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Amsterdam Light Festival Luxury Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Snacks Option

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.

Cruise around Amsterdam’s beautiful canals on a luxury salon or covered boat. Enjoy the dazzling light festival of Amsterdam, as you sip on optional unlimited drinks.

Highlights

  • 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.

Inclusions

  • 75-min canal cruise in a traditional saloon boat or a covered boat (as per option selected)

  • Experienced host

  • Small group (as per option selected)

  • Unlimited snacks and drinks like mulled wine, wine, beer, and soft drinks (as per option selected)

  • Warm blankets (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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Guests from France, United Kingdom, Italy and over 24 countries have loved this experience
Peter van Beek

Peter

3/5

Jan, 2025

The explanation about the seating in the boat was not clear and we were spoken to very aggressively because we did not understand.
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Christian Boshell

Christian

5/5

Jan, 2025

Amsterdam light festival was epic, pity the boat had such small windows, but it only took away from experience slightly. Great trip
Frances Branton

Frances

3/5

Jan, 2025

Arrived back late and therefore delayed arriving back at our Hotel. The food was far too hot, burnt the roof of my mouth.
Emuna susan vaisman

Emuna

5/5

Dec, 2024

Amazing experience very well guided by sebrina ❤️ Borice our captain beautiful evening witn stuning Amsterdam history ❤️
m.l. moesbergen

M.l.

3/5

Dec, 2024

We had a wonderful cruise and enjoyed the art. The reception was cordial. The explanations were fine. But the booking said unlimited snacks and drinks. The snacks were a small bag of nuts and a small syrup waffle. I had different expectations from that.
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Starting your light festival cruise

The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual event that transforms the city into a bright and colorful spectacle during the winter months. Artists, designers, and architects from all over the world contribute their light installations and artworks, which are displayed along the canals and streets of Amsterdam. The festival typically features a different theme each year, and this year's theme is 'Rituals'.

Cruising through illuminated canals

Begin your 75-min river cruise on a salon boat or a covered one as per the option you select. Once you're on the water, the real magic begins. The cruise takes you past amazing light art – 27 pieces paying homage to the journey and rituals of life, lighting up the night. Opt for a ticket upgrade and enjoy unlimited drinks and snacks, like mulled wine and beer.

What's not allowed

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

Accessibility

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
  • 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.

Boarding point

  • Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.

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