Amsterdam Light Festival: Heated Cruise with Hot Drinks & Bite

Skip the endless walking and winter crowds needed to see Amsterdam Light Festival highlights on foot. Instead, relax aboard a cozy covered saloon boat for hassle-free views of the Dutch capital's dazzling illuminations. Your ticket includes a complimentary soft drink or alcoholic beverage (wine, beer, mulled wine, or hot chocolate).

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Tired of trudging through Amsterdam's chilly winter streets, weaving past massive crowds just to catch glimpses of the Amsterdam Light Festival's highlights?
This exclusive canal cruise changes everything, letting you savor the Dutch capital's mesmerizing illuminations from the plush seats of a cozy covered saloon boat—no sore feet, no elbowing through throngs, just pure, uninterrupted enchantment.

Picture gliding silently along iconic waterways like the Prinsengracht and Herengracht as glowing art installations spring to life: whimsical sculptures, interactive light displays, and luminous projections dancing across historic gabled houses and arched bridges.
Your ticket includes a complimentary soft drink or warming alcoholic beverage—choose from crisp wine, frothy beer, aromatic mulled wine, or rich hot chocolate—to sip while an onboard guide shares intriguing stories about the festival's international artists and nearby landmarks like the Anne Frank House.

Whether you're visiting during the holiday season or extending your stay into January, this hassle-free cruise delivers front-row seats to over 40 stunning works, all in about 75-90 minutes from a central departure point near Dam Square.

Important Info

• Not suitable for wheelchairs
• Get beautiful views of the Amsterdam Light Festival
• 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
€44.25
per person
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What is included in activity

75-min Canal Cruise during the 14th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival
Experienced local skipper and live guide
Small bite or stroopwafel
Unlimited glühwein, hot chocolate, beer, wine, soft drinks

What is not included

Gratuities
1 hr 15 min
Group size up to 40 persons
Mobile ticket
English
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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Places you will see

• The Amstel
• the Prinsengracht
• Keizersgracht
• Herengracht

€44.25
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