Admire the exciting interplay of light and dark and marvel at the countless lights.

Glittering boat trip

During the short winter days, step on board for special night-time cruises past the modern terminals of Maasvlakte 2. During the boat trip, admire the exciting interplay of light and dark and marvel at the countless lights. Watch how container ships emerge from the darkness like illuminated giants and how colossal cranes look even more impressive.

A guide travels with you and explains (in Dutch) interesting facts about what you see, or what is hidden from view thanks to the darkness. Foreign speakers can follow an audio tour on their smartphone. Don’t forget your headphones!

Important 

The shuttle bus to the ship’s boarding location departs 30 minutes before departure from the Portlantis parking lot (under the red canopy). Make sure you’re at the bus on time.

The shuttle bus accommodates up to two wheelchair users. If you use a wheelchair and would like to travel to the pick-up location independently, please contact us. The tour boat has wheelchair access. There is also a toilet on board.

A ticket must be booked for each participant, including children up to age 2. Dogs are not allowed in Portlantis or on board, with the exception of assistance dogs.

Food & Drinks

On Friday evenings: 3-course dinner: €32.50

Make your Friday evening complete by dining in the restaurant before the Tour of Lights. Only on Friday evenings can you book a special Tour of Lights menu consisting of three courses, the last of which is served during the cruise. This way, you can enjoy a delicious dinner and still be on time for the magnificent cruise. You can book your dinner via the restaurant's reservation tool. Scroll down in the booking tool (in Dutch) and select “Lichtjestour menu”, then choose the correct date and number of people. You pay in the restaurant.

Starter. Choice of spicy chicken soup or traditional tomato soup.

Main course. Choice of winter stew with chips, fish and chips or Indian curry.

Dessert. Served during the cruise mulled wine or another hot drink with apple pie.

Winter snacks

Prefer something small? Various winter snacks are available on board. Drinks can also be ordered at the bar.

Costs and booking

It’s smart to book in advance as only a limited number of seats are available. Find out more information about booking and cancelling tickets under the Frequently Asked Questions section.

No visit to the port is complete with just an Tour of Lights. That’s why you will receive a discount when you book an Tour of Lights including an entrance ticket to Portlantis. This discount will be automatically deducted at checkout.

Opening hours during Tour of Lights

Portlantis is open on the days of the Tour of Lights until the shuttle bus departs (5.15 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. instead of 5 p.m.). Portlantis is closed from 5:00 PM onwards. Simply scan your tickets at the shuttle bus (under the red canopy) in the Portlantis parking lot.