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Discover a new side of Amsterdam on a canal cruise through the city’s seasonal Light Festival, featuring decorative installations and projections.
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On your 75 to 105-minute tour, you'll marvel at 27 unique works from across the globe telling stories of the city’s history and future.
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Curious about the stories behind the installations? Tune in to the onboard bilingual audio guide available in English and Dutch.
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Stay warm and cozy for the length of your journey on heated boats and admire the views through wide, panoramic windows.
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75-minute panoramic Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise
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Heated canal boats with panoramic windows
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Audio guide in English and Dutch
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- Hop-on hop-off service
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise
Hop on the Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise to light up your winter nights. Sail down unobstructed canals and observe the historic center turning into a vibrant open-air gallery filled with creative light installations from around the world. This year’s “World of Rituals” theme features 27 works reflecting unique stories of Amsterdam’s past and future. There will be so much to keep your eyes busy, from the city’s iconic bridges glowing with light to projections on canal-side landmarks.
Hop on board, tune into an audio guide in English or Dutch, and observe the many displays through wide panoramic windows. You won’t have to worry about the cold getting to you as the boats are equipped with heating to keep you toasty warm during the 6.5-kilometre journey.
Schedule
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Timings: 5pm to 9:30pm from Prins Hendrikkade 25, Amsterdam
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Frequency: Every 15 minutes
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Duration: 75 to 105 minutes
NOTE:
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Note that this tour runs between Nov 27, 2025 to January 18, 2026.
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Please arrive 15 minutes before your selected departure time.
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Accessibility
- Some boats are wheelchair accessible. Please contact the operator ahead of booking to verify that they can best accommodate your needs.
Additional Information
- Please note that this is a non-stop panoramic canal cruise covering a 6.5-kilometre route. There is no hop-on hop-off service available.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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