Amsterdam Festival of Lights Cruise by Captain Dave
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Don’t miss out on the annual canal boat tour event! During the Amsterdam FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS (from November 27 to January 18, 2026), the city is illuminated by international light artists displaying their artwork throughout the city center.
Come and join us on this adventure. Get a first-class view and see the historic center of Amsterdam transforming into an open-air light art exhibition. All to be seen by boat.
The Festival of Light is one of the top 10 winter festivals in Europe
—The Guardian
We sail in a heated boat from 1928 with a silent electric motor. The ideal boat for exploring the canals of Amsterdam. The boat has heating, a toilet (a luxury), sunroof, sliding windows and outer deck. Want to sit outside, make sure you wear (warmer) clothes suitable for the weather.
Book direct for the best experience. Come and join us!
Captain Dave Amsterdam
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Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommened for travelers with acute intestinal problems
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Personable non-scripted guide, host and fully licensed captain in-one
Included Mulled Wine and Hot Chocolate
We cruise in a saloon boat with sliding windows, a sunroof and open aft deck
Heated boat and warm blankets
Toilet on board (light use only!)
90-minutes cruise with 1st class view of the open air exhibition 'Amsterdam Light Festival'
Boat tour by Award Winner— recognized by Airbnb and Tripadvisor Amsterdam!
Gratuities
What To Expect
Herengracht
We depart from Herengracht 124-128 where we will also end the cruise
Options
Light Festival Tour— 4:30 PM
Light Festival Tour— 4:30 PM
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Drinks included: Mulled wine and hot chocolate
First-class view Light Tour: We stick to a fixed route to see the best of the Amsterdam Light Festival. Boat tour with lively and personal guidance.
Saloon boat from 1928: We cruise in a heated saloon boat with sliding windows, sunroof, and open aft deck. Toilet on board. Rain or Shine!
Amsterdam Light Festival : Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise —a beautiful cruise with first-class view on the artworks. Departure time: 4:30 pm
Light Festival Tour— 6:30 PM
Light Festival Tour— 6:30 PM
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Drinks included: Mulled wine and hot chocolate
Light Tour with first-class view: We stick to a fixed route to see the best of the Amsterdam Light Festival. Boat tour with lively and personal guidance.
Saloon boat from 1928: We cruise in a heated saloon boat with sliding windows, sunroof, and open aft deck. Toilet on board. Rain or Shine!
Amsterdam Light Festival : Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise —a beautiful cruise with first-class view on the artworks. Departure time: 6:30pm
Light Festival Tour— 8:30PM
Light Festival Tour— 8:30 PM
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Drinks included: Mulled wine and hot chocolate
Light Tour with first-class view: We stick to a fixed route to see the best of the Amsterdam Light Festival. Boat tour with lively and personal guidance.
Saloon boat from 1928: We cruise in a heated saloon boat with sliding windows, sunroof, and outer deck. Toilet on board. Rain or Shine!
Amsterdam Light Festival : Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise —a beautiful cruise with first-class view on the artworks. Departure time: 8:30pm
Reviews
95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great evening on the canals
Caitlin O,
Jan 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Captain Jack put a lot of energy into the evening. It was a lot of fun and an interesting way to see the sights of Amsterdam. He bonded us as a group, was entertaining and informative. The group was a good vibe.
Cheers Captain Dave!
Jeremy S,
Jan 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great time on board with Jan! Very knowledgeable about all things Amsterdam, and was a great snapshot of the city via the canals. Comfy & cozy way to enjoy a couple of hours in Amsterdam.
Lovely lights and a great host
Jaylin K,
Jan 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00My mom and I had a great time with Tony! The boat was cozy and comfortable with the mulled wine and beer and other drinks flowing. We loved the Dutch gingerbread. My favorite part was how well Tony described the history of the canals and of Amsterdam in general. He showed us a great time and the lights were wonderful.
Fun, informative and beautiful evening on Captain Dave's boat
Leslie B,
Dec 30, 2024
- Viator
5.00We learned a lot about Amsterdam from a local that you won't typically learn. Captain Dave's excursion was informative and fun. Of course, we loved seeing the sights by night and the Light Festival was beautiful.
Cruise was great. Captain...
jimosborneabc,
Dec 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00Cruise was great. Captain was fantastic and the boat was very nice…having an available toilet after a beer and some mulled wine was very much appreciated!
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