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Book your own drinks boat now 🍻

Experience the Amsterdam Light Festival in a truly unique way aboard your own private Drinks Boat! Cruise through the enchanting canals of Amsterdam with your group, from a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 40 people, and admire the captivating light artworks that transform the city into a magical open-air gallery!

Enjoy unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks from our Dutch bar, while delicious bitterballen and mixed nuts are served along the way. It’s the perfect blend of art, Amsterdam, and good company for an unforgettable evening on the water!

Inclusive:
🌟 Cruise for 1 hour & 45 minutes
🌟 Cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route
🌟 Open Dutch bar (beer, wine, and soft drinks)
🌟 Bitterballen (Dutch croquette balls)* & mixed nuts (vegan option available)
🌟 Heated and covered boat
🌟 Toilet on board

*You will receive a confirmation email no later than 48 hours in advance, in which you can indicate your preference for vegan, meat, or mixed bitterballen.

Important information

📍 The boat departs from Leidseplein, address: Leidsekade 100, 1017 PP Amsterdam. We recommend that you arrive 15 minutes before departure.

Please note! The boat has a standing arrangement. However, there is a long bench on board so that someone can always sit down to enjoy the works of art.

You will sail on our Classic Ship, the Rinske.

Unfortunately, this activity is not accessible to guests in wheelchairs due to the steps required to board the boat.

You can cancel your reservation free of charge up to 48 hours in advance. If you cancel within 48 hours, you will receive a 50% refund of the amount paid.

Prefer a personalized private cruise?

We offer various packages during the Amsterdam Light Festival, such as a walking dinner or take a look at our other dinner options. You can also contact us to discuss the possibilities and put together your perfect cruise on the Amsterdam canals!

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