What is included on this cruise?

This cruise includes Private boat for your group, Captain and Heated, enclosed salon.

What happens if it rains?

This boat has rain cover, so you stay dry on board if the weather turns.

Yes, this boat has heating on board, which keeps it comfortable in colder weather.

Who operates this cruise?

Private Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise on a Salon Boat is operated by Vip Canal Tours Amsterdam and can be booked directly through BoatLocal.

Private Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise on a Salon Boat

About this tour

15th Light Festival • 26 Nov - 17 Jan • Your own heated salon boat • up to 8 guests

Book the whole boat for your group and see the 15th Amsterdam Light Festival from the water. You sail on Energie, a historic salon boat built in 1933, with Captain Gus. Nobody else is on board.

The salon is enclosed and heated, with large windows and a small open aft deck, so you stay warm while the artworks pass. The festival runs from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027, and the artworks are lit from 16:30 to 23:00 (21:00 on 31 December).

What's included

The whole boat for your group, up to 8 guests
A captain on board
A heated, enclosed salon with large windows

Add-ons

Champagne, hot drinks and luxury bites can be added on request. A private dinner is also possible, see the dinner cruise. Add-ons need to be confirmed in advance.

Good to know

The cruise takes about 2 hours.
There is no toilet on board.
It is a big step to get on the boat. The captain helps you aboard, but the boat is not wheelchair accessible.
Arrive 10 minutes before departure. The boat cannot wait longer than 5 minutes.
Dress warmly. It can be colder on the water than on the street.
The final route and boarding details depend on festival operations, water traffic, weather and local rules.

Meeting point

Amstel 51, at the pier in front of the H'ART Museum.

Cancellation Policy

Customers have the opportunity to rebook, or to receive a full refund or credit, by rebooking or cancelling their booking online with 48 hours notice. Pricing may vary depending on your rebooking. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in the case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.