Book your private tour with the historic saloon boat Welmoed during the Amsterdam Light Festival:
November 26, 2026 – January 17, 2027
- 5:00 – 6:30 PM
- 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- 9:00 – 10:30 PM
1–8 passengers: EUR 300 (+ EUR 30 per person), for the saloon boat rental, incl. VAT, incl. snacks, incl. Light Festival contribution, incl. juice, water and soft drinks (alcoholic beverages charged separately).
Alcoholic beverages per bottle: (cava, prosecco, white wine, red wine = EUR 25/30/50; Champagne = 70/100/130); (bottle of beer = EUR 4; special beer = 8)
Boarding at the dock in front of Hotel Waldorf Astoria, Herengracht 542
(nice bars and restaurants nearby)
e-mail: reinhard@rederijdejordaan.nl
Call captain Rein: +31 6 50243236
The Amsterdam Light Festival event from November 27, 2025 to January 18, 2026 offers a fantastic opportunity to experience the city atmosphere with a great group aboard the beautiful historic and heated saloon boat WELMOED.
The city center of Amsterdam lights up with sculptures, projections and installations created by artists from all over the world. This year’s theme is “The Future” (our Future and our Legacy).
The Amsterdam Light Festival is of course best experienced by saloon boat tour with Rederij De Jordaan. With a group of 1–8 people aboard your privately rented saloon boat Welmoed with personal captain Rein, who shares many wonderful stories about the city of Amsterdam.
The Amsterdam Light Festival lights switch on at 5:00 PM and the artworks turn off at 11:00 PM (on Sunday/Monday/Tuesday until 10:00 PM). Book your private saloon boat now!
* rent your own private saloon boat ‘Welmoed’ (1932)
* luxury and heated
* 1–8 passengers
Impressions and Feedback Amsterdam Light Festival 2015–2016:
YouTube Amsterdam Light Festival 2015–2016
“Reinhard, the cruise was fantastic! Thank you and see you again!”, Hans Wijers
e-mail: reinhard@rederijdejordaan.nl
Call captain Rein: +31 6 50243236
More Occasions per Saloon Boat
Romantic boat tour on the canals
Wedding marriage couple boat cruise
Bachelorette Hen Party
Dinner supper on the boat
Reviews and succes stories
- Great value for money and we’d happily go backReinhard told us any number of things about the buildings, boats, waterways, bridges and even made the brick walls interesting.
- A Perfect Day On The Prettiest BoatIt was by far the prettiest on the canals. It was clean and safe and comfortable. A+ captain & service. The captain was kind and knowledgeable. Amazing time.
- Extraordinary Private Canal Cruise My fiancée and I had a thoroughly enjoyable time cruising the canals with Captain Spronk! He has extraordinary knowledge about the history of Amsterdam
- Highlight of our Amsterdam trip!Captain Reinhard was at times informative and engaging, or otherwise quietly discreet when we wanted ‘family’ (picture) moments.
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Salon boat rental rates
The rates for renting a salon boat for 1.5 hours are 300 for 1.5 hours plus 30 per person. View the prices and options at:Rates of Rederij De Jordaan