Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise

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

1. Arrival & Check-in: Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Please do not arrive earlier, as early boarding is not possible.
2. Welcome Aboard: Step aboard our open boat, find your seat and grab a warm blanket before setting off.
3. Set Sail: Begin your approximately 75-minute journey along the Amsterdam Light Festival route.
4. Along the route: Sail through the illuminated canals of Amsterdam.
5. 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.
6. 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 Amsterdam Light Festival 2026/2027?
Yes, Captain Jack is an official partner of Amsterdam Light Festival 2026/2027. Join us for a canal cruise along the official festival route and admire 20 spectacular light artworks from the water.