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Amsterdam Aperol Spritz & Prosecco Boat Tours: Drinks on the Water
Cruising Amsterdam's UNESCO canals with a freshly poured Aperol Spritz or chilled glass of Prosecco is one of the city's quintessential daytime pleasures. Whether you are looking for a lively social shared boat tour with open bar, a sun-drenched bachelorette outing, or an elegant private saloon boat with champagne and cheese pairings, here is your definitive guide to Amsterdam Aperol Spritz and Prosecco canal cruises.
What Is Included on Board?
Top-rated spritz cruises on BoatLocal ensure everything is prepared on arrival:
- Unlimited Drinks: Freshly mixed Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, chilled white/rosé wine, Dutch craft beer, and soft drinks.
- Complimentary Bites: Dutch Gouda cheese blocks, artisan crackers, grapes, and sweet stroopwafels.
- All-Weather Comfort: Silent electric engines, convertible canopies for sudden rain showers, and cozy fleece blankets.
Best Times for a Daytime Drinks Cruise
Afternoon departures between 14:00 and 17:30 offer the warmest sunshine and vibrant canal activity. For a golden glow over the water, late afternoon and early sunset slots (18:00–20:00) capture the best photography lighting across the canal bridges.
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Book Aperol Spritz CruisesFrequently Asked Questions
- Yes! All-inclusive spritz cruises include unlimited freshly mixed Aperol Spritz, Prosecco, wine, beer, and soft drinks throughout the entire duration of the boat tour.
- Most spritz cruises depart from central docking locations near Central Station, Damrak, or the Anne Frank House in the Jordaan.
- Yes! Private boat charters can be tailored with unlimited spritz and prosecco packages, Bluetooth sound systems, and custom decoration options.
- All BoatLocal boats are equipped with quick-deploy rain canopies or fully enclosed glass cabins so your cruise continues comfortably without interruption.
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