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Amsterdam Light Festival: 75-Min Small-Group Cruise with Unlimited Drinks

Amsterdam Light Festival installation glowing over canal during small-group cruise.
Couple enjoying mulled wine on Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.
Sculpture and illuminated platform on Amsterdam canal during Light Festival cruise.
Canal view of illuminated fish sculpture during Amsterdam Light Festival cruise.

Duration

1 hr 15 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

    • Enjoy 75 minutes cruising Amsterdam’s canals, admire 20 illuminated artworks, and rest easy knowing your Amsterdam Light Festival fee is included.

    • Join an intimate 30-guest cruise for a cozy, personal experience without crowds, perfect for uninterrupted views and photos.

    • Stay warm and comfortable in a modern, eco-friendly electric boat with a covered roof and cozy blankets throughout the duration of your journey.

    • Hear detailed explanations about the Light Festival from your knowledgeable host and captain, enriching your experience.

    • Treat yourself with an upgrade of a private cruise with your group of 10 people, unlimited beer, glühwein, hot chocolate, or soda, and a welcome snack.

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

    • Board from City Centre or Starboard Dock (as per option selected)

    • Fully modern, electric boat with covered roof

    • Experienced guide and professional captain

    • Up to 30 guests on-board

    • Amsterdam Light Festival fee

    • Blankets on-board

    • Unlimited beer, glühwein, hot chocolate, and soft drinks (as per option selected)

    • Welcome snack (as per option selected)

    • Private cruise (as per option selected)

    • Up to 10 guests on-board (as per option selected)

    • Food & drinks (unless specified in your chosen ticket option)

    • Personal expenses

    • Transportation to and from the meeting point

  • TOTAL DURATION75 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERElectric boat

    1 Boarding point

    Starboard Dock

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    Golden Bend

    Golden Bend

    Herengracht

    Herengracht

    Grachtengordel-West

    Grachtengordel-West

    Haarlemmersluis

    Haarlemmersluis

    Amsterdam Centraal Station

    Amsterdam Centraal Station

    NEMO Science Museum

    Magere Brug

    Magere Brug

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

  • 4.5
    1,258 reviews

    How do we collect reviews?

    These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.

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    Guests from France, United Kingdom, Italy and over 10 countries have loved this experience

    What our guests say

    Frances Branton

    Frances

    Jan 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    Arrived back late and therefore delayed arriving back at our Hotel. The food was far too hot, burnt the roof of my mouth.
    Charlotte Marco

    Charlotte

    Jan 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Small committee, very intimate experience, shame not to taste the cheeses.
    Lina  Hesemeyer

    Lina

    Jan 2025
    Verified booking
    3/5
    Everything worked according to plan, caring staff
    Sharon Kyle

    Sharon

    Dec 2024
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Everything went smoothly with ticketing and Headout was great because we had to change the time of our cruise due to some unexpected scheduling issues. The cruise was fun even though it rained. There was plenty to drink and eat. The lights were interesting and spread out over the cruise time.
    Katia Lingier

    Katia

    Dec 2024
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Our guide Sabrina was great fun. The Gluhwein was yummy and abundant. And, of course, the light were great even though there was rain.
  • What to bring

    • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

    What’s not allowed

    • Outside food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, and large bags and luggage are not allowed on this experience.

    • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience, except on the private cruise.

    Accessibility

    • For detailed accessibility information, please contact the operator in advance at sail@starboardboats.nl or +31 6 19909425.

    Additional information

    • Cruises are conducted in English.

    • The boat is 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 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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