Amsterdam Light Festival

Name: Amsterdam Light Festival
Start: 2025-11-27T16:45:00.000+03:00
End: 2025-11-27T17:45:00.000+03:00
Location: Amsterdam

See Amsterdam sparkle on the official Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise. Sail past 27 stunning light artworks, illuminated bridges, and historic landmarks while enjoying live commentary or an audio guide in English, German, or Dutch. Drinks are available on board for the perfect winter evening on the canals.

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Experience the magic of Amsterdam at night on the official Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise. Step aboard a comfortable electric canal boat and admire 27 breathtaking light artworks that transform the city’s historic canals and landmarks into a glittering open-air gallery.

Sail through the illuminated heart of Amsterdam, passing sights such as the NEMO Science Museum and the beautifully restored Maritime Museum. As you glide along the water, enjoy live commentary from your local skipper, or learn more about the artworks, artists, and themes through an informative brochure or multilingual audio guide (available in English, German, and Dutch).

Marvel at the city’s iconic winter skyline — glowing bridges, historic facades, and shimmering reflections — as you sip a drink from the onboard bar. An unforgettable way to see Amsterdam in a whole new light.

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What is included in activity

90-minute Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise

Heated boat powered by electric energy

Live skipper commentary in Dutch and English

Audio guide in Dutch, English and German

Brochure with information about the art works in English, Spanish, Italian, German and Dutch

What is not included

Food and additional drinks (available for purchase)

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

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1 hr 30 min

Group size up to 40 persons

Mobile ticket

English, Deutsch

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Your motor boat

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Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.

Starting location: Badhuiskade 4

IJ River, Amsterdam

Guided tour, Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way —10 min

Herengracht

Guided tour, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

Westerkerk

Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 minutes)

The Amstel

Photo stop, Sightseeing, Pass by, Scenic views on the way (10 minutes)

Magere Brug

Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (5 min)

Amsterdam

Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way

Het Scheepvaartmuseum

Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way

VOC Ship Amsterdam

Photo stop, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way

IJ River, Amsterdam

Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way

Arrive back at: Badhuisweg 4

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Meeting point

The departure location of the Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise is at Badhuiskade in Amsterdam. It is easily accessible from Central Station. You can take the ferry F3 “Buiksloterweg” behind the Central Station. From the ferry, walk immediately to the left towards the A’dam Tower (the tower with the swing on the roof). After 250 meters on the right after the bridge, you will see the departure jetty of Amsterdam Boat Cruises. A host will welcome you on board

Places you will see

• Prinsengracht
• Anne Frank House
• The Amstel
• Binnenstad

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Unique Cruises

Sightseeing River Cruises

Canal cruises

Amsterdam Light Festival

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