Amsterdam Light Festival Cruises

Board a delightful evening cruise and explore the sweeping and twisting canal ring of Amsterdam, all lit up and sparkling at night

Experience comfort and convenience as you enjoy the fresh air from the sliding windows and panoramic rooftops on the boat while listening to the audio guide.

Drift by popular landmarks from the historic Heritage Museum to the hallowed Westerkerk Church and see how these landmarks look at night.

Opt for a ticket upgrade and enjoy a snack box or a delicious wine and cheese box during your cruise.

Experience the Happy Holidays Evening Cruise, gliding through festive canals with twinkling lights, warm Glühwein or hot chocolate, and Dutch boterkoek.

Did you know? Every year more than 10,000 bicycles are fished out of the canals of Amsterdam.

Unwind after a busy day or kick off your evening in style with this 1-hour luxury evening canal cruise, offering nighttime views of Amsterdam’s illuminated landmarks.

Step aboard a 100% electric, heated saloon boat with panoramic windows that ensure unobstructed views of the city’s glowing canals.

Enjoy a smooth, quiet ride with no noisy engines as you glide past twinkling bridges, softly lit townhouses, and sights like the Skinny Bridge and Westerkerk.

Cap off your cruise with your favourite drink from the onboard bar, featuring a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails, at your own expense.

Choose from either Centraal Station, Anne Frank House, or Rijksmuseum, and start your relaxing nighttime journey, with discounted tickets available for children under 12 years.

Glide for 90 minutes along the light art route, with a multilingual audio guide explaining each installation as the canals glow after dark.

Board at Stadhouderskade 550 opposite the Heineken Experience, a central departure point that lets you step straight onto the canal route in the evening.

See light installations reflected in the water as you pass the UNESCO canal belt, canal houses, bridges, and art pieces positioned along the route.

Travel in a sightseeing boat with cover and heating, and rely on the onboard restroom so you can focus on the canal views for the full evening.

Sit with up to 30 guests on a quiet electric boat while your guide shares live commentary in English, so every story stays clear without crowd noise.

Board at the meeting point listed on your voucher, using your ticket so you reach the dock before the boat departs.

Follow the 75-minute official light festival route along the canals, passing 20 illuminated artworks that reflect on the water as you sail.

Settle into a covered electric boat with blankets on board, staying warm while the Amsterdam Light Festival fee is already included in your ticket.

Upgrade for unlimited beer, glühwein, hot chocolate, soft drinks, and a welcome snack on a luxury covered electric boat with a covered roof.

Glide along canals on a 75-minute sailing as your guide highlights artworks, monuments, and stories you might miss while walking the city.

Board near Amsterdam city centre at the dock shown on your ticket, keeping travel simple before you step on the boat to explore the canals.

See city monuments and artworks from the water as you follow a 75-minute route along canals lined with lights and reflections at night.

On board, an English-speaking guide shares stories about the city, monuments, and artworks, turning the sailing into a narrative journey.

Settle into a 75-minute canal route with live German commentary tailored to German speakers, sharing local stories and context throughout the journey.

On board, relax in a heated boat while a local host looks after you; enjoy unlimited beer, wine, and sodas throughout your festival journey.

Glide past historic canal houses and arched bridges as light installations reflect on the water, giving you views of the city’s winter art trail.

See festival artworks sparkle on a 75- to 90-minute covered boat ride, complete with guided commentary from a local skipper, mulled wine (glühwein) or tea and a Dutch snack.

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.