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Cheese Tasting Cruises Around the World: 15 to Book

29 tours  ·  from $18 a head

A deck, a board and a couple of hours of water. These 15 cruises are compared on what lands on the board, whether the drinks are really included, and which ones sail at golden hour.

Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese - Boarding near the Anne Frank House
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Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

1.Amsterdam Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Drinks and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31,825 reviews · from $21Our pick

Review of Amsterdam’s covered saloon boat cruise, with canal landmarks, Dutch Gouda cheese, unlimited drinks, guide commentary, and practical tips.

“Smooth ride but all of the seating is facing inwards meaning you have to twist yourself around to view everything. Also half of the boat had plastic covering windows which you cannot see through. I have done Amsterdam canal cruises before with all-glass windows and a panoramic roof with seats all facing forwards which is much more preferable.”

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Amsterdam: Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine - Boarding at four possible Amsterdam locations
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Amsterdam: Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine

2.Classic Saloon Boat Cruise with Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 27,035 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Best value

Cruise Amsterdam’s canals on a cozy electric saloon boat with live guiding, historic sights, and optional unlimited Dutch cheese and wine.

“Guides were great and the wine flowed, they never let the glass get empty! They were friendly and knowledgeable and all round great hosts. The boat didn’t look anything like the picture but was fine nonetheless. All round definitely worth it.”

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Amsterdam: Evening Candle Light Cruise With Wine & Cheese - Boarding near the centre
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Amsterdam: Evening Candle Light Cruise With Wine & Cheese

3.Evening Candle Light Cruise With Wine & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,774 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Amsterdam’s one-hour candlelight canal cruise pairs evening views, Dutch cheese, and optional drinks with friendly local guides.

“Very kind and fun guide and group. Actually our tour was more a talk and drink with some historic informations around the canals and city. Was very fun and if you like beer go buy the unlimited drinks package.”

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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time - The two-hour ride through the Netherlands
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Amsterdam: Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

4.Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,461 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Review of the $75 Giethoorn day tour from Amsterdam, with a canal cruise, cheese tasting, free time, coach comfort, and practical tips.

“Gilbert was an excellent tour guide/driver. He was very friendly and helpful. The commentary that he provided was entertaining and informative. the bus was very clean and comfortable. Giethoorn is a beautiful town and the boat ride was enjoyable.”

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Amsterdam: Cozy Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience - A heated boat built for conversation
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Amsterdam: Cozy Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

5.Cozy Cheese & Wine Cruise Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,156 reviews · 1h 15m · from $39

Review of Amsterdam’s cozy cheese and wine cruise, with canal views, unlimited drinks, practical tips, value, seating, and who should book.

“The Cheese and Wine Canal Cruise was a great experience! Our guide was equally hilarious and informative. We took this tour towards the end of our trip and I’m so glad we did! There are so many sights we missed while walking and biking. Seeing the historic buildings from the canals and learning about each canal house from our guide was a great way to end our wonderful time in Amsterdam! Also, the wine and cheese were spectacular! The service was fantastic. 10/10 recommend!”

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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise - Amsterdam’s illuminated canals from the water
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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

6.Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 839 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $41

Cruise Amsterdam’s lit canals with Dutch cheese, wine, music, and city views on this relaxed 1.5-hour evening boat ride.

“After reading the reviews I was a tad worried about the quality of the canal cruise .. but we had the best time!! There was more than enough cheeses, bread, grapes etc … didn’t even manage to finish it! And our lovely lady who was serving everyone on the boat was super attentive and we had more than enough wine. Saw some great sights and it was a wonderful Amsterdam experience… will definitely be booking again when we visit next. Well worth the money! Thank you to all the staff 😊”

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Amsterdam: Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise - Amsterdam’s illuminated canals from the water
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Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

7.Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 798 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $40

See Amsterdam by night on a 75-minute canal cruise with Dutch cheese, flowing wine, glass-enclosed comfort, and illuminated bridges.

“Very enjoyable relaxed cruise around the canals with lots of cheese and lots of wine! Lots to see and informative and funny commentary”

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Hamburg: Harbor Cruise with Wine and Cheese - Finding the departure point near Fischbrötchenbude 10
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Hamburg: Harbor Cruise with Wine and Cheese

8.Harbor Cruise with Wine and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 795 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49

Review of Hamburg’s 90-minute wine and cheese harbor cruise, with sunset views, port commentary, heated seating, route tips, and value advice.

“Extremely friendly staff! Cheese and crackers were very tasty. Option of red, white and rose wine, each one was very good quality. Would recommend”

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Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option - The IJ, NEMO, and Amsterdam’s changing skyline
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Evening Canal Cruise in Amsterdam with Wine & Cheese Option

Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Guided Evening Cruise - Canal views from the Keizersgracht to the Golden Bend
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Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Guided Evening Cruise

10.Amsterdam Wine and Cheese Guided Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 236 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Amsterdam wine and cheese cruise review with canal views, Golden Bend highlights, practical tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.

“We were somewhat disappointed in the food portion of the evening. There were 4 of us and in addition to 4 pieces of cheese of each of 4 types of cheese, there were 3 grapes (not bunches - 3 grapes!) and 1 small roll each. Wine was good and ample. It was difficult to see sights because it was dark, and very little narration by driver/guide - mostly very loud 60's-70's rock & roll. We would recommend a daytime canal cruise.”

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Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Cheese and Wine - Starting in the Jordaan and Along the Prinsengracht
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Cheese and Wine

11.Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Cheese and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 209 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $43

Review of Amsterdam’s one-hour cheese and wine canal cruise, with route details, guide quality, value, seating tips, and booking advice.

“The boat is small and intimate in a good way. Sit in the back and you can see everything without any windows in the way. The snacks are delish. The guide is personable and funny. The ride gave us a good overview of the area and oriented us to the city center.”

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Amsterdam Small-Group Evening Canal Cruise Including Wine, Craft Beer, Cheese - Historic sights from the canal
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Amsterdam Small-Group Evening Canal Cruise Including Wine, Craft Beer, Cheese

12.Amsterdam Small-Group Evening Canal Cruise Including Wine, Craft Beer, Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 205 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Review of Amsterdam’s small-group evening canal cruise with wine, craft beer, cheese, city lights, and practical booking advice.

“Really intimate and beautiful. We did a canal boat ride during the day and the this one at night highlighted very different things which was great. Claas was a great host. The cheese was freaking amazing.”

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Gouda: Historical Canal Cruise - Aboard the Jan Salie or Jan Kordaat
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Gouda: Historical Canal Cruise

13.Historical Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 158 reviews · 1h 15m · from $18

Cruise Gouda’s historic canals aboard an authentic barge, hear local stories, visit the Museum Harbour, and enjoy a 75-minute tour for $18.

“Het was zotte zaterdag tijdens onze vaartocht waardoor de bemanning verkleed was. Dat was al een bonus maar de reisgids was een ook nog eens een hele leuke verteller. Wij hebben genoten van de reis en raden deze van harte aan.”

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Gouda: Open Boat City Canal Cruise - Starting at Kleiwegplein and the bridge
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Gouda: Open Boat City Canal Cruise

14.Open Boat City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 156 reviews · 1 hour · from $21

Cruise Gouda’s historic canals by traditional boat, see nine landmarks, hear local stories, and decide if this one-hour tour is worth $21.

“Interessante rondvaart, waarin je veel ziet van Gouda. Leuke gids. Open en vriendelijke uitstraling.”

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Los Angeles: Luxury Cruise with Wine, Cheese & Sea Lions - Marina del Rey from the main channel
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Los Angeles: Luxury Cruise with Wine, Cheese & Sea Lions

15.Los Angeles: Luxury Cruise with Wine, Cheese & Sea Lions

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · 2 hours · from $119

Cruise Marina del Rey on a quiet electric Duffy boat with wine, charcuterie, sea lions, yachts, and sunset views for two hours.

“The captain was extremely helpful and kind, and the wine was delicious. Overall, it was a great experience. The only area that could be improved is the directions to the meeting point. The map pin directed us several miles away from the actual location, which was confusing—especially since it was our first time in Los Angeles and we were visiting from Montana. Clearer or more accurate directions would be very helpful for future guests.”

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★ 4.0Amsterdam Walking Tour and Cruise with Drinks and Cheese TastingFrom $7130 reviews
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