Amsterdam Light Festival: Open Boat Tour at Amsterdam Light Festival Cruises

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Amsterdam Light Festival: Open Boat Tour is a seasonal boat tour in Amsterdam that takes visitors along the city's canals to view the illuminated artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water.

Passengers travel by open boat through the canal network, passing the large-scale light installations and sculptures that form part of the festival's annual outdoor exhibition. The open-air format provides unobstructed sightlines to the artworks reflected across the water, and the route is designed to follow the festival trail through the city centre. Tickets cover the boat tour itself, allowing guests to experience the full canal route at their own pace as part of a guided group departure.

Why you'll love it

Cruise Amsterdam's canals to view large-scale light installations
Open boat gives unobstructed views of artworks reflected on water
Route follows the official festival trail through the city centre
Seasonal tour timed to the Amsterdam Light Festival programme
See illuminated sculptures displayed across the canal network

What's included

75-minute boat tour
Live guide (skipper)
Warm blankets
1 drink (hot chocolate or gluhwein) per ticket
Beer, wine, soft drinks available in the shop. Winter stall offers hot chocolate, mulled wine, prosecco, and wine (not included)

Gratuities (optional)

Good to know

Age suitability: Suitable for all ages
Know before you go: Duration: 75 minutes
Seasonal (winter only)
Open boat (dress very warmly)
Blankets and warm drink
Not included: additional drinks
Visitor guidelines: Dress very warmly (layers, hat, scarf)
Arrive early for seating
Follow skipper safety instructions
Keep belongings secure and dry
Cancellation policy: These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.