Artists from all over the world have created light sculptures, projections and artwork to light up the city for the Amsterdam Festival of Lights. Discover their secrets on this canal cruise.
Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise
Departing from a quay located right next to Amsterdam's Centraal Station, you'll start a 75-minute cruise through the city's canals, discovering all the secrets of the Light Festival just as it's designed to be enjoyed–from the water.
The highlights of the cruise include:
- Dam Square
- Centraal Station
- Leidseplein
- Westerkerk
- Rembrandt House Museum
- Anne Frank House
- Van Gogh Museum
- Rijksmuseum
- Vondelpark
- National Maritime Museum
- Royal Palace
- Holland Casino
This cruise only takes place during the Amsterdam Festival of Lights from the end of November until mid-January.
2026-27 Season Theme
The 15th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival will take place during the 2026–27 season. During this new edition, from November 26, 2026, to January 17, 2027, Amsterdam’s canals will become a canvas for national and international artists.
Cruise with Drinks
When booking, you can choose the option that includes unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, perfect for enjoying a toast while admiring the festival's most iconic art installations from the comfort of the boat. For minors, this option includes soft drinks.
This option is normally available between 7:30 pm and 9 pm.
