Amsterdam Light Festival Private Cruise With Welcome Drink
Overview
Come onboard of our classic private saloon boat for the Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour which takes place from yearly from end of November till mid January. Discover the lightened sculptures from a variety of artists while floating through the canals. Bring your friends, family or children to this amazing light festival boat tour and explore together the artistic light objects and their meanings. Our captain which is also the guide will know the history of the art objects as well as key facts of the artist.
The private boat is one of a few which has the floating monument status in Amsterdam. Due to its historic character, built in 1912, earlier serving as a passenger transport boat between East and West Germany, this boat has unique history.
Unlike other boat tours, this tour includes a welcome drink and has an intimate setting with your own group up to 8 people. The captain is a real local and stands for excellent service during the Amsterdam light festival boat tour.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee complimentary
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages Additional drinks can be purchased on board from the minibar (white wine,red wine, beer, soft drinks, Champagne)
- Carbonated beverages can be purchased on board from the minibar
Meeting Location
Oosterdokskade 8
1011 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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The Amstel (pass by)
Het Scheepvaartmuseum| The National Maritime Museum (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Amsterdam Light Festival Private Cruise With Welcome Drink?
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Activity code: C-148400P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Tea and coffee. complimentary.
- Bottled water.
- Alcoholic beverages. Additional drinks can be purchased on board from the minibar (white wine,red wine, beer, soft drinks, Champagne).
- Carbonated beverages. can be purchased on board from the minibar.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Amsterdam Light Festival Private Cruise With Welcome Drink is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Amsterdam Light Festival Private Cruise With Welcome Drink will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeecomplimentary
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beveragesAdditional drinks can be purchased on board from the minibar (white wine,red wine, beer, soft drinks, Champagne)
- Carbonated beveragescan be purchased on board from the minibar
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
