Sightseeing Cruises

Amsterdam Light Festival: 75-min Luxury Cruise with Optional Unlimited Drinks & Snacks

Capture uninterrupted views of stunning artworks during a full 75-minute cruise along the most beautiful stretches of the Amsterdam Light Festival route.

Start your evening near Centraal Station or the City Centre, with easy-to-reach departure points that save time navigating Amsterdam’s streets.

Follow a single curated route, so you can board once and enjoy the festival from the water without planning stops or navigating crowded streets.

Watch canal houses, bridges, and festival installations glow above the water, transforming Amsterdam’s waterways into an open-air gallery for the season.

Upgrade your experience with your choice of boat, unlimited drinks, welcome snacks, warm blankets, a small-group cruise, or a discounted 9:45 pm departure.

75-min Amsterdam Light Festival cruise

Experienced English-speaking guide and professional captain

Amsterdam Light Festival fee

Heated traditional saloon canal boat (as per option selected)

Semi-open electric canal boat (as per option selected)

Modern electric boat with covered roof (as per option selected)

Unlimited mulled wine, beer, and other drinks (as per option selected)

Board near Amsterdam Centraal Station (as per option selected)

Cruise limited to 30 guests (as per option selected)

Board at Starboard Dock (as per option selected)

Blankets on board (as per option selected)

37% discount at 9:45 pm (as per option selected)

Drinks (for packages without drinks included)

Transportation to/from the meeting point

Cruises on New Year’s Eve

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 15 minutes
FREQUENCY15 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Flagship Amsterdam Canal Cruise - Central Station
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Sights covered
Centraal Station

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

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Pavanee D
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
Catherine H
Couple
Verified booking
Feb 2026
Not much sadly Cramped seating and hardly luxurious
Peter O
Group
Verified booking
Jan 2026
The skipper and tour guide were great, but the claim of unlimited drinks and snacks is not accurate; we did not see any snacks. It was not a cozy saloon boat; it was far too crowded, crammed with about 50 people. The view outside was also very poor. All in all, disappointing.
Anna L
Solo
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Good guide and captain but expected a more luxury cruise than the soft plastic windows. We didn't see much from the outside and it was very cold inside
Kevin B
Group
Verified booking
Jan 2026
The Canadian Guidenwaa a blast! Such a wonderful and Fanny ride!!!

What to bring

Tickets and ID: Keep your entry ticket and a valid ID ready for a smooth check-in.

What’s not allowed

Prohibited items: Sharp metallic tools, smoking, and drugs are not allowed on this experience.

Pets: Pets are not permitted due to venue restrictions.

Accessibility

Guide dogs: Certified guide dogs are welcome on this experience.

Additional information

Winter comfort: Boats are heated and covered, though outdoor areas may still feel chilly during the winter months.

Festival dates: The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival from November 26, 2026, to January 17, 2027.

Departure times: Multiple evening departures are available throughout the festival period.

Before boarding: Guests who appear intoxicated may be refused entry to the cruise.

During the cruise: If a guest becomes disruptive due to intoxication, the cruise may be stopped, and they may be asked to leave the boat.

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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