easy
1–1.5 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires only ability to board the boat safely.
Float through Amsterdam's illuminated canals on a cozy boat while sipping unlimited mulled wine. Experience the city’s annual Light Festival with insider commentary and winter warmth.
+/- 75 minutes • All ages • All Gluhwein Included • Official Audio Guided Tour
Experience the enchanting Amsterdam Light Festival aboard a cozy boat with BoatAmsterdam.Com. Enjoy unlimited hot drinks as you glide past stunning light artworks and illuminated canals. This unique cruise combines comfort with captivating commentary, making it a memorable winter adventure. Join us for a magical journey through Amsterdam's winter wonderland!
BoatAmsterdam.Com offers you the best way to view the Amsterdam Light Festival from one of our comfortable ships!
Through various experiences we have experienced that the world around us is temporary and can suddenly be completely different.
Fortunately, this year the “Amsterdam Light Festival” (ALF) is again organizing the now world famous event to illuminate the city of Amsterdam during the cold and dark winter days. BoatAmsterdam.Com is a proud partner of this festival and organizes daily boat trips to admire the (light) artworks and the canals of Amsterdam.
Let the approximately 20 light artworks and the Amsterdam canals enchant you and let your imagination run wild.
BoatAmsterdam.Com offers you the opportunity to sail past this event and admire the artworks and canals while enjoying (unlimited) hot and cold drinks (depending on your ticket) in a cozy and heated environment. All this while you receive an explanation about the works of art.
You are welcome on our board where you can choose from various options that we offer you. We use various ships. For example, our comfortable covered sloops with heated cushions and blankets, but also covered tour boats with heating. We invite you to view our offer, which varies from an ALF cruise with gluhwein to a fully organized company outing or family/friends outing.
Every year, the Amsterdam Light Festival has a unique theme. This theme forms the foundation for inspiration for the artworks. This year the theme is “Loading”. After the impact of the last Corona years we have been confronted with the fact that the world around us is temporary and can seem very different in an instance. Now we are confronted with the upcoming AI technology ready to change the world as we know it. Look through the light and let your fantasy run wild. Join us on this journey and experience it yourself!
We are dedicated to make cruising the canals comfortable and enjoyable. It is our honor to show you around in Amsterdam and in the winter, we are partner of the festival. We do not organize the festival, only the canal cruise. We offer a wide selection of cruises during the festival, ranging from mulled wine included, all drinks included, private table including prosecco and complete private tours for families and businesses. Please reach out to us for inquiries or other questions!
“Play fair and drink responsible”: We want all our guests to have a good time.
We offer three types of products; please carefully select which product you want before you complete your booking.
Product 1: “Gluhwein/Mulled wine” This package included unlimited mulled wine for the adults only. And for all passengers it includes Hot drinks (coffee/tea/hot chocolate) and juices.
Product 2: “All drinks included”, This package includes product 1, but also includes Heineken beer, wine and soda’s.
Product 3: “Prosecco/private table cruise”, this package includes all of product 2 and has prosecco extra.
Even on heated boats, dressing warmly ensures comfort throughout the winter cruise.
Plan to arrive at the boarding point at least 15 minutes before departure to avoid delays.
The festival installations and canal reflections make for stunning photos; prepare a camera suited for low light.
Despite the cold and alcohol, keep drinking water to stay well-hydrated during the cruise.
Amsterdam’s canal ring dates back to the 17th century, a UNESCO World Heritage site integral to the city’s development and charm.
Boat Amsterdam contributes to sustainable tourism by supporting the festival’s Stichting Amsterdam Light Festival, aiding in funding eco-friendly art installations.
Keeps you comfortable during cold evenings before and after the cruise.
winter specific
Protects hands while boarding or disembarking and during cooler times on deck.
winter specific
Captures the vivid light installations and reflections on the water.
winter specific
Maintains hydration balance during the cruise, especially if consuming alcohol.