting stories. Fully satisfied.
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Keila Toro
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Hermoso. Aunque el vodka del coctel es muy dulce.
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Gisteren zijn mijn partner en ik meegeweest met de Magical Light Tour van Floating Amsterdam, en het was werkelijk een magische ervaring. Onze schipper René, een echte Amsterdammer, maakte de tocht extra bijzonder. Met zijn humor en leuke weetjes vertelde hij op een ontspannen en interessante manier over de stad en de lichtkunstwerken. Dat gaf de tour echt een persoonlijke en gezellige sfeer. De vaart door de Amsterdamse grachten is op zichzelf al prachtig, maar in combinatie met de indrukwekkende lichtkunstwerken werd het helemaal af. Het was romantisch, sfeervol en tot in de puntjes verzorgd. Er waren warme kleedjes aanwezig en zowel warme als koude drankjes, waardoor je heerlijk comfortabel kon genieten. Wij hebben enorm genoten en gaan dit in de zomer zeker nog een keer doen. Absoluut een aanrader voor iedereen die Amsterdam eens op een andere, betoverende manier wil beleven ✨🚤
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Peter Paul De Jong
03/01/2026
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Joël en Hans hebben ons een onvergetelijke ervaring bezorgd. Rondvaart tijdens Amsterdam Light Festival kado gekregen van onze (schoon)dochter en mooie verhalen erbij van de mannen. Top!
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Alex van Breemen
31/12/2025
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Genoten van de bootvaart op 24 december tijdens lightning Amsterdam.. De schipper (René) en zijn collega hebben ons goed begeleid en van drinken voorzien.. Deze kleinschalige tocht raad ik ten zeerste AAN..
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Ina M.
25/12/2025
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Fantastic and authentic canal experience with Floating Boats Amsterdam The Light Festival 2025 tour was amazing — very informative, relaxed, and with a great atmosphere. Small groups, a very personal vibe, and a skipper who is genuinely friendly and passionate about what he does. (I also loved the cool playlist that matched each art piece 😄) We already joined a Floating Boats tour back in 2019 and had such a great experience that it was an easy decision to come back. Highly recommended if you want a unique and authentic way to experience Amsterdam from the water — without the typical crowded tourist boat feeling. Unfortunately, it was pretty cold… so we might just have to come back again in spring! ✨
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