New Year’s drinks
Raise a glass to a fresh start
Start the new year with your colleagues, friends or family on Amsterdam’s canals. Leave the bustle of the city behind and make time to catch up, look ahead and raise a glass together. Aboard your own heated saloon boat, the crew will take care of the welcome, drinks and grazing table. All you need to bring is your guests.
- A two-hour cruise with a skipper and host
- A glass of prosecco for a sparkling welcome
- Open bar excluding spirits
- A tempting grazing table to enjoy together
Everything in one package, for one clear price.
All-inclusive excl. VAT · minimum 20 guests
A two-hour cruise with a welcome glass of prosecco, an open bar and a grazing table.
- 2-hour cruise
- Welcome prosecco
- Open bar
- Grazing table
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A two-hour private cruise
Your own private party aboard a heated saloon boat, with a skipper and host.
Prosecco on arrival
Every guest receives a welcome glass of prosecco to toast the new year together.
Open bar included
Enjoy the open bar throughout your two-hour cruise, excluding spirits.
A grazing table to share
A generous grazing table with bread and savoury bites, included in the price.
A new year. One all-inclusive price.
No separate boat hire, drinks package or grazing table to add up: your New Year’s drinks cruise includes it all for €49,95 per person excluding VAT.
For 20 guests, that’s €999 excl. VAT for your whole party. This includes a two-hour cruise, a welcome glass of prosecco for everyone, an open bar excluding spirits and a grazing table.
Whether you’re discussing plans for the new year with colleagues or simply enjoying time together: on board, it’s all about your guests.
Winter canals outside, warmth on board
When the days grow shorter, Amsterdam takes on a different character. Illuminated bridges and canal houses are reflected in the water; beyond the saloon boat’s windows, the city drifts gently by. A beautiful setting to start the new year together on the canals, rather than around a meeting table.
As with our end-of-year packages, comfort comes first. Our heated saloon boats feature large windows and modern interiors. You stay warm and sheltered, even on a chilly or rainy winter evening. We will help you choose the right boat for your group size, preferred date and availability.
The boat is exclusively yours. Your skipper takes care of the cruise while your host welcomes you and looks after you on board. Colleagues, friends and family can simply relax and enjoy proper time together.
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A prosecco welcome, an open bar and a table made for sharing
The new year deserves a toast. Each guest is welcomed with a glass of prosecco before the two-hour drinks cruise begins. The open bar excluding spirits and the grazing table are included in the all-inclusive price of €49,95 per person excluding VAT, for groups of 20 or more.
A grazing table naturally brings everyone together: a spread of bread and savoury bites to share as the canals glide by. Rather than a formal dinner, it is a relaxed way to mingle, catch up and enjoy each other’s company. We will agree the exact selection with you in advance; the photo is for illustration.
Would you like to add more prosecco, spirits or extra catering from our own kitchen? These are available as paid extras by arrangement. Options include an Amsterdam-style sharing board, vegetarian bites, a sweet treat to finish or dinner. We make clear in advance what is included and which additions cost extra.
New Year drinks during Amsterdam Light Festival
Would you like to combine your New Year drinks with light art on the water? Plan your gathering in January up to and including 17 January 2027, while Amsterdam Light Festival is still on. The full festival runs from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027 inclusive; after that date, you can still cruise through wintry Amsterdam, but the illuminated festival artworks will no longer be on display.
The fifteenth edition celebrates fifteen years of light art in Amsterdam. Twenty light artworks and a new route reveal the city in a distinctive way. Artists from the Netherlands and beyond bring their own vision to the winter evenings. From the water, you can admire the light art against the backdrop of the canals, with reflections becoming part of the experience.
Inside, enjoy your welcome prosecco, open bar and grazing table; outside, light artworks alternate with canal views. A warm saloon boat makes this an appealing combination for teams looking to start the year together, as well as friends or family seeking a memorable January get-together.
- Festival dates
- 26 November 2026 – 17 January 2027
- New Year drinks with light art
- In January up to and including 17 January 2027
- Illumination
- Daily 16.30 – 23.00
- Edition 15
- Twenty light artworks and a new route
How we plan your drinks cruise past the light art
The festival artworks are illuminated daily from 16.30 to 23.00. A late-afternoon or evening departure is therefore ideal for New Year drinks. On 31 December, the lights go out at 21.00. Your preferred date and departure point determine which route is practical.
According to the festival, a standard cruise along the light route takes approximately 75 minutes. Your New Year drinks cruise lasts two hours. We will agree in advance how the route can be reached from your boarding point and how it fits into your total cruising time. When you enquire, we will confirm which part of the festival route works for your drinks cruise; the full festival route is not automatically guaranteed.
When you enquire, let us know that you would like to combine Amsterdam Light Festival with your New Year drinks. We will discuss the right boat, departure and arrival points, and any conditions or additional costs for that route. The €49,95 offer remains the basis for the two-hour drinks cruise; we confirm extras separately, so you know exactly what to expect.
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Make your New Year drinks even more festive
Your all-inclusive package already has everything covered. Fancy something extra? Ask about additional prosecco, adding spirits or extra catering from us on board. These additions are not included in the promotional price.
Extra catering on board
Add to your grazing table with an Amsterdam-style sharing board or dinner, for example. We will discuss the options and additional cost in advance.
For colleagues, friends and family
A New Year’s drinks reception is the perfect opportunity to reconnect after the festive season. With colleagues, look ahead to new plans and working together; with friends or family, make time for stories, good wishes and a fresh start together. A private boat gives your gathering a character of its own, with no other guests on board.
For corporate groups, the cruise is also an ideal setting for a short New Year’s speech or sharing plans for the year ahead. Keep things relaxed: after the welcome, everyone has time to catch up and enjoy a drink. Tell us what you have in mind, and we’ll help you plan an event that flows naturally.
Our all-inclusive New Year’s Drinks package is available for groups of 20 or more. For 20 guests, the package costs €999 excluding VAT. The maximum group size depends on your chosen boat. Together, we’ll find a saloon boat that suits your group and the occasion.
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Board wherever suits your plans
Amsterdam has plenty of pick-up and drop-off points, including near Central Station, the Rijksmuseum and hotels along the canals. The most suitable jetty depends on the boat, access, availability and route. Your preferred location is therefore always subject to agreement.
Combining your drinks reception with Amsterdam Light Festival? We’ll choose a departure point that connects conveniently with the festival route. If your team is coming from the office, a hotel or an event in the city, let us know when you enquire. We can then tailor the welcome and two-hour cruise to your schedule.
Please also let us know about any dietary requirements, allergies or accessibility questions. Facilities vary from boat to boat; we’ll discuss the options for your group in advance.
View pick-up and drop-off points in Amsterdam →How your New Year’s Drinks begin
1 - Choose your date
Enquire about New Year’s Drinks for your group of 20 or more. We’ll agree the date, boat and boarding location with you.
2 - Step aboard together
Your skipper and host will welcome you aboard the heated saloon boat. The boat is exclusively yours.
3 - Toast the New Year
Every guest receives a welcome glass of prosecco. A sparkling start to your gathering.
4 - Enjoy the open bar and grazing table
Help yourself to the open bar, excluding spirits, and grazing table during the cruise. Both are included.
5 - Make time for each other
Catch up, look ahead and enjoy the canals gliding past the windows.
6 - Two hours later, new memories
After two hours on the water, it’s time to step ashore. Any extras will be agreed with you in advance.
Frequently asked questions
The New Year’s Drinks package costs €49,95 per person all-inclusive excluding VAT, for groups of 20 or more. For 20 people, you pay €999 excl. VAT. This includes a two-hour cruise with a skipper and host, a welcome glass of prosecco, an open bar excluding spirits and a grazing table.
The open bar is included throughout the two-hour cruise and does not include spirits. Everyone also receives one welcome glass of prosecco. Additional prosecco or spirits can be arranged at an extra charge.
A grazing table with bread and savoury bites to share and enjoy. We’ll agree the selection and any dietary requirements with you in advance. The photos are for inspiration; the selection may vary.
Yes, ask us about additional prosecco, spirits or extra catering. These are not included in the €49,95 p.p. excl. VAT. We’ll discuss the options and additional cost in advance.
Yes, speak to us about a January cruise up to and including 17 January 2027. The lights are on daily from 16.30 to 23.00. We’ll confirm which part of the route fits your departure point and two-hour cruise, and whether any additional conditions or charges apply.
No, edition 15 runs from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027 inclusive. After 17 January, you can still enquire about New Year’s Drinks on the winter canals, but the festival artworks will no longer be illuminated.
We’ll arrange a suitable heated saloon boat based on your group and availability. You’ll cruise exclusively with your own group, accompanied by a skipper and host. Facilities and maximum group sizes vary from boat to boat.
Use the contact form to send us your preferred date, departure time, number of guests and boarding location. Let us know if you would like to cruise the festival route or have any dietary requirements. We’ll discuss the boat, boarding location and any extras before you confirm your booking.
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Your New Year’s Drinks on board
€49,95 p.p. all-inclusive excl. VAT · minimum 20 people
A two-hour cruise, welcome prosecco, open bar excluding spirits and a grazing table. Tell us your preferred date and number of guests; we’ll be delighted to help.