Light Festival Cruise
75 minutes · Nov to Jan · Amsterdam
What makes this cruise special
Your cruise in detail
Discover the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water on a 75-minute winter evening cruise. Light artworks and their reflections transform the historic canals. Cruise on an electric boat with an onboard bar. The skipper shares the story of the festival, and you can ask questions about the artworks and the city along the way.
The festival experience is offered with drinks and a Dutch waffle. The listing describes classic and deluxe open-bar options, including beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks, coffee and tea. Check the booking window for drinks included in your package. Extra drinks and snacks may be sold separately; a cheese tasting is not listed for this festival cruise.
The festival listing specifies a live guide in Dutch and English. Learn about the light art and ask the skipper questions along the way. A multilingual phone audio tour is not listed for this product.
Along the canals
This cruise follows the festival’s light art rather than a fixed list of regular canal landmarks. Artworks and the route differ by edition. The current listing does not confirm exact festival dates or current artwork names. Check available festival evenings in the booking window.
Drinks and the open bar
The festival experience is offered with drinks and a Dutch waffle. The listing describes classic and deluxe open-bar options, including beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks, coffee and tea. Check the booking window for drinks included in your package. Extra drinks and snacks may be sold separately; a cheese tasting is not listed for this festival cruise.
This is included
Departure and return
The festival listing names Oudezijds Voorburgwal in Amsterdam without a street number. Check your booking confirmation for the precise dock and boarding instructions. Do not automatically use another cruise’s departure point.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is your pick-up point?
Our pick-up point is at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230, behind the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky and opposite the cigar shop Bom 9. The cruise also ends here.
How long does the tour last?
The regular cruise takes about 60 minutes. The exact duration of each cruise is shown on its page.
Is there a tour guide?
Definitely. Our skipper and host(ess) guide you past the most beautiful places, in English and/or Dutch depending on the guests on board.
Is there a bar on board?
Yes. On board you will find a drinks menu with soft drinks, prosecco, spritzes and a wide range of spirits. In winter we also serve Irish coffee, mulled wine and hot chocolate.
Isn’t it cold on an open boat?
It is a little cooler on the water than in the streets, and the wind can add to that. We have blankets on board, and in winter heated cushions and covered boats. We sail all year round.
I bought tickets via Tripadvisor, Groupon or another provider. Can I change them?
Please contact the provider you bought the tickets from.
