Witness Amsterdam transformed into a glowing art gallery
Aboard the Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise
See stunning light artworks from international artists
Learn about the stories with a bilingual audio guide
Relax in heated, comfortable boats on Lover's Canal cruises
Admire the city's wintry charm through art and illumination
Mobile Vouchers are accepted , no need to print the tickets!

Enjoy the city lights as it turns into a glowing open-air museum filled with beautiful light installations during the Amsterdam Light Festival.. During the festival the city sparkles with colors and shapes. The Amsterdam's canals sparkle with unique stories through light, transforming the winter nights into a magical experience. Aboard the Lovers Canal cruise offers the best way to enjoy this beautiful setting. Enjoy a cozy and heated setting with an audio guide in English and Dutch. Each light work along the route blends creativity with stories to discover. The calm water mirrors every glowing masterpiece, making the view more captivating. The Amsterdam light festival not only lights up the canals but also warms the heart during the coldest months. It is an unforgettable journey through art and light. Don't miss the chance to see Amsterdam at its most enchanting.

Experience the magic of Amsterdam during the Amsterdam Light Festival with a relaxing cruise through the city’s glowing canals. From 27 November to 18 January, the festival transforms Amsterdam into a stunning open-air light museum filled with dazzling sculptures and illuminated artworks. Aboard the Lovers Canal cruise takes you past every masterpiece, with an engaging audio guide sharing stories about the art and the international artists who created them. As you glide through the sparkling waterways, you’ll see the city come alive with colour, creativity, and light. The Amsterdam Light Festival is best enjoyed from the water, where you have the perfect view of each glowing installation. The artworks are all placed along one continuous route, allowing the canal boats to pass by every single one. Sit back, relax, and admire the city as it shines in a completely new way. The reflections of light on the water create an enchanting atmosphere, making this cruise one of the most memorable ways to experience Amsterdam in winter.

Sail comfortably aboard the modern, heated boats of LOVERS Canal Cruises, designed to keep you warm and cozy as you explore the festival’s highlights. The onboard audio guide, available in both English and Dutch, tells fascinating stories about the artworks and the inspiration behind them. Each light creation shares its own unique message, and together, they form a collection of themes that celebrate connection, imagination, and hope during the darkest months of the year. The Amsterdam Light Festival brings warmth and brightness to the city’s cold winter nights. As you drift through the beautifully lit canals, you’ll see how light transforms familiar streets and bridges into magical art displays. From the water, you have a first-class view of the light art while you can relax and take it all in.

Glide through the canals on a boat tour or wander the streets on foot to see breathtaking light art by international artists. Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or a loved one, this cruise is the perfect way to experience the festive spirit and creativity that define Amsterdam during this season. Step aboard, relax in the heated cabin, and enjoy the view as Amsterdam glows with spectacular light installations. Get ready for a breathtaking journey through art, light, and the beauty of the city’s canals.

75 Minutes Light Festival Canal Cruise
Choose your boarding point
Audio Guide available in English and Dutch

Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Food & Beverages

Check-in 15 minutes before departure. Waiting time can occur even with a timeslot due to large crowds.
Free access to bathroom.
Please carry your own headphones to get access for the Audio Guide on the boat.
Outside Food and Drinks are not allowed on the boat.
Waiting time can occur even with a timeslot due to large crowds.
You can reschedule your tickets yourself via self rebook page up to 24 hours in advance.
Wheelchair Accessibility: No
Voucher Information: Mobile Vouchers are accepted !
Disclaimer: The Service provider / Tour Operator reserves the right to change the itinerary or cancel the tour due to events being celebrated in the city or force majeure reasons.

You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.