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.
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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.
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Prepare for a light-filled adventure as you choose from three convenient boarding points, and sail for 75 or 90 mins, with an English and Dutch audio guide.
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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.
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Immerse in the legacy of Amsterdam's 750th anniversary through five stunning permanent light artworks located in the Greater Amsterdam Region.
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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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75/90-min Amsterdam Lights Festival canal cruise (as per option selected)
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Boarding from Anne Frank House, A'DAM Lookout, or Central Station (as per option selected)
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Experienced skipper host
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Audio guide in English and Dutch
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Headphones
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Free WiFi onboard
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Open deck
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Heated boat
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- Food and drinks
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from France, Germany, Spain and over 19 countries have loved this experience
Cody
Jan, 2025
Long queue but worth the wait. Great experience overall in a warm boat. Very cool artwork in the lightshow along the lovely canals of Amsterdam. Got to meet a few people on the ride along the way tooValentina
Jan, 2025
Very nice cruise, too bad that some explanations, the ones given by the helmsman ( very nice) were in English... instead we had headphones to listen in Italian to the other general explanations about the city.. anyway I recommend itView original review in Italian
Antonella
Jan, 2025
The light festival is a wonderful experience because it combines the beauty of the city as seen from the water with particularly beautiful light installations. Highly recommend.View original review in Italian
Laurence
Jan, 2025
Nice cruise, but being completely enclosed, with small windows and rainy weather, the view of the Festival of Lights is far from perfect.View original review in French
Monika
Jan, 2025
The trip started on time and the ship was pleasantly warm. During the trip, we were told something about the light objects in Dutch and English. The trip was great. Thank you very muchView original review in German
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, or listen to the bilingual audio guide available in Dutch and English.
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.
Accessibility
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
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The Amsterdam Light Festival begins on November 30, 2024, and runs until January 19, 2025.
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Waiting time can occur even with a timeslot due to large crowds.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
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Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Boarding point
- Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.
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