Sightseeing Cruises

Amsterdam Light Festival Covered Canal Cruise

Name: Amsterdam Light Festival Covered Canal Cruise
Start: 2025-12-02T19:00:00
End: 2025-12-02T19:00:00
Location: Amsterdam

Friends toasting drinks on Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise.

Man pointing at illuminated canal view during Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.

Illuminated swan sculptures on Amsterdam canal during Light Festival cruise.

Silhouette of a person viewing illuminated art installation during Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise.

Duration

1 hr 15 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Audio guide

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3.6/5

(14)

Carine

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Amsterdam’s canals and bridges turn into a nighttime museum of glowing installations, reflections, and sculptures. The artworks blend with the historic architecture in a way that feels almost cinematic. Each year has a new theme—ideas like “Disrupt!” or “Imagine Beyond” and artists from around the world create installations that respond to it. Many pieces spark reflection about technology, climate, community, or imagination.

Janice

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The Crew and the Captain were very helpful and friendly. Cruise was good but a shame we missed some due to high amount of traffic. Mulled wine was a welcome treat in the cold weather.

Sail for 75-mins along the official festival route, gliding past over 20 illuminated artworks that transform Amsterdam’s historic canals into glowing nighttime art.

Listen to an engaging audio guide in English and Dutch sharing the stories, inspiration, and creative process behind each dazzling festival installation.

Settle into a warm enclosed boat offering panoramic windows, complimentary WiFi, and a convenient onboard restroom for a smooth and comfortable festival journey.

75-minute canal cruise on official Light Festival route

Audio guide in English & Dutch about art and artists

Heated, closed boat seating

Free WiFi on board

Restroom on board

Meals and drinks (hot chocolate and gluhwein available for purchase)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Tips/gratuities

Transfers to/from departure point

TOTAL DURATION75 minutes
FREQUENCY15 mins
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
Damrak 22
Get direction
Sights covered
Amsterdam Centraal Station
Hortus Botanicus
Magere Brug
Herengracht
Grachtengordel
Brouwersgracht
Haarlemmersluis

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

3.6
14 reviews
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What our guests say
Carine
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Amsterdam’s canals and bridges turn into a nighttime museum of glowing installations, reflections, and sculptures. The artworks blend with the historic architecture in a way that feels almost cinematic. Each year has a new theme—ideas like “Disrupt!” or “Imagine Beyond” and artists from around the world create installations that respond to it. Many pieces spark reflection about technology, climate, community, or imagination.
Charmaine
Nov 2025
Verified booking
3/5
I did not love the experience. I don't think it was the skipper or the tour's issue. I think generally the lights were just very underwhelming. It felt like we were just on the boat to see some lights which was def not worth the £20. Basically, i felt like there was nothing special or amazing about it. We were stuck in water traffic because it was a Saturday. I 100% WOULD NOT RECOMMEND going. it was boring.
Janice
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The Crew and the Captain were very helpful and friendly. Cruise was good but a shame we missed some due to high amount of traffic. Mulled wine was a welcome treat in the cold weather.
Elena
Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Nice boat, warm, cap of delicious gluwine spectacular views,
Francis
Dec 2025
Verified booking
4/5

What to bring

Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

Carry your earphones for an immersive audio guide experience.

What’s not allowed

Outside food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, smoking, vaping and large bags and luggage are not allowed on this experience.

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

Accessibility

The experience may not be fully wheelchair accessible. Please check with the operator in advance if you have specific accessibility needs.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Hot chocolate and gluhwein are available for purchase.

The boat is heated and covered, but outdoor areas may still be cold during winter months.

The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival, with various departure times throughout the evening from November 27, 2025, through January 18, 2026.

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