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Amsterdam Light Festival Cruises

Don't miss the magic! The 14th annual Amsterdam Light Festival illuminates the city from November 27, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Glide through the canals on a boat tour or wander the streets on foot to see breathtaking light art by international artists. Get your tickets now and experience Amsterdam like never before!

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Amsterdam Light Festival Cruises
Traditional canal boat cruising during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Amsterdam Light Festival cruise boat under illuminated arches at night.
People enjoying the Amsterdam Light Festival cruise, taking photos through the boat's glass roof.
Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with illuminated fountains and light display.
Guests viewing illuminated art installation on Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise.
Illuminated art installation resembling mushrooms along Amsterdam canal during Light Festival cruise.
Cruise boat under illuminated arch at Amsterdam Light Festival.
Colorful light installation over Amsterdam canal during Lights Festival.
Amsterdam canal cruise passing through illuminated tunnel during Light Festival.
Amsterdam canal bridge with illuminated figures during Light Festival cruise.
Canal boat passing illuminated art installation during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Audio guides and headphones for Amsterdam evening guided cruise.
Amsterdam canal with illuminated art installation during Light Festival cruise.
Cruise boat under illuminated lace artwork during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Free cancellation
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1 hr 15 min
1 more
  • With 75 minutes on the water, this official festival route offers more artworks, better views, and a more complete evening experience.

  • Two easy departure points give flexibility, whether you’re near Centraal Station or exploring Jordaan and want to board near the Anne Frank House.

  • Comfort is guaranteed with heated cabins and wide glass views, plus restroom facilities so you never have to cut the trip short.

  • Audio guides in Dutch and English provide context, while skipper stories add local flavour, making illuminated artworks more engaging and memorable.

  • Select extras like unlimited beer, wine, and soda, complimentary Wi-Fi, or back deck lounging that offers fresh air and better photography.

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  • With 75 minutes on the water, this official festival route offers more artworks, better views, and a more complete evening experience.

  • Two easy departure points give flexibility, whether you’re near Centraal Station or exploring Jordaan and want to board near the Anne Frank House.

  • Comfort is guaranteed with heated cabins and wide glass views, plus restroom facilities so you never have to cut the trip short.

  • Audio guides in Dutch and English provide context, while skipper stories add local flavour, making illuminated artworks more engaging and memorable.

  • Select extras like unlimited beer, wine, and soda, complimentary Wi-Fi, or back deck lounging that offers fresh air and better photography.

from €28.75
€24.44

15% off

Boat passing under illuminated bridge at Amsterdam Light Festival.
Illuminated bridge over canal during Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
Evening cruise boat on Amsterdam canal with illuminated building during Light Festival.
Illuminated swan sculptures on water during Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
Amsterdam canal cruise boat during the Light Festival at dusk.
Amsterdam Light Festival installation with canal houses and boats at night.
Person capturing Amsterdam Light Festival installation from a boat during a canal cruise.
Illuminated art installation resembling mushrooms at Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
Man viewing illuminated art installation during Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
Amsterdam Light Festival cruise boat passing illuminated canal bridge and light sculpture.
Amsterdam Light Festival installation with illuminated building and reflections on canal.
Amsterdam canal with illuminated art installation during Light Festival evening cruise.
Boat passing under illuminated bridge during Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise.
Amsterdam Light Festival installation along canal during Blue Boat Company evening cruise.
Amsterdam canal boat during Light Festival evening cruise.
Free cancellation
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1 hr 30 min
1 more
  • Longer than most cruises, the 90-minute experience allows deeper immersion in the fourteenth edition’s Legacy theme across UNESCO-listed canals.

  • Choose your departure point at Hard Rock Cafe or A’DAM Tower, both centrally located and convenient to suit your evening festival plans.

  • Covered and heated seating keeps you warm in the winters, while the glass roof offers great visibility of festival artworks across Amsterdam’s canals.

  • With official narration in three languages (Dutch, English, or German) and onboard toilet facilities, this cruise balances information and comfort during your journey.

  • Turn your cruise into a more delightful experience by adding a yummy cheesebox, snackbox, or wine to enjoy as you sail.

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  • Longer than most cruises, the 90-minute experience allows deeper immersion in the fourteenth edition’s Legacy theme across UNESCO-listed canals.

  • Choose your departure point at Hard Rock Cafe or A’DAM Tower, both centrally located and convenient to suit your evening festival plans.

  • Covered and heated seating keeps you warm in the winters, while the glass roof offers great visibility of festival artworks across Amsterdam’s canals.

  • With official narration in three languages (Dutch, English, or German) and onboard toilet facilities, this cruise balances information and comfort during your journey.

  • Turn your cruise into a more delightful experience by adding a yummy cheesebox, snackbox, or wine to enjoy as you sail.

from €29.75
€22.31

25% off

Guests enjoying wine on Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with cityscape view.
Amsterdam canal with illuminated boat during Light Festival cruise.
Guests enjoying wine on an Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with illuminated art outside.
Amsterdam canal cruise with illuminated bridges and passengers enjoying the view.
Guests toasting with wine glasses on an Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
Luxury boat cruising under a bridge during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Free cancellation
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1 hr 30 min
  • Take a longer 90-minute journey through the official festival route, enjoying extra time to experience all illuminated installations comfortably.

  • The covered, heated vessel ensures comfort with warm interiors, table bites such as nuts, and an onboard toilet for convenience.

  • Listen to your guide explain each installation, providing historical context and fun facts while gliding along the canals.

  • Upgrade for unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and mulled wine, or enjoy a chilled Prosecco bottle per two guests.

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  • Take a longer 90-minute journey through the official festival route, enjoying extra time to experience all illuminated installations comfortably.

  • The covered, heated vessel ensures comfort with warm interiors, table bites such as nuts, and an onboard toilet for convenience.

  • Listen to your guide explain each installation, providing historical context and fun facts while gliding along the canals.

  • Upgrade for unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and mulled wine, or enjoy a chilled Prosecco bottle per two guests.

from
€29
Amsterdam canal cruise passing under illuminated rainbow arch during Light Festival.
Small-group cruise on Amsterdam canal during Light Festival with illuminated art and historic buildings.
Amsterdam Light Festival installation glowing over canal during small-group cruise.
Sculpture and illuminated platform on Amsterdam canal during Light Festival cruise.
Canal view of illuminated fish sculpture during Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
Couple enjoying mulled wine on Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
Small-group cruise viewing illuminated art installation during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Small group on a boat capturing Amsterdam Light Festival bridge lights.
Small-group cruise passing illuminated art installation during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Free cancellation
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1 hr 15 min
  • Enjoy 75 minutes cruising Amsterdam’s canals, admire 20 illuminated artworks, and rest easy knowing your Amsterdam Light Festival fee is included.

  • Join an intimate 30-guest cruise for a cozy, personal experience without crowds, perfect for uninterrupted views and photos.

  • Stay warm and comfortable in a modern, eco-friendly electric boat with a covered roof and cozy blankets throughout the duration of your journey.

  • Hear detailed explanations about the Light Festival from your knowledgeable host and captain, enriching your experience.

  • Treat yourself with an upgrade of private cruise with your group of 10 people, unlimited beer, glühwein, hot chocolate, or soda, and a welcome snack.

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  • Enjoy 75 minutes cruising Amsterdam’s canals, admire 20 illuminated artworks, and rest easy knowing your Amsterdam Light Festival fee is included.

  • Join an intimate 30-guest cruise for a cozy, personal experience without crowds, perfect for uninterrupted views and photos.

  • Stay warm and comfortable in a modern, eco-friendly electric boat with a covered roof and cozy blankets throughout the duration of your journey.

  • Hear detailed explanations about the Light Festival from your knowledgeable host and captain, enriching your experience.

  • Treat yourself with an upgrade of private cruise with your group of 10 people, unlimited beer, glühwein, hot chocolate, or soda, and a welcome snack.

from €29
€26.39

9% off

Canal boat cruising under illuminated bridge during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Friends toasting on a cozy Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with festive decor.
Guests enjoying the Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with neon lights outside.
Skipper steering boat during Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise, pointing at illuminated canal bridge.
Colorful light installation over Amsterdam canal during Light Festival.
Cruise boat passing illuminated building during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Amsterdam Light Festival installation of illuminated fish sculpture by the waterfront.
Guests toasting with wine during Amsterdam Light Festival cheese tasting tour.
Amsterdam Light Festival installations illuminating the canal at night.
Canal boat cruising under illuminated bridge during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Cozy canal cruise in Amsterdam with people enjoying drinks and snacks, surrounded by festive lights.
Amsterdam canal with illuminated art installation during Light Festival.
Floating blue light installations on an Amsterdam canal during the Light Festival.
People enjoying Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with blankets on a canal boat at night.
Guests on a boat tour enjoying Amsterdam Light Festival installations at night.
Guests toasting with champagne on the German Guided Light Festival Cruise.
Amsterdam canal at night with illuminated bridge during Light Festival.
Free cancellation
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1 hr 15 min
  • Capture uninterrupted views of stunning artworks during a full 75-minute ride, covering the most beautiful stretches of the Light Festival route.

  • Start your evening near Centraal Station, an easy-to-reach departure point that saves time and effort navigating Amsterdam’s streets.

  • Stay warm and relaxed in a classic-style luxury boat featuring plush seating, elegant wooden interiors, and large windows framing the illuminated artworks.

  • Learn about canal landmarks and illuminated installations from your host, while enjoying safe passage with a professional skipper at the helm.

  • Add mulled wine or beer and snacks to elevate your evening where good flavors accompany breathtaking illuminated sights.

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  • Capture uninterrupted views of stunning artworks during a full 75-minute ride, covering the most beautiful stretches of the Light Festival route.

  • Start your evening near Centraal Station, an easy-to-reach departure point that saves time and effort navigating Amsterdam’s streets.

  • Stay warm and relaxed in a classic-style luxury boat featuring plush seating, elegant wooden interiors, and large windows framing the illuminated artworks.

  • Learn about canal landmarks and illuminated installations from your host, while enjoying safe passage with a professional skipper at the helm.

  • Add mulled wine or beer and snacks to elevate your evening where good flavors accompany breathtaking illuminated sights.

from
€29
Amsterdam Light Festival cruise boat on canal and Rijksmuseum art gallery interior.
Small-group cruise on Amsterdam canal during Light Festival with illuminated art and historic buildings.
Couple enjoying mulled wine on Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
Rijksmuseum facade with visitors, Amsterdam, part of Skip The Line Combo tour.
Visitors exploring exhibits in the Rijksmuseum library, Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Light Festival installation glowing over canal during small-group cruise.
Canal view of illuminated fish sculpture during Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
Sculpture and illuminated platform on Amsterdam canal during Light Festival cruise.
Visitors viewing a large painting at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Visitors viewing Rembrandt's "Self-portrait as the Apostle Paul" at a museum exhibit.
Visitors viewing Vermeer's "The Milkmaid" at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Small-group cruise viewing illuminated art installation during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Small group on a boat capturing Amsterdam Light Festival bridge lights.
Rijksmuseum visitors viewing Rembrandt's "The Night Watch" in Amsterdam, highlighting Dutch art.
Visitors exploring art and artifacts in a gallery during the First Access Guided Tour of Rijksmuseum.
Flexible duration
  • See festival artworks sparkle from a 75-minute electric boat ride, complete with blankets, guide commentary, included entry fee, and only thirty fellow guests.

  • Visit the Rijksmuseum with included entry, showcasing masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, and over 8,000 cultural treasures spanning centuries.

  • This combo saves you time and planning effort, giving you both Amsterdam’s evening festival lights and daytime Rijksmuseum masterpieces together.

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  • See festival artworks sparkle from a 75-minute electric boat ride, complete with blankets, guide commentary, included entry fee, and only thirty fellow guests.

  • Visit the Rijksmuseum with included entry, showcasing masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, and over 8,000 cultural treasures spanning centuries.

  • This combo saves you time and planning effort, giving you both Amsterdam’s evening festival lights and daytime Rijksmuseum masterpieces together.

from €54
€48.82

10% off

Boat in illuminated tunnel, Amsterdam, Netherlands; women in colorful mirrored room.
Small-group cruise on Amsterdam canal during Light Festival with illuminated art and historic buildings.
Couple enjoying mulled wine on Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
Exteriors of Moco Museum in Amsterdam with historic architecture and pink banners.
Banksy artworks displayed at Moco Museum, Amsterdam, featuring police figures with smiley faces.
Amsterdam Light Festival installation glowing over canal during small-group cruise.
Canal view of illuminated fish sculpture during Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
Sculpture and illuminated platform on Amsterdam canal during Light Festival cruise.
Padded pink room installation at Dreams by Andrés Reisinger, Moco Amsterdam.
Tourists viewing colorful light installation at Moco Museum, Amsterdam, with Banksy artworks.
KAWS artwork and plush chair at Moco Museum, Amsterdam art tour.
Small-group cruise viewing illuminated art installation during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Small group on a boat capturing Amsterdam Light Festival bridge lights.
Small-group cruise passing illuminated art installation during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Visitors viewing contemporary art at Moco Museum, Amsterdam, featuring Banksy pieces.
Colorful light installation with reflections at Moco Amsterdam.
Man lying beneath illuminated sculpture at Amsterdam Moco Museum's Planet Positive Disruption exhibit by Frankey.
Free cancellation
1 hr
Audio guide
  • Drift along Amsterdam’s lit canals for 75-min on an electric boat, stay warm with blankets, enjoy expert stories from a guide & inclusive festival admission for all.

  • Get straight inside Moco Museum, save thirty minutes, and wander freely among Banksy, Warhol, Kusama, and all immersive contemporary exhibits.

  • Enjoy the beauty of Amsterdam’s 14th Light Festival and contemporary art in one package, saving planning stress and avoiding long waits.

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  • Drift along Amsterdam’s lit canals for 75-min on an electric boat, stay warm with blankets, enjoy expert stories from a guide & inclusive festival admission for all.

  • Get straight inside Moco Museum, save thirty minutes, and wander freely among Banksy, Warhol, Kusama, and all immersive contemporary exhibits.

  • Enjoy the beauty of Amsterdam’s 14th Light Festival and contemporary art in one package, saving planning stress and avoiding long waits.

from €51.80
€40.23

22% off

Amsterdam Light Festival cruise under illuminated bridge and people skating on frozen canal.
Small-group cruise on Amsterdam canal during Light Festival with illuminated art and historic buildings.
Couple enjoying mulled wine on Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
Winter snowfall over a canal with traditional Dutch houses in Amsterdam.
Guests enjoying hot chocolate and Gluhwein during a festive tour.
Amsterdam Light Festival installation glowing over canal during small-group cruise.
Canal view of illuminated fish sculpture during Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
Sculpture and illuminated platform on Amsterdam canal during Light Festival cruise.
Tour guide speaking to group near statue during Amsterdam winter walking tour.
National Monument in snowy Dam Square, Amsterdam at sunset.
Colorful light installation over Amsterdam canal during Lights Festival.
Small group on a boat capturing Amsterdam Light Festival bridge lights.
Small-group cruise passing illuminated art installation during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Bicycles covered in snow along an Amsterdam canal with historic buildings in winter.
Amsterdam canal bridge with illuminated figures during Light Festival cruise.
Free cancellation
1 hr 15 min
  • A modern electric boat hosts your 75-min Amsterdam Light Festival journey with blankets, expert guide, included festival fee, and intimate group setting.

  • Stroll from Dam Square to Noordermarkt with an English-speaking guide, complete with winter hat, poncho & steaming glühwein or hot chocolate.

  • Why choose one perspective when this combo gives you both a small group canal cruise and an engaging two hour walking tour.

More details

  • A modern electric boat hosts your 75-min Amsterdam Light Festival journey with blankets, expert guide, included festival fee, and intimate group setting.

  • Stroll from Dam Square to Noordermarkt with an English-speaking guide, complete with winter hat, poncho & steaming glühwein or hot chocolate.

  • Why choose one perspective when this combo gives you both a small group canal cruise and an engaging two hour walking tour.

from €61.50
€55.95

9% off

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Jose Antonio Marin
US

Jose

United States
Dec 2023
5/5
Boat company is great and the boat captain was a great guide. The address given by headout was not correct. It was another location for blue boat light festival trip. The right location was next to the Hard Rock Cafe

Amsterdam Light Festival: 90-min Extended Traditional Cruise with Optional Wine & Snackbox

Cody Chi-Yau Lee
CA

Cody

Canada
Jan 2025
5/5
Long queue but worth the wait. Great experience overall in a warm boat. Very cool artwork in the lightshow along the lovely canals of Amsterdam. Got to meet a few people on the ride along the way too

Amsterdam Light Festival Traditional Cruise With Optional Unlimited Drinks

Monika Bartsch

Monika

Jan 2025
4/5
The trip started on time and the ship was pleasantly warm. During the trip, we were told something about the light objects in Dutch and English. The trip was great. Thank you very much

Amsterdam Light Festival Traditional Cruise With Optional Unlimited Drinks

Emuna susan vaisman
IL

Emuna

Israel
Dec 2024
5/5
Amazing experience very well guided by sebrina ❤️ Borice our captain beautiful evening witn stuning Amsterdam history ❤️

Amsterdam Light Festival: 75-min Luxury Cruise with Optional Unlimited Drinks & Snacks

Meghan Pagliarini
US

Meghan

United States
Dec 2024
4/5
Seeing the lights was incredible. I wished they offered hot chocolate as a beverage, and the they wouldnt over crowd the boat.

Amsterdam Light Festival: 75-min Luxury Cruise with Optional Unlimited Drinks & Snacks

Lidy Schalekamp
US

Lidy

United States
Jan 2025
5/5
We loved everything about it. Captain Abram was a champ, even with hydronic failure, which we did not know about until disembarking. Great guy with great Amsterdam humor. So kind! So was the steward, full of enthusiasm. He even fixed us a to go box for the left over cheese. The lights, with the freezing rained combined, were so beautiful. We hope to do this again in the future. Nothing but praise from us. I am from Amsterdam, but left in 1974, and an experience like this, warms my heart for my Mokum. Thank you.

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with Cheese and Wine

Deniz Yetim
DE

Deniz

Germany
Dec 2024
5/5
The lıght ın Amsterdam ıs magnıfıcent. Wıth the rıght company package they offer, ıt wıll be an experience of a lıfetıme. I gıve ıt a 4 star. ıf ı have to do ıt agaın, ı wıll do ıt on an open and a small boat. Overall, ıts a 8/10.

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with Cheese and Wine

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