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  • 8 Sep
The tour boat Thalassa sailing on the water at sunset.
Tuesday, 8 September

Exclusive Culinary Evening Cruise from Schoonhoven

Enjoy a fully catered evening during Illumination Week on Tuesday, 8 September.

Step aboard the elegant party yacht Thalassa on Tuesday, 8 September for an exclusive evening cruise to Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage. Departing from Schoonhoven, you’ll sail in comfort towards the world-famous windmills while enjoying an extensive walking dinner, unlimited drinks, and attentive personal service on board.

 

This special evening has been created for guests who want to experience Illumination Week in a truly unique way. The combination of a luxury river cruise, fine dining, and a boat tour past Kinderdijk’s beautifully illuminated windmills makes this one of the most exclusive experiences of Illumination Week. Places are limited.

 

 

Included

  • Luxury evening cruise aboard the party yacht Thalassa
  • Departure and return in Schoonhoven
  • Welcome with a glass of cava (or alcohol-free cava) and an amuse-bouche
  • Extensive 4-course walking dinner
  • Unlimited drinks from the domestic beverage selection
  • 30-minute cruise past the illuminated windmills of Kinderdijk
  • Dessert with coffee or tea during the return journey to Schoonhoven

 

Practical Information

  • Tuesday, 8 September 2026
  • Departure and return location: Schoonhoven
  • Departure: 6 p.m.
  • Estimated return: 11 p.m.
  • Price: €129.95 per person

 

If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know by emailing marketing@molenskinderdijk.nl.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the cruise depart from?

The boarding and drop off location for this cruise is at De Kat in Schoonhoven. Free parking is available, and you can board the vessel with ease.

Navigation address: De Kat, Schoonhoven

Please note: boarding in Kinderdijk is not possible. This cruise departs exclusively from Schoonhoven, so please arrive well before the scheduled departure time.
Is the cruise past the illuminated windmills included?

Yes. The package includes a 30-minute cruise past the nineteen beautifully illuminated windmills of Kinderdijk UNESCO World Heritage.

What is included in the price?

For €129.95 per person, you will enjoy the complete evening, including the cruise aboard the Thalassa, a welcome drink with cava (or alcohol-free cava) and an amuse-bouche, a 4-course walking dinner, unlimited drinks from the domestic beverage selection, the cruise past the illuminated windmills of Kinderdijk, and dessert with coffee or tea during the return journey to Schoonhoven.

Is this experience suitable for children?

This experience is primarily designed for adults looking to enjoy a relaxed and culinary evening out. Children are welcome, but please note that both the programme and the walking dinner are mainly tailored to an adult audience.

Is this package suitable for guests with reduced mobility?

No, unfortunately this package is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility or those who have difficulty walking.