Amsterdam Light Festival

The Amsterdam Light Festival takes place from November 26th 2026 until January 17th 2027 at 23:00.

All our boats depart from locations close to the Central Station of Amsterdam. The single ticket cruises depart from Prins Hendrikkade 33A, while our private boats depart from Stationsplein 26. During the cruise you will come by all 20+ artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival.

The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual light festival in downtown Amsterdam. National and international artists are invited to create a light artwork especially for the festival. The route can be traveled on foot, by bicycle or by boat. Would you like to admire the light artworks from the water? Book your (private) canal cruise at Amsterdam Boat Experience.

That is entirely up to you. Although we can assure you that it is a unique experience to admire the light festival from the water. With us, you will be covered, warm and get a delicious snack and drink on board. Moreover, you will see the light art works up close and sail under the enchanting bridges, so we recommend you to admire this beautiful light show in Amsterdam from the water.

Yes, you can see part of the Amsterdam Light Festival for free from public streets and canalsides. For the best views of the light artworks, a canal cruise is a great option, as many installations are designed to be seen from the water.

Yes, walking is a great way to explore parts of the Amsterdam Light Festival. You can see various artworks on foot while enjoying Amsterdam’s atmospheric city centre. Keep in mind that some artworks may be more difficult to see from the street.

Besides walking and taking a canal cruise, cycling is another great way to discover Amsterdam. Check out Flagship Bike Tours Amsterdam for guided bike tours that take you past famous sights and hidden gems around the city.

The cruise takes approximately 75 minutes.

A single adult ticket for the saloon boat is from € 27.28.

Yes. You can book a private boat for your group.

Yes. On our German-language cruise, a German-speaking host tells you about the city along the way.

No. In 2025-2026 we were a partner of the Amsterdam Light Festival, but not for 2026-2027. You can still sail with us along the route, on the public waterways.