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Captain Jack Amsterdam offers you an authentic Amsterdam Boat Experience: Experience Amsterdam in a new light during the 14th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival. This year’s theme, Legacy, brings together artists from around the world to explore what we cherish today and what we pass on to future generations. Step aboard for a 75-minute cruise through the illuminated canals and admire more than 20 captivating light artworks that transform the city into an open-air art festival. Relax on a classic, heated saloon boat, designed for comfort and perfect views of the artworks. Enjoy a selection of drinks from the onboard bar, including wine, mulled wine, beer, soft drinks, and hot chocolate, or upgrade to the unlimited drinks option, including your choice of a fresh stroopwafel or a portion of salted snacks for the full experience. Join us for an unforgettable evening of light, art, and connection as you see Amsterdam at its most inspiring.

Experience the No. 1 rated Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise. Enjoy cozy blankets, live storytelling, and an optional open bar with beer, wine, glühwein, tasty hot chocolate, and a welcome snack. Experience the enchantment of the Amsterdam Light Festival on an electric boat cruise with (optional) beer, wine, glühwein, hot chocolate, soda and a welcome snack. Embark on a journey of wonder and illumination while under warm blankets. Learn about the history of the canals and facts about the city. Settle into the luxurious comfort of a modern, fully electric boat, designed to shield you from the elements, and set out on a cruise through the vibrant heart of Amsterdam. As twilight descends, pass by a captivating gallery of 20 luminous art installations that adorn the canals. Wrapped in warmth with provided blankets, immerse yourself in the city's beauty and allure from the cozy haven of your boat. Listen to stories shared by your skipper or host(ess)

Get the best views of Amsterdam’s Light Festival while floating along the canals on this award-winning group cruise. Grab your friends and board a traditional canal boat to marvel at the glowing artwork, projections, and installations lighting up the canal belt. As you cruise, hear about the city’s history from your guide and keep warm with hot drinks (extra expense).

In winter, Amsterdam’s canals host the Amsterdam Light Festival, with surprising, luminous artworks concealed in unexpected places. See more than 20 pieces from the water in the comfort of a covered saloon boat with an expert guide who provides insights into the landmarks. Pay as you go for drinks and snacks or upgrade to a free-flow package to help you beat the cold.

Seeing the highlights of the Amsterdam Light Festival usually involves a lot of walking—and battling with large crowds. But this cruise aboard a covered saloon boat lets you admire the Dutch capital’s illuminations with none of the fuss. Choose to purchase drinks and snacks at your leisure or upgrade to include a portion of snacks and an open bar of wine, beer, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and soft drinks.

Everyone has heard about Keukenhof Gardens, but far fewer people know about the extravagant float parade that marks the start of this springtime tradition in Amsterdam. This tour combines both, saving you from planning day and dusktime logistics, and securing you grandstand seats from which to enjoy the floral procession.

A once-a-year occasion for the Dutch, and a once-in-a-lifetime event for the rest of us, the Dutch Flower Parade is one of the Netherlands’ most spectacular occasions—but it’s so popular that seeing it as it passes can be hard. This VIP package includes grandstand seats, ensuring a view of the parade that makes your photos pop. There's even time for an afternoon at Keukenhof Gardens before you return to Amsterdam.

Glide by the illuminated art installations of the Amsterdam Light Festival (held from November 27, 2025 to January 17, 2026) on this 90-minute canal cruise. You’ll see the sights from the water, covering more of the festival than on foot, on a comfortable electric boat. Hear commentary from your guide along the way and enjoy the option to enhance your cruise with a drink or two on board—extra cost.

During December and January, Amsterdam gets chilly but beautiful, with the canals alive in illuminations as part of the Amsterdam Light Festival. Soak up the beauty without too much of the cold when you prebook this cozy canal cruise with an audio guide to explain all the sculptures you see. Stay warm as you travel: The boat is heated, while your ticket includes a free hot chocolate or mulled wine.

Enjoy unrivaled views of Amsterdam’s Festival of Lights—which takes place every year from November through January—on a canal cruise that reveals the best of the installations. You’ll enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to 12 travelers, as you float along Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed Canal Ring in the comfort of your heated boat with indoor saloon, outdoor deck, and onboard restroom.

Experience the Amsterdam Light Festival without battling crowds on a 1.5-hour cruise on the Dutch capital’s canals. Enjoy a unique vantage point of the illuminated artwork around the city as you cruise along the historic waterways. Relax in a spacious restroom-equipped boat as you take in the sights. Listen to narration along the way from your audio guide, with headphones provided.

The Amsterdam Light Festival is pure magic: around 20 dazzling light artworks, each positioned to make the city’s historic canals look their very best. Enjoy the darkness without feeling the cold on this cozy cruise with a live guide. Naturally, the boat is heated. But you also get to enjoy unlimited mulled wine and/or hot chocolate—the perfect way to beat the winter chill.

Cruise the canals of Amsterdam to see the city illuminated during the Amsterdam Light Festival, and enjoy unobstructed views of the glowing artwork. All drinks are provided on this evening canal cruise, with options that include beer, wine, mulled wine, and soda. Heated cushions, blankets, and a covered bow ensure a comfortable cruise even if the weather is chilly, and the boat’s open back is ideal for photography.

Experience Amsterdam’s canals in a whole new light as you explore the 14th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival. This year, the theme Legacy invites international artists to reflect on what we value today and what we leave behind for future generations. Throughout this 75-minute cruise, you’ll encounter more than 20 striking light artworks that turn Amsterdam into an open-air gallery. Get comfortable aboard a classic saloon boat, offering warmth and wide, unobstructed views of the illuminated canals. Drinks such as wine, mulled wine, beer, soft drinks, and hot chocolate are available on board. If you choose the unlimited drinks option, you’ll enjoy all of these beverages without limits, along with your choice of a fresh stroopwafel or a portion of salted snacks to complete the experience. Step aboard, unwind in the cozy atmosphere of the saloon boat, and immerse yourself in an evening filled with light, art, and the stories that connect Amsterdam’s past and present.

Book your own personal canal boat cruise for the Amsterdam Light Festival, which takes place on select dates from November through January. Aboard a 12-seater private boat just for your sole group, you’ll experience the festival’s art displays and light sculptures without the crowds. Just leave the navigation to the boat’s captain, and enjoy a welcome drink once on board.

During December and January, Amsterdam’s UNESCO-listed canal network hosts the Light Festival. This boat cruise offers unobstructed views of the festival’s light installations from the boat's open top. Enjoy live commentary from your guide as you sail past top Amsterdam attractions such as the Red Light District, and stay warm on board with a hot drink.

Enjoy Amsterdam's winter illuminations, without having to plan a walking route to see them all, with this private canal cruise. Take in the Amsterdam Light Festival displays as you sit back and relax in a boat, as your skipper provides commentary on the sights you see. Celebrate the occasion with complimentary soda, beer, and sparkling wine as you sail.

Avoid crowds and long walks while still enjoying the magic of the Amsterdam Light Festival by experiencing it from the comfort of a heated, covered boat. Departing conveniently from Central Station, this canal cruise offers unlimited drinks and panoramic views of the city’s light installations. With an official audio guide included, learn the stories behind each artwork as you sail past. Sit back, relax, and make the most of photo ops from the lounge deck (or through the skylight)—no stress, just a smooth and cozy evening on the water.

In December and January, Amsterdam is illuminated with unique artwork for the Amsterdam Light Festival. Experience it like a local—on two wheels—on this bike tour. There’s no need to worry about researching the route: Your guide looks after navigation with a break for a hot drink to beat the cold, too. Explore in a small group or upgrade for an even more personal experience on a private tour.

Enjoy the Amsterdam Light Festival from the ideal vantage point — a boat coasting down the canal. Cozy up with blankets and a hot drink while you watch the lights roll by, and listen as your guide shares the stories behind the displays. Please note that on 31 December the lights aren’t switched on.

Amsterdam is a canal city best seen from the water. Aboard a luxurious, well-equipped covered boat, cruise through the city's canals during the Amsterdam Light Festival, soaking up the sights while your skipper and hostess provide background information about each landmark. Enjoy drinks including wine, mulled wine, beer, soft drinks, and hot chocolate available for purchase on board.

In the depths of winter, Amsterdam comes alive with light sculptures and illuminations, all part of the Amsterdam Light Festival. Experience it in style on this canal cruise aboard a cozy, fully heated boat. Your captain is your live guide, sharing secrets of the city and this season’s artworks alike, and the open bar serves up snacks, Amsterdam beers, European wines, mulled wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.

This 1.5-hour guided Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour offers an intimate journey through the city’s illuminated streets and canals, showcasing its iconic landmarks in a whole new light. Cycling, Amsterdam’s favorite way to explore, lets you fully experience the magic of this annual event while connecting with the city’s vibrant culture. Along the way, we’ll stop at stunning light installations, perfect for capturing unforgettable photos, as we share stories about Amsterdam’s history, art, and traditions. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a seasoned explorer, this tour combines adventure and cultural discovery for an enchanting evening ride!