Amsterdam: Light Festival Boat with optional drinks

4.9(534)1 h 15 minFree cancellationBy Eco Boats Amsterdam

About this activity

Until 18th of January the Amsterdam Light Festival takes place. This festival gives artists the chance to show 27 illuminated pieces of art in the canals of Amsterdam. The best way is seeing them is from a canal boat with our English speaking Skipper.

✔️ Drinks optional

Sit back and relax with a wine, beer or soda & Dutch Snacks which you can book optional.

✔️ Small Group

We cruise with a small group of maximum of 28 passengers

✔️ Highlights

Apart from the illuminated works of art. We'll pass by the best highlights in Amsterdam. From The Dancing Houses to the Seven Bridges, onto the Skinny Bridge.

✔️ Guide language

Our skipper speaks English, but we have a digital booklet with guided information in English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, French and Italian.

✔️ Location

We depart right in front of Amsterdam Central Station, in one of our brand new stylish and electric Eco Boats.

What's included

✓Welcome snack
✓(Hot) drinks can be booked optional
✓Cruise with the proud winner of TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2025!
✓In Person guide ( English and Dutch)

Meeting and pickup

Our location is right in front of Amsterdam Central Station, directly in front of the tram stops by the water. You can recognize us by our dark green beach flag and staff wearing shirts with 'Eco Boats' on it. Please use Google Maps to find the correct location, not Apple Maps.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Departure point right in front of Central Station
The route and duration (75 minutes) may vary each time depending on external factors.
On the day itself (depending on the weather conditions) we decide to cruise with an half open or covered boat (with some shelter for rain).
On cold days, please wear warm, clothes, as cruising on water can get cold
On Rainy days, please wear suitable clothing
We only serve alcoholic drinks for travellers 18 years old and above (proof of ID can be asked for). Minor travellers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drink
Our welcome snack may contain traces of nuts, and these traces might also be present on the boat itself (in case of severe nut allergies)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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