For an Amsterdam Light Festival group package, there are four original ideas: a walk along the light artworks followed by dinner nearby, a private cruise along the official festival route with catering on board, a combination of drinks at an Amsterdam caf\u00e9 and a boat tour, or a fully catered Christmas dinner on the water. Which idea fits best depends on the group size, the budget, and the atmosphere you want to create. Below you can read what to expect for each idea and how to organise it practically.<\/p>\n
For the Amsterdam Light Festival<\/a>, there are roughly four types of group packages: a walking package along the artworks, a boat tour along the canals, a combination of dining and the festival, or a fully catered private event. The best choice depends on what your group wants: staying active, relaxing and enjoying, networking, or simply celebrating a special evening.<\/p>\n The Amsterdam Light Festival features a route each year with approximately 20 light artworks spread across the Amsterdam canals and public spaces. You can walk this route on foot, which is an accessible and affordable option for small groups. Think of a group of colleagues or friends heading into the city together after work, optionally with a guide. The route runs largely through the city centre, so there are plenty of opportunities to pop inside for a drink along the way.<\/p>\n Cruising is the most popular way to experience the festival, and for good reason. Many of the light artworks are specially designed to be viewed from the water. You see the reflections in the canals, you have a different perspective than the people on the quayside, and you can eat and drink at the same time as you sail past the works. For groups this is also practical: everyone is together, you don’t have to keep track of anyone in the crowds on the street, and you can tailor the entire evening to your group.<\/p>\n The Jordaan, the Nine Streets, and the Canal Ring are situated right on and around the festival route. This makes it easy to combine dinner at a restaurant with the festival. Choose a restaurant near the route, eat first, and then walk along the artworks afterwards. Or do it the other way around: start with a stroll and finish with drinks or a late dinner. There are plenty of restaurants in these neighbourhoods suitable for groups, ranging from casual dining to something more upscale.<\/p>\n For companies and larger groups, a fully catered package is often the most convenient option. This can be a private cruise with catering on board, but also a combination of a venue, an activity, and a dinner arranged by a single party. The advantage is that you as the organiser have very little to do: everything is ready, everyone is in one place, and you can focus on the people rather than the logistics.<\/p>\n A boat tour during the Amsterdam Light Festival is special as a corporate outing because it combines activity, location, and catering in one place, while the light artworks create a unique atmosphere that you won’t find anywhere else. The boat is exclusive to your group, which means everyone is together and the evening can be fully tailored to your needs.<\/p>\n For a corporate outing or Christmas drinks, that is a major advantage. You don’t have to wait until everyone is heading in the same direction, there are no other guests influencing the atmosphere, and you can decide for yourself how long the evening lasts and what is served. With us, we can accommodate groups of up to 60 people on one boat, and for larger groups we combine multiple boats so everyone still cruises together.<\/p>\n Another factor: the Amsterdam Light Festival falls exactly in the period when many companies are looking for an original Christmas dinner or end-of-year celebration. A cruise past the illuminated artworks has a naturally festive atmosphere, without having to artificially create one. The city does the work; you enjoy it with your team or relations.<\/p>\n Want to know more about the options for groups? Then check out our page on Amsterdam Light Festival for groups<\/a>.<\/p>\n You combine an Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with food and drinks by choosing a package that includes catering on board. This can range from luxury snacks and drinks to a full three-course dinner prepared by a chef on board. The boat sails past the light artworks in the meantime, so you don’t have to choose between dining and the festival.<\/p>\n With our private cruises during the Amsterdam Light Festival<\/a>, we offer several catering formats, depending on what your group wants:<\/p>\n Do you have specific wishes regarding the menu, the drinks, or the structure of the evening? Then a Custom Private Cruise is the best option. You choose the catering, the drinks, and any extras such as an open bar or entertainment yourself. If you prefer to keep it simple with a fixed price per person, the Private Cruise Packages are exactly what you are looking for.<\/p>\n If you are with a small group or couple, Shared Tickets are also available. This cruise lasts 75 minutes, follows the official festival route, and departs three times a day. This is a shared boat tour for groups of up to 6 people, bookable directly online from \u20ac32 per person.<\/p>\n For a group package during the Amsterdam Light Festival, it is best to book as early as possible, preferably two to three months in advance. The festival falls in a busy period; the weeks before Christmas are popular for corporate outings, Christmas drinks, and end-of-year celebrations, and the availability of boats and packages is limited.<\/p>\n The larger the group and the more specific the wishes, the earlier you need to start. For a Custom Private Cruise with specific catering, a private boarding location, or entertainment, you need more preparation time than for a standard package. The most popular evenings, such as Fridays and Saturdays in December, are often fully booked well in advance.<\/p>\n A practical tip: first decide on the date and the group size, and then get in touch to see which package fits. This way you avoid spending a long time thinking about the details while availability slips away. Booking early is also useful because you then have more choice in boats, time slots, and catering options.<\/p>\n Want to know more about the festival dates? Check our page on Amsterdam Light Festival dates<\/a> for up-to-date information.<\/p>\n Whether you want to organise an informal Christmas drinks reception or a fully catered dinner for a large group of relations, we will arrange it for you. As an official partner of the Amsterdam Light Festival, we sail along the official route with approximately 20 light artworks, on heated and covered boats so that the weather plays no role.<\/p>\n Want to organise an evening that your colleagues or relations will remember for a long time? Check out our Amsterdam Light Festival Christmas cruise<\/a> or contact us<\/a> for a tailored quote. 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Cruising along the official festival route<\/h3>\n
Combining dinner nearby with the festival<\/h3>\n
A fully catered private event<\/h3>\n
What makes a boat tour during the Amsterdam Light Festival special as a corporate outing?<\/h2>\n
How do you combine an Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with food and drinks?<\/h2>\n
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When should you book a group package for the Amsterdam Light Festival?<\/h2>\n
How Rederij De Nederlanden helps with your Amsterdam Light Festival group package<\/h2>\n
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