Amsterdam Light Festival Covered Cruise with Glühwein & Snack
Overview
Experience Amsterdam in a whole new light during the Amsterdam Light Festival Edition 15 (26 Nov 2026 – 17 Jan 2027): 15 years of light art with a brand-new route. Step aboard a fully covered electric boat and glide through the illuminated canals as light artworks turn bridges, façades and the water into a glowing open-air gallery.
Every ticket includes a hot glühwein or tea and a Dutch stroopwafel – standard, not an upsell – plus free blankets. Want more? Choose the Unlimited Drinks option: glühwein, beer, wine, tea and soft drinks all cruise long. Boats are covered but not heated, so dress warmly.
KINboat is an official festival partner. Your local skipper (English & Dutch) follows the official route with stories about the artworks and the city; a free digital guide adds explanations in 8 languages. Max. 25 guests, departures every 30 minutes from Prins Hendrikkade, directly opposite Central Station.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee One hot glühwein or tea per person
- Snacks Dutch stroopwafel as welcome snack
- Free blankets on board (boats are covered, not heated)
- Live commentary on board
- Free digital guide in 8 languages (via QR code)
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional drinks (for purchase on board, unless Unlimited Drinks option selected)
Meeting Location
Prins Hendrikkade 33A
1012 TM Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Boats are fully covered but not heated: dress warmly. Blankets and a hot drink are included.
- Departures every 30 minutes; please arrive 15 minutes before your departure time at the KINboat ticket booth, Prins Hendrikkade 33A, opposite Central Station.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Tea and coffee. One hot glühwein or tea per person.
- Snacks. Dutch stroopwafel as welcome snack.
- Free blankets on board (boats are covered, not heated).
- Live commentary on board.
- Free digital guide in 8 languages (via QR code).
- Driver/guide.
- Local guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Additional drinks (for purchase on board, unless Unlimited Drinks option selected).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Amsterdam Light Festival Covered Cruise with Glühwein & Snack is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Amsterdam Light Festival Covered Cruise with Glühwein & Snack will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeOne hot glühwein or tea per person
- SnacksDutch stroopwafel as welcome snack
- Free blankets on board (boats are covered, not heated)
- Live commentary on board
- Free digital guide in 8 languages (via QR code)
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional drinks (for purchase on board, unless Unlimited Drinks option selected)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Boats are fully covered but not heated: dress warmly. Blankets and a hot drink are included.
- Departures every 30 minutes; please arrive 15 minutes before your departure time at the KINboat ticket booth, Prins Hendrikkade 33A, opposite Central Station.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
