Amsterdam: Light Festival Boat with optional drinks
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Until 18th of January the Amsterdam Light Festival takes place. This festival gives artists the chance to show 27 illuminated pieces of art in the canals of Amsterdam. The best way is seeing them is from a canal boat with our English speaking Skipper.
✔️ Drinks optional
Sit back and relax with a wine, beer or soda & Dutch Snacks which you can book optional.
✔️ Small Group
We cruise with a small group of maximum of 28 passengers
✔️ Highlights
Apart from the illuminated works of art. We'll pass by the best highlights in Amsterdam. From The Dancing Houses to the Seven Bridges, onto the Skinny Bridge.
✔️ Guide language
Our skipper speaks English, but we have a digital booklet with guided information in English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, French and Italian.
✔️ Location
We depart right in front of Amsterdam Central Station, in one of our brand new stylish and electric Eco Boats.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Departure point right in front of Central Station
The route and duration (75 minutes) may vary each time depending on external factors.
On the day itself (depending on the weather conditions) we decide to cruise with an half open or covered boat (with some shelter for rain).
On cold days, please wear warm, clothes, as cruising on water can get cold
On Rainy days, please wear suitable clothing
We only serve alcoholic drinks for travellers 18 years old and above (proof of ID can be asked for). Minor travellers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drink
Our welcome snack may contain traces of nuts, and these traces might also be present on the boat itself (in case of severe nut allergies)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)
Explore Amsterdam by visiting its UNESCO-listed canals. We'll pass by the best highlights in Amsterdam. From The Dancing Houses to the Seven Brigdes. On the Amstel and underneath the Skinny Bridge, all to be seen from our canal boat.
Amsterdam Light Festival
Great to take photo's of these Art works (they are a limited time in Amsterdam )
What‘s Included
Welcome snack
(Hot) drinks can be booked optional
Cruise with the proud winner of TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2025!
In Person guide ( English and Dutch)
Options
Unlimited Drinks + Dutch Snack
Unlimited drinks and snacks
Cruise with one drink
1 (non)alcoholic or hot drink
Cruise without a drink
Reviews
534 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Passenger281906,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bob gave us an amazing experience. He was very funny, charismatic, and friendly. He did an amazing job! He knew the history and answered all our questions. Loved it!
Memorable, beautiful boat ride through famous Amsterdam canals
Rajet V,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome, peaceful, and informative boat ride through the famous Amsterdam canals. The light exhibits were very neat! Loved the atmosphere on the boat at nighttime, with snacks and drinks. Mike (captain) and Gerardo (guide) were very knowledgeable, welcoming, and created a memorable atmosphere.
Lovely canal cruise
alexpearls,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience during this cruise. We were 4 friends enjoying Amsterdam over a short week end. Mark the captain and Jamie were fun and entertaining. They were quite knowledgeable about the city. We also had a drink included in our trip. The boat was comfortable and it wasn’t too cold.
Great Experience
imH5150FT,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat trip was excellent!! We had an amazing and knowledgeable guide and we got a perfect tour of Amsterdam, showing all the main spots.
Great tour and great guides with history and a show
ilike2travel15,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with history and a show. This was the last weekend for the light show. Julian and Mark were very informative and they made the time go quickly. Great intro to Amsterdam.
Impressive
9vidaa,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lot of fun, I really recommend it if you’re in Amsterdam! The views, the people and the art works were great!!!!!!
Beautiful
720marijnt,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experiencee! Would recommend this to anyone who is visiting Amsterdam and looking to see the city from the canals perspective.
Very nice cruise
Alex P,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely canal cruise during the festival of lights. Mark the captain and Jamie were funny and entertaining. We were offered a hot drink or a soft or an alcoholic drink too. We loved the lights and we definitely choose the right time to do the cruise which was 4:50 pm
Stand-up funny 🤩
N7429VVhannas,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s was stand-up funny cruise! 😂 Both Marcus and Alfred were sarcastic, funny, and full of very interesting facts about Amsterdam! and we love it! They definitely need a rise 💵
Cold but wonderful
abhal2018,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bob and Kayla were very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a lovely tour around the city. Thank you so much to them both for a good time.
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