Amsterdam Light Festival Private Cruise
Your own boat for the Light Festival, with a skipper, warm blankets and room for 30.
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What guests loved most
Aldo M.
“Nick was the best man in the city! Very beautiful experience!”
Book up to 12h before departure
From €406
·1 hour & 30 mins
About this tour
Private Light Festival boat • up to 30 guests • from €400 for 1.5 hours • Skipper included
Book the whole boat for your own Amsterdam Light Festival evening. The private cruise takes up to 30 guests and lasts from 1.5 hours, with the length chosen when you book. A skipper steers and warm blankets are on board.
The 15th festival runs from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027. The lights are on every day from 16:30 to 23:00, and until 21:00 on 31 December. Eco Boats Amsterdam is an official partner of the festival.
The live availability shows the departure times for your date.
On board
Depending on the weather the boat is open, partly covered or fully covered. Eco Boats also offers an open bar (beer, wine and soft drinks) and local Dutch catering, so add drinks and food from the menu to your booking. Bringing your own food and drinks is only possible if you agree it with Eco Boats beforehand.
Good to know
- You board at Stationsplein 18, next to Amsterdam Central Station. Another boarding point is possible for an extra fee. Agree it with Eco Boats beforehand.
- The route can be adjusted within local regulations. Ask Eco Boats about your wishes.
- The boat takes up to 30 guests.
- A city tax of €2.70 per person is added at checkout.
Cancelling
Cancel up to one month before departure for a full refund. Between one month and one week before, 75% of the total is refunded. Within one week there is no refund.
“Nick was the best man in the city! Very beautiful experience!”
Food & drinks on board
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel up to 1 month before: full refund
- Cancel up to 1 week before: 75% refund
- Cancel 1 week or less before: no refund
- Changes can be requested up to 48 hours before the cruise
- Private cruises with skipper: up to 1 month before departure full refund, between 1 month and 1 week 75% refund, within 1 week no refund. Private activities are offered exclusively to the main booker and their group.
What guests say
Aldo M.
August 2026
“Nick was the best man in the city! Very beautiful experience!”
Andrea M.
August 2026
“Best experience”
Alessandro C.
August 2026
“Nick è stato ottimo💪🏼”
Matteo
August 2026
“Very good person! Nick!!”
m V.K.
August 2026
“Top”
Krishan V.
August 2026
“Timon was wild and amazing”
Nate S.
August 2026
“Timon is a beast of a guide”
Unai M.G.
August 2026
“Incredible experience and incredible service from Rick and the team! Highly recomended!”
Luca N.
August 2026
“Wonderful boat ride with Timon”
Isabel G.
August 2026
“I recommend Eco Boats for your canal ride. Timon was a great guide, funny and informative!”
Fabio D.S.
August 2026
“Perfecr simon osvery good”
Lynsay B.
August 2026
“We loved the trip! Timon was a great guide. Very funny and informative.”
Valen
August 2026
“I love you timon”
Justin B.
August 2026
“We had a wonderful time with Timon”
Lara D.B.
August 2026
“Great boattour!!”
Klaas D.B.
August 2026
“Timon wist veel te vertellen”
Luis J.G.
August 2026
“Amazing! Knowing Amsterdam in this way has been really beautiful!”
Oonnati D.
August 2026
“Timon, our skipper was funny and knowledgeable.”
Julia M.
August 2026
“Our guide Timon was great - informative while also entertaining. Such a good canal tour.”
Stephen A.
August 2026
“Timon gave me and my family a fantastic tour around Amsterdam. He was informative and open. Can happily recommend this trip”
Who This Is For
Great for
- Groups who want the whole boat to themselves
- Celebrations and group outings (up to 30 guests)
- Rainy days — the boat is covered
- Visitors who want to see the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water
Maybe not for
- Anyone hoping to join an existing group — the whole boat is booked at once
- Solo bookings — this cruise needs at least 10 guests
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this cruise depart from?
Amsterdam Light Festival Private Cruise departs from Stationsplein 18, 1012 AB Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
The cruise lasts 1 hour & 30 mins.
How many people can join this cruise?
Amsterdam Light Festival Private Cruise is a private charter for up to 30 guests — you have the whole boat to your own group. Bookings start at 10 guests.
How much does this cruise cost?
Prices for this private charter start at €400.
What is included on this cruise?
This cruise includes Private boat, Skipper, Warm blankets, Onboard snacks (optional), Onboard drinks (optional) and Open bar and local Dutch catering available as extras.
What happens if it rains?
This boat has rain cover, so you stay dry on board if the weather turns.
How late can I book this cruise?
You can book this cruise up to 12 hours before departure.
Who operates this cruise?
Amsterdam Light Festival Private Cruise is operated by Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam and can be booked directly through BoatLocal.
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About Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam
Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam
Canal Motorboats was founded in 1996 and is the oldest boat rental company in Amsterdam. Its sister brand, Eco Boats Amsterdam, runs the fully electric side of the fleet — whisper-quiet, emission-free boats used for self-drive rentals (no boating license required), private charters with a skipper, and scheduled shared canal cruises. Boats depart from Stationsplein, right by Amsterdam Central Station, with shared cruises from €20 per person and private charters from €400.
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