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Christmas drinks on the water

Celebrate the end of the year with your team or friends on your own boat: along the Amsterdam Light Festival or a longer cruise through the canals. Canopy closed, heating, drinks and bites on board.

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Christmas party

Two ways to close the year

Along the Amsterdam Light Festival — a ninety-minute private cruise past the light artworks, departing at 4:45 PM, 6:30 PM or 8:15 PM. From € 395 for the whole boat, plus € 2.70 city tax per person. With unlimited drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks and mulled wine, € 14.99 p.p.) and bites (€ 11 p.p.) a Christmas party for twenty people costs € 968.80, about € 48 per person. More about the festival cruise.

A longer Christmas party — prefer two, three or four hours, also outside the festival times? That is possible as a regular private cruise at € 220 per hour, with drinks and bites added. Three hours with twenty people, unlimited drinks and bites comes to about € 77 per person. In winter we sail with the canopy closed and up to twenty-five guests per boat.

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Footage from an earlier edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival — edition 15 has a new route and new artworks.

Companies that cruise with us

On board

What you'll find on board

Classic, characterful boats with a unique premium appearance.

Experienced skippers with extensive and professional knowledge of Amsterdam.

Drinks and snack arrangements fully prepared and ready on board.

Canopy fully closed, with heating and blankets against the winter cold.

Full onboard toilet on every vessel.

100% electric sailing for a quiet and environmentally friendly experience.

Christmas party from €48 p.p.

Example: 20 people · 1.5 hours along the Amsterdam Light Festival · unlimited drinks and bites · incl. city tax · max. 25 people per boat

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Guests on board the sloop with its canopy closed during a winter evening on the Amsterdam canals Two guests with hot drinks pointing outside from the covered boat The Zaza with its canopy closed passing under a bridge in the evening during the Amsterdam Light Festival
Frequently asked questions

Questions about boat hire?

Along the Amsterdam Light Festival you pay € 395 for the whole boat (1.5 hours), plus per person € 2.70 city tax, € 14.99 for unlimited drinks and € 11 for bites. With twenty people that is € 968.80, about € 48 per person. A longer cruise costs € 220 per hour for the boat, with drinks and bites added.
In winter we sail with the canopy closed and take up to twenty-five guests per boat. More people? Contact us and we will see what is possible on your date.
Mulled wine is part of the drinks package with beer, wine and soft drinks (€ 14.99 per person for the festival cruise). Drinks are not included with the boat hire alone.
Yes. You receive a quote within one business day and then an invoice in your company name, with a VAT breakdown.
Christmas parties fall in the busiest weeks of the year. Book at least three to four weeks ahead, especially for Fridays in December.
Yes, both boats are equipped with a private toilet on board. No need to interrupt your cruise for a shore stop.
Unfortunately, playing music from a vessel on the Amsterdam canals is not permitted. The silence on the water is, incidentally, one of the things our guests appreciate most!
Absolutely. We regularly host team outings, client receptions and staff parties. We can provide a tailor-made quote including catering, arrangements and a VAT invoice. Contact us via WhatsApp or email.
We offer private cruises with no shared passengers — your group has the boat to themselves. Our captains know Amsterdam inside out. With over 1,000 satisfied guests and a 4.9-star Google rating, you know what to expect.
Minor changes are possible up to 48 hours before departure, subject to availability. Contact us via WhatsApp or email. Cancellation is free up to 7 days before your cruise. Between 7 days and 48 hours ahead 50% is refunded; within 48 hours no refund applies.
Guest experiences

Our reviews

4.9 / 5 from over 1,000 reviews on Google

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"Everything was beautiful. Booking via WhatsApp was easy and straightforward. We booked the boat for 30 people. There were plenty of drinks until the end of the tour."

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Marco Hanselmann
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"Really fun and a comfortable boat. Because of the electric motor there is no noise, which makes it very easy to talk to each other."

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Joep van Acht
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"Had a fantastic boat trip for a team outing. The staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the snacks and drinks."

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Suzanne Beving
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Plan your Christmas party

Choose your date and number of guests in the quote tool, and choose between the festival cruise and a longer canal cruise.

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