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Amsterdam Light Festival Cruises

Experience Amsterdam's Light Festival. Sail through canals and witness illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival Cruises
Amsterdam canal boat with illuminated art installations during Light Festival Cruise.
Guests enjoying drinks on the German Guided Light Festival Cruise in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam canal cruise during Light Festival with illuminated art installations, featuring unlimited drinks and snacks option.
Skipper guiding Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with illuminated canal views.
Amsterdam canal boat with passengers enjoying cheese and wine during the Light Festival.
Amsterdam canal cruise showcasing vibrant Light Festival installations.
Guests enjoying the Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with illuminated canal views.
Amsterdam canal cruise showcasing vibrant Light Festival installations.
Amsterdam canal cruise with illuminated art installations during Light Festival.
Amsterdam canal boat during Light Festival with illuminated bridges and cityscape.
Guests capturing Amsterdam Light Festival installations from a canal cruise in the Netherlands.
Amsterdam canal boat passing illuminated art installations during Light Festival.
Amsterdam canal cruise with illuminated art installations during Light Festival.
Guests on a canal cruise viewing Amsterdam Light Festival installations
Canal boat cruising through illuminated art installations during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Amsterdam canal boat passing illuminated art installations during Light Festival.
Amsterdam canal cruise during Light Festival with illuminated bridges and optional blankets.
Amsterdam canal boat during Light Festival with illuminated art installations, optional drinks available.
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1 hour 15 minutes
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  • Experience the magic of Amsterdam's Light Festival on a 75-min boat cruise on a luxurious salon or covered boat, and admire stunning light displays.

  • Discover Amsterdam's canals illuminated by 27 light fixtures, each piece a unique reflection of the theme rituals, showcasing the artistry of global talents.

  • Marvel at the celebration of lights and culture as your experienced English-speaking host uncovers the fascinating stories behind these art pieces.

  • Upgrade your ticket to enjoy unlimited drinks on board, including local favorites like mulled wine.

  • Did you know? The Light Festival also features some permanent fixtures like The Light Kite, displayed at Sloterplas, symbolizing friendship and freedom.

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  • Experience the magic of Amsterdam's Light Festival on a 75-min boat cruise on a luxurious salon or covered boat, and admire stunning light displays.

  • Discover Amsterdam's canals illuminated by 27 light fixtures, each piece a unique reflection of the theme rituals, showcasing the artistry of global talents.

  • Marvel at the celebration of lights and culture as your experienced English-speaking host uncovers the fascinating stories behind these art pieces.

  • Upgrade your ticket to enjoy unlimited drinks on board, including local favorites like mulled wine.

  • Did you know? The Light Festival also features some permanent fixtures like The Light Kite, displayed at Sloterplas, symbolizing friendship and freedom.

from
€27.50
Amsterdam canal cruise with illuminated art installations during the Lights Festival.
Amsterdam canal boat with illuminated art installations during Light Festival.
Amsterdam canal cruise with illuminated art installations during Light Festival.
Amsterdam canal cruise during Light Festival with German guide and drinks.
Guests enjoying cheese and wine on Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with illuminated cityscape views.
Audio guide
Amsterdam canal boat during Light Festival with illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise
Amsterdam canal with illuminated art installations during the Lights Festival Cruise.
Amsterdam canal boat with illuminated art installations during Light Festival.
Amsterdam canal boat with illuminated art installations during Light Festival.
Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise
Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise
Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise
Amsterdam Light Festival illuminated artworks along canal during evening cruise.
Amsterdam canal boat with illuminated art installations during Light Festival.
Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise with illuminated art installations along the canal.
Amsterdam canal boat with illuminated art installations during Light Festival.
Amsterdam canal boat with illuminated art installations during Light Festival.
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1 hour 15 minutes
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  • Drift through Amsterdam's illuminated wonderland on a cozy, heated canal boat and get a front-row seat to the mesmerizing Amsterdam Light Festival.

  • Prepare for a light-filled adventure as you choose from three convenient boarding points, and glide through Amsterdam for 75 or 90 mins, with an audio guide.

  • Feel the magic of the Festival from the open deck and marvel at views of 27 light displays celebrating the theme Rituals, each a masterpiece of illumination.

  • Immerse in the legacy of Amsterdam's 750th anniversary through five stunning permanent light artworks located in the Greater Amsterdam Region.

  • Did you know? In addition to the light installations, the festival often features live music performances, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.

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  • Drift through Amsterdam's illuminated wonderland on a cozy, heated canal boat and get a front-row seat to the mesmerizing Amsterdam Light Festival.

  • Prepare for a light-filled adventure as you choose from three convenient boarding points, and glide through Amsterdam for 75 or 90 mins, with an audio guide.

  • Feel the magic of the Festival from the open deck and marvel at views of 27 light displays celebrating the theme Rituals, each a masterpiece of illumination.

  • Immerse in the legacy of Amsterdam's 750th anniversary through five stunning permanent light artworks located in the Greater Amsterdam Region.

  • Did you know? In addition to the light installations, the festival often features live music performances, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.

from €26.50
€23.85

10% off

Amsterdam canal boat with passengers enjoying cheese and wine during the Light Festival.
Amsterdam canal boat with passengers enjoying cheese and wine during the Light Festival.
Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with illuminated canal and wine tasting.
Guests enjoying cheese and wine on Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with illuminated cityscape views.
Boat cruising through Amsterdam Light Festival installations at night.
Solar catamaran cruising Berlin's waterways with audio guide, showcasing city highlights.
Amsterdam canal cruise with pizza and drinks, featuring a scenic view of historic buildings and bridges.
Amsterdam Light Festival cruise boat on canal with illuminated art installations.
Guests enjoying drinks on the German Guided Light Festival Cruise in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Light Festival cruise boat .
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1 hour 15 minutes
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  • Experience a culinary and visual delight on a 75-min Amsterdam cruise as you indulge in a trio of local cheeses and a carefully curated selection of wines.

  • Savor the flavors of three locally sourced cheeses, including truffle cheese, paired with unlimited organic wines like Prosecco from Spain.

  • Lose yourself in the enchanting sights of Amsterdam's historic architecture, illuminated by mesmerizing light installations of the 13th edition of the festival.

  • Cruise Amsterdam's canals on a heated boat with an outdoor deck for the best views, and listen to informative commentary from your skipper or audio guide.

  • Did you know? The Amsterdam Light Festival originated from the 'Christmas Canal Parade', held for the first time in 2009.

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  • Experience a culinary and visual delight on a 75-min Amsterdam cruise as you indulge in a trio of local cheeses and a carefully curated selection of wines.

  • Savor the flavors of three locally sourced cheeses, including truffle cheese, paired with unlimited organic wines like Prosecco from Spain.

  • Lose yourself in the enchanting sights of Amsterdam's historic architecture, illuminated by mesmerizing light installations of the 13th edition of the festival.

  • Cruise Amsterdam's canals on a heated boat with an outdoor deck for the best views, and listen to informative commentary from your skipper or audio guide.

  • Did you know? The Amsterdam Light Festival originated from the 'Christmas Canal Parade', held for the first time in 2009.

from €39.50
€35.55

10% off

Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise with illuminated canal views.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise on canal with illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise on canal with illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise on canal with illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise on canal with illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise on canal with illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise with illuminated art installations along the canal by Blue Boat Company.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise with illuminated art installations along the canal by Blue Boat Company.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise with illuminated canal views.
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1 hour 30 minutes
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  • Go on an enchanting 90-minute evening cruise with spectacular views of the enchantingly lit up city during the Amsterdam Light Festival, which takes place during the city's darkest and coldest months of the year.

  • With pieces of art from select artists, architects and designers from all over the world, this is the perfect opportunity to take some stunning photographs of this unique festival.

  • Onboard, you will be able to gather information about the displays as you take in one masterpiece after another with an audio guide available in Dutch and English.

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  • Go on an enchanting 90-minute evening cruise with spectacular views of the enchantingly lit up city during the Amsterdam Light Festival, which takes place during the city's darkest and coldest months of the year.

  • With pieces of art from select artists, architects and designers from all over the world, this is the perfect opportunity to take some stunning photographs of this unique festival.

  • Onboard, you will be able to gather information about the displays as you take in one masterpiece after another with an audio guide available in Dutch and English.

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€27.50
Dutch canal in Amsterdam with snow-covered bridges and illuminated buildings during winter.
Tour guide leading a group through illuminated streets during Amsterdam Lights Winter Walking Tour.
Amsterdam canal illuminated with festive winter lights during a walking tour.
Guests enjoying hot chocolate and Gluhwein during Amsterdam winter walking tour.
Dam Square Amsterdam illuminated during winter walking tour with festive lights.
Amsterdam canal illuminated with colorful lights during winter walking tour.
Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise
Amsterdam canal boat during Light Festival with illuminated art installations.
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  • Discover a world of lights and colors during this 2-hour walking tour which takes you through the 13th edition of the famous Amsterdam Light Festival.

  • Join a knowledgeable local guide in the language of your choice and explore the city, from the bustling Dam Square to the charming Nine Streets. 

  • Stay cozy as you explore Amsterdam with the complimentary winter hats, ensuring a comfortable and memorable walking tour.

  • Indulge in some winter delicacies as your tour ends at Noordermarkt where you'll get to try a traditional glühwein or hot chocolate, paired with a local treat

  • Fun fact: The staple ingredients of glühwein or mulled wine have remained the same for a few hundred years now!

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  • Discover a world of lights and colors during this 2-hour walking tour which takes you through the 13th edition of the famous Amsterdam Light Festival.

  • Join a knowledgeable local guide in the language of your choice and explore the city, from the bustling Dam Square to the charming Nine Streets. 

  • Stay cozy as you explore Amsterdam with the complimentary winter hats, ensuring a comfortable and memorable walking tour.

  • Indulge in some winter delicacies as your tour ends at Noordermarkt where you'll get to try a traditional glühwein or hot chocolate, paired with a local treat

  • Fun fact: The staple ingredients of glühwein or mulled wine have remained the same for a few hundred years now!

from €32.50
€29.25

10% off

Amsterdam canal cruise during Light Festival with German guide and drinks.
Guests enjoying the German Guided Light Festival Cruise in Amsterdam with illuminated cityscape.
Guests enjoying drinks on the German Guided Light Festival Cruise in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam canal boat with illuminated light festival displays, German-guided cruise.
Audio guide
Amsterdam Light Festival cruise showcasing illuminated artwork installations on canal.
Guests enjoying the German Guided Light Festival Cruise in Amsterdam with illuminated cityscape.
Amsterdam Light Festival illuminated canal with colorful art installations.
Amsterdam canal boat during Light Festival with illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam canal cruise with illuminated buildings during Light Festival, German guide, drinks included.
Amsterdam Light Festival cruise boat on canal with illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival cruise boat .
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
1 hour 15 minutes
2 more
  • Marvel at the splendid Amsterdam Light Festival on a 75-min cruise, and listen to your German audio guide unravel fascinating stories of the art and city.

  • Be mesmerized by the beauty of the art that celebrates Amsterdam's 750th anniversary, and indulge in unlimited beverages like wine, beer, and soft drinks.

  • Delve deeper into Amsterdam's rich history and culture as your German audio guide shares the background and interesting facts about the light displays.

  • Stay warm and cozy inside the heated boat, or step onto the open deck for the best views of Amsterdam's illuminated canals. 

  • Did you know? The festival organizers ensure that the light sculptures are displayed in exhibitions around the world after the festival ends.

More details

  • Marvel at the splendid Amsterdam Light Festival on a 75-min cruise, and listen to your German audio guide unravel fascinating stories of the art and city.

  • Be mesmerized by the beauty of the art that celebrates Amsterdam's 750th anniversary, and indulge in unlimited beverages like wine, beer, and soft drinks.

  • Delve deeper into Amsterdam's rich history and culture as your German audio guide shares the background and interesting facts about the light displays.

  • Stay warm and cozy inside the heated boat, or step onto the open deck for the best views of Amsterdam's illuminated canals. 

  • Did you know? The festival organizers ensure that the light sculptures are displayed in exhibitions around the world after the festival ends.

from €34.95
€31.46

10% off

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Jose Antonio Marin
US

Jose

5/5
United States
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
1.5-Hour Amsterdam Light Festival Evening Cruise from Hard Rock Cafe
Maria Angeles Argüello Garcia
ES

Maria

4/5
Spain
The overall experience was good. The only thing we missed was that the explanation was in several languages or that we could have access to some kind of translation.
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Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise
Joanna Kaczmarek

Joanna

5/5
I loved the humor of the crew and that we could laught and sing. All together with unknown people. This things connect everybody
Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise
Yvonne Strozinsky

Yvonne

4/5
So the trip was nice and the drivers were great 👍 However, the boats were not yet prepared for departure and the covers were completely wet due to the rain. 🤷‍♀️ That delayed the departure by about 20 minutes. Otherwise everything was fine 😊
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Amsterdam Light Festival Luxury Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Snacks Option
Roelofsma, Margherita

Roelofsma,

5/5
It was a very rainy experience, but the Guide Dean made the trip very pleasant and the skipper Gijs was very professional. The drinks were enough , but we had expectated more snackss
Amsterdam Light Festival Luxury Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Snacks Option
Deniz Yetim
DE

Deniz

5/5
Germany
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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