About this experience
See Amsterdam's iconic Light Festival from the water on a canal cruise with warm drinks and cozy blankets. Listen to commentary from your skipper and admire festive canal art.
Highlights
- Covered or open electric boat for clear views and authentic canal experience
- Local English & Dutch skipper plus free digital guide in 8 languages
- Small-group cruise with a maximum of 25 guests
- Cruise the Amsterdam Light Festival with a trusted local boat operator
- Stay warm with free blankets and optional unlimited drinks
What's included
- 75-minute Amsterdam Light Festival cruise on an electric boat
- Skipper
- Digital guide in 8 languages (via QR code)
- Blankets for winter comfort
- Optional unlimited drinks (when option selected)
- Optional welcome snack (when option selected)
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
✨ Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise with KINboat (Edition 14 – Legacy)
Experience Amsterdam in a whole new light during the Amsterdam Light Festival Edition 14, themed “Legacy.” Step aboard one of KINboat’s stylish, electric open or covered boats and enjoy a 75-minute evening cruise through the city’s illuminated canals, where art, history, and winter magic come together.
As bridges, façades, and the water itself transform into a glowing open-air gallery, you’ll follow the official Amsterdam Light Festival route, carefully selected to offer the best views of all light artworks. Our local English-speaking skipper brings the festival to life with stories about the installations, the artists, and the city itself.
✅ Official Partner Amsterdam Light Festival 2025/2026
KINboat is proud to be an official partner of the Amsterdam Light Festival.
The fourteenth edition, “Legacy,” explores how we want to be remembered, through culture, creativity, traditions, and personal stories. Twenty light artworks by international artists invite you to reflect on what we preserve and what we leave behind.
Festival dates: 27 November 2025 – 18 January 2026
✅ Amsterdam’s 750th Anniversary
This edition is extra special as it coincides with Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary. Throughout the city, residents and institutions celebrate Amsterdam’s unique spirit and history, making this Light Festival cruise a truly once-in-a-generation experience.
✅ Cozy Winter Cruise
Winter evenings on the canals are magical and... chilly.
To keep you comfortable, free blankets are provided, and you can optionally enjoy a hot drink along with a snack. Our boats lets you fully experience the winter atmosphere and reflections on the water.
✅ Small Group Experience
• Maximum 25 passengers
• Relaxed, personal atmosphere
• Perfect for photos, conversation, and unobstructed views
✅ Don’t Speak English? No Problem
Our skipper speaks English and Dutch, and we also provide a free digital guide (QR code) with written explanations in: English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese, so you won’t miss a thing.
✅ Highlights Along the Route
During the cruise, you’ll see not only the Light Festival artworks, but also some of Amsterdam’s most iconic sights, including:
• The Canal Belt (Grachtengordel)
• Schreierstoren & Oosterdok
• The Skinny Bridge (Magere Brug)
• The Dancing Houses
• The Amstel River
…and many hidden gems along the way.
✅ Departure Location
In front of Amsterdam Central Station
Board one of our electric eco-boats at a central and easy-to-reach location.
✨ Sit back, stay warm, and let Amsterdam shine.
Join KINboat for a cozy, small-group Amsterdam Light Festival cruise and experience the city at its most magical.
Terms & conditions
Dress warmly for the winter weather
Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts
The tour is subject to weather conditions and may be canceled in case of bad weather