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Amsterdam Light Festival Cruises

Experience Amsterdam's Light Festival. Sail through canals and witness illuminated art installations.

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Amsterdam Light Festival Cruises
Canal boat cruising under illuminated bridge during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Guests toasting with champagne on the German Guided Light Festival Cruise.
Amsterdam canal cruise passing illuminated art installation during Light Festival.
Skipper pointing at illuminated bridge during Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise.
Toasting with wine during Amsterdam Light Festival cheese tasting tour.
Colorful light installation over Amsterdam canal during Light Festival.
Guests enjoying the Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with neon lights outside.
Boat tour on Amsterdam canal with Light Festival installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival installations illuminating the canal at night.
Cruise boat passing illuminated building during Amsterdam Light Festival.
Guests on a boat photographing illuminated installations at Amsterdam Light Festival.
Floating blue light installations on an Amsterdam canal during the Light Festival.
Amsterdam canal with illuminated art installation during Light Festival.
Guests on a boat tour enjoying Amsterdam Light Festival installations at night.
Couple enjoying Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with historic ship in background.
Amsterdam Light Festival installation of illuminated fish sculpture by the waterfront.
People enjoying Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with blankets on a canal boat at night.
Friends toasting on a cozy Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with festive decor.
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1 hr 15 min
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  • 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.

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  • 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.

from €42
€37.50

11% off

Boat passing under illuminated bridge during Amsterdam Light Festival Water Colors Cruise.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise on canal with illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise on canal with illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise on canal with illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise on canal with illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise on canal with illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise with illuminated art installations along the canal by Blue Boat Company.
Amsterdam canal boat tour during Light Festival with illuminated art installations.
Amsterdam Light Festival evening cruise with illuminated canal views.
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1 hr 30 min
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  • Go on an enchanting 90-minute evening cruise with spectacular views of the enchantingly lit up city during the Amsterdam Light Festival, which takes place during the city's darkest and coldest months of the year.

  • With pieces of art from select artists, architects, and designers from all over the world, this is the perfect opportunity to take some stunning photographs of this unique festival.

  • Onboard, you will be able to gather information about the displays as you take in one masterpiece after another with an audio guide available in multiple languages.

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  • Go on an enchanting 90-minute evening cruise with spectacular views of the enchantingly lit up city during the Amsterdam Light Festival, which takes place during the city's darkest and coldest months of the year.

  • With pieces of art from select artists, architects, and designers from all over the world, this is the perfect opportunity to take some stunning photographs of this unique festival.

  • Onboard, you will be able to gather information about the displays as you take in one masterpiece after another with an audio guide available in multiple languages.

from €27.50
€24.75

10% off

Dutch canal in Amsterdam with snow-covered bridges and illuminated buildings during winter.
Tour guide leading a group through illuminated streets during Amsterdam Lights Winter Walking Tour.
Amsterdam canal illuminated with festive winter lights during a walking tour.
Guests enjoying hot chocolate and Gluhwein during Amsterdam winter walking tour.
Dam Square Amsterdam illuminated during winter walking tour with festive lights.
Amsterdam canal illuminated with colorful lights during winter walking tour.
Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise featuring illuminated figures on a canal bridge.
Colorful light installation over Amsterdam canal during Lights Festival.
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  • Discover a world of lights and colors during this 2-hour walking tour which takes you through the 13th edition of the famous Amsterdam Light Festival.

  • Join a knowledgeable local guide in the language of your choice and explore the city, from the bustling Dam Square to the charming Nine Streets. 

  • Stay cozy as you explore Amsterdam with the complimentary winter hats, ensuring a comfortable and memorable walking tour.

  • Indulge in some winter delicacies as your tour ends at Noordermarkt where you'll get to try a traditional glühwein or hot chocolate, paired with a local treat

  • Fun fact: The staple ingredients of glühwein or mulled wine have remained the same for a few hundred years now!

More details

  • Discover a world of lights and colors during this 2-hour walking tour which takes you through the 13th edition of the famous Amsterdam Light Festival.

  • Join a knowledgeable local guide in the language of your choice and explore the city, from the bustling Dam Square to the charming Nine Streets. 

  • Stay cozy as you explore Amsterdam with the complimentary winter hats, ensuring a comfortable and memorable walking tour.

  • Indulge in some winter delicacies as your tour ends at Noordermarkt where you'll get to try a traditional glühwein or hot chocolate, paired with a local treat

  • Fun fact: The staple ingredients of glühwein or mulled wine have remained the same for a few hundred years now!

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€32.50

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Jose Antonio Marin
US

Jose

5/5
United States
Boat company is great and the boat captain was a great guide. The address given by headout was not correct. It was another location for blue boat light festival trip. The right location was next to the Hard Rock Cafe
Cody Chi-Yau Lee
CA

Cody

5/5
Canada
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 too
Monika Bartsch

Monika

4/5
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 much
Emuna susan vaisman
IL

Emuna

5/5
Israel
Amazing experience very well guided by sebrina ❤️ Borice our captain beautiful evening witn stuning Amsterdam history ❤️
Meghan Pagliarini
US

Meghan

4/5
United States
Seeing the lights was incredible. I wished they offered hot chocolate as a beverage, and the they wouldnt over crowd the boat.
Lidy Schalekamp
US

Lidy

5/5
United States
We loved everything about it. Captain Abram was a champ, even with hydronic failure, which we did not know about until disembarking. Great guy with great Amsterdam humor. So kind! So was the steward, full of enthusiasm. He even fixed us a to go box for the left over cheese. The lights, with the freezing rained combined, were so beautiful. We hope to do this again in the future. Nothing but praise from us. I am from Amsterdam, but left in 1974, and an experience like this, warms my heart for my Mokum. Thank you.
Deniz Yetim
DE

Deniz

5/5
Germany
The lıght ın Amsterdam ıs magnıfıcent. Wıth the rıght company package they offer, ıt wıll be an experience of a lıfetıme. I gıve ıt a 4 star. ıf ı have to do ıt agaın, ı wıll do ıt on an open and a small boat. Overall, ıts a 8/10.
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