{"id":54825,"date":"2019-03-05T12:41:10","date_gmt":"2019-03-05T16:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=54825"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"what-to-eat-in-amsterdam-on-your-river-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/03\/05\/what-to-eat-in-amsterdam-on-your-river-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Eat in Amsterdam on Your River Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Stopping in Amsterdam and wondering what to eat? Here&#8217;s a guide to the best eats on your port stop!<\/h2>\n<p>People who enjoy cruise vacations get excited about the opportunity to experience international cuisine. If you are going to Amsterdam, you will love experiencing the delicious Dutch cuisine this charming country has to offer. At CruiseExperts.com we want to be sure you enjoy some of the most popular Dutch foods, so check out the following list.<!--more--><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/Rhine-River\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to browse Rhine River cruises.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>What To Eat In Amsterdam<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/Rhine-River\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best places to eat in Amsterdam<\/a> are everywhere, and many of them are close to your river cruise ports. There are restaurants and Amsterdam street food stalls offering delicious specialties all around the city. Whether your cruise begins or ends in Amsterdam, you&#8217;ll want to try these delicious Dutch specialties.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Broodje Haring<\/strong> is a raw herring specialty that is chopped into chunks and served topped out with onions and pickles. Toothpicks are used for picking up the chunks and eating. You can also get it in a roll for easier eating. You find food stalls within walking distance from your ship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poffertjes and Stroopwafels<\/strong> are sweet gastronomical delights that will have you collecting recipes. Poffertjes are yummy and puffy little bite-sized pancakes. They are topped with butter and powdered sugar. Enjoy variety buy trying ones stuffed with raisins or apples. You can also have jam or Nutella toppings. Most local markets have Poffertjes stands. Skip the packaged store versions of stroopwafels and go for the hot and fresh ones at the stands. Two thin waffle layers with syrup oozing out of the middle is a delicious taste treat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frites<\/strong> are not something scary. They are the Dutch style of French Fries. Served in a paper cone, Frites can be topped with mayonnaise (traditional Dutch), satay sauce (made from peanuts), and other delicious options. You can find frite stands at most markets plus at many takeout windows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oliebollen<\/strong> is another popular Dutch sweet treat and made during the holiday season. It&#8217;s a sweet ball of dough, deep-fried and served plain, or topped with powdered sugar, raisins, or apples. Oliebollen stands start appearing in mid-November and remain through the end of December. January first they are gone. It&#8217;s a tradition to eat Oliebollen on New Year&#8217;s eve, and the stands are found all over the city.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FEBO<\/strong> is a place to get quick premade and ready to eat food. Fresh cooked hot snacks are behind rows of little glass doors. Is probably not the healthiest option as most of snacks are deep-fried, but it is a delicious option. The most popular snack is kroketten (croquettes) which are a deep-fried salty and crunchy snack. FEBO outlets are located all over Amsterdam with one only a few minutes walk from the river cruise port.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A cruise to Amsterdam is an exciting experience, and here at CruiseExperts.com, we&#8217;ve put together a list of upcoming cruises for you to look through. We hope you&#8217;ll find one that fits your vacation time table.<!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/amsterdam-street-food-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/amsterdam-street-food-400x306.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/amsterdam-street-food-400x306@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/amsterdam-street-food.avif 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/amsterdam-street-food.jpg\" alt=\"amsterdam street food\" width=\"1000\" height=\"765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/amsterdam-street-food.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/amsterdam-street-food-400x306.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<h3><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/15-day-avalon-river-cruise-from-budapest-to-amsterdam-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">15 Day Avalon River Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam 2019<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<p>Visit historic and medieval cities, quaint cobbled street villages, visit Sound of Music locations, taste renowned Wachau Valley wines, see beautiful cathedrals, and cruise by castles on your Amsterdam river cruise. Your cruise begins in Budapest, Hungary, and takes you to the ports Bratislava, Slovakia, Vienna, Austria as well as the German ports of Passau. Regensburg, Nurenberg, Bamberg, W\u00fcrzburg, R\u00fcdesheim (wine town), and Cologne.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also enjoy an excursion to Gottweig Abbey-D\u00fcrnstein, the Main River Village Experience, and cruising the Rhine Gorge where ancient castles stand as sentries along the river. Your last port is Amsterdam, the beautiful 700-year-old capital of Holland. Enjoy your time in Amsterdam making more wonderful memories to take home.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/15-day-avalon-river-cruise-from-budapest-to-amsterdam-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more info on this sailing.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/19-day-avalon-river-cruise-from-amsterdam-to-nice-2019\/\">19 Day Avalon River Cruise from Amsterdam to Nice 2019<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<p>Begin your visit to Amsterdam with a scenic canal cruise along the Grachtengorgel to see extravagant homes before starting your cruise along the three rivers, Rhine, Sa\u00f4ne and Rh\u00f4ne, which will take you to places you&#8217;ve read about in storybooks such as the Black Forest, Heidelberg, and Mainz (home of Gutenberg Museum).<\/p>\n<p>Your cruise ports and excursions in Germany include Cologne, Koblenz, Rhine Gorge cruising, R\u00fcdesheim (wine town), Mainz, Heidelberg (excursion), Strasbourg, France (pre-war Germany) and a Black Forest excursion. Additional ports include Basel, Switzerland, and the French cities of Beaune, Chalon-sur-Sa\u00f4ne, Tournes, Lyon, Tournon, Tain l&#8217;Hermitage, Avignon, Arles, Aix-en-Provence, and Nice. Before returning home, spend an extra day or two in Nice exploring the surrounding region or enjoying the gorgeous beaches.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/19-day-avalon-river-cruise-from-amsterdam-to-nice-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more info on this sailing.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/8-day-viking-river-cruise-from-amsterdam-to-basel-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8 Day Viking River Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel 2019<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<p>Beautiful and vibrant Amsterdam is where your cruise begins. Your camera will stay busy as you capture the wonderful windmills of Holland, the ancient ruins of Heidelberg Castle, and sensational riverscapes. Port stops include Kinderdijk, Netherlands, Cologne, Koblenz, R\u00fcdesheim, Speyer, and Heidelberg, and Breisach (scenic excursion to the Black Forest), Germany, and Strasbourg, France before arriving at Basel Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>Over 40 museums find their home in Basel, as well as Romanesque architecture, botanical gardens, and Roman ruins. Make memories in Basel before your flight home.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/8-day-viking-river-cruise-from-amsterdam-to-basel-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more info on this sailing.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/best-places-to-eat-amsterdam-200x200.avif 200w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/best-places-to-eat-amsterdam-400x267.avif 400w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/best-places-to-eat-amsterdam-400x267@2x.avif 800w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/best-places-to-eat-amsterdam.avif 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-54828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/best-places-to-eat-amsterdam.jpg\" alt=\"best places to eat amsterdam\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/best-places-to-eat-amsterdam.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/best-places-to-eat-amsterdam-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/picture><\/p>\n<h3><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/19-day-avalon-river-cruise-from-amsterdam-to-barcelona-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">19 Day Avalon River Cruise from Amsterdam to Barcelona 2019<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<p>This fabulous river cruise begins in the 700-year-old city of Amsterdam where you can take a canal boat cruise to view beautiful homes dating back to the Golden Age (1585-1672). Next port stops are Cologne, Koblenz, R\u00fcdesheim, (Rhine Valley wine town), Mainz (excursion to Heidelberg), Strasbourg, France, Breisach, Germany (scenic excursion to the Black Forest), Basel, Switzerland, and then to the French cities of Beaune, St. Jean de Losne, Seurre Macon (wine city), Lyon, Twin cities of Tournon and Tain l&#8217;Hermitage (medieval cities), Avignon, Arles, Cote d&#8217;Azur (French Riviera) and to your final port in Beautiful Barcelona, Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Spend two full days exploring this amazing city before flying home. Visit the Codorniu wine cellar, the Picasso Museum, the Aquarium, historic buildings and monuments. Take plenty of photographs of this spectacular Spanish city to round out your amazing cruise from Amsterdam.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/19-day-avalon-river-cruise-from-amsterdam-to-barcelona-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more info on this sailing.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/16-day-avalon-river-cruise-from-amsterdam-to-cote-dazur-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">16 Day Avalon River Cruise from Amsterdam to C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur 2019<\/a><\/u><\/h3>\n<p>Amsterdam was once a small fishing village in the 12th century. Today it&#8217;s a vibrant and busy city that is home to over 60 museums. After departing from Amsterdam you visit the German ports of Cologne, Koblenz Rhine Gorge, R\u00fcdesheim, and Mainz (excursion to Heidelberg). Your next stop is in Strasbourg, France before visiting the German port of Breisach (excursion to the Black Forest). It&#8217;s on to Basel, Switzerland before continuing on to the French ports of Beaune, Chalon-sur-Sa\u00f4ne, Tournus, Lyon, the enchanting twin cities of Tournon and Tain l&#8217;Hermitage, Viviers (beautiful Romanesque Cathedral), Avignon City of the Popes), and Aries.<\/p>\n<p>Your final port in France is beautiful C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur often referred to as the French Riviera. This lovely coastal city enjoys 300 days of sunshine every year. Be sure to pack up all your memories of this amazing cruise before flying home.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/16-day-avalon-river-cruise-from-amsterdam-to-cote-dazur-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more info on this sailing.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Are you convinced an Amsterdam river cruise is next on your travel agenda? 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