Amsterdam Light Festival Cruises

With 75 minutes on the water, this official festival route offers more artworks, better views, and a more complete evening experience.

Two easy departure points give flexibility, whether you’re near Centraal Station or exploring Jordaan and want to board near the Anne Frank House.

Comfort is guaranteed with heated cabins and wide glass views, plus restroom facilities so you never have to cut the trip short.

Audio guides in Dutch and English provide context, while skipper stories add local flavour, making illuminated artworks more engaging and memorable.

Select extras like unlimited beer, wine, and soda, complimentary Wi-Fi, or back deck lounging that offers fresh air and better photography.

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.

Longer than most cruises, the 90-minute experience allows deeper immersion in the fourteenth edition’s Legacy theme across UNESCO-listed canals.

Choose your departure point at Hard Rock Cafe or A’DAM Tower, both centrally located and convenient to suit your evening festival plans.

Covered and heated seating keeps you warm in the winters, while the glass roof offers great visibility of festival artworks across Amsterdam’s canals.

With official narration in three languages (Dutch, English, or German) and onboard toilet facilities, this cruise balances information and comfort during your journey.

Turn your cruise into a more delightful experience by adding a yummy cheesebox, snackbox, or wine to enjoy as you sail.

Take a longer 90-minute journey through the official festival route, enjoying extra time to experience all illuminated installations comfortably.

The covered, heated vessel ensures comfort with warm interiors, table bites such as nuts, and an onboard toilet for convenience.

Listen to your guide explain each installation, providing historical context and fun facts while gliding along the canals.

Upgrade for unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, and mulled wine, or enjoy a chilled Prosecco bottle per two guests.

Enjoy 90 minutes cruising Amsterdam’s canals, admire 20 illuminated artworks, and rest easy knowing your Amsterdam Light Festival fee is included.

Join an intimate 30-guest cruise for a cozy, personal experience without crowds, perfect for uninterrupted views and photos.

Stay warm and comfortable in a modern, eco-friendly electric boat with a covered roof and cozy blankets throughout the duration of your journey.

Hear detailed explanations about the Light Festival from your knowledgeable host and captain, enriching your experience.

Treat yourself with an upgrade of private cruise with your group of 10 people, unlimited beer, glühwein, hot chocolate, or soda, and a welcome snack.

Capture uninterrupted views of stunning artworks during a full 75-minute ride, covering the most beautiful stretches of the Light Festival route.

Start your evening near Centraal Station, an easy-to-reach departure point that saves time and effort navigating Amsterdam’s streets.

Stay warm and relaxed in a classic-style luxury boat featuring plush seating, elegant wooden interiors, and large windows framing the illuminated artworks.

Learn about canal landmarks and illuminated installations from your host, while enjoying safe passage with a professional skipper at the helm.

Add mulled wine or beer and snacks to elevate your evening where good flavors accompany breathtaking illuminated sights.

See festival artworks sparkle from a 75-minute electric boat ride, complete with blankets, guide commentary, included entry fee, and only thirty fellow guests.

Visit the Rijksmuseum with included entry, showcasing masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, and over 8,000 cultural treasures spanning centuries.

This combo saves you time and planning effort, giving you both Amsterdam’s evening festival lights and daytime Rijksmuseum masterpieces together.

Drift along Amsterdam’s lit canals for 75-min on an electric boat, stay warm with blankets, enjoy expert stories from a guide & inclusive festival admission for all.

Get straight inside Moco Museum, save thirty minutes, and wander freely among Banksy, Warhol, Kusama, and all immersive contemporary exhibits.

Enjoy the beauty of Amsterdam’s 14th Light Festival and contemporary art in one package, saving planning stress and avoiding long waits.

A modern electric boat hosts your 75-min Amsterdam Light Festival journey with blankets, expert guide, included festival fee, and intimate group setting.

Stroll from Dam Square to Noordermarkt with an English-speaking guide, complete with winter hat, poncho & steaming glühwein or hot chocolate.

Why choose one perspective when this combo gives you both a small group canal cruise and an engaging two hour walking tour.