Amsterdam Light Festival Evening Cruise

$25.00

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Short Summary

Explore the magical Amsterdam Light Festival on a relaxing evening cruise. Admire the illuminated artwork and historic landmarks as you glide through the charming canals. Learn about the city's rich history and culture from expert guides while enjoying unlimited drinks and Dutch snacks.

Witness the city come alive with dazzling lights and immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience.

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Description

Overview

Enjoy a winter evening canal cruise in Amsterdam during the annual Light Festival. This experience offers a unique view of Amsterdam’s illuminated canals and light art installations. The electric boat and onboard bar add to a relaxed atmosphere as you enjoy the views and learn about the festival.

Full Description

Take a winter evening canal cruise in Amsterdam and enjoy the city’s lights along the historic canals. Admire the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water, with light art installations illuminating the city’s iconic canals.

Cruise in comfort on a luxury electric boat, with an onboard bar offering drinks like beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks, coffee, and tea.

Your skipper will share the story of the festival as you take in the views and reflect the lights off the water.

Itinerary

Boarding
- Begin the cruise at the designated location in central Amsterdam.
Light Festival Cruise
- Cruise past Amsterdam’s canals illuminated by light art installations.
- Enjoy the city’s bridges and buildings decorated with festival lights.
- Learn about the festival’s background and details of specific artworks from the skipper.
Return
- End the cruise back at the original departure point.

Drinks and Bar Options

Choose from two bar packages for your preferred drinks selection:

Deluxe Open Bar
Classic Open Bar

Beverages Available:

Local or craft beers
Wines
Cocktails
Soft drinks
Coffee and tea

Specifications

Company

Friendship Amsterdam
📅 Schedule

Starts at 5 p.m.
🧥 Dress Code

N/A
🌐 Wifi

N/A
💨 Open Air Section

Available ✔️
🐶 Animals

Not Allowed (except service animals)❌
❄️/🌡️ Aircon

Not Available❌
🚬 Smoking

Not Allowed ❌
♿ Wheelchair Accessible

Not accesible ❌
🚻 Restroom

Not Available ❌
👶 Baby Stroller

Accessible ✔️
% Children Discounts

Free for infants (age 0-3) and offers discounts to children (age 4-13)

What's Included

Canal cruise
Skipper
Drinks
Dutch cheese snacks
Small present for children

Meeting Point

📌 Meet at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230, 1012 GK Amsterdam, Netherlands

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