Amsterdam Light Festival: 90-Minute Extended Open Boat Cruise with Live Guide





Duration
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
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Glide through central Amsterdam in an open boat as a 90-minute festival route reveals light artworks for its 15th edition along canals and bridges.
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An evening outing on a small-group canal boat lets you sit low on the water, breathe in crisp air, and get close to shimmering light art.
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Board at the Blue Boat jetty on Stadhouderskade 501, opposite Hard Rock Cafe, where your e-ticket is scanned from your phone for swift boarding.
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On board, your skipper shares stories behind each artwork, its creators, and this year's theme while you stay warm under blankets in the chill.
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Upgrade to the unlimited drinks option to add free-flow beverages throughout your sailing, ideal if you want to savour a drink as you go.
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90-minute open-boat cruise through the official Light Festival route
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Boarding from Hard Rock Cafe
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Live English & Dutch skipper commentary on light artworks
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Warm blankets provided on board
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Small-group tour
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Unlimited drinks (as per option selected)
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Food and drinks
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Covered seating
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
What to bring
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Bring your mobile voucher and show your e-ticket on your phone at boarding.
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Carry a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking.
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Wear warm layers, as this is an open boat and evenings can be chilly.
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Wear comfortable, flat shoes suitable for the open-boat cruise.
Accessibility
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible, as the open boat cannot accommodate wheelchairs. For an accessible experience, choose the covered cruise instead of the open boat.
Additional information
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The cruise runs daily from November 26, 2026 to January 17, 2027. Cruises operate between 5pm and 10pm during the festival period.
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Tickets are booked online and scanned at the departure point, with nothing to print.
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In extremely poor weather, the cruise may be cancelled, and an alternative will be arranged.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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