Central Station East
Special-event boarding point used for Light Festival and major events
Prins Hendrikkade 73
1012 AC Amsterdam
Today: Event times only
Centraal Station — 4 min walk
4 min walk
Wheelchair accessible boarding available.
About Central Station East
Central Station East is a special-event boarding point on Prins Hendrikkade 73, used exclusively for the Amsterdam Light Festival, major events, and large-group embarkation.
This departure-only location does not have a ticket shop on-site. Tickets must be purchased online or at another departure point.
Highlights
Event boarding
Dedicated to Light Festival and special events
Online tickets only
No on-site ticket shop
Cruises departing from Central Station East
Direct departures, easy boarding
How to find us
By train
Centraal Station — 4 min walk — 4 min walk
By bike
Plenty of bike racks nearby, look for the official city racks
By car
Parking Centrum Oosterdok is nearby.
Walking from
Amsterdam Centraal: 4 min walk
NEMO Science Museum: 6 min walk
Facilities & accessibility
Facilities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Staff on-site
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible boarding available.
What's nearby
4 min walkAmsterdam Centraal
Other nearby departure points
Tips when departing from Central Station East
This is a departure-only point — buy your tickets online before arriving.
Only active during special events. Check our events page for schedules.