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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With 75 minutes on the water, this official festival route offers more artworks, better views, and a more complete evening experience.
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Two easy departure points give flexibility, whether you’re near Centraal Station or exploring Jordaan and want to board near the Anne Frank House.
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Comfort is guaranteed with heated cabins and wide glass views, plus restroom facilities so you never have to cut the trip short.
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Audio guides in Dutch and English provide context, while skipper stories add local flavour, making illuminated artworks more engaging and memorable.
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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.
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Two easy departure points give flexibility, whether you’re near Centraal Station or exploring Jordaan and want to board near the Anne Frank House.
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Comfort is guaranteed with heated cabins and wide glass views, plus restroom facilities so you never have to cut the trip short.
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Audio guides in Dutch and English provide context, while skipper stories add local flavour, making illuminated artworks more engaging and memorable.
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Select extras like unlimited beer, wine, and soda, complimentary Wi-Fi, or back deck lounging that offers fresh air and better photography.
15% off
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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.
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Choose your departure point at Hard Rock Cafe or A’DAM Tower, both centrally located and convenient to suit your evening festival plans.
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Covered and heated seating keeps you warm in the winters, while the glass roof offers great visibility of festival artworks across Amsterdam’s canals.
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With official narration in three languages (Dutch, English, or German) and onboard toilet facilities, this cruise balances information and comfort during your journey.
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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.
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Choose your departure point at Hard Rock Cafe or A’DAM Tower, both centrally located and convenient to suit your evening festival plans.
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Covered and heated seating keeps you warm in the winters, while the glass roof offers great visibility of festival artworks across Amsterdam’s canals.
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With official narration in three languages (Dutch, English, or German) and onboard toilet facilities, this cruise balances information and comfort during your journey.
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Turn your cruise into a more delightful experience by adding a yummy cheesebox, snackbox, or wine to enjoy as you sail.
25% off
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Take a longer 90-minute journey through the official festival route, enjoying extra time to experience all illuminated installations comfortably.
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The covered, heated vessel ensures comfort with warm interiors, table bites such as nuts, and an onboard toilet for convenience.
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Listen to your guide explain each installation, providing historical context and fun facts while gliding along the canals.
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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.
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The covered, heated vessel ensures comfort with warm interiors, table bites such as nuts, and an onboard toilet for convenience.
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Listen to your guide explain each installation, providing historical context and fun facts while gliding along the canals.
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Upgrade for unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and mulled wine, or enjoy a chilled Prosecco bottle per two guests.
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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.
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Join an intimate 30-guest cruise for a cozy, personal experience without crowds, perfect for uninterrupted views and photos.
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Stay warm and comfortable in a modern, eco-friendly electric boat with a covered roof and cozy blankets throughout the duration of your journey.
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Hear detailed explanations about the Light Festival from your knowledgeable host and captain, enriching your experience.
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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.
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Join an intimate 30-guest cruise for a cozy, personal experience without crowds, perfect for uninterrupted views and photos.
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Stay warm and comfortable in a modern, eco-friendly electric boat with a covered roof and cozy blankets throughout the duration of your journey.
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Hear detailed explanations about the Light Festival from your knowledgeable host and captain, enriching your experience.
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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.
9% off
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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.
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Start your evening near Centraal Station, an easy-to-reach departure point that saves time and effort navigating Amsterdam’s streets.
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Stay warm and relaxed in a classic-style luxury boat featuring plush seating, elegant wooden interiors, and large windows framing the illuminated artworks.
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Learn about canal landmarks and illuminated installations from your host, while enjoying safe passage with a professional skipper at the helm.
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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.
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Start your evening near Centraal Station, an easy-to-reach departure point that saves time and effort navigating Amsterdam’s streets.
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Stay warm and relaxed in a classic-style luxury boat featuring plush seating, elegant wooden interiors, and large windows framing the illuminated artworks.
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Learn about canal landmarks and illuminated installations from your host, while enjoying safe passage with a professional skipper at the helm.
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Add mulled wine or beer and snacks to elevate your evening where good flavors accompany breathtaking illuminated sights.
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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.
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Visit the Rijksmuseum with included entry, showcasing masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, and over 8,000 cultural treasures spanning centuries.
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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.
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Visit the Rijksmuseum with included entry, showcasing masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, and over 8,000 cultural treasures spanning centuries.
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This combo saves you time and planning effort, giving you both Amsterdam’s evening festival lights and daytime Rijksmuseum masterpieces together.
10% off
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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.
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Get straight inside Moco Museum, save thirty minutes, and wander freely among Banksy, Warhol, Kusama, and all immersive contemporary exhibits.
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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.
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Get straight inside Moco Museum, save thirty minutes, and wander freely among Banksy, Warhol, Kusama, and all immersive contemporary exhibits.
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Enjoy the beauty of Amsterdam’s 14th Light Festival and contemporary art in one package, saving planning stress and avoiding long waits.
22% off
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A modern electric boat hosts your 75-min Amsterdam Light Festival journey with blankets, expert guide, included festival fee, and intimate group setting.
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Stroll from Dam Square to Noordermarkt with an English-speaking guide, complete with winter hat, poncho & steaming glühwein or hot chocolate.
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Why choose one perspective when this combo gives you both a small group canal cruise and an engaging two hour walking tour.
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A modern electric boat hosts your 75-min Amsterdam Light Festival journey with blankets, expert guide, included festival fee, and intimate group setting.
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Stroll from Dam Square to Noordermarkt with an English-speaking guide, complete with winter hat, poncho & steaming glühwein or hot chocolate.
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Why choose one perspective when this combo gives you both a small group canal cruise and an engaging two hour walking tour.
9% off
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