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Amsterdam: Light Festival Cruise on Heated Boat + FREE Choco

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About the activity

The Amsterdam Light Festival returns on November 26th! Let yourself be guided on a canal cruise, passing the light artworks of Amsterdam during the Light Festival.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Audio guide
    Dutch, English
  • Live guiding
    Dutch, English
  • Duration
    75 minutes
  • Includes
    • Canal cruise
    • Audio guide
    • Food and other drinks (available in the shop before boarding)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Join us as an official partner of Amsterdam's Light Festival
  • Learn about the incredible art installations through the included audio guide
  • Our heated boat keeps you warm and comfy during the cold winter months
  • Toilet and WIFI on board

Description

From the 26th of November 2026 up until the 17th January 2027, Amsterdam’s canals become a glowing winter gallery. As night falls, light art appears along the water: luminous forms between historic buildings, color beneath bridges and installations that make familiar canal views feel wonderfully new.

The heated boat keeps the experience comfortable whatever the weather. Watch raindrops drift across the windows, admire Amsterdam beneath a clear winter sky or simply enjoy the warmth inside while the city glows outside. The festival shines either way.

The canals grow quieter after dark; historic streets glow gold and the festival’s installations invite you to look closer. Some are playful, some thought-provoking and some simply make you pause. From the water, you see the artworks as they were meant to be seen framed by the city and reflected in the dark canal surface.

As you cruise, an audio guide in English or Dutch shares the stories behind the light art. Discover the ideas, artists and inspirations behind the installations while the artworks unfold along the route. It is an easy, engaging way to see more and understand more.

The cruise departs from Central Station bridge and Damrak, both a short walk from Amsterdam Central Station. Before boarding, warm up with a hot chocolate or glühwein from the departure point shop. A steaming cup, winter air and lights waiting on the water make a fine start to the evening.

Partner

Stromma is a founding partner of Amsterdam Light Festival. By booking this official festival cruise, you experience the artworks from the water, where they are at their most captivating, while supporting the continuation of the festival.

Images shown are from previous editions of Amsterdam Light Festival.

Good to know before you go
  • Purchase tickets online to skip the ticket center
  • Direct access to Damrak Pier 4
  • Adventure ends back at the starting point
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    4-12 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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