Rent a boat during Amsterdam Light Festival
At Mokumboot it is possible to rent your own boat or book a cruise during the Amsterdam Light Festival to experience the light artworks up close.
Amsterdam Light Festival times
Experience the 13th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water and book a boat tour or rent your own sloop with Mokumboot. The festival takes place from November 28, 2024, to January 19, 2025. The lights are on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the lights are on from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Exceptions are:
- During the Christmas holiday (December 21 to January 5), the lights will be on daily from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
- On Sunday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve), the lights will be off.
Mokumboot is an official partner of the Amsterdam Light Festival, and we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to admire this festival from the water.
Sailing yourself during the Amsterdam Light Festival
With us you have the opportunity to sail yourself during the Amsterdam Light Festivals. Our comfortable, open sloops are easy to steer, suitable for up to 6 people and you do not need a boating license. The advantages of renting a sloop during the Amsterdam Light Festival are that you decide for yourself how long you admire the light artworks and which route you sail.
Amsterdam Light Festival on the tour boat
At Mokumboot, you can enjoy the Amsterdam Light Festival on our tour boats. Our luxury sloop or classic tugboat can accommodate up to 35 people, so invite your friends, family, or colleagues for an impressive outing through the canals of Amsterdam. Opt for a cozy gathering on the water; we’ll take care of the drinks.
Amsterdam Light Festival 2024 / 2025
“The thirteenth edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival will take place from November 28, 2024, to January 19, 2025, with the theme ‘Rituals.’”
Rituals have always been connected to various transformations: from past to future, from winter to summer, and from youth to adulthood. Light plays a crucial role in many forms of rituals, symbolizing joy, energy, and life. We use fireworks to ring in the New Year, candles to commemorate the arrival of a savior, and midsummer bonfires to welcome the solstice. Light adds something mystical and sacred to a ritual that no other element can. And rituals connect us. Rituals bring people together.
20+ light artworks by international artists
The route features 27 light artworks from international artists, ranging from renowned names to surprising newcomers and everything in between. It’s a diverse selection. The artworks can be admired from both the water and the land. In our ticket shop, you’ll find the different types of experiences available. Click on a product for more information about, for example, boarding locations and departure times.
Want to know more? Ask us!
Would you like to know more about booking a boat tour or renting a sloop during the Amsterdam Light Festival? Please contact us, and we will answer your questions as quickly as possible. For options regarding a customized arrangement on our tour boat, feel free to reach out to us. We are happy to help you organize the perfect gathering or tour through the beautifully illuminated canals of Amsterdam. Reserve directly or contact us using the buttons below.
