Luxury open sloop
You sit low on the water, with a clear view of the artworks and room to walk around. In autumn and winter the sloop is covered.
- Up to 35 people
- 100% electric and quiet
- Covered in autumn and winter
- Umbrellas and blankets on board
Private tour during Amsterdam Light Festival
Your own boat with skipper, from € 425 per boat
Request a private tourSail yourselfThe Light Festival with just your group on board
Rather not share a boat with strangers while you look at the light art? On a private tour the boat is yours. The skipper takes you past the artworks on the canals and tells you about them along the way, in English and Dutch. You decide the pace: stop for a photo, linger at a favourite work, or take a detour through the quieter canals.
A private tour lasts 2, 2.5 or 3 hours, with room for up to 35 people. The price is per boat, including skipper and VAT, not per person. With ten people that comes to about € 42.50 per person. You board at Amsterdam Central Station or at the NEMO Science Museum.
Plan your private canal tour
Choose your boat, date and extras. You see the price right away, then choose: book and pay now, or request a quote first.
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Our boats
Classic tugboat
Built after the traditional Amsterdammertje, the tugboat designed for the Amsterdam canals. You sit on cushions at a long table, with a bar and a toilet on board.
- Up to 35 people
- Bar and toilet on board
- 100% electric and quiet
- Covered in autumn and winter, with blankets on board
Food and drinks on board
A Light Festival evening goes well with a drink and something to eat. Our regular caterers can provide snack boards, lunch or dinner on board, or you can choose the pizza boat or pancake boat. You can also bring your own for a corkage fee.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about a private Light Festival tour
How much does a private Light Festival tour cost?
A private tour costs € 425 for 2 hours, € 530 for 2.5 hours and € 640 for 3 hours. The price is per boat, including skipper and VAT. Tourist tax of € 2.70 per person is added.
How many people fit on the boat?
Up to 35 people. Smaller groups can sail privately just as easily.
Where do we board?
At our boarding point near Amsterdam Central Station or at the NEMO Science Museum. Boarding somewhere else, such as your hotel, is possible on request for an extra charge.
Is the boat wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately not. Prams and pushchairs can come on board and assistance dogs are welcome.
