AMSTERDAM LIGHT FESTIVAL BOATTOUR 2026-2027
From €29.75
75 minutes
Small groups
4.9/5 (7,540 Google reviews)
Incl. drinks
Overview
BEST AMSTERDAM LIGHT FESTIVAL BOAT TRIP
Welcome aboard! Sit back, relax and enjoy our fully equipped, 100% electric-powered boat. With the Boat incl. Drinks option, drinks are included in the price (Mulled Wine, Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks) as we take you on a tour along the official route of the Amsterdam Light Festival. We’ll sail through the oldest and most beautiful parts of the city, passing dozens of the most inspiring and breathtaking light installations and effects.
During your Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour, our hosts will share local tips, must-sees, and stories about the city’s history and culture. We offer a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on board!
The 15th edition of Amsterdam Light Festival takes place from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027.
Questions like “How do we want to be remembered?”, “What is our vision of the future?” and “What do we want to pass on to future generations?” are central. The official theme will be announced soon.
Oudezijds voorburgwal 226
Dates
26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027
The artworks are illuminated daily from
16:30 to 23:00, and until 21:00 on 31 December.
Tour Highlights
- #1 Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Trip
- Qualified skippers are also your enthusiastic guides on the journey
- 100% electric boats offering great views of the city and its artworks!
- We are child-friendly, so children of all ages are welcome
- Pets are welcome
- Respect for the LGBTQ community and equality are our guiding principles
- Our aim: We welcome you as a guest, but you’ll leave as a friend
Including
- 100% electrical boats with good view over the city and art works.
- Experienced skipper as guide
- Comfy cushioned seating
- Drinks Included (Gluhwein, Prosecco, Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks)
Excluding
- Not wheel chair accessible.
- Baby strollers cannot be taken on the boat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! We love kids! We have life jackets for children in various sizes that you can borrow free of charge to wear on our boats. Please be sure to check the times and ensure they are suitable for your child.
Strollers, only 1 folded stroller is allowed per tour, please send a message prior to the tour for confirmation.
Dogs are allowed, but please send a message prior to the tour as only 2 dogs per tour are allowed.
No. It is not permitted to play amplified music on the canals.
No, all our skippers can tell you everything about the city in Dutch and English. We choose to have a live guide/host(ess) as we are keen on interacting with our guests.
All our canal boats can be covered with a beautiful panoramic roof in case of bad weather. The Salon Boat can even be heated during cold weather. The cruise can always continue — except in case of a storm or when the canals are frozen (a unique situation).
The departure location for this cruise is Oudezijds voorburgwal 226.
For all tours, cancellations are possible up to a maximum of 24 hours before departure.
Its a non smoking tour.
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