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Amsterdam: German Light Festival Glass Roof Cruise & Drinks

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About the activity

Look up through a panoramic glass roof at the Amsterdam Light Festival, with commentary in German. Stay warm for 75 minutes on a heated boat and choose mulled wine or unlimited drinks.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
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  • Audio guide
    German
  • Host or greeter
    German
  • Duration
    75 minutes
  • Includes
    • 75-minute Amsterdam Light Festival cruise
    • Heated boat with panoramic glass roof and open rear deck
    • Commentary in German
    • Drinks
    • Onboard toilet
    • Food and snacks (you’re welcome to bring your own)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • See the Amsterdam Light Festival artworks through a panoramic glass roof
  • Hear the stories behind the artworks with commentary entirely in German
  • Mulled wine or unlimited drinks: choose your option at booking
  • Stay warm on a heated boat, with an open deck for photos and a toilet onboard
  • Easy departure from Central Station for a 75-minute cruise past the artworks

Description

Experience the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water, with every story told in German. Board at Central Station and settle in on a heated boat with a panoramic glass roof.

Look up through the glass as the illuminated installations pass overhead. Want the perfect shot? Step onto the open rear deck for unobstructed photos, then head back inside to warm up.

During the 75-minute cruise, German commentary tells you the story behind each artwork and the artists’ ideas, so you understand what you are seeing as you glide through the canals.

Choose your drink when you book: a glass of mulled wine, or unlimited drinks throughout the cruise. Please note that the drinks option cannot be changed or upgraded once onboard.

With individual seats, a heated cabin and a toilet onboard, this is a comfortable way to enjoy the festival, whatever the winter weather brings.

Good to know before you go
  • The boat is heated, but dress warmly if you plan to spend time on the open rear deck
  • Seats are not reserved; choose any available seat when you board
  • The cruise operates in all winter weather conditions
  • The boarding point is outdoors and uncovered, so bring an umbrella in case of rain
  • On busy evenings there is a lot of boat traffic on the canals, so the cruise may take longer than 75 minutes
  • Your drinks option (mulled wine or unlimited drinks) is chosen at booking and cannot be upgraded onboard
  • You are welcome to bring your own food; no food is served onboard
  • There is a toilet onboard
Meeting point

One Free mulled wine with your cruise

Unlimited drinks with your cruise

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    15-99 years
  • Children
    4-14 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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