KINboat Kings Day Cruise in Amsterdam: 27 April Party Boat With Unlimited Drinks
Quick answer
The KINboat Kings Day cruise is a 1.5-hour party boat on 27 April that costs $84 per person and includes unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks.
It leaves from a pin by Central Station, is not for children under 12, and GetYourGuide rates it 4.9/5 from 74+ reviews.
The KINboat Kings Day cruise is a 1.5-hour party boat on the Amsterdam canals, sold at $84 per person with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks included. It only makes sense on one day of the year, 27 April, which is Tuesday in 2027, so this page is about planning ahead rather than booking for next weekend.
What decides whether it is for you is how you feel about crowds and a loud boat. The listing sells the cruise as an escape from the busy streets, and reviewers describe the water getting more chaotic as the boat nears the Amstel. If that sounds fun, it is one of the better ways to see the festival; if you want calm, a normal evening boat on the Amsterdam party boat page is easier.
| Operator | KINboat (sold on GetYourGuide) |
|---|---|
| Date | King's Day, 27 April; Tuesday 27 April 2027 is the next one |
| Boat | Party boat with a crew; size and capacity are not stated (the operator's site gives 30 people only for its private King's Day boat) |
| Price | $84 per person (about EUR 74.65) |
| Duration | 1.5 hours; the description says 90 minutes to 2 hours |
| Departure times | Not stated; shown after you choose a date |
| Pier | Meeting-point pin by Central Station on Google Maps |
| Route | Not listed; the description says the canals while the city celebrates |
| Food and drinks | Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks; no food listed |
| Languages | English |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure |
| Rating | 4.9/5 from 74+ reviews on GetYourGuide |
What is the KINboat Kings Day cruise in Amsterdam?
It is a ticketed canal party for King's Day, with a live guide, a crew and unlimited drinks, run by KINboat on the day the whole city turns orange. The description promises a view of the street celebrations from the water and says spots are limited.
- Event: King's Day is a Dutch public holiday on 27 April, and Nager.Date lists it as Koningsdag for 2027.
- Crew: a skipper and staff run the boat; the listing calls the live guide part of the package.
- Drinks: beer, wine and soft drinks, with no cap stated.
- Language: English.
I would book it as a social event, not as sightseeing: the route is not listed and the point is the party on and beside the water.
When does this party cruise run?
It runs on King's Day only, which is 27 April: Tuesday 27 April 2027 per the public holiday calendar. The listing shows no 2027 timetable on 17 October 2026, so book only when a date and a time appear for your day.
| Year | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 April (reviews of this cruise are dated 28 April to 1 May 2026) | Nager.Date 2026; GetYourGuide reviews |
| 2027 | Tuesday 27 April | Nager.Date 2027 |
The listing states no start time, so check the slot against your plans, and book a flexible day around it: a Tuesday date is a normal working day, so travel arrangements may differ from a weekend.
Where does the party boat leave from?
The listing gives a single pin next to Amsterdam Central Station: the KINboat meeting point on Google Maps, close to Amsterdam Centraal on Google Maps. KINboat's own site lists a Central Station departure at Prins Hendrikkade 33A, but the King's Day listing names no street, so do not assume it is the same dock and confirm it in your voucher.
| From | Walk | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Centraal | 5 min (353 m) walking route | On a normal day; King's Day streets are packed, so allow extra |
The listing says to arrive 15 minutes before departure. On King's Day the streets around the station are busy, so I would plan for 30 minutes.
What is on board and what is included?
You get the crew, the drinks and the party atmosphere, nothing else. Food is not mentioned anywhere in the listing, so eat first.
| Item | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5-hour canal cruise | Included | 90 minutes to 2 hours in the description |
| Live guide | Included | English only |
| Beer, wine, soft drinks | Included | Unlimited |
| Hotel pickup and drop-off | Listed, unclear | The description does not mention it; ask the operator |
| Food | Not listed | Eat before you board |
| Toilet | Not stated | A reviewer advises a toilet stop first |
| Children under 12 | Not suitable | Stated in the listing |
| Pregnant women, wheelchair users | Not suitable | Stated in the listing |
The listing also names vegans among the people for whom the cruise is not suitable and gives no reason; ask the operator if that applies to you.
What are the rules and who is it for?
It is for adults who want a loud, social boat. The not-allowed list includes smoking and "alcohol and drugs", which sits oddly next to unlimited drinks, so I read it as no outside alcohol or drugs, and I would ask.
- Dress code: orange.
- Arrival: 15 minutes before departure.
- Advance booking: tickets must be bought ahead; there is no walk-up.
- Bring: a camera, sunscreen and comfortable clothes.
- Music: reviewers say there was a DJ or their own playlist, but another Flagship listing says a government rule no longer allows music on the canals. Ask what is allowed on your boat.
How does it compare with the other King's Day boat and a normal party boat?
Amsterdam has two King's Day party listings at the same $84, and a normal-day party boat at about a quarter of the price.
| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Drinks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINboat Kings Day cruise (this page) | $84 | 1.5 hours | 4.9 (74) | Unlimited beer, wine, soft |
| Flagship Kingsday party cruise | $84 | 1.5 hours | 4.5 (32) | Unlimited beer, wine, soft; music on board |
| Starboard canal booze cruise | $21 | 1 hour | 4.7 (6,100+) | Unlimited option |
| Starboard private booze cruise | $606 per boat | 1 hour | 4.8 (22) | Unlimited, open bar |
The two King's Day boats cost the same, so the choice is rating and dock: this one has 74 reviews at 4.9, the other 32 at 4.5 and a pier by the Bimhuis on Google Maps. For other nights the Starboard booze cruise gives a similar format for $21.
Is the KINboat Kings Day cruise worth $84?
Yes if King's Day on the canals is the point of your trip and you want a guaranteed spot on a boat; no if you only want a canal cruise. At $56 per hour it is above the $50 median across Amsterdam listings and well above the $21 normal party boat, and you are paying for the date.
The value is in the date: you have a seat on the water and drinks included, with no street queue for them. The rating of 4.9 from 74 reviews is the highest of any Amsterdam party boat in my data, though all ten reviews I read are 5 stars. For the normal-day options see the Amsterdam boat tours hub.
What is the weather like on King's Day?
Expect about 15.5°C and 5 rain days in April in the 2025 data, with sunset at 20:40 in mid-April, so a daytime cruise is cool, not cold. Bring a layer, because orange costumes are rarely warm.
| Month | Avg high 2025 | Rain days | Sunset (15th) | What to wear on deck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.2°C | 16 | 16:58 | Coat, hat and gloves |
| Feb | 6.8°C | 7 | 17:54 | Coat, hat and gloves |
| Mar | 12.1°C | 3 | 18:46 | Warm coat; a closed saloon boat is more comfortable |
| Apr | 15.5°C | 5 | 20:40 | Warm coat; a closed saloon boat is more comfortable |
| May | 18.2°C | 6 | 21:30 | Light jacket for the evening |
| Jun | 21.3°C | 12 | 22:06 | T-shirt by day, a layer after sunset |
| Jul | 22.5°C | 14 | 21:58 | T-shirt by day, a layer after sunset |
| Aug | 22.3°C | 8 | 21:07 | T-shirt by day, a layer after sunset |
| Sep | 18.8°C | 12 | 19:57 | Light jacket for the evening |
| Oct | 14.6°C | 15 | 18:48 | Warm coat; a closed saloon boat is more comfortable |
| Nov | 10.1°C | 12 | 16:50 | Warm coat; a closed saloon boat is more comfortable |
| Dec | 8.2°C | 6 | 16:29 | Coat, hat and gloves |
- Rain: April 2025 had 5 days of 1 mm or more, and the cancellation window closes 24 hours before.
- Sun: the listing suggests sunscreen, so do not skip it on a clear day.
- Light: mid-May sunset is 21:30, so even the last slot is in daylight.
198.2 ha is the core area of the Seventeenth-Century Canal Ring inscribed on the World Heritage List on 31 July 2010.
What do passengers say?
The pattern is a great atmosphere, a friendly crew and a boat that gets livelier toward the river. The ten reviews I could read are all from the 2026 edition and all 5 stars, so I cannot tell you about the downside from them.
- Atmosphere: reviewers describe organised chaos that builds as the boat nears the Amstel.
- Crew: skippers are called cool and supportive.
- Music: several mention a DJ or choosing the songs.
- Practical tip: one reviewer says plan a toilet break.
Who should skip this party cruise?
Skip it if you have children under 12, if you are pregnant, if anyone uses a wheelchair, or if you want a quiet look at the canals.
- Families: under-12s are excluded; see the canal cruise page for family-friendly boats.
- Quiet seekers: a regular evening boat is calmer.
- Anyone planning a different date: this is a King's Day product only. The home page lists the other cities and boat types.
How do you book the KINboat Kings Day cruise?
A 1.5-hour King's Day party cruise with unlimited drinks costs $84 per person (about EUR 74.65); the next King's Day is Tuesday 27 April 2027.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the KINboat Kings Day cruise in 2027?
King's Day falls on Tuesday 27 April 2027, according to the Dutch public holiday calendar. The listing shows no dates until you choose one, so check availability for that day.
How much does the KINboat Kings Day cruise cost?
It costs $84 per person, about EUR 74.65 at the 16 October 2026 rate, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
How long is the cruise?
The cruise is 1.5 hours long, though the description allows for 90 minutes to 2 hours.
What drinks are included?
Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks are included, according to the description.
Where does the KINboat cruise leave from?
The listing gives only a Google Maps pin next to Amsterdam Central Station, so confirm the dock in your voucher and arrive 15 minutes early.
Is hotel pickup included?
The includes list shows hotel pickup and drop-off, but the description never mentions it and the meeting point is a fixed pin, so ask the operator before relying on it.
What should I wear?
Wear orange; the listing says to dress in orange, and it also suggests comfortable clothes, a camera and sunscreen.
Can children come?
No, the listing says the cruise is not suitable for children under 12, pregnant women or wheelchair users.
Can I bring my own music?
The listing does not say. Reviewers describe a DJ or music on board, but another Amsterdam listing says music is no longer allowed on the canals, so ask the operator.
Is there a toilet on board?
The listing does not say. One reviewer advises planning a toilet stop before boarding.
Why not take my own boat on King's Day?
I amsterdam says the city enforced a limit of 12 people plus a skipper per boat in 2026, a speed limit of 6 km/h and a vignette, and bans alcohol for the person steering.
Sources: I amsterdam, Koningsdag practical information (2026 boat rules); Nager.Date, Dutch public holidays 2027; UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Seventeenth-Century Canal Ring; KINboat; Frankfurter (ECB rates); Open-Meteo archive API; sunrise-sunset.org API; OpenStreetMap foot routing; GetYourGuide listing.
