Haarlem: The Cheese and Wine Evening Cruise
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This experience begins with flavor. As soon as you step on board, a selection of Dutch cheeses and carefully chosen wines sets the tone for a relaxed journey through Haarlem. Creamy, aged and full flavored cheeses are paired with wines that complement every bite, inviting you to slow down and truly taste.
While you enjoy the tastings, the boat glides quietly through Haarlem’s historic canals. The changing views form the backdrop as your local host shares the stories behind the cheeses, the wines and the city itself. Each pairing is explained in an easy, approachable way, making it enjoyable whether you are a casual taster or a true food lover.
This cruise is not about rushing from sight to sight, but about savoring good products, good company and a beautiful setting. A warm, intimate experience that combines Dutch flavors with one of the most charming canal cities in the Netherlands.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that except for service animals, pets are not allowed on board.
What To Expect
Spaarne
During this 1,5 hour canal cruise, guests will cruise along the Spaarne river while passing many beautiful buildings and attractions
Molen De Adriaan Museum
Molen 'De Adriaan' is located next to the Spaarne river. This mill was opened in May 1779.
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Haarlem: The Cheese and Wine Evening Cruise
What‘s Included
Heated boarding location
Wines
Toilet on board
Cheeses
Welcoming host and skipper
90 minute canal cruise
No guests under the age of 18 years allowed (including infants)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Extravagant tour, no support, no response.
Resort61822631395,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Booked as a birthday surprise for my wife – and what a disappointment: On-site, we were told "We are closed," our confirmed booking was not in the system. Several guests experienced the same thing. We have not received a response to our email to Smidtje Canal Cruises to this day. Only TripAdvisor helped – that is how we got our money back. From the provider itself: zero response. Not recommended.
Showed up along with...
Benjamin W,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Showed up along with several others that had booked the tour and there was not boat. No notification. I have messaged the tour operator about a refund and no response.
Not recommended
311marleens,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00My friends and I had a nice evening with a nice wine and cheese. The cruise added nothing to this. The skipper did not tell us anything about the area and the friendly hostess read her wine and cheese 'knowledge' from an A4 sheet.
Cruise
775pimv,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice cruise through Haarlem, the skipper told very nice and knew a lot about the city. Had the wine and cheese arrangement, was very tasty but not special.
Fine.
Mauricevdw,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent reception and draft. Clear explanations and tasty snacks / drinks. Nice to see the city this way for once.
Relaxed and cozy
688dinyk,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's worth repeating. Nice cruise, nice staff, delicious cheese and wine and everyone on board had a great time.
Beautiful Haarlem from the water
Claudia B,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice to sail over the waters of Haarlem while enjoying 3 delicious wines & cheeses, about which you get a short explanation, and meanwhile the guide (by means of a recorded tape) tells what is around you to see, we enjoyed!
Delicious
karinmP105HN,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Delicious cheese and wine eaten and drunk only the boat was too big they told us so we could not go through the city center, we were sorry. Only along the Spaarne was not that fascinating.
Recommended if you are in Haarlem;)
J8463OEemmad,Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very nice experience! The atmosphere on the boat was nice, the drinks were delicious and we got nice information about Haarlem.
Ok
Caroline V,Nov 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We had booked through groupon so t price was technically ok but if you pay 40 pp that was not worth it. The boat sails back and forth and the cheese board is very skinny with 3 wines. We did get vd nice lady n refill and the wine quality was very good.
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