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Amsterdam Light Festival: Heated Cruise Saloon Boat + Hot Drinks

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 15 minutes

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Sail with us through the canals of Amsterdam and admire the impressive light art of the 14th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival. This year’s theme, Legacy, invites artists from around the world to reflect on what we preserve and what we pass on to future generations.

During this 75-minute cruise, you will encounter more than 20 light artworks that transform the city into an open-air art festival. Experience it from a classic, luxurious, heated saloon boat while enjoying drinks such as wine, mulled wine, beer, or soft drinks. An unlimited drinks option is also available.

Step aboard, admire the illuminated canals, and be part of an inspiring celebration of light, art, and the stories that connect us.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A fairly big step has to be made into the boat. Our stewards will assist you with this.

We advise you to wear weather-appropriate clothing, since it can be chilly on the water.

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.

Please note that we are not responsible for delays caused by the official festival route, demonstrations, or other unforeseen events.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bites (if option chosen)

Experienced local skipper and live guide

Unlimited Drinks: Beer, (Mulled)wine & sodas (if option chosen)

75-minute Cruise along the artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival

Drinks (if not chosen unlimited drinks option). For sale individually on board.

Gratuities

What To Expect

1

The Amstel

We travel along

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Unlimited Drinks+Snack(Center)

Unlimited Drinks + Bite: Including unlimited beer, (mulled)wine, hot chocolate & soft drinks. Accompanied by delicious bites!
Starting point:
Zwanenburgwal, 1011 Amsterdam, Netherlands

Unlimited Drinks & Snack (CS)

Unlimited Drinks+ Snack: Including unlimited beer, (mulled)wine, hot chocolate & soft drinks. Accompanied by delicious bites!
Starting point:
Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands

No Drinks & Snacks (Center)

Drinks and Bites for Sale
Starting point:
Zwanenburgwal, 1011 Amsterdam, Netherlands

No Drinks & Bites (CS)

Drinks & Bites for Sale
Starting point:
Prins Hendrikkade 33A, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands

Reviews

4.82

128 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Light festival unfortunately not as we expected.

    Wolfgang H,

    Jan 18, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    Attended the festival of lights for the first time. Unfortunately, it was not as interesting as we had imagined. Relatively long drive and few highlights.

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  • Amsterdam Girls Trip

    Herenia F,

    Jan 9, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Michael, the captain was exceptional; he was friendly and made the trip worthwhile. He provided good information about the city.

  • Packed in like cattle

    kelleb2020,

    Jan 4, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    2.00

    We were so excited to book this tour mostly based on the fact that the information portion when we booked stated the max number of people per boat would be 45. We counted at least 65 people On our boat. My husband and I got there early so that we could pick a desirable seat. But when we got on they were seating people and you had no choice on where to sit. My husband and I were both on the side of the table with our backs to the front of the boat. Meaning neither one of us could enjoy the light artwork. We sat at a small table facing strangers. We were so disappointed mostly because we trusted the other reviews on this site and feel that they were not accurate and the pictures on the post of people casually sitting with plenty of room is also very inaccurate. The workers were amazing and the tour guide was energetic and entertaining. If it wasn’t for them, I would have only given one star.

  • Zero stars

    KMaragno,

    Jan 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    We purposely booked this tour because it said the boat would be heated and would have a toilet on board. It had neither, so we were frozen (despite dressing properly), and one of my family members was quite uncomfortable because they couldn’t use a washroom the entire time. It also stated there would be a snack and drinks included, but no snack was provided and they charged for the drinks. An absolute rip off and miserable experience.

  • Avoid, this is chaos and very busy

    Kathryn R,

    Dec 15, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    2.00

    This experience is extremely misleading in how it is sold: - “just nine people makes for a small, intimate group” - there were over 60 people on the boat - 1:15 length - it was over 1:45 - unlimited drinks and snacks. The snacks were extremely limited It was also extremely chaotic trying to queue and find the right boat. I do not recommend this experience. The hosts were great, despite having to shout as the microphone was broken.

  • Lovely way to spend an hour

    AndyRoss50,

    Mar 9, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Easy to find, very informative crew, a pleasant was to open an hour whilst being educated about the city of Amsterdam and its history

  • Nice team

    Passenger67398263454,

    Nov 2, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Good experience with a great team. Jim, Sanna and Christophe did their best to provide us a good time.

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  • Calm Cruise

    douglase333,

    Oct 18, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Joined trip to have a cruise around Amsterdam from the water, our local Skipper Roberto, and crew Dimitru were able to give us a bit of an insight and a laugh as we motored around the canal in the fading light. Just enough chat to inform and entertain.

  • Do this tour!

    hailles2021,

    Oct 3, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    10/10 cruise with Jeroen, Yannick and Su! Very friendly, great stories and most of all funny! Had a fantastic evening cruise with them and would recommend to everyone

  • Girls European trip

    lisabV408JS,

    Sep 21, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Mila and Berend were so sweet and accommodating- very knowledgeable and showed us a great flavor of Amsterdam

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