{"id":46134,"date":"2026-10-04T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/denederlanden.com\/?post_type=kennisbank&p=46134"},"modified":"2026-09-10T15:21:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T15:21:25","slug":"how-to-create-exclusive-amsterdam-light-festival-experience-for-colleagues","status":"publish","type":"kennisbank","link":"https:\/\/denederlanden.com\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-create-exclusive-amsterdam-light-festival-experience-for-colleagues\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an Exclusive Amsterdam Light Festival Experience for Colleagues?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can organize an exclusive Amsterdam Light Festival experience for colleagues by booking the boat trip privately, so the entire boat is reserved for your own group. Combine this with food and drinks on board and you immediately have a complete evening without having to move from location to location. In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about arranging a group cruise during the Amsterdam Light Festival.<\/p>\n

What boat options are available for a group during the Amsterdam Light Festival?<\/h2>\n

For groups, Rederij De Nederlanden offers three ways to experience the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water: a Custom Private Cruise<\/strong>, a Private Cruise Package<\/strong>, or a Shared Ticket<\/strong>. The two private options are most suitable for corporate groups and larger parties, as the entire boat is then exclusively reserved for your group.<\/p>\n

The Custom Private Cruise<\/strong> is a fully tailor-made trip. You choose the boat, the catering, the drinks, the boarding location, and the layout of the evening yourself. This is the most flexible option and suits larger groups or groups with specific wishes regarding the program. Prices start from \u20ac250 per hour with a minimum of two hours.<\/p>\n

The Private Cruise Packages<\/strong> are pre-arranged packages with a fixed price per person, from \u20ac47.50 per person with a minimum of 15 people. You choose a package that suits your evening, from drinks with snacks to a served Christmas dinner, and the rest is taken care of. Convenient if you don’t want to put everything together yourself.<\/p>\n

For small groups of up to 6 people, there are also Shared Tickets<\/strong>. You board a shared boat, the cruise lasts 75 minutes and follows the official Amsterdam Light Festival<\/a> route past approximately 20 light artworks. There is an English-speaking guide on board and you can book directly online from \u20ac32 per person. This is a great option for smaller groups who want a flexible way to join.<\/p>\n

What is the difference between a private cruise package and a custom cruise?<\/h2>\n

The main difference is the degree of freedom of choice. With a Private Cruise Package<\/strong>, you choose from a number of fixed arrangements with a clear price per person. With a Custom Private Cruise<\/strong>, you put everything together yourself, from the boat and catering to the boarding location and time.<\/p>\n

A Private Cruise Package is ideal if you want to arrange a complete evening without endless deliberation. You choose a package, confirm the number of people, and you’re done. The price per person is clear and everything, including boat hire, skipper, crew, and catering, is included. This works well for corporate outings, Christmas drinks, and groups that appreciate a fixed structure.<\/p>\n

A Custom Private Cruise gives you maximum freedom. Do you want a specific boat, your own chef on board, an open bar with selected wines, or a boarding location close to your office? Then a tailor-made option is the better choice. This is also the logical route for larger groups where the standard packages don’t quite match the requirements.<\/p>\n

Not sure which option suits you best? A rule of thumb: if you want a clear price per person and don’t want to make many choices, go for a package. If you want full control over the evening or have specific wishes, opt for a tailor-made solution. View the private boat options for the Amsterdam Light Festival<\/a> for a good overview.<\/p>\n

What makes a boat trip during the Amsterdam Light Festival special for colleagues?<\/h2>\n

The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual winter festival featuring dozens of light artworks on and along the Amsterdam canals. A boat trip makes it special because you see the works up close and from a unique perspective, while sitting together with colleagues in a heated, covered boat.<\/p>\n

What sets a group cruise apart from a regular night out is the combination of activity, atmosphere, and conviviality all in one place. You don’t have to walk from restaurant to viewpoint to bar. Everything takes place on the boat: the light artworks glide past you, the food is served, and the drinks are ready. That makes it a lot more enjoyable for colleagues than a program with many separate components.<\/p>\n

We sail with historic, covered, and heated salon boats, so the weather plays no role. The boats are fully equipped with an on-board toilet and are matched to the size of your group. Because the boat is exclusively for your party, there is also room for your own program, a speech, a quiz, or simply a relaxed evening without other guests.<\/p>\n

The Amsterdam Light Festival runs from late November to late January. If you want to know exactly when the festival takes place, check the date overview of the Amsterdam Light Festival<\/a> for the current festival period.<\/p>\n

How do you combine food and drinks with a Light Festival cruise?<\/h2>\n

You combine food and drinks with a Light Festival cruise by choosing an arrangement that includes catering on board. This can range from luxury snacks during a short cruise to a full three-course dinner with a chef on board.<\/p>\n

We offer several catering options, depending on what suits your evening:<\/p>\n