Kinderdijk Lights Cruise

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Adults 72.50 | Children 36.25

9 September 2026, embarkation at 18:30
Evening cruise with dinner and dessert
Experience the 19 illuminated windmills from the water on small boats
Admission ticket to Kinderdijk and local boat tour

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Duration 4 hours

Illumination Week

Cruise to UNESCO World Heritage Kinderdijk

Cruise past the illuminated windmills

Experience a magical evening

From September 7 to September 12 the windmills of Kinderdijk will be in the spotlight during the enchanting Illumination Week. Come daydream in a Dutch fairytale landscape, gazing at the sparkling reflection of our illuminated windmills on the water. Experience Illumination Week with Spido on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Illumination Week 2026

During the Illumination Week, the windmills light up as beacons in the darkness, as we literally puts all nineteen of them in the spotlight. It’s a fantastic opportunity to capture unique shots for photographers. However, it’s also well worth it for all other visitors to come and experience the atmosphere because such a magnificent spectacle is not seen or experienced anywhere else in the world. Below is an overview of the activities during the Illumination Week 2025.

Enchanted Illumination Week in Kinderdijk

On the way to Kinderdijk, dinner will be served where you can choose from a chicken or fish menu or vegetarian.

The menu consists of bread with herb butter – grilled salmon fillet with pesto and Hollandaise sauce OR stuffed chicken fillet Luxembourg with Stroganoff sauce (main course) – chocolate mousse with Bastogne cake, fresh fruit mix and whipped cream (dessert). The main course is served with potato rösti, mayonnaise and raw salad.

Then enjoy the beautiful protagonists of this tour up close in Kinderdijk. A delicious dessert will be served on the way back. In the evening, the Rotterdam skyline impresses from the water. We ask you to indicate via this choice form what the menu choice will be.

Do you have difficulty walking? Please note!

Due to the visit to Kinderdijk, this cruise is less suitable for walkers or people with mobility challenges. However, you’re very welcome to join us. Please indicate this in the comments so we can take it into account.

Program

From 18:30
Embarkation at the Spido pontoon at Willemsplein 85 in Rotterdam.

19:00
Welcome speech by the captain, followed by departure to Kinderdijk.
Cruise with (pre-selected) dinner on board.

20:00
Arrival at Kinderdijk

20:45 – 21:15
Light tour with 3 ships from Kinderdijk.

22:00
On board the James Cook for return to Rotterdam while enjoying dessert.

±23:00 uur
Return to Spido pontoon, followed by disembarkation.

Practical information

Timetable 2026

Wednesday 9 September 2026

Prices

Adults – € 72.50 p.p.
Children 4 to 11 years – € 36.25 p.p.

The price mentioned includes:

– Cruise from Rotterdam to Kinderdijk v.v.
– Cruise past the illuminated windmills of Kinderdijk.
– Diner and dessert.

Other information:

– This cruise is not suitable for wheelchairs and persons with walking difficulties.
– The distance to Kinderdijk is 5 to 10 minutes walking distance.
– Other drinks on board are at your own expense.
– On board you can only pay by pin.