Amsterdam · AMSTERDAM LIGHT FESTIVAL CRUISES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 6 amsterdam light festival cruises justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
See about 20 Amsterdam Light Festival installations from a warm, covered electric boat. Your English-speaking host explains the art, canals, and city, while the optional drinks package adds beer, wine, glühwein, hot chocolate, soft drinks, and a snack.
“Went well. I wouldn’t recommend this option if it is raining or snowing.”
Take a 75-minute heated canal cruise from Prins Hendrikkade near Central Station. Sip beer, wine, or soft drinks, watch Amsterdam’s Light Festival artworks, and hear English commentary from your captain. Some guides, including Bobby Brown and Chris, add music and plenty of personality.
“It was a wonderful time. The tour guides and the staff working there were so helpful, especially to my dad who is a wheelchair user. The staff helped to get my dad down the stairs and into the boat. For future reference, please add that this activity may not be suitable for wheelchair users. However, even though it wasn’t suitable, the staff made sure it was comfortable for my dad, and that means a lot! Thank you!”
Spend 75 minutes on Amsterdam’s canals aboard a covered, heated classic saloon boat. Your English-speaking host explains more than 20 light artworks, city history, bridges, and canal sights while beer, wine, mulled wine, soft drinks, and optional snacks are served.
“The host was absolutely amazing. His knowledge, enthusiasm and humor made it a truly beautiful experience. Drinks were flowing and the atmosphere was amazing”
You’ll cruise Amsterdam’s winter canals for 1.5 hours on a covered electric boat, hearing live commentary in English or Dutch. Captain Han has earned praise for his warm, funny style. An audio guide, artwork brochure, and drinks onboard make this a relaxed way to see the festival.
“It was really nice! We liked the light Festival and our Guide a lot :)”
Cruise Amsterdam’s canals and the Amstel for about 75 minutes, passing Central Station, NEMO, the Magere Brug area, and Light Festival installations. English-speaking guides such as Sabrina, Roger, Olly, Hannah, and Andreas add city stories, while the unlimited drinks option includes warm choices such as glühwein and hot chocolate.
“As soon as I got to Amsterdam, I knew I'd want to be in the water on the canals and I think night is maybe the best time for that if the weather permits! The glow of the lights on the water makes everything even more magical. The 2024 Light Festival was great! Our hosts on board the boat were friendly, knowledgable about the festival and were great about checking in with everyone to make sure their drinks were full! The pick up point was clearly marked as well and everything ran very smoothly. Worth every penny!”
Spend 75 minutes on Amsterdam’s canals beneath more than 20 Light Festival artworks. A local skipper and live guide explain the displays, while the covered boat offers warmth, blankets, and optional unlimited glühwein, hot chocolate, beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks.
“We were a little worried at first that it would be a tourist trap and when we saw the line of people, but we had a great time!! The guide was outstanding!!! Funny and also with some history - very amusing, friendly and we all had a fun trip.”
Pick a canal, a museum or a village.
