Cheese & Cheers Tour
Private canal cruise with cheese and drinks, from € 425 per boat
Cheese and drinks on the canals, with your own group
Fancy Dutch cheese and a good glass on the water, but not on a crowded boat full of strangers? We no longer run the Cheese & Cheers Tour with individual seats. At Mokumboot you always sail privately: you rent the whole boat with a skipper, and our caterers can put a cheese board and drinks on board for you.
You pick the time and sail for 2, 2.5 or 3 hours. The price is per boat, not per person. A 2-hour private tour costs € 425; with ten people that works out at around € 42.50 per person, food and drinks not included.
- Only your group on board, up to 35 people
- Cheese boards from our caterers
- A skipper who steers and tells the stories, in English and Dutch
- 100% electric and quiet
Plan your private canal tour
Choose your boat, date and extras. You see the price right away, then choose: book and pay now, or request a quote first.
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What your cheese cruise looks like
You board at Amsterdam Central Station or at the NEMO Science Museum. The cheese board is ready, the skipper casts off and the city slides past. On the classic tugboat you sit on cushions at a long table, with a bar and a toilet on board. In the luxury open sloop you sit low on the water and can easily move around for a photo.
Food and drinks your way
You decide with us what goes on the board. Want more than drinks and nibbles? Our caterers can also serve lunch or dinner on board. Prefer to bring your own favourite cheese and wine? That's fine, for a corkage fee.
Through the canal ring
You plan the route together with the skipper. A typical tour takes in the Prinsengracht, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Singel, passes under the Magere Brug and goes by Royal Theatre Carré. Then the skipper heads for the quieter canals, where you can raise a glass in peace. The canal ring has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2010.
Rather sail in the evening? Then you see the bridges and canal houses lit up while you enjoy your cheese. In autumn and winter the boat is covered, with umbrellas and blankets on board.
Boarding locations
Our boarding locations
Rent a boat from a dock near you. Private tours depart from Central Station.
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Amsterdam Centrum
Boat rentalNassaukade 351, 1053 LZ Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Westerpark
Boat rentalPolonceaukade 20, 1014 DA Amsterdam
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Amsterdam de Pijp
Boat rentalJozef Israëlskade 48, 1072 LH Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Amstel
Boat rentalMauritskade 1E, 1091 EW Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Oost
Boat rentalMauritskade 65, 1092 AD Amsterdam
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Amsterdam RAI
Boat rentalWielingenstraat 9, 1078 KK Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Weesper
Boat rentalSchollenbrugstraat 1, 1091 EX Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Zuid
Boat rentalStadionkade 73B, 1076 BJ Amsterdam
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Reviews
What others say about Mokumboot
Read our guests’ experiences on Google and Tripadvisor.
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“We had an amazing tour with a beautiful guide … definitely recommend”
Xenia S.Google -
“Top!”
EminGoogle -
“The best few hours spent in Amsterdam. The boats are easy to self navigate and it definately doesn’t require training or a licence. The views from the canals are so different of those one sees walking. We were asissted by Lucas and he is a gem of the entire team. Thank you, Lucas!!”
Antra B.Google -
“Loved the experience and Lucas was very helpful and friendly!”
Claudia F.Google -
“Excellent boat, friendly staff and we had a wonderful experience overall!”
Tarek S.Google
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the Cheese & Cheers Tour
Can I still buy tickets for the Cheese & Cheers Tour?
No. Mokumboot no longer sells individual seats on its canal cruises. You can still book cheese and drinks on the water privately: you rent the whole boat with a skipper, from € 425 for 2 hours, and order a cheese board from our caterers.
How much does a private canal cruise with cheese and drinks cost?
The boat with skipper costs € 425 for 2 hours, € 530 for 2.5 hours and € 640 for 3 hours. Food and drinks come on top, depending on what you choose. Tourist tax of € 2.70 per person is also added.
Can I bring my own cheese and wine?
Yes, for a corkage fee. Our caterers can also arrange cheese boards, lunch or dinner for you.
How many people fit on the boat?
Up to 35 people per boat. Smaller groups sail privately just as easily.
Where do I board?
At Amsterdam Central Station or at the NEMO Science Museum. Boarding elsewhere, for example at your hotel or restaurant, is possible on request for an extra charge.
