Amsterdam Light Festival from the water
Private with a skipper, or sail a sloop yourself
Request a private boatSail yourselfSee the light art with your own group
Rather not pass the artworks shoulder to shoulder on a crowded boat? At Mokumboot you always sail privately during the Amsterdam Light Festival. The boat is just for your group and the skipper takes you past the artworks on the canals, at a pace that suits you.
You sail on a classic tugboat or a luxury open sloop, with room for up to 35 people. A trip lasts 2, 2.5 or 3 hours. The price is per boat, not per person: from € 425 for 2 hours, which with ten people comes to about € 42.50 per person.
- Only your group on board
- A skipper who knows the light route and tells you about it
- Covered boats, with blankets and umbrellas on board
- Food and drinks on board available
- 100% electric and quiet
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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Sailing through Amsterdam
Sail yourself or let our skippers take you along the canals
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Fleet of 80 boats
The largest electric fleet in Amsterdam.
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Eco-friendly sailing
Explore the canals on a quiet, zero-emission boat.
The Light Festival on the canals
During the Amsterdam Light Festival, artists from the Netherlands and abroad place light artworks along and above the canals in winter. Many of the works stand on or over the water, so from a boat you see them up close.
The skipper takes you past the artworks and tells you about them and the city along the way, in English and Dutch. Want to linger somewhere, or slip through the quieter canals for a while? Just say so: you plan the route together.
Warm and dry on board
In autumn and winter our boats are covered, with blankets and umbrellas ready on board. On the classic tugboat you sit at a long table, with a bar and a toilet on board. In the open sloop you sit low on the water, with a clear view of the artworks.
Make an evening of it with snack boards, lunch or dinner from our regular caterers, or choose the pizza boat or pancake boat. You can also bring your own for a corkage fee. You board at Amsterdam Central Station or at the NEMO Science Museum.
Rather sail yourself?
With up to 8 people you can also sail the light route yourself. Rent an electric sloop: you don't need a boating licence and cancellation is free.
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“The best few hours spent in Amsterdam. The boats are easy to self navigate and it definately doesn’t require training or a licence. The views from the canals are so different of those one sees walking. We were asissted by Lucas and he is a gem of the entire team. Thank you, Lucas!!”
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“Excellent boat, friendly staff and we had a wonderful experience overall!”
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the Amsterdam Light Festival
Can I buy tickets for a Light Festival tour at Mokumboot?
No. At Mokumboot you always sail privately with your own group. You rent the whole boat with a skipper, from € 425 for 2 hours. With ten people that's about € 42.50 per person.
How much does a private boat cost during the Amsterdam Light Festival?
A private trip 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.
Isn't it too cold on the water?
In autumn and winter our boats are covered and there are blankets and umbrellas on board.
Can I sail past the light artworks myself?
Yes. With up to 8 people you can rent an electric sloop, no boating licence needed.
How many people can come along?
A private boat has room for up to 35 people. Smaller groups can sail privately just as easily.
