Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise 2024-2025

Enjoy a guided cruise with optional food & drink upgrades

• Prepare for a magical night celebrating the historic Amsterdam Light Festival on a salon or covered boat, and opt to indulge in unlimited drinks and snacks.
• Discover 27 breathtaking light installations created by artists from around the world, each a unique reflection of the theme Rituals, illuminating the canals.
• Delve into the fascinating stories behind the art pieces and uncover the city's rich history with an English-speaking skipper host.
• Celebrate life's journey through fixtures that pay tribute to the changes of life, and be awed by the art piece nestled in the heart of the city.
• Upgrade to make your evening extra special with unlimited drinks on board. Choose from wine, beer, sodas, and more.

Inclusions

• 75-min canal cruise in a luxury salon boat or a covered electric boat (as per option selected)
• Experienced host/guide
• Small group (as per option selected)
• Unlimited snacks and drinks like mulled wine, wine, beer, and soft drinks (as per option selected)
• Warm blankets (as per option selected)

• Tip: Dress warmly as it can be chilly at night in Amsterdam, especially during winter.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• The Amsterdam Light Festival begins on November 30, 2024, and runs until January 19, 2025.
• Waiting time can occur even with a timeslot due to large crowds.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Choose from four boarding piers & two cruise durations

• Witness the magical Amsterdam Light Festival from aboard a heated boat cruising down the Amstel River, and be awed by the captivating display. 
• Hop aboard from one of three convenient boarding points, cruise for 75 or 90 mins, and tune in to the audio guide sharing insights about the light displays.
• Cozy up on the heated boat and soak in the mesmerizing views of 27 unique light artworks celebrating the theme 'Rituals' from the open deck.
• Join the celebration of Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary by viewing the five unique permanent light artworks scattered throughout the Greater Amsterdam Region.

Inclusions

• 75/90-min Amsterdam Lights Festival canal cruise (as per option selected)
• Boarding from Anne Frank House, Hard Rock Cafe, or Central Station (as per option selected)
• Experienced skipper host
• Audio guide
• Headphones (as per option selected)
• Free WiFi onboard (as per option selected)
• Open deck
• Heated boat (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Food and drinks

• Tip: Indulge in some delicious Dutch food and drinks before boarding your cruise from the canal-side shops.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• The Amsterdam Light Festival begins on November 30, 2024, and runs until January 19, 2025.
• Waiting time can occur even with a timeslot due to large crowds.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Indulge in local cheeses from Kaasbar with paired wines

• Cruise Amsterdam's glowing canals for 75 mins, feasting on unlimited specially curated wines, and three local cheeses while marveling at the sparkling city. 
• Indulge in an exquisite cheese and wine tasting, featuring three locally sourced cheeses like truffle cheese and unlimited wines for your sensory pleasure.
• Your magical adventure begins at Central Station, from where you'll sail down the UNESCO-listed canals of Amsterdam, being dazzled by the lights of the festival.
• Revel in the comfort of a heated boat equipped with an exterior deck, perfect for capturing the best views and memorable snapshots.
• Soak in the rich historical history of Amsterdam, narrated by a friendly skipper, and an audio guide available in Dutch and English.

Inclusions

• 75-min Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise
• Three local cheeses from the Kaasbar Amsterdam, find the menu here
• Three wines selected by the Grapedistrict, find the menu here
• Accompanying garnishes
• Experienced skipper and host
• Audio guide in Dutch and English
• Heated boat
• Open rear deck

• Tip: Listen to the truffle cheese's backstory; it's aged for just four weeks but packs a punch of flavor.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The Amsterdam Light Festival begins on November 30, 2024, and runs until January 19, 2025.
• Waiting time can occur even with a timeslot due to large crowds.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Leisurely 2-hour walking tour through the Light Festival

• Discover Amsterdam's enchanting transformation during the 13th edition of the Light Festival through a 2-hour guided walking tour of the city.
• Explore the hidden gems of the city like Dam Square and Nine Streets with an experienced local guide, and choose the language of your choice.
• Beat the winter chills in style as your walking tour includes complimentary winter hats ensuring you remain warm and comfortable throughout.
• Warm up with a winter treat as your tour ends at Noordermarkt where you get to savor a traditional glühwein or hot chocolate, along with a local delicacy.
• Prepare for a magical spectacle as the UNESCO-listed Canal District is illuminated by 27 dazzling light fixtures celebrating the theme of rituals.

Inclusions

• 2-hour Amsterdam Light Festival walking tour from Dam Square to Noordermarkt
• Local English, French, German, or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)
• Gluhwein or hot chocolate, and a treat
• Winter hat
• Rain poncho (only in case of rainy weather)

• Tip: Even if you're not a fan of wine, give the traditional Glühwein a try. It's a winter staple in Amsterdam!
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The Amsterdam Light Festival begins on November 30, 2024, and runs until January 19, 2025.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.