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Amsterdam Light Festival: 75-min Traditional Cruise With Optional Unlimited Drinks

Amsterdam Light Festival cruise boat under illuminated arches at night.
People enjoying the Amsterdam Light Festival cruise, taking photos through the boat's glass roof.
Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with illuminated fountains and light display.
Guests viewing illuminated art installation on Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise.

Duration

1 hr 15 min

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    • With 75 minutes on the water, this official festival route offers more artworks, better views, and a more complete evening experience.

    • Two easy departure points give flexibility, whether you’re near Centraal Station or exploring Jordaan and want to board near the Anne Frank House.

    • Comfort is guaranteed with heated cabins and wide glass views, plus restroom facilities so you never have to cut the trip short.

    • Audio guides in Dutch and English provide context, while skipper stories add local flavour, making illuminated artworks more engaging and memorable.

    • Select extras like unlimited beer, wine, and soda, complimentary Wi-Fi, or back deck lounging that offers fresh air and better photography.

    • 75-min cruise along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route

    • Board from near Centraal Station or Anne Frank House (as per option selected)

    • Heated & covered boat with a glass roof

    • Audio guide in Dutch and English

    • Friendly skippers with unique stories

    • Unlimited drinks (beer, wine & soda) (as per option selected)

    • Free Wi-Fi (as per option selected)

    • Lounge on the back deck (as per option selected)

    • Restroom on board

  • TOTAL DURATION75 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat

    3 Boarding points

    Amsterdam Circle Line - Stationsplein

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    Amsterdam Circle Line - Prinsengracht

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    Stromma - Damrak 22

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    Sights covered

    Amsterdam Centraal Station

    Amsterdam Centraal Station

    Hortus Botanicus

    Hortus Botanicus

    Magere Brug

    Magere Brug

    Herengracht

    Herengracht

    Grachtengordel

    Grachtengordel

    Brouwersgracht

    Brouwersgracht

    Haarlemmersluis

    Haarlemmersluis

    De Negen Straatjes

    De Negen Straatjes

    Het Scheepvaartmuseum

    Het Scheepvaartmuseum

    NEMO Science Museum

    NEMO Science Museum

    VOC Ship Amsterdam

    VOC Ship Amsterdam

    IJ River

    IJ River

    Anne Frank House

    Anne Frank House

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

  • 4.7
    1,335 reviews

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    Guests from France, Germany, Spain and over 10 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Monika Bartsch

    Monika

    Jan 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    The trip started on time and the ship was pleasantly warm. During the trip, we were told something about the light objects in Dutch and English. The trip was great. Thank you very much
    Antonella Longo

    Antonella

    Jan 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    The light festival is a wonderful experience because it combines the beauty of the city as seen from the water with particularly beautiful light installations. Highly recommend.
    Peeters Linsey André Francine

    Peeters

    Jan 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Leuke kapitein/ stuurman. En mooi spectaculair lightfestival.. Enige minpuntje: dat je wel met heel veel op de boot zit en sommige gezelschappen niet bij elkaar konden zitten.
    Hector Fabian torres Muñoz

    Hector

    Jan 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Everything very well organized, departure on time and very friendly staff.
    Jacoba Cuppen

    Jacoba

    Jan 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Nice and beautifulm we enyo it
  • 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

    • Sharp metallic tools or objects, and non-folding wheelchairs and baby strollers are not allowed on this experience.

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

    Accessibility

    • This experience is difficult for people with reduced mobility, since there are a few steps that you would have to climb to board the boat.

    Additional information

    • 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.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Boarding point

    • Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.

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