Private Dinner Cruise & Amsterdam Light Festival 

Embark on a memorable dinner on a boat aboard our historic boat Leaudine during the Amsterdam Light Festival. This exclusive 2-hour private dinner cruise in Amsterdam blends cruising, dining, and stunning views of the city’s light sculptures.

Features:

• Duration: 2 hours

• Menu 2 courses: click here

• Dates: Runs during the Amsterdam Light Festival 2026, until January

• Route: Amstel, Nieuwe Herengracht, Oosterdok, Oude Schans, Amstel

• Boarding Location: H’ART Museum, Amstel 51

• Departures: 17:30 and 20:00

Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual highlight that draws visitors from all over the world. International artists create stunning light sculptures and installations, which are placed along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route through some of the city’s most beautiful waterways. The cruise takes you along the Amstel River, through the Plantage area, past the Oosterdok, and along the Nieuwe Herengracht, giving you a varied view of Amsterdam by night. Seeing the art from the water offers a unique perspective, with reflections in the canals adding a magical touch to the illuminated artworks.

The experience includes a freshly prepared 2-course dinner, picked up during the cruise from a top-rated restaurant on the Prinsengracht. Your captain will briefly dock to collect your meal, which includes a flavorful main course and a beautifully presented dessert. Expect seasonal Dutch and European cuisine, with vegetarian options available. Once the food is on board, you’ll continue cruising the Amsterdam Light Festival route, dining as you float past glowing artworks and historic canal houses.

Throughout the journey, your skipper will guide you along the route, pointing out the highlights and sharing stories behind the artworks and the city itself. The Amsterdam boat tour Light Festival offers a quiet, crowd-free way to experience the festival—no walking in the cold, no jostling for space, just comfort, conversation, and stunning views.

The private dinner cruise is also a wonderful choice for expats living in Amsterdam who are looking for something special to do during the festive season. If family or friends are visiting over the Christmas holidays, it is a memorable way to show them Amsterdam while enjoying dinner together. The cruise is equally suited to a Christmas gathering, festive get-together, or end-of-year celebration with friends or colleagues. Instead of choosing between dinner at a restaurant and visiting Amsterdam Light Festival, you can combine both experiences in one private evening on the canals.

Prefer to keep it simple? If you don’t want dinner, you can also choose to cruise with drinks only. Enjoy a relaxed evening on the water with your favorite wine, prosecco, or a warm beverage while admiring the installations from the comfort of your private salon. It’s an equally magical way to take in the sights, especially for those looking for a lighter or more casual experience.