Amsterdam Light Festival Private Boat Tour

Capture festival installations clearly without outdoor crowds from your heated sightseeing boat.

• Boat type: Traditional sightseeing cruise boat with a large glass roof and warm interiors.
• Everything you get: The cruise runs 75 mins along the official Light Festival route. You can board near Centraal Station, Restaurant Loetje, Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. Onboard, expect heating, wide glass views, a toilet, a well-stocked bar, and a skilful captain and both multilingual audio commentary and personal stories from the skipper.
• Why choose this: Winter weather does not interfere, since the heated glass-roof boat keeps the festival experience comfortable while showcasing the artworks clearly.
• Upgrades: Choose unlimited beer, wine, and soda to enjoy on the ride, use free Wi-Fi to share photos instantly, or a back deck lounge for open-air perspectives.

Inclusions

• 75-min cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route

• Board from near Centraal Station, Rijksmuseum, Restaurant Loetje or Anne Frank House (as per option selected)

• Heated & covered boat with a glass roof

• Audio guide in Dutch and English

• Skilled captains & friendly skippers with unique stories

• Unlimited drinks (beer, wine & soda) (as per option selected)

• Free Wi-Fi (as per option selected)

• Lounge on the back deck (as per option selected)

• Restroom on board

What to bring

• Ensure your entry ticket and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
• Pack earphones for your audio guide experience.

What’s not allowed

• Sharp metallic tools or objects, and non-folding wheelchairs and baby strollers are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is difficult for people with reduced mobility, since there are a few steps that you would have to climb to board the boat.

Additional information

• The boat is heated and covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during the winter months.
• The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.
• The cruise operates from three different departure locations. Please ensure you check your confirmation email and arrive on time at the correct location.

Take a 90-min Light Festival journey with an official festival guide in Dutch, English or German.

• Boat type: Traditional sightseeing cruise boat with large glass roof and heated interiors.
• Everything you get: Spend 90-mins gliding through Amsterdam Light Festival artworks on a glass-roof sightseeing boat with heating, multilingual audio guide, boarding from either Hard Rock Cafe or A’DAM Tower, and access to onboard toilet facilities.
• Why choose this: Offering a longer journey than standard options, this 90-min cruise ensures you have more time to enjoy illuminated artworks.
• Upgrades: Add a snackbox, cheesebox, or wine upgrade to your cruise for a more flavorful, relaxed, and enjoyable 90-minute sightseeing experience.

Inclusions

• 90-minute cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route

• Board from near Hard Rock Cafe or A'dam Tower (as per your selection)

• Covered and heated boat

• Official Amsterdam Light Festival audio guide (Dutch, English & German)

• Toilet on board

• Snackbox (as per option selected)

• Wine & Cheesebox (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Snack box (chips, popcorn, stroopwafels, nuts, water or soft drink) and drinks (available for purchase)

What to bring

• Ensure your entry ticket and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
• Pack earphones for your audio guide experience.

What’s not allowed

• Food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, and large bags and luggage are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users, but you must make a prior reservation to let the providers know.

Additional information

• Food and additional drinks are available for purchase on board.
• The boat is heated and covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during the winter months.
• The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026
• Visibility of light installations may vary due to weather and crowding on the boat.

Admire glowing artworks while staying warm aboard luxury enclosed boats & with an expert host by your side.

• Boat type: Cozy enclosed saloon boat with plush seating, large windows and wooden interiors, or a modern, electric boat with a covered roof
• Everything you get: Board near Centraal Station or City Centre and relax on a heated, enclosed boat. Your experienced skipper navigates the canals while a friendly host shares stories about Amsterdam’s monuments, light artworks, and the city’s winter charm for 75-mins.
• Why choose this: This cruise gives you confidence and context, as your knowledgeable skipper & host shares inside stories that make the festival magical.
• Upgrades: Choose unlimited mulled wine, beer, sodas, hot chocolate, welcome snacks, snug blankets, or a thirty guest sailing for a calmer winter canal outing.

Inclusions

• 75-min cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route

• Board from near Centraal Station

• Heated and fully-enclosed boat or a modern, electric boat with a covered roof (as per option selected)

• Experienced skipper

• Host providing detailed explanation of the city, monuments, and artworks

• Unlimited mulled wine, beer, glühwein, hot chocolate, and sodas (as per option selected)

• Snacks (as per option selected)

• 30 guests on board (as per option selected)

• Blankets on board (as per option selected)

• Amsterdam Light Festival fee

Exclusions

• Drinks (for packages without drinks included)

• Transportation to/from the meeting point

• Cruises on New Year’s Eve

What to bring

• Ensure your entry ticket and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

What’s not allowed

• Sharp metallic tools or objects, smoking and drugs are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information

• The boat is heated and covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during winter months.
• The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.
• Guests showing signs of intoxication before boarding will not be allowed to join the cruise.
• 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.

Sail the canals quietly on an electric boat designed for small, cozy groups of up to 30 guests.

• Boat type: Luxury modern boat running on 100% electric power with covered roofs
• Everything you get: Settle into a fully electric boat for 75-mins with an intimate group of just 30 fellow travellers. Your experienced captain navigates while the guide explains festival artworks. Blankets keep you warm & the Amsterdam Light Festival fee is included.
• Why choose this: An exclusive small-group cruise with only 30 guests allows you to get clear views of the festival lights and an overall personalised commentary.
• Upgrades: Choose unlimited beer, glühwein, hot chocolate & soft drinks, enjoy a snack, or transform your trip into a private, intimate cruise with only 10 guests.

Inclusions

• 75-min cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route

• Board from City Centre or Starboard Dock (as per option selected)

• Fully modern, electric boat with covered roof

• Experienced guide and professional captain

• Up to 30 guests on-board

• Amsterdam Light Festival fee

• Blankets on-board

• Unlimited beer, glühwein, hot chocolate, and soft drinks (as per option selected)

• Welcome snack (as per option selected)

• Private cruise (as per option selected)

• Up to 10 guests on-board (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Food & drinks (unless specified in your chosen ticket option)

• Personal expenses

• Transportation to and from the meeting point

What to bring

• Ensure your entry ticket and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

What’s not allowed

• Outside food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, and large bags and luggage are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience, except for the private cruise option.

Accessibility

• For detailed accessibility information, please contact the operator in advance at sail@starboardboats.nl or +31 6 19909425.

Additional information

• Cruises are conducted in English.
• The boat is covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during the winter months.
• The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.

Sip drinks at –10°C in Amsterdam's coldest bar, then enjoy the world-famous seasonal winter light festival on a cruise.

• Everything you get at Icebar Amsterdam: Fast-track priority access to one of Amsterdam's top attractions, 3 complimentary drinks served in ice glasses, and thermal clothing to keep you warm.
• Everything you get on the Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise: A 75-minute cruise through the city’s illuminated canals, with boarding from the City Centre, guided commentary, and the festival fee included.
• Why choose this: Save 12% with a ticket to two unique experiences: a frosty Icebar visit and Amsterdam's limited-time Light Festival, in one day.

Inclusions 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

Exclusions 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

What to bring Icebar Amsterdam

• Bring a valid ID along with your tickets.

Amsterdam Light Festival

• Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed Icebar Amsterdam

• Avoid bringing large bags or luggage to the Icebar and the cruise (if you choose the upgrade).
• Pets are not allowed at the Icebar.

Amsterdam Light Festival

• Outside food and beverages, sharp metallic objects, and large bags or luggage are not allowed.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets are not allowed, except on the private cruise.

Accessibility Icebar Amsterdam

• Wheelchair-friendly with free access to bathrooms.
• Only service dogs (clearly identifiable as such) are allowed on the boat.

Amsterdam Light Festival

• Cruises are conducted in English.
• The boat is covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during winter months.

Additional Information Icebar Amsterdam

• Management reserves the right to refuse entrance if guests are intoxicated, underage, or unable to prove their age.
• Arrive at least 20 minutes before your timeslot for check-in.
• You can spend up to 20 minutes inside the Icebar.
• Last admission is 45 minutes before closing time.
• Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled 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 always 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 various evening departure times from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.

See Amsterdam’s best for less with this unlimited transport and Light Festival cruise combo.

• Everything you get with the Amsterdam GVB Pass: Enjoy unlimited travel on GVB-operated trams, buses (including night buses), metros, and ferries for 24–96 hours. Use the digital pass to tap and ride across the city and access Bus 369 for easy Schiphol-Sloterdijk airport connections.
• Everything you get on the Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise: Board a 75-min small-group cruise through the official 2025–26 Light Festival route. Relax on a modern electric boat with a covered roof and cosy blankets while a guide shares stories behind the illuminated art installations.
• Why choose this combo: Solve the pain point of cold city commutes and secure a prime spot for the popular Light Festival for a lower price than separate tickets.
• Upgrades: Select the 48, 72, or 94-hour pass at checkout to enjoy extra days of travel, giving you the best daily value for exploring every corner of Amsterdam!

Inclusions Amsterdam GVB Pass

• Validity: Pass valid for 24/48/72/96 hours (as per option selected)

• Access to:

  • Unlimited travel on all GVB trams, GVB (night) buses, GVB metros, and GVB ferries

  • Bus 369 from Sloterdijk to Schiphol Airport (every 15 mins)

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

• 75-min cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route

• Board from City Centre

• Fully modern, electric boat with covered roof

• Experienced guide and professional captain

• Up to 30 guests on board

• Amsterdam Light Festival fee

• Blankets on board

Exclusions Amsterdam GVB Pass

• Access to regional buses (Connexxion, EBS, and Syntus) or the train (NS/Dutch railway)

• Round-trip transfers from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on the regional train (NS/Dutch railway)

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

• Food & drinks

• Personal expenses

• Transportation to and from the meeting point

What’s not allowed

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

• Outside food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, and large bags and luggage are not allowed on this experience.
• Due to cruise restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

Amsterdam GVB Pass

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

• For detailed accessibility information, please contact the operator in advance at sail@starboardboats.nl or +31 6 19909425.

Additional information

Amsterdam GVB Pass

• Children up to 4 years old travel for free on public transport.
• For questions about bookings, visit the Help Centre.

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

• Cruises are conducted in English.
• The boat is covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during the winter months.
• The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.

See glittering artworks on the official Light Festival route with expert multilingual commentary.

• Boat type: Heated, enclosed canal boat with panoramic windows.
• Everything you get: A warm 75-min canal adventure along the official festival route, complete with English and Dutch audio guide, heated seating, free WiFi, and restroom for an easy and comfortable winter evening on the water.
• Why choose this: Skip the winter chill with heated seating and soak up exclusive art commentary while sailing the festival’s most beautiful canals.

Inclusions

• 75-minute canal cruise on official Light Festival route

• Audio guide in English & Dutch about art and artists

• Heated, closed boat seating

• Free WiFi on board

• Restroom on board

Exclusions

• Meals and drinks (hot chocolate and gluhwein available for purchase)

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Tips/gratuities

• Transfers to/from departure point

What to bring

• Ensure your entry ticket and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
• Pack earphones for your audio guide experience.

What’s not allowed

• Outside food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, smoking, vaping, and large bags and luggage are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• The experience may not be fully wheelchair accessible. Please check with the operator in advance if you have specific accessibility needs.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information

• Hot chocolate and gluhwein are available for purchase.
• The boat is heated and covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during winter months.
• The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.

Relax on a longer-than-usual 90-minute luxury cruise with table snacks like nuts included.

• Boat type: Classic, enclosed, heated boat.
• Everything you get: Enjoy a 90-min cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route, boarding from Singel 9. Onboard, a friendly guide shares festival stories, while the heated covered boat offers several comforts like restroom access and table bites like nuts.
• Why choose this: This extended 90-minute cruise offers heated comfort, letting you savor illuminated artworks without winter chills or rushing.
• Upgrades: Enhance your cruise with optional unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, or mulled wine, or enjoy a chilled Prosecco bottle per two guests.

Inclusions

• 90-min cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route

• Boarding from Singel 9

• Expert guide

• Heated and covered boat

• Some table bites (nuts)

• Restroom on board

• Amsterdam Light Festival fee

• Unlimited beer, wine, soda, and Gluhwein (mulled wine) (as per option selected)

• Ice-cold bottle of Prosecco (per two persons) (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Tea & coffee

What to bring

• Ensure your entry ticket and ID is on hand for a smooth experience.

What’s not allowed

• Outside food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, and large bags and luggage are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is not accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

Additional information

• Alcohol will not be served to guests under 18 years of age.
• Drinks can still be purchased onboard if not included in your ticket option.
• The boat is heated and covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during the winter months.
• The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.

Skip-the-line & save 30-mins at Moco Museum, then enjoy a cozy small-group Light Festival cruise.

• Everything you get at Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise: Unwind on a 75-min eco-friendly electric boat cruise with a covered roof, warm blankets, expert guidance from your guide and captain, and admission to the Festival with 30 other guests.
• Everything you get at Moco Museum Amsterdam: Enter Moco Museum without waiting in long lines, explore contemporary art including Banksy, Warhol, Kusama, and rotating exhibitions, and use your multilingual audio guide for added insight at your own pace.
• Why choose this combo: This combo gives small-group festival views and skip-the-line museum access, so you maximize your day enjoying Amsterdam effortlessly.

Inclusions Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

• 75-min cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route

• Fully modern, electric boat with a covered roof

• Experienced guide and professional captain

• Up to 10 guests

• Amsterdam Light Festival fee

• Blankets on-board

Moco Museum

• Skip-the-line entry to Moco Museum

• Access to all exhibitions

• Audio tour via your smartphone in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese & Spanish

Exclusions Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

• Food & drinks (unless specified in your chosen ticket option)

• Personal expenses

• Transportation to and from the meeting point

What to bring Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise + Moco Museum Amsterdam

• Ensure your entry ticket and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

Moco Museum Amsterdam

• Pack earphones for your audio guide experience.

What’s not allowed Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise + Moco Museum Amsterdam

• Outside food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, and large bags and luggage are not permitted on this experience.

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

• Your pets are not permitted on this experience, except for the private cruise option.

Moco Museum Amsterdam

• Drones and hats are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue

Accessibility Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

• For detailed accessibility information, please contact the operator in advance at sail@starboardboats.nl or +31 6 19909425.

Moco Museum Amsterdam

• This experience is not accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

• Cruises are conducted in English.
• The boat is covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during the winter months.
• The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.

Moco Museum Amsterdam

• Available facilities: restroom and free Wi-Fi.
• Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests without guardians under the age of 16 years.
• Children under 7 years old do not have to pay a ticket and can visit the museum for free. However, reserve a free child (0-6) ticket for them.

Pair world-famous Rijksmuseum treasures with the sights of Amsterdam Light Festival’s 14th edition.

• Everything you get at Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise: Spend 75-mins on an eco-friendly covered boat, relax with blankets, admire 20 contemporary light artworks, & listen to fascinating commentary by your guide, knowing your festival entry fee is already covered.
• Everything you get at Rijksmuseum: Your admission includes entry to the Rijksmuseum with access to all exhibitions, featuring Dutch Golden Age paintings, masterpieces like Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, Vermeer’s The Milkmaid & more than 8,000 other objects.
• Why choose this combo: This ticket combines evening lights and daytime art, giving you two distinct Amsterdam highlights without any planning stress.

Inclusions Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

• 75-min cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route

• Fully modern, electric boat with a covered roof

• Experienced guide and professional captain

• Up to 10 guests

• Amsterdam Light Festival fee

• Blankets on-board

Rijksmuseum

• Entry to the Rijksmuseum

• Access to all exhibitions

Exclusions Amsterdam Light Festival Small-Group Cruise

• Food & drinks

• Personal expenses

• Transportation to and from the meeting point

What to bring Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise + Rijksmuseum

• Ensure your entry ticket and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.

What’s not allowed Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

• Outside food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, and large bags and luggage are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience, except for the private cruise option.

Rijksmuseum

• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.
• Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.
• Cash payment is not accepted at the museum's cafes and shops.
• Large bags and luggage, skateboards, musical instruments, and folding bikes are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

• For detailed accessibility information, please contact the operator in advance at sail@starboardboats.nl or +31 6 19909425.

Rijksmuseum

• This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
• For your convenience, your guide dogs are welcome to join you.
• People who are unable to independently navigate through the museum may bring one companion with them for free. You can pick up an entrance ticket for a companion at cash register 1.

Additional information Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

• Cruises are conducted in English.
• The boat is covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during the winter months.
• The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.

Rijksmuseum

• Your ticket allows you to enter the museum up to 15 mins after the time mentioned on the ticket.