Duration
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
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Capture uninterrupted views of stunning artworks during a full 75-minute ride, covering the most beautiful stretches of the Light Festival route.
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Start your evening near Centraal Station, an easy-to-reach departure point that saves time and effort navigating Amsterdam’s streets.
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Stay warm and relaxed in a classic-style luxury boat featuring plush seating, elegant wooden interiors, and large windows framing the illuminated artworks.
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Learn about canal landmarks and illuminated installations from your host, while enjoying safe passage with a professional skipper at the helm.
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Add mulled wine or beer and snacks to elevate your evening where good flavors accompany breathtaking illuminated sights.
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75-min cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route
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Heated and fully-enclosed boat
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Board from near Centraal Station
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Unlimited mulled wine, beer, and sodas (as per option selected)
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Snacks (as per option selected)
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Experienced skipper
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Host providing detailed explanation of the city, monuments, and artworks
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Drinks (for packages without drinks included)
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Transportation to/from the meeting point
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Cruises on New Year’s Eve
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- TOTAL DURATION75 minutesFREQUENCY15 minutesMODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
Sights covered
Centraal Station
Amsterdam Flower Market
Amstel
Magere Brug
Het Scheepvaartmuseum
NEMO Science Museum
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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What to bring
- Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
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Sharp metallic tools or objects, smoking and drugs are not allowed on this experience.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional information
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The boat is heated and covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during winter months.
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The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.
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Guests showing signs of intoxication before boarding will not be allowed to join the cruise.
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If a guest becomes disruptive due to intoxication during the cruise, the journey may be ended immediately and they may be asked to leave the boat.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
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Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Boarding point
- Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.
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