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Golden Cruise

Official partner 2026–2027

Golden Cruise

A luxurious and atmospheric cruise along the lights

75 minutes along the illuminated canals — mulled wine as you board, drinks included, and your own captain.

  • A glass-roofed boat dressed in warm lights
  • Drinks included & mulled wine as you board
  • Heated saloon — warm and dry all evening

€39,95 per person

What's included

What €39,95 gets you

One price, nothing added at the end. You step aboard, the captain pours, and the boat leaves on time.

  • 75-minute cruise Past the Light Festival artworks.

  • A seat for everyone At most 28 guests, room to move.

  • A covered, heated saloon Coats off, blankets on board.

  • Personal captain Stories, insights & questions — straight from your skipper.

  • Including drinks Beer, wine, soft drinks and sparkling wine.

  • Including mulled wine Warm up with mulled wine on board.

Choose your departure

Three departures every night

Same route, same price — every evening from Central station.

  • 17:00

    Departures at 17:00

    Early evening

    Just after dark — easy to combine with dinner in the centre.

  • 18:45

    Departures at 18:45

    Prime time

    Most booked

    The busiest, brightest part of the evening.

    Why this time?

    The busiest, brightest part of the evening.

  • 20:30

    Departures at 20:30

    Late sailing

    Quieter canals, lights reflecting on still water.

    Why this time?

    Quieter canals, lights reflecting on still water.

Glass-roofed and dressed in lights

The boat

Glass-roofed and dressed in lights

A covered saloon boat for up to 28, strung with warm lights — so the boat is part of the show.

What guests say about our cruises

These reviews are from customers who attended similar events.

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    Even bester

    Anonymous Dec 2025

  • Rated 5 out of 5

    Da Best

    Anonymous Dec 2025

Boarding

Stationsplein 42, Amsterdam

2 min walk from Amsterdam Centraal

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Good to know

Before you book

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

  • Cancellations within 24 hours: 50% refund
  • No-shows: no refund
Does the boat sail in rain or cold?
Yes. The boat is covered and heated, with blankets on board, so the cruise always sails. Only in a storm do we move you to another evening free of charge.
Is there a toilet on board?
Yes, every boat has a clean toilet on board.
Are children welcome?
Absolutely. Children aged 4–12 sail at the child rate when accompanied by an adult; under 4s sail free on an adult’s lap.
Can I book the whole boat privately?
Yes. When nobody has booked a departure yet, use “Make it a private tour” in the booking panel to book every seat — the boat is yours.

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€39,95 per person

26 Nov – 17 Jan