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Admire the Amsterdam Light Festival from another angle on this canal boat cruise. See the city's famous canals illuminated by the glow of the unique installations and enjoy a drink as you take in the views.
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Amsterdam Light Festival and cruise past the spectacular illuminations on a luxury canal boat. Treat yourself to an evening of glamour onboard this completely electric boat that includes its own extensive bar.
Find out more about the story behind the light show as you watch the lights reflecting off the water and feel free to ask your skipper any questions you may have.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Covered canal boats for a comfortable experience
Warm blankets to snuggle under
Hear all about the exciting stories behind the art as told by your crew onboard
Our bar is always stocked with a dazzling variety of drinks and snacks
Great 360° view through our large windows
Cruise along the most beautiful light artworks
Snacks and other drinks than the welcome drink are available
Gratuities (for the team on board)
Amsterdam Light Festival
Experience the Amsterdam Light Festival like the locals do, by boat! During this festival during the dark days, the city is illuminated by the most beautiful works of art.
ALF tour including drinks: This tour will guide you along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route. Including Beer, Wine and Soda's.
ALF Tour Including Luxe Drinks: This tour will guide you along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route. Including Cocktails and other drinks on the menu.
211 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
E8050XHgeorgem,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great tour seeing more than the little canals! Great host Quessia & smooth captain Ward! No toilet on board - bare in mind
hermanO1255,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Did the canal cruise yesterday and it was an amazing experience. The sailor and host gave a great tour of the canals and made sure that we enjoyed the boat trip. I can warmly recommend this to anyone.


MODireland2010,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great fun with a great group! Rene (captain) and Stephanie (our host) were great - hardworking and great fun! Lots of laughs and great information!! Would recommend 1000%. Thanks for the great tour!!
742paolaj,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Kim and Martin excelents guides!! We Love The trip!!! So fun! They know much about The history from The City! Thanks a lot!
nicr 11,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Me and a friend got the bright idea to go on such a boat adventure as the weather was perfect and none of us has yet been on the water in Amsterdam. The booking went very quickly via the website and we arrived to be welcomed by the captain and host who are very professional, informative, funny and friendly. We enjoyed some wine, listened to the interesting things they could tell us and chatted and observed the beautiful canals and all the history. Overall a wonderfull experience.
lovinhippos,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thank goodness they include a little drink with our cruise. They told us we were in for a treat, a guided tour. The captain spoke for about a minute and our guide for about three before the captain drove the wrong way along a one-way canal and became stranded for 30 mins. We know this as each boat that annoyedly passed, let us know!
Dave T,
Jan 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
Was a nice tour but extremely cold. I thought we were gonna be on a hard covered boat. But was open.
Brittny T,
Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
This was a really good experience. The guides and captain were awesome and very knowledgable. However, it was rainy and cold and there was no heat at all. The boat is partially open. That took away from the experience in my opinion. I think this needs to be clearly stated when booking.
florish261,
Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great tour and great hospitality by Zofia and the skipper Jozef. Had a lovely tour of the Amsterdam Light Festival with both of them
MrsPolecat,
Dec 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
The host and captain of the boat were friendly and entertaining, with a good knowledge of the history of Amsterdam and the light displays of the Amsterdam Light Festival. Our glasses were kept topped up and the boat was comfortable and cosy with pillows and blankets to keep us cosy and warm. From time to time, the host got his guitar out and entertained us with songs which added to the magical atmosphere of the evening. We were told by staff at our hotel that this was the best cruise company and they did not disappoint. Will definitely book with them again.
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