Amsterdam Light Festival: Cruise Unlimited Drinks & Bite option
Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
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Cruise with us through the canals of Amsterdam and discover the impressive light art of the 14th Amsterdam Light Festival. This edition, themed Legacy, brings together artists from around the world to explore what we cherish today and what we pass on to the next generations.
Over the course of 75 minutes, more than 20 artworks will illuminate the city, turning Amsterdam into a vibrant open-air art festival. Enjoy the view from a comfortable, luxury (covered) boat that offers wide-open perspectives of the canals.
Drinks such as wine, mulled wine, beer, and soft drinks are available on board. If you choose the unlimited drinks option, you’ll enjoy all of these beverages without limits, along with your choice of a fresh stroopwafel or a portion of salted snacks to complete the experience.
Come aboard, enjoy the atmosphere from the open water, and take part in an inspiring journey of light, art, and stories that bring people together.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please do not arrive earlier than 10 minutes before boarding time. Early boarding is not possible and will lead to longer queues and unnecessary congestion on the quay.
A fairly big step has to be made into the boat. Our stewards will assist you with this.
Please note that we are not responsible for delays caused by the official festival route, demonstrations, or other unforeseen events.
We advise you to wear weather-appropriate clothing, since it can be chilly on the water.
In dry weather, the cruise can take place on an open boat. In case of rain, the boat will be covered.
What To Expect
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo was the first zoo to be established in the Netherlands, and it’s located right in the centre of Amsterdam. It’s a place where nature and cultural heritage come together; a place where history has been created since 1838 and where new stories are created daily. Come experience them for yourself.
Bloemenmarkt
he Amsterdam Flower Market is the only floating flower market in the world, and one of the most fragrant places of interest of Amsterdam - in all seasons. This unique market exists since 1862. The flower stalls stand on the houseboats and evoke the old days when the market was daily supplied by boat.
Options
No Drinks & Bites (CS)
Drinks & Bites for Sale
Unlimited Drinks & Bite (CS)
Unlimited Drinks + Small Bite: Including unlimited beer, (mulled)wine & soft drinks. Accompanied by a stroopwafel or a portion of small bites.
What‘s Included
Experienced local skipper and live guide
Small bite or stroopwafel (if option chosen)
75-min Canal Cruise during the 14th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival
Unlimited beer, wine, mulled wine, and soft drinks (if option chosen)
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Waste of my tome
carolef464,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The trip didn’t take place as it finished in February. So I turned up to take the trip that didn’t exist
Amazing Light Art !
MikeMcCullough,Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great nighttime tour - Amsterdam has themed artistic light displays along the canals - tour guides on the boat were awesome describing the displays and possible interpretations. We had previously done a daytime cabal cruise , glad we decided to do this one as well.
Not worth the excursion.
Evelyn F,Jan 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Long wait in line, cold and windy along with rain, and definitely not a luxury boat as the plastic windows were rolled up for the entire ride. The guides were nice and warm mulled wine was mostly for keeping our hands warm, The snacks were pretzels and crackers in a small plastic container.
Cultural escape over the river
laurentg29,Aug 14, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good time sharing, with a young, dynamic crew, rich in knowledge and anecdotes about their cherished city. Recommended without a doubt
Tijmen and Claire
Tim S,Jul 31, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went to Amsterdam with my Girfriend for a few days. Spontanious we booked a Trip with "Flagship" and got the best Team: Tijmen and Claire.
Great !
Florent B,Jul 14, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent, great comfort, bar on board, great view (no windows), easy booking online, nice and dynamic personal ...
Great tour company!
sandraluxelife,Jul 13, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00You simply have to do a canal cruise if you go to Amsterdam! We did the one where the cheese and drinks are included, which was great if you drink a lot. But it was a covered boat with plastic windows, so after it was done, I wish we'd done the uncovered boat tour. The windows got in the way of taking great photos, and I think there's something wonderful about having the wind blowing through your hair on a boat. The day we went was overcast and cloudy so maybe it wouldn't have been an option anyway. The tour guide, Captain Lo, was awesome! The location was really easy to find and you can't miss them - they wear bright orange tops. The cheese and wine was good, and the mustard was amazing! I should've asked what it was! There are blankets for your use in case you get cold, and the seats were comfortable. If I had to do it again, I'd book with Flagship again but the less expensive tour. Totally recommend!
Great tour lovely boat
nicolette B,Jun 22, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00Really nice tour, lots of i for information even when you are Dutch ! Absolutely nice boats could order drinks and pay by card. Thanks a lot
Amazing upgrade
Leontien K,Feb 27, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00We were upgraded from the regular 1 hour trip too the 75 minute, drinks included trip. We loved it! Valerie and Toni were great.
First class service!
Fiona D,Feb 26, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great cruise. They exceeded our expectations. Wouldn’t hesitate to use again. Wonderful commentary.
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