Sightseeing Cruises

Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise with Cheese and Wine

Guests toasting with wine during Amsterdam Light Festival cheese tasting tour.

Amsterdam canal bridge illuminated during Light Festival cruise.

Guests viewing illuminated art installation on Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise.

Amsterdam Light Festival installation with glowing spheres along a canal at dusk.

Duration

1 hr 15 min

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Discover the glittering night beauty of Amsterdam during the Light Festival on a 75-min cruise, paired with a delightful local cheese and wine tasting experience.

Experience a culinary and visual delight on a 75-min Amsterdam cruise as you indulge in a trio of local cheeses and a carefully curated selection of wines.

Savor the flavors of three locally sourced cheeses, including truffle cheese, paired with unlimited organic wines like Prosecco from Spain.

Lose yourself in the enchanting sights of Amsterdam's historic architecture, illuminated by mesmerizing light installations of the 13th edition of the festival.

Cruise Amsterdam's canals on a heated boat with an outdoor deck for the best views, and listen to informative commentary from your skipper or audio guide.

Did you know? The Amsterdam Light Festival originated from the 'Christmas Canal Parade', held for the first time in 2009.

75-min Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise

Three local cheeses from the Kaasbar Amsterdam, find the menu here

Three wines selected by the Grapedistrict, find the menu here

Accompanying garnishes

Experienced skipper and host

Audio guide in Dutch and English

Heated boat

Open rear deck

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Claudia
Jan 2025
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4/5
Friendly, welcoming and professional staff; it was easy to book and find the boat; punctual departure; comprehensive explanations in English of the light installations encountered; good cheeses and wines tasted. The view from the boat of the Festival is a new and interesting perspective. The boat trip is always romantic, even in the rain!
Lidy
Jan 2025
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5/5
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.
Galliez
Dec 2024
Verified booking
3/5
very nice ride with a very pleasant captain who makes the effort to speak French. the least 'is the quality of the wine and cheese, which don't live up to the ride... too bad!
Wölm,
Jan 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The tour was a great experience The service was very friendly
J.
Dec 2024
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4/5
Prima verzorgd door de kapitein en de salon medewerkster.

A cultural fiesta

Begin your magical journey by stepping aboard a comfortable, heated boat. Your friendly skipper and host will greet you, setting the tone for a delightful evening. As you glide down the enchanting canals of Amsterdam, marvel at the city's historical architecture, illuminated by the mesmerizing light festival. The boat, equipped with an exterior deck, ensures you get the best views of the light displays. Enjoy the endless sights and listen to engaging commentaries and tales from your interactive skipper, and an audio guide available in both Dutch and English.

Gourmet delights on board

Indulge in three unique cheeses handpicked and sourced from Dutch farms by Kaasbar Amsterdam, a reputed local cheese bar. Tantalize your taste buds as you pair these local cheeses with three exquisite wines, chosen for their complementary flavours. These wines are organic, purchased directly from small producers through Grapedistrict, ensuring you enjoy the purest and most authentic taste. As you savor these delights, learn about the background and production process from your host. This cruise is not just an exploration of Amsterdam's light festival, but also a delightful journey into the city's culinary culture.

What's not allowed

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

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

The Amsterdam Light Festival begins on November 30, 2024, and runs until January 19, 2025.

Waiting time can occur even with a timeslot due to large crowds.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Stationsplein 38.

Address: Stationsplein 38, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Landmark: The meeting point is in front of the Central Station next to a large jetty. If you are facing the central station the jetty is on the right side next to the tram station. Search for the yellow Amsterdam Circle Line boats.

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