Amsterdam: Winter Lights Canal Cruise
Sail past the Amsterdam Light Festival
Departure location: Sea Palace, Oosterdokskade 8, Amsterdam, near Amsterdam Central Station
Boats: Luxury open boat with panoramic views of the light artworks
Including: Experienced local skipper & host, warm blankets and live commentary in English
Sightseeing: More than 20 artworks from the 15th edition of Amsterdam Light Festival
Bar: Drinks are available on board or included with the unlimited drinks option
Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise
Sail along the Amsterdam Light Festival route on a 75-minute cruise through Amsterdam’s illuminated canals.
Your local skipper and host guide you along the route with live commentary in English. Warm blankets are provided to keep you comfortable during the winter evening.
Drinks such as beer, wine, mulled wine and soft drinks are available on board. Choose the unlimited drinks option to enjoy these beverages without limits, together with your choice of a fresh stroopwafel or salted snacks.
What’s included
75-minute cruise along the Amsterdam Light Festival route
Experienced local skipper and host
Live commentary in English
Warm blankets
Beer, wine, mulled wine and soft drinks (if unlimited drinks option is chosen)
Fresh stroopwafel or salted snacks (if option is chosen)
What’s not included
Drinks and snacks with the standard ticket
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Wheelchair accessibility
Itinerary
Arrival & Check-in: Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Please do not arrive earlier, as early boarding is not possible.
Welcome Aboard: Step aboard our open boat, find your seat and grab a warm blanket before setting off.
Set Sail: Begin your approximately 75-minute journey along the Amsterdam Light Festival route.
Along the route: Sail through the illuminated canals of Amsterdam.
Drinks & Stories: Your local skipper and host will share stories and fun facts about Amsterdam and the light artworks along the route. Beer, wine, mulled wine and soft drinks are available on board, or enjoy unlimited drinks when you have selected this option.
Return: After approximately 75 minutes, we will return to the departure area.
(Please note: The exact route and duration may be affected by the festival route, demonstrations, canal traffic or other unforeseen circumstances. In dry weather, the cruise can take place on an open boat. In case of rain, the boat will be covered.)
Highlights
Sail along the route of the 15th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival
75-minute cruise through Amsterdam’s illuminated canals
Live commentary in English
Warm blankets and drinks on board
Unlimited drinks option with a fresh stroopwafel or salted snacks
Are you an official partner of the Amsterdam Light Festival?
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.