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Combo: Icebar Amsterdam Skip-the-Line Tickets + 75-Min Small-Group Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

Visitors enjoying drinks at Icebar Amsterdam, surrounded by ice sculptures and vibrant lighting.

Amsterdam Icebar entrance with brick facade and signage.

Amsterdam canal cruise passing under illuminated rainbow arch during Light Festival.

Small group on a boat capturing Amsterdam Light Festival bridge lights.

Open today

03:45pm - 10:40pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

4.5/5

(12,310)

Susana

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Both the Rijksmuseum and the Lights Festival boat tour was a great experience for my first time in Amsterdam! Museum staff and service was exceptional, they allowed us to enter outside of the booked window time after we explained to them our situation and cause of delayed arrival. The boat tour was lovely, great guide who was very friendly and got to see the great art pieces a part of the festival. The hot chocolate was perfect for us in the windowless boat, since it was cold.

Fabian

Dec 2025

Verified booking

5/5

There were four of us there (2 couples) and we were all very impressed! The check-in was friendly and uncomplicated. Our guide spoke good English, was very relaxed and told us lots of really interesting things about Amsterdam. There were blankets for everyone against the cold, so there was nothing to complain about. Experiencing Amsterdam from the water is a completely different experience! We would come again!

Elisa

Dec 2025

Verified booking

4/5

I couldn't see so much for the entire tour, always tried to lift my head over the boat or squeeze into other people's open windows. The guide was funny and engaging- her voice tone was a bit too higher for my standards but for one hour is manageable :)

Step into Amsterdam's chilled Icebar, then admire the sparkling skyline on a seasonal cruise, with both experiences just a 15-minute walk apart.

Skip the lines and enter the bar made entirely of ice at a chilling –10°C and enjoy 3 complimentary drinks.

Learn about Dutch adventurer Willem Barentsz and his Arctic journey as you snap photos among ice art and Arctic shipwreck-themed décor.

Then, cruise along Amsterdam’s canals during the limited-time Light Festival, featuring 20 light installations in a crowd-free setting.

Stay warm aboard an eco-friendly electric boat while enjoying commentary as you drift past Amsterdam's most famous landmarks.

Icebar Amsterdam

Skip-the-line entry to Xtracold Icebar

3 free drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)

Thermal coat and gloves

Amsterdam lights festival cruise

75-min evening cruise on a modern, electric boat with a covered roof

Boarding from the City Centre

Amsterdam Light Festival fee

Experienced guide and professional captain

Blankets on-board

Icebar Amsterdam

Food and additional drinks

Transport between venues

Personal expenses

Gratuities

Amsterdam lights festival cruise

Food & drinks

Personal expenses

Transportation to and from the meeting point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.5
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What our guests say
Stephane
Jan 2026
Verified booking
3/5
The beauty of Amsterdam's Festival of Lights and canals Excellent guide with very good explanations. The rating is due to the fact that it was very cold in the boat and the view was limited.
De
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Commodité d utilisation de l application ,facilité de réservation et très belles prestations . Je recommande
Serhii
Jan 2026
Verified booking
5/5
Amsterdam Light Festival - No surprise there, I expected more. Rijksmuseum - classic is forewer. I like it!
Layac
Dec 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Very good experience, gives a good view of Amsterdam's architecture and the Festival of Lights. In the end, the cruise only lasted 1 hour and not 1h15... but we weren't disappointed!
Nicole
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Very nice crew and tour guide! Very confortable on the boat with the blankets keeping us nice and warm while travelling through Amsterdam's canals, following the Light Festival.

Make the most of your visit to Amsterdam with an Icebar experience followed by a canal cruise, all in one combo ticket.

Getting started

Breeze past long lines at Xtracold Icebar after a quick security check and step into the –10°C icy world. After your chilly experience, walk a short distance to the canal cruise boarding point to continue your tour on the water.

What to expect

Icebar Amsterdam

Xtracold Icebar is an Arctic-themed bar kept at a chilling –10°C, with everything made entirely of ice. Step into the Arctic right in the heart of Amsterdam.

Features:

3 free drinks: Enjoy a welcome cocktail in the lounge, followed by two drinks of your choice served in the ice bar.

Themed experience: Immerse yourself in a Dutch explorer–themed storyline, complete with lighting and sound effects for added thrill.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Discover Amsterdam’s canals on a 75-minute cruise from the City Centre, gliding past buildings and bridges along the UNESCO-listed waterways.

Features:

Light festival: Admire 20 installations along the canals as part of the Light Festival while cruising past the Anne Frank House and Westerkerk.

Onboard commentary: Enjoy sights with commentary about Amsterdam’s history and architecture from your onboard guide.

Xtracold Icebar

Monday	03:45pm - 10:40pm	last entry 09:55pm
Tuesday	03:45pm - 10:40pm	last entry 09:55pm
Wednesday	03:45pm - 10:40pm	last entry 09:55pm
Thursday	03:45pm - 10:40pm	last entry 09:55pm
Friday	11:45am - 01:00am	last entry 12:15am
Saturday	11:45am - 01:00am	last entry 12:15am
Sunday	03:45pm - 10:40pm	last entry 09:55pm

What to bring

Icebar Amsterdam

Bring a valid ID along with your tickets.

Amsterdam Light Festival

Keep your entry tickets and ID ready for a smooth and seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

Icebar Amsterdam

Large bags or luggage are not permitted at the Icebar or on the cruise (if you choose the upgrade).

Pets are not allowed at the Icebar.

Amsterdam Light Festival

Outside food and drinks, sharp metallic objects, and large bags or luggage are prohibited.

Pets are not allowed due to venue restrictions, except on the private cruise.

Accessibility

Icebar Amsterdam

Wheelchair-friendly with free access to bathrooms.

Only service dogs (clearly identifiable as such) are permitted on the boat.

Amsterdam Light Festival

Cruises are conducted in English.

Boats are covered, but outdoor areas may still be chilly during winter months.

Additional information

Icebar Amsterdam

Management may refuse entry if guests are intoxicated, underage, or cannot prove their age.

Arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled timeslot for check-in.

You can spend up to 20 minutes inside the Icebar.

Last admission is 45 minutes before closing.

Tickets can be rescheduled or canceled up to 8 hours in advance.

The Xtracold Icebar is open Sunday to Thursday from 3:45pm to 10:40pm, and Friday to Saturday from 11:45am to 1am.

Children under 18 are not allowed inside.

The Icebar is kept at –10°C.

Nearest public transport: Waterlooplein (tram 14 & metro 51, 53, 54).

Amsterdam Light Festival

The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with multiple evening departure times from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.