Amsterdam Evening Cruise with Unlimited Drinks and Snacks

Overview

Celebrate the Amsterdam Light Festival with an evening cruise along the city’s canals on an electric boat.

This experience includes unlimited drinks, blankets for warmth, and a guided look at the festival's light installations, with insights into Amsterdam’s canal history and the 2024–2025 festival theme, "Rituals."

Full Description

Experience the Amsterdam Light Festival on an electric boat cruise with unlimited drinks like beer, wine, glühwein, hot chocolate, and soda. Enjoy the warmth of blankets as you sail through the city, passing 20 light art installations along the canals.

Relax in a modern, electric boat, shielded from the elements, and learn about the history of Amsterdam's canals and the art on display. Your skipper or host will share stories and insights about the city and its culture.

The festival runs from November 28, 2024, to January 19, 2025, with the theme “Rituals,” highlighting how light plays a role in various traditions and brings people together.

Meeting Point

• Meet at Amstel 178, 1017 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands

Itinerary

• Boarding

  • Meet at the designated dock for easy boarding onto the electric boat

• Cruise Highlights

  • Luxurious, Eco-Friendly Boat

    • Fully electric, environmentally friendly, and equipped with heating and blankets for a cozy ride

  • Festival Light Installations

    • Glide past 20 luminous art pieces displayed along the canals
    • Hear stories behind each art installation from the skipper or guide

  • City History

    • Learn about the history of Amsterdam’s canals, the city’s growth, and its architectural significance

• Festival Theme: "Rituals"

  • Explore the meaning behind "Rituals" as the festival’s theme, including how different rituals connect people and symbolize life changes
  • View installations reflecting transformations from past to future, winter to summer, and childhood to adulthood

Onboard Amenities

• Drinks

  • Unlimited drinks from the onboard bar, including:
    • Beer
    • Wine
    • Glühwein (mulled wine)
    • Soft drinks

• Comfort

  • Warm blankets are provided for each passenger
  • Comfortable seating in a sheltered, heated boat

Festival Information

• Dates
  • November 28, 2024 – January 19, 2025