Sightseeing Cruises

Amsterdam Light Festival: 90-min Extended Luxury Cruise with Optional Drinks or Prosecco

Spend 90 minutes cruising the canals as a live guide shares stories about the artists, themes, and history behind this winter light event.

Relax on a heated, covered boat with window views while enjoying table bites such as nuts served at your seat throughout the cruise.

See Amsterdam Light Festival installations from the water, with illuminated bridges and canal houses transforming the city centre into an open-air gallery.

Upgrade your experience with unlimited beer, wine, soda, and glühwein, or add a bottle of Prosecco for every 2 guests for a festive toast onboard.

90-minute Amsterdam Light Festival cruise

Boarding point at Singel 9

Heated boat with a covered seating area

Expert guide providing live commentary

Table snacks including nuts

Onboard restroom facilities

Amsterdam Light Festival fee included

Unlimited beer, wine, soda, and glühwein (mulled wine) (as per option selected)

Chilled bottle of Prosecco for every 2 guests (as per option selected)

Tea & coffee

TOTAL DURATION1 hour 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Singel 9
Get direction
Sights covered
Bloemenmarkt

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

26 reviews
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Guests from United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany and over 10 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
Shalne P
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
Beautiful boat with super nice captain and the guide ! Definitely recommended!
Stephan G
Couple
Verified booking
Jan 2026
We were actually to late because of a double booking of the hotel we were staying. So, we had to look for another hotel and lost a lot of time. At 21.01 the skipper called us, asking where we were. We ended up being late for 13 min and they waited for us. The festival of lights had amazing pieces of art, some were questionable. Overall we had a good time and friendly service.
Adri K
Couple
Verified booking
Dec 2025
Very atmospheric boat tour that the Amsterdam canals with enthusiastic explanations of the illuminated art objects . Very well taken care of with drinks and nibbles..... very nice to do again
Lidia T
Solo
Verified booking
Dec 2025
A great tour! The installations were beautiful and the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I'm not giving 5 stars because, as a solo participant, I would have appreciated a different seating arrangement to make socializing easier. I didn’t really have a chance to talk to anyone since I was at a table by myself at the very front, with everyone else behind me. Everything else was perfect.
Iris M
Couple
Verified booking
Dec 2025
It was a great experience we could have on the boat ride. All persons who guided us and did the service were wonderful. The boat was lovely as with a lot of charm. We felt very familiar and worm. We got to know a lot of informations on Amsterdam and the Light Festival Show. Book the ride and have a magical experience! We will come back with love! Iris and Jochen from Austria!

What to bring

Tickets and ID: Keep your entry ticket and a valid ID ready for a smooth boarding process.

What’s not allowed

Outside items: Outside food and drinks, sharp metallic tools or objects, and large bags or luggage are not permitted on this experience.

Pets: Pets are not allowed due to venue restrictions.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with prams and strollers.

Additional information

Alcohol service: Alcohol is not served to guests under 18.

Extra drinks: Additional drinks can be purchased onboard if they are not included in your selected ticket option.

Heating: The boat is heated and covered, though outdoor areas may feel chilly during the winter months.

Festival dates: The cruise operates during the Amsterdam Light Festival from November 26, 2026, to January 17, 2027, with multiple evening departures.

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