How much are drinks on Amsterdam ferry?

Bar Prices On the Amsterdam route, cocktails start from around €6.50. Shots of spirits and liqueurs start at around €4.50. A range of bottled or canned beers, stouts, ales, bitters and ciders are available from around €3.75 with draught beer starting at around €2.75. Wines start at around €5.25 a glass.



On the standard public GVB ferries that cross the IJ River (such as the 2-minute hop from Central Station to North Amsterdam), there are no drinks for sale and no concessions; these ferries are free and treated like a floating sidewalk. However, on Amsterdam Canal Cruises and specialized "tourist ferries," drink prices are structured differently. A single ticket for a 60-to-75-minute cruise often includes a drink or can be upgraded to an "all-inclusive" drinks package for approximately €25 to €35. If you are buying a-la-carte on a boat like a "Pizza Cruise" or a dinner boat, a beer or glass of wine typically costs between €4 and €7, while sodas are around €3.50. For special events like King's Day (April 27), many shared boat tours offer "unlimited" drinks (beer, wine, and soda) for a flat fee ranging from €80 to €150 per person. In 2026, prices have seen a slight inflationary increase, but the "unlimited drinks" canal tour remains one of the most popular ways for visitors to experience the city's waterways in a social atmosphere.

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Passengers are not allowed to bring alcoholic beverages on or off a vessel except for beverages that they are transporting as personal baggage in unopened containers, which may not be opened while the vessel is underway.

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There are a number of bars onboard our ships where you can grab a drink and relax. Visit the Navigator's or Compass bar for a relaxing drink or head to the Columbus Club for live music and entertainment.

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Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry. Please see our current COVID-19 rules related to masking.

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The cafes on-board DFDS Seaways ferries serve a selection of light refreshments, snacks and light meals throughout the day. Our guide prices are based on the Newcastle to Amsterdam route and are priced in Euros. As a guide, soft drinks start from around €2.20. Beers start from around €3.40.

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In high season and during the holidays, we advise customers to allow at least 120 minutes prior to departure to pass through all controls. More information regarding check-in can be found here. All passengers must present relevant documents upon arrival to the terminal for check-in.

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Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry.

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Prohibited items
  • Hazardous materials (CFR Title 49, Parts 170-180)
  • Explosives or incendiary devices (CFR Title 33, Part 6)
  • Chemical, biological or radiological agents or devices (CFR Title 33, Part 6)
  • Unlawful or illegally possessed firearms (RCW, Chapter 9.41)
  • Illegal fireworks (RCW, Chapter 70.77)
  • Acetylene tanks.


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The water is fine. Most places don't have bottled water.

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Do we need to bring own towels to the boat ? - DFDS. ?Do we need to bring own towels to the boat ?? Helpful? No, they're provided.

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All passengers must present relevant documents upon arrival to the terminal. These may include a valid passport, booking confirmation, documents for vehicle or pet travel, and/or other required documents, depending on the rules and regulations of the country you are travelling to.

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If you were to ask a bar patron, they'd say anywhere from $2 to $5 to $10 is the most reasonable. Finding a middle ground with this, say in the $7 to $10 range, with your best cocktails being up around $15 - or potentially even higher - will grant your bar the status of having some great reasonably priced drinks.

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The form of ID you'll need to travel on a ferry depends on the route and your nationality. On most international routes, you will need your passport to check-in. However, there are exceptions to this.

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