About this experience
Discover Amsterdam’s iconic canals during the Light Festival. Enjoy stunning art works. A magicial experience! Incl. live guide, mulled wine, hot chocolat, prosecco, beer, wine, and Dutch biscuits
Highlights
- Open bar: enjoy mulled wine, beer, wine, and soft drinks onboard.
- Live Storytelling: expert guides share stories behind the light art.
- Family-Friendly: perfect for families, couples, and groups (pets welcome).
- Magical Canals: discover Amsterdam’s charm during this illuminated cruise.
- 100% Electric Boats: Cruise silently and sustainably in comfort.
What's included
- Open Bar: Unlimited mulled wine, beer, wine, and soft drinks.
- Comfortable Seating: Relax on cushioned seats with unobstructed views.
- 75-Minute Canal Cruise: Enjoy a full tour of the Amsterdam Light Festival.
- Live Storytelling: Expert guides share insights and stories behind the light installations in Dutch and English.
- 100% Electric Boat: Silent, eco-friendly cruising for a sustainable experience.
- Magical Ambiance: Experience Amsterdam’s canals transformed into a glittering gallery.
- Family & Pet-Friendly: Suitable for families, couples, and groups, pets welcome.
- All-Inclusive experience: comfort, entertainment, and a memorable journey through Amsterdam’s illuminated waterways.
How to use
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Join Amsterdam Boat Trips for an unforgettable canal cruise as you admire the mesmerizing light installations created by various talented artists from around the world. During the dark winter months the city’s waterways transform into a breathtaking open-air gallery of light and art.
You will be welcomed on board with a delicious drink. Our own guides, who know the city like no-one else, will be your host and guide you along the artworks.
The Theme: "Legacy"
Edition 14 explores the theme of Legacy — the traces we leave behind. It reflects on both grand historical and environmental events that shape our world and the intimate traditions, memories, and habits we pass on. What remains of us? Which stories do we carry forward?
Why Choose Amsterdam Boat Trips?
With Amsterdam Boat Trips, you’ll enjoy a front-row seat to the festival while gliding through the beautifully illuminated canals. Our comfortable and spacious boats offer an intimate and cozy atmosphere, making it the perfect setting to experience the light installations from the water.
- Expertly Live Guided Tours: Learn about the stories behind the artwork, the artists who created them and about our beautyful city.
- Unique Perspective: See the festival’s installations from Amsterdam’s historic canals, offering views you can’t get from the streets.
- Comfort Onboard: Stay warm and relaxed as you cruise through the lights, including hot and cold drinks to enhance your experience.
- The Amsterdam Light Festival is a unique opportunity to see the city in a completely new light—literally. As you drift along the UNESCO World Heritage canals, you’ll be surrounded by reflections of glowing installations on the water, creating a magical and dreamlike setting.
Terms & conditions
This tour will take place, rain or shine
There is no toilet on board. Make sure you visit the bathroom before departure time.
Dress warm, it can be cold.
It is not possible to leave a stroller on the dock, as there are no employees to watching it.
Its a non smoking tour.
We love dogs, but during this tour its not possible to bring your doggie
Its not weelchair accessible
A fairly big step has to be made into the boat, the stewards will assist you with this