Planning a team-building activity during the Amsterdam Light Festival is best done by booking early, choosing a format that suits your group, and smartly combining the activity with food and drinks. The festival takes place in winter, from late November to late January, and attracts many groups looking for a special evening. In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about organizing a group outing during the festival.<\/p>\n
A canal cruise during the Amsterdam Light Festival combines three things that make a successful team outing: a unique experience, food and drinks, and time together without distractions from the outside world. You sail past approximately 20 light artworks on the Amsterdam canals, while your group enjoys snacks and drinks on board. That’s all arranged in one evening, without everyone having to move from location to location.<\/p>\n
What makes a private cruise particularly attractive for a group is that the boat is exclusively for your own party. There are no other guests on board, which means you can talk, laugh, and network freely. That makes it very different from a shared cruise where you have to take strangers into account.<\/p>\n
At the same time, a boat cruise is not the only good option for team building during the Amsterdam Light Festival. Want to experience the festival in a different way? There are other great options as well:<\/p>\n
For groups who want to arrange everything in one place, a private cruise during the Amsterdam Light Festival<\/a> is a logical choice: the activity, drinks, and dinner are all combined without having to book multiple venues.<\/p>\n The right boat depends on your group size and what you want to do on board. With us, boats are always matched to the group, so no one ends up on a boat that is too large or too small. The smallest private boats are suitable for groups from 15 people, while the largest salon boats can accommodate groups of up to 175 people.<\/p>\n For smaller and medium-sized groups, roughly between 15 and 50 people, the Light Festival arrangements for groups<\/a> are a practical choice. The boat is exclusively for your group and you choose a fixed package with a clear price per person.<\/p>\n Larger groups or groups with specific wishes regarding catering, timing, or boarding location more often opt for a Custom Private Cruise. With this option, you select the boat that suits your group size and customize the evening to your liking. For very large groups, it is also possible to combine multiple boats so that everyone can participate together.<\/p>\n Couples, individual visitors, or small groups of up to 6 people can opt for a Shared Ticket: a shared 75-minute cruise along the official festival route, with an English-speaking guide, from \u20ac32 per person and bookable directly online.<\/p>\n The main difference is the degree of flexibility and the way of booking. A fixed package, also known as a Private Cruise Package, has a fixed price per person, a predetermined duration, and a pre-set catering offering. A custom cruise, the Custom Private Cruise, is entirely shaped by you: from the boat and catering to the boarding location and time.<\/p>\n Private Cruise Packages<\/strong> are ideal when you want to arrange a complete evening quickly and easily. You choose a package, confirm the booking, and know exactly what you’ll get. Packages start from \u20ac47.50 per person and are available for groups from 15 people. The boat is always exclusively for your own group.<\/p>\n Custom Private Cruises<\/strong> are suitable for groups with specific wishes. Think of your own choice of catering, a particular boarding location, entertainment on board, or a custom sailing route. The price starts from \u20ac250 per hour with a minimum of 2 hours. This is also the most popular option for larger corporate groups and MICE events where tailor-made solutions are required.<\/p>\n Not sure which option suits your group best? A simple rule of thumb: if you want a clear price per person and have no special requirements, go for a fixed package. If you want more control over the content of the evening, a custom option is the better choice.<\/p>\n During a Light Festival cruise with us, several catering formats are available, ranging from an informal drinks reception with luxury snacks to a plated three-course dinner with a chef on board. Which option suits best depends on the atmosphere you want to create and the budget per person.<\/p>\n The available packages at a glance:<\/p>\n With a Custom Private Cruise, you put together the catering entirely yourself. Think of an open bar, selected wines, winter drinks, or a fine dining arrangement. The entire boat is always exclusively for your group, which means the catering can also be fully tailored to your wishes.<\/p>\n For a team-building activity during the Amsterdam Light Festival, it is advisable to book at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance, and preferably earlier. The festival attracts many groups who all want to cruise during the same period, which means popular dates fill up quickly.<\/p>\n Do you want a specific date, a particular boat, or a boarding location of your choice? Then booking early is even more important. For a Custom Private Cruise, where you select the boat yourself and put together a tailored evening, it is recommended to get in touch well 2 to 3 months in advance.<\/p>\n For companies planning a Christmas drinks reception or end-of-year party, December is the busiest month. Many HR managers and event managers start securing dates as early as September or October. If you wait too long, you risk the desired date no longer being available.<\/p>\n A handy starting point is the page with the Amsterdam Light Festival dates<\/a>, so you know exactly when the festival takes place and which period you need to plan for.<\/p>\n With a private cruise during the Amsterdam Light Festival, we take care of the vast majority of the evening for you. That is precisely why many organizers choose a private cruise: it saves an enormous amount of organizing effort and you know in advance what you’ll get.<\/p>\n What we arrange:<\/strong><\/p>\n What you arrange yourself:<\/strong><\/p>\n With a Custom Private Cruise, you simply discuss those personal wishes with our team, so they are also included in the planning. The goal is that you as the organizer have as little as possible to arrange and your evening goes exactly as you envisioned.<\/p>\n As an official partner of the Amsterdam Light Festival, we offer private cruises for groups of various sizes and preferences. Whether you want to organize an informal drinks reception or a fully catered Christmas dinner on the water, we’ll take care of it for you.<\/p>\n Would you like to plan a team-building activity during the Amsterdam Light Festival? View our private cruises during the Amsterdam Light Festival<\/a> or view our corporate outing arrangements<\/a>. Do you have a large group or specific wishes? 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What catering options are available during a Light Festival cruise?<\/h2>\n
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How far in advance should you book a team-building activity at the Amsterdam Light Festival?<\/h2>\n
What does the boat operator arrange and what do you need to organize yourself?<\/h2>\n
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How Rederij De Nederlanden helps with your team building during the Amsterdam Light Festival<\/h2>\n
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