Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Café Tour
A heated historic boat through the Light Festival, with homemade glühwein or hot chocolate.
From €44.44
·1.5 hours
About this tour
15th Light Festival • Heated, covered historic boat • 1.5 hours • Glühwein or hot chocolate included
Experience the 15th Amsterdam Light Festival from the water with The Boat Café Amsterdam, an official festival partner. This shared 1.5-hour cruise for up to 20 guests sails on the Ivan Frank, a heated, covered historic boat, through Amsterdam's festive, UNESCO-listed canals. Your captain and guide share the stories and ideas behind artworks by artists from around the world.
Your tour includes a cup of homemade glühwein or hot chocolate. Cushions and cosy blankets are on board, and you can buy homemade food and other drinks during the cruise.
Good to know
- Meet at Nieuwe Keizersgracht 1, next to the H'ART Museum.
- Arrive 10 minutes before departure. The boat can only dock for a limited time, and this shared tour can't wait for late guests.
- The canals are busy during the festival, so the cruise may end slightly later than scheduled.
- Wear warm clothing.
Food & drinks on board
Snacks & Bites
- Homemade food for sale on board
Drinks & Bar
- Cup of homemade glühwein or hot chocolate included
- Other drinks for sale on board
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
- FOR SINGLE TICKETS: Cancellations can be made free of charge up to 3 days before the scheduled tour date. In the event of extreme weather conditions, the tour may be cancelled for safety reasons and tickets will be refunded.
Who This Is For
Great for
- Solo travellers and couples happy to share the boat with a few others
- Guests who want drinks included in the price
- Winter and rainy days — the boat is covered and heated
- Visitors who want to see the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water
Maybe not for
- Anyone wanting a private boat — this cruise is shared with other guests
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this cruise depart from?
Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Café Tour departs from Nieuwe Keizersgracht 1, next to the H'ART Museum, Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
The cruise lasts 1.5 hours.
How many people can join this cruise?
Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Café Tour is a shared cruise with a maximum of 20 guests on board, so you book per seat and travel alongside other guests.
How much does this cruise cost?
Prices for Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Café Tour start at €43.78 per person.
What is included on this cruise?
This cruise includes Captain and guide, Cup of homemade glühwein or hot chocolate, Cushions and blankets, Heated, covered boat and Toilet on board.
Are drinks included on this cruise?
Yes, drinks are included in the price of this cruise.
Is there a toilet on board?
Yes, there is a toilet on board this cruise.
What happens if it rains?
This boat has rain cover, so you stay dry on board if the weather turns.
Is the boat heated?
Yes, this boat has heating on board, which keeps it comfortable in colder weather.
Can I cancel this cruise for free?
Yes, this cruise offers free cancellation.
Who operates this cruise?
Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Café Tour is operated by The Boat Café Amsterdam and can be booked directly through BoatLocal.
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About The Boat Café Amsterdam
The Boat Café Amsterdam
The Boat Café Amsterdam runs the Ivan Frank, a historic sloop built in 1964 and formerly a rescue boat, described as the first commercial open sloop in Amsterdam. The fully electric boat is heated, can be covered, and has a toilet, a bar with a beer tap and a built-in gas barbecue. Food is homemade, with public café cruises as well as private BBQ, tapas, brunch, cheese fondue and drinks boats.
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