Sightseeing Cruises

Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise

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.

Witness the magic of the 13th annual Amsterdam Light Festival, featuring 7 stunning light artworks, from the comfort of a heated canal cruise on the Amstel River.

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

75/90-min Amsterdam Lights Festival canal cruise (as per option selected)
Boarding from Anne Frank House, Hard Rock Cafe, or Central Station (as per option selected)
Experienced skipper host
Audio guide
Headphones (as per option selected)
Free WiFi onboard (as per option selected)
Open deck
Heated boat (as per option selected)
Unlimited drinks and snacks (as per option selected)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Miranda

4/5

Dec, 2024

It was a long, but nice cruise. The skipper told quite a bit extra and made it fun. Because it was so crowded it took longer only we enjoyed the light art and everything around us.

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Jocelyne

3/5

Dec, 2024

Bonjour,pas d'audio guide et rien en français et la bande son trop forte pendant une heure i on ne peut pas profiter sereinement on n'a rien compris ormis une ballade sur les canaux

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Tunetier

3/5

Dec, 2024

You are asked to choose a time when booking, which is not respected on site as we had to wait 1 hour in 3 degrees!!!! And when we pointed this out to the staff, we were told that it was very busy !!!! What's more, the audio guide was half French and half English!

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Robert

4/5

Dec, 2024

The most comfortable way to see the light installations of the Light Festival, where you don't get wet even in light rain. It's just a shame that the audio guide didn't work in the open rear area of the boat.

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Оlena

4/5

Dec, 2024

It was nice to hear the excursion in earfones. But there was a mix Rusdian with Englisg. Not everyone of my friends undersyands English. All the light skulptures were interesting. But not all of them was posdible to see if your place is in the midfle of a boat. Is it possible to see the film about such light shows for 13 years of this festival?

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Your experience

Let there be lights!

Sail out on an enchanting journey aboard a heated canal boat, for a gateway to a world of luminous wonder at the Amsterdam Light Festival Board from any of three convenient points and float gently along the tranquil waters for 75 or 90 mins, witnessing Amsterdam's grandeur from an entirely new vantage point. Engage in live commentary by a skipper guide about the artworks, their visionary creators, and the tapestry of themes they weave.

A tribute to life's rituals

The 13th edition of the Amsterdam Lights Festival opens on 28th November, with the theme 'Rituals'. Behold a gallery of light, where 27 luminous masterpieces celebrating the rituals of life will adorn the city, nestled harmoniously in and around the city's historic canals. Witness Amsterdam's winter cityscape come alive with the radiant glow of illuminated bridges and historic buildings.

Know before you go

Accessibility

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Additional information

The Amsterdam Light Festival begins on November 30, 2024, and runs until January 19, 2025.
Waiting time can occur even with a timeslot due to large crowds.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.