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Experience the best Light Festival Cruises in Amsterdam

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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Slide 1 of 12, Traditional canal boat cruising during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Traditional canal boat cruising during Amsterdam Light Festival.
1 hr 15 mins
2 more
  • Spend 75 minutes gliding through the central canals along the official light art route, with commentary that explains each installation as you pass.

  • Board near Central Station for direct access to the art route on the canals, with your departure time confirmed on the booking voucher.

  • Follow the route past light sculptures on the water, art beside the canals and rows of old canal houses glowing against the night.

  • On a heated and covered boat with a glass roof, hear an audio guide in Dutch and English, plus insights from a skilled captain.

  • Enhance your trip with unlimited beer, wine and soda, to enjoy during your cruise.

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  • Spend 75 minutes gliding through the central canals along the official light art route, with commentary that explains each installation as you pass.

  • Board near Central Station for direct access to the art route on the canals, with your departure time confirmed on the booking voucher.

  • Follow the route past light sculptures on the water, art beside the canals and rows of old canal houses glowing against the night.

  • On a heated and covered boat with a glass roof, hear an audio guide in Dutch and English, plus insights from a skilled captain.

  • Enhance your trip with unlimited beer, wine and soda, to enjoy during your cruise.

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€25
Slide 1 of 16, Boat passing under illuminated bridge at Amsterdam Light Festival.
Boat passing under illuminated bridge at Amsterdam Light Festival.
1 hr 30 mins
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

from Original price€29.75
€19.99

33% off

Slide 1 of 9, Amsterdam canal cruise boat passing under illuminated bridge at dusk.
Amsterdam canal cruise boat passing under illuminated bridge at dusk.
1 hr 30 mins
1 more
  • 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.

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  • 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.

from Original price€23.50
€18.80

20% off

Slide 1 of 11, Luxury canal boat cruising under a bridge at sunset in Amsterdam.
Luxury canal boat cruising under a bridge at sunset in Amsterdam.
1 hr
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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€21.81
Slide 1 of 9, Boat tour at Amsterdam Light Festival with illuminated geometric patterns on a building.
Boat tour at Amsterdam Light Festival with illuminated geometric patterns on a building.
1 hr 30 mins
  • Glide through central Amsterdam in an open boat as a 90-minute festival route reveals light artworks for its 15th edition along canals and bridges.

  • An evening outing on a small-group canal boat lets you sit low on the water, breathe in crisp air, and get close to shimmering light art.

  • Board at the Blue Boat jetty on Stadhouderskade 501, opposite Hard Rock Cafe, where your e-ticket is scanned from your phone for swift boarding.

  • On board, your skipper shares stories behind each artwork, its creators, and this year's theme while you stay warm under blankets in the chill.

  • Upgrade to the unlimited drinks option to add free-flow beverages throughout your sailing, ideal if you want to savour a drink as you go.

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  • Glide through central Amsterdam in an open boat as a 90-minute festival route reveals light artworks for its 15th edition along canals and bridges.

  • An evening outing on a small-group canal boat lets you sit low on the water, breathe in crisp air, and get close to shimmering light art.

  • Board at the Blue Boat jetty on Stadhouderskade 501, opposite Hard Rock Cafe, where your e-ticket is scanned from your phone for swift boarding.

  • On board, your skipper shares stories behind each artwork, its creators, and this year's theme while you stay warm under blankets in the chill.

  • Upgrade to the unlimited drinks option to add free-flow beverages throughout your sailing, ideal if you want to savour a drink as you go.

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€27.50
Slide 1 of 6, Guests enjoying wine on Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with cityscape view.
Guests enjoying wine on Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with cityscape view.
1 hr 15 mins
1 more
  • Enjoy a 75-minute canal cruise that traces the city's festival of lights route, with the festival fee already included in the price of your ticket.

  • Board at Singel 359 in Amsterdam, where the canal-side dock is your meeting point, and you step straight onto the boat to start the cruise.

  • Follow the route past art installations, bridges, and canal houses mirrored in the canals as Amsterdam lights up at night around you.

  • On board, ride in a heated, covered boat while your guide shares stories and you enjoy unlimited beer, wine, soda, glühwein, and table snacks.

  • Upgrade to include a bottle of Prosecco for every two guests, adding a toast on board while you watch the canal reflections and light displays.

More details
  • Enjoy a 75-minute canal cruise that traces the city's festival of lights route, with the festival fee already included in the price of your ticket.

  • Board at Singel 359 in Amsterdam, where the canal-side dock is your meeting point, and you step straight onto the boat to start the cruise.

  • Follow the route past art installations, bridges, and canal houses mirrored in the canals as Amsterdam lights up at night around you.

  • On board, ride in a heated, covered boat while your guide shares stories and you enjoy unlimited beer, wine, soda, glühwein, and table snacks.

  • Upgrade to include a bottle of Prosecco for every two guests, adding a toast on board while you watch the canal reflections and light displays.

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€37.50
Slide 1 of 10, Boat tour under colorful light installations at Amsterdam Light Festival.
Boat tour under colorful light installations at Amsterdam Light Festival.
1 hr 15 mins
1 more
  • 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.

More details
  • 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.

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€25.95
Slide 1 of 12, Amsterdam canal cruise passing through illuminated tunnel during Light Festival.
Amsterdam canal cruise passing through illuminated tunnel during Light Festival.
1 hr 15 mins
2 more
  • 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.

More details
  • 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.

from Original price€39.75
€29.81

25% off

Slide 1 of 17, Canal boat cruising under illuminated bridge during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Canal boat cruising under illuminated bridge during Amsterdam Light Festival.
1 hr 15 mins - 1 hr 30 mins
  • 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 or near Centraal Station 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.

More details
  • 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 or near Centraal Station 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.

from Original price€29.40
€24.99

15% off

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What our guests say

Mr Craig M

United Kingdom
Couple
2 weeks ago

+3 more

The ever changing, always suberb Rijksmuseum never ceases to conjour up awe and wonder as the jewel in the crown of the world's very best museum quarter. Usually impossible to get into at short notice without needing a second mortgage, we booked 14hrs before our excellent crowd beating 9am entry slot via the always suberb Headout.com. All at ~70% of the usual fee. Would reuse in a New York heart beat, cannot recommend highly enough.

Combo: Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise + Rijksmuseum Tickets

Nurten O

United States
Couple
3 weeks ago

+3 more

It was easier to book with. We had easy access to the museum due to booking with Headout. No staying in line to buy tickets.

Combo: Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise + Rijksmuseum Tickets

Saskia R

Couple
Aug 2026
It was great to travel by tram, we hopped on and hopped off. Especially when the weather wasn't behaving! It was real easy!! Thanks GVB!!

Combo: Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass + 75-Min Amsterdam Light Festival Small-Group Cruise

Jasmin A

Couple
Aug 2026
The 3-Day GVB Pass was a fantastic choice for our trip to Amsterdam! For 72 hours, we had completely unlimited access to all public transportation in the city—whether tram, metro, or bus. The best part was the sheer spontaneity: you don’t have to worry at all about individual tickets or fare zones. After long walks along the canals, we could just hop on the nearest tram, quickly scan our ticket, and continue our journey stress-free. The process was absolutely hassle-free, and the trams were extremely punctual and clean. For anyone who wants to explore Amsterdam flexibly, stress-free, and without having to walk long distances, this pass is an absolute must-have. We’d definitely book it again for our next city trip!

Combo: Amsterdam GVB Public Transport Pass + 75-Min Amsterdam Light Festival Small-Group Cruise

Emma W

Australia
Couple
Aug 2026
Loved it! Beautiful way to spend a rainy Amsterdam morning, incredible collection of artwork - inspiring and joyful experience. Surrounding garden area and view from the top building a bonus. Would recommend to any visitors to Amsterdam.

Combo: Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise + Moco Museum Amsterdam Ticket

Alison S

United Kingdom
Group
Aug 2026
The staff were really friendly and helpful as you go around the experience. Happy to help take videos and pictures. A really fun time was had .

Combo: Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise + Moco Museum Amsterdam Ticket

Bergamo M

Group
Aug 2026

+1 more

A very interesting experience: a very long cruise that allowed us to see most of the city; the captain steered the boat calmly and skillfully. The weather was perfect, with a starry night.

Amsterdam: 1.5 Hour Evening Canal Cruise

Adrian R

Romania
Family
Aug 2026
We allways wanted to visit the exibition and finally this year we made it.All the caracthers where very good and the presentation of them very nice.

Combo: Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with Free Drink & Dutch Snack & Madame Tussauds Amsterdam Tickets

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