Looking for something unique for Amsterdam Light Festival this year? For 2026-2027 we offer the opportunity to rent out a private open boat. Admire the canals and the artworks with a small group, while you get taken along the entire light festival route comfortably. Our comfortable and weatherproof boats are the perfect way to admire this year’s light art. Depart right from central station, with hot and cold drinks included.
Amsterdam Light Festival 2026-2027 Private Boat Tours
Comfortable Sailing
Our open boats are fully electric and sail quietly, and because they are open you can admire the art from all sides. The capacity is 30 people per boat, so you can fit your entire family, work team, travel party or whoever you want to bring. Drinks are included in the ticket, with glühwein and hot chocolate to warm you up, and refreshing beers, wines and soft drinks as well.
Route Information and Custom Options
The sailing time is approximately 90 minutes, longer than a regular light festival boat tour. If you want to sail longer and discover other parts of the city as well, you can buy extra sailing time for a small surcharge. Our private boat tours depart conveniently from Amsterdam Central Station, and follow the entire festival route, or a departure location of your choice upon request.
Practical Information
- Duration of the cruise: 1.5 hours
- Departure location: LOVERS Canal Cruises at Amsterdam Central Station
- Capacity: 30 people
- Price: €300 per boat + 27.50 per guest, including drinks and tax
- Extra 30 minutes of sailing: €100 per boat
- Different departure location: €75 per boat
Interested in booking your private Amsterdam Light Festival tour?
To book your private boat tour, please send your enquiry to [email protected] and our bookings team will help you out. For a speedy enquiry, please include the following information:
- Preferred date
- Preferred start time
- Preferred duration of the boat tour
- Number of guests (maximum 30)
- Whether you want a different departure location or extra sailing time
- Other relevant requests or information
We will get back to you as soon as possible to arrange your boat tour. We hope to see you on board soon!
Questions and Answers
The festival is from 26 November 2026 until 17 January 2027
Our boats are open, so they might get chilly on cold nights, but we have blankets on board. In case of light rain we offer umbrella’s, and for stronger rain our boats are equipped with a tarp roof to keep you dry. In case of severe weather we can rebook you for a different day or a closed boat by our partners.
A private boat tour is approximately 90 minutes, depending on water traffic. If you want to sail longer, this is possible for a surcharge of €100 per booking.
A private tour is the perfect way to see the entire Amsterdam Light Festival with just your group, because you don’t have to navigate the route yourself, and you avoid crowds and waiting times on regular boat tours during the festival.
Yes, we have glühwein, hot chocolate, beer, wine and soft drinks on board. Drinks are unlimited.
