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Experience Amsterdam Light Festival from the iconic canals of Amsterdam. Read more about the different types of cruises we offer below.

CANAL CRUISE

Hop on board a covered, heated canal boat and admire the artworks on the quays and in the water through the big windows (even the roof is made out of glass!). Immerse yourself in the story of Edition 12, with the tailor-made audio guide. You will hear all about the artworks, artists, theme and the route, with plenty of time in between to chat and enjoy the sights.

Cruises can be booked from 1 October 2024 onwards

(SEMI) OPEN BOAT

Experience the light artworks from up close, in an intimate group setting. On board a (semi) open boat, you have an exceptional view of the artworks, as the boat is not, or only partially, covered. In case the weather turns bad, the boat can be fully covered. There are blankets available to stay warm and an enthusiastic skipper or guide will tell you all about the artworks.

PRIVATE/GROUP CRUISE

Whether you are looking for an outing with your colleagues, a group event, or a private cruise including a three-course dinner – just about anything is possible. At one of our partner boat companies you can make a request for your specific wishes.Take a look at what our official partners offer via the button below.

SAILING YOURSELF

Are you planning on sailing the route with your own boat? Then download our brand new app. Via an in-app purchase you will get access to the route map (€7.99), containing the artwork locations and descriptions. During the festival hours, there are different sailing rules in place than usual . Please read them to ensure a safe and fun experience on the water together. You can find the rules in the app and on our website.

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Amsterdam: Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Menu

Enjoy an evening of fine dining on a 2-hour dinner cruise of Amsterdam’s canals. Depart from Centraal Station to see Amsterdam's best sights while enjoying your choice of a 4-course meal with wine.

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Cruise away on a heated canal boat and catch views of the incredible Amsterdam Light Festival after treating yourself to a delicious Dutch meal.

Experience Amsterdam’s historic canals all lit up, thanks to the Amsterdam Light Festival, themed as Imagine Beyond .

Enjoy relishing a special menu at the LOVERS Café before you begin your journey into the world of imagination.

Admire over 20 beautiful light artworks from around the world.

Your boat tour includes onboard commentary in English and Dutch from an audio guide.

Sit comfortably inside a heated boat and check out beautiful light sculptures, projections, and installations.

1.5hr canal cruise

Dinner at the LOVERS Café

Audio guide in English and Dutch

Free WiFi onboard

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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

Picture yourself on a boat on the Amstel River, seeing Amsterdam illuminated with spectacular light artworks. What's more? You get to enjoy this festival post a delicious meal at the LOVERS Café. Step inside this restaurant and relish a special menu that includes satay, fries, and acar with onion, seasoned chicken, and more.

After dinner, hop on the heated boat to enjoy unparalleled views of the light art while you relax and take in the glowing sights. The theme Imagine Beyond will take you on a journey to the world of imagination. The almost 6-km-long route is designed in such a way that you can see all the works of art, both on the quay and along the canals.

Starting at Prins Hendrikkade, the canal boat takes you through the Weesperbuurt and Plantage neighborhoods, where you can find all the art on display. You also have the company of an audio guide (available in English and Dutch) that fills you in on the back story behind each beautiful light installation.

Know Before You Go

Important information.

Waiting time can occur even with a timeslot due to large crowds.

Everyone is expected to bring a valid form of ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, identity card, student card, etc).

See the Festival of Lights route map here.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Kindly ensure that you arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your experience to avoid any delays.

Boarding Point

Your boarding point is at Lovers Canal Cruises Boating Point.

Address: Prins Hendrikkade 25, in front of Central Station, Amsterdam.

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Getting There

The quay of Lovers Canal Cruises lies opposite Amsterdam Central Station, between the LOVERS shop and the GVB Tickets & Info. It is, therefore, easily accessible by metro, tram, and bus.

Tram: Lines 2, 12, 13, and 17 stop at Amsterdam, Centraal Station.

Metro: Lines 51, 53, and 54 stop at Centraal Station.

Bus: The Union Ivkoni - Unibus stops at Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen, which is located directly in front of the boarding point.

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Amsterdam Light Festival

Saloon boat Salute and Saloon boat Style offer you the opportunity to admire these works of art up close from the water. Double glazing in the saloon and good heating ensure that you always have a perfect panoramic view.

With the Salute, the rear part of the boat can be opened, allowing you to experience the light sculptures even more. The Style even has a completely transparent roof. Both boats have been fully restored while retaining many authentic details that give the ship an intimate atmosphere.

Do you want to have a drink in style with your friends? Invite your business relations? Or rather go for a romantic, private, a la carte dinner on board?

We offer Private Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tours for small groups at the highest level. You can enjoy these unique and exclusive saloon boats for up to 10 people. Can you imagine a better way to admire the light festival than with your own company in the refined, warm and cozy saloon boat Salute or saloon boat Style?

Light Cruise Salute

These are the prices if you book through this website:

• Boat: Private saloon boat Salute
• Price: € 365,-
• Including VAT, tourist tax and ALF payment up to 4 people
• Additional persons pay a surcharge of €8.50 per person.
• Pick up and drop off location: Zwanenburgwal 40
• Departure times around 5pm, 7pm and 9pm
• For exact times see booking day
• Duration boat trip: 1.5 hours
• 1 to 8 people

This Private Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tour is without extensive catering. You can order some small bites in our webshop and use drinks from our well-stocked bar and pay for them at the end of your cruise. If desired, our knowledgeable Captain can provide commentery about the insights of the artworks. 

We have a special offer: you will immediately receive a 15 euro discount on the boat rental when booking via the webshop. We also take care of the payment to the organization of the ALF for the first 4 people; a discount of up to 34 euros. For a 1.5-hour Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise   you pay   € 365 (up to 49 euros discount). We cruise the complete  ALF route .

Choose the Salute for the best private light festval boat cruise in 1,5 hours.

Light Cruise Special Salute

These are the prices if you book through this website

• Price: € 465,-
• Departure times: around 4.30pm, 7.30pm and 9pm
• Duration boat trip: 2 hours
• With catering options

This Private Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Cruise come with different catering options that you can order directly.in our webshop. You can use drinks from our well-stocked bar and pay for them afterwards at the captain. During the Light Cruise Special we combine other canals with the route of the Amsterdam Light Festival. If desired, our knowledgeable Captain can provide commentery about the insights of the artworks.

 Special offer: you pay € 465 for 2 hours of sailing. For the first 4 persons, we pay the contribution to the organization of the ALF; a discount of up to 34 euros plus you will receive a 15 euros discount on the boat rental when booking via the webshop.

Choose the Salute for the best Amsterdam light festival small boat tour with catering.

Light Cruise Diner Salute

• Price: €665,-   (Boat rental)
• 3 course à la carte dinner: €80 pp
• Additional persons pay a surcharge of €8.50 pp.
• Departure time: around 7.30 pm
• Duration boat trip: 3 hours
• 1 to 5 people

Private Amsterdam Light Festival with Dinner. Dining a la carte and at the same time admiring all the artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival is possible for a maximum of 5 people on salute salute and up to 7 people on salonboat Style. You can start from 7.30 pm at the locations shown and on request a little later at a location that suits you best. We make 2 short stops to pick up the dishes. This is the ultimate Amsterdam Light Festival cruise we offer.

The special offer also applies here: 15 euros on boat rental and up to 34 euros on ALF fees.. For the 3-hour private dinner cruise you pay € 665. For the 3 courses a la carte we charge €80 per person. You can pay for the drinks consumed from our bar with the captain after your cruise.

Choose the Salute for the best Private  Amsterdam Light Festival  with dinner. 

Practical information

Boarding and disembarkation location

Our standard pick-up and drop-off location is from the jetty opposite Zwanenburgwal 40.

In consultation and depending on other bookings, it is also possible to get on and off at a different location.

Parking There are several parking garages around the boarding location. The nearest parking garage is Stadhuis / Muziektheater (Waterlooplein 28, 1011 PG Amsterdam) or P1 Parking Waterlooplein (Valkenburgerstraat 238, 1011 ND Amsterdam)

Public transport There are several options for using public transport just a 3-minute walk from the boarding location. From Amsterdam Central station, the metro takes you to the Nieuwmarkt or Stopera in a few minutes. Plan your trip with the public transport planner .

Cab Taxi stands are a 3-minute walk away at Waterlooplein and Nieuwmarkt.

Rates include VAT, including €8.50 payment for up to 4 people at the Light Festival, tourist tax and booking costs.

Private Light Festival Boat Tours can be booked on the saloon boat Style as well. Our beautifully restored and 100% electric private boat is the perfect boat to cruise the Amsterdam Light Festival. You sit in the front, which gives you the best view of the artworks. Double glazing and good heating prevent condensation. The semi-transparent roof is unique. You can see out through it, but people can’t see in, allowing you to enjoy in privacy. The mahogany bar with a wide variety of champagnes, wines and other cold drinks is an eye-catcher. We even have a hidden toilet on board.

Up to 10 people can enjoy this Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tour in style!

Light Cruise Style

These are our prices when booking via this website:

• Boat: Private saloon boat Style
• Pick up and drop off location: Geldersekade 8
• Departure times  around 5pm, 7pm and 9pm
• 1 to 10 people

This Private Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Cruise is without extensive catering. You can order some small bites in our webshop and use drinks from our well-stocked bar and pay for them at the end of your cruise. If desired, our knowledgeable Captain can provide commentery about the insights of the artworks. 

Choose the Style for the best private light festval boat cruise in 1,5 hours.

Light Cruise Special Style

• Departure times around 4.30pm, 7.30pm and 9pm

These Private Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tours come with different catering options. You can order them directly.in our webshop. You can use drinks from our well-stocked bar and pay for them afterwards at the captain. During the Light Cruise Special we combine other canals with the route of the Amsterdam Light Festival. If desired, our knowledgeable Captain can provide commentery about the insights of the artworks.

Choose the Style for the best Amsterdam light festival small boat tour with catering

Light Cruise Diner Style

• Price: € 665,-   (Boat rental)
• Departure time around 7.30 pm
• 1 to 7 people

Private Amsterdam Light Festival with Dinner. A la carte dining and at the same time admiring all the artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival is possible for up to 7 people on salonboat Style. You can start from 7.30 pm at the locations shown and on request a little later at a location that suits you best. We make 2 short stops to pick up the dishes.

The special offer also applies here: 15 euros on boat rental and up to 34 euros on ALF fees. For the 3-hour dinner cruise you pay € 665. For the 3 courses a la carte we charge €80 per person. You can pay for the drinks consumed from our bar with the skipper after the cruise. The ultimate way to experience the light festival.

Boarding and disembarkation location Our standard pick-up and drop-off location is from the jetty at Geldersekade 8.

In consultation and depending on other bookings, it is sometimes also possible to get on and off at a different location.

Parking The nearest parking garage is the Oosterdoks parking garage : Oosterdoksstraat 150, 1011 DK Amsterdam. From there you can walk to our boarding location.

Public transport You can easily travel from all directions by train, bus, tram or metro to Amsterdam Central Station. You can walk to our boarding location in 3 minutes. Plan your trip with the public transport planner .

Cab There is a taxi stand around the corner opposite the St. Nicholas Church, a 1-minute walk from the boarding location.

Restaurants Around the corner is the weeping tower where you can meet before your trip to have a drink. They do close early. so for a bite to eat you better go to the Nieuwmarkt.

Book your Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise directly in our webshop . You can see the current availability here and you can book directly. You can also add your catering wishes to the light cruise specials.

You will immediately receive a booking confirmation after payment has been received by us.

If you have any questions or other wishes, please fill out our contact form.

After the form has been sent correctly, you will immediately receive the confirmation (Thank you for your request). We will inform you as soon as possible by e-mail about what is possible.

Then let us know if you want to book this. We will then place an option in our agenda and send you a payment request for the boat rental and catering to complete the booking.

Please check that all information herein is correct and then use the payment link.

The payment link is valid for a limited time and during this time we will keep the boat reserved for you, after which your option will automatically expire.

You can pay with ideal or credit card.

We will of course send you a confirmation of your booking immediately after receipt of payment.

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With us you only pay extra for the payment to the light festival if you come with more than 4 people and what you purchase in terms of catering or drinks.

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Can you appreciate a candlelit dinner? Then you will totally enjoy this dinner cruise. While the most delicious dishes are served, take a cruise through a wonderland of light and colors. You will sail from one surprise to another and have a particularly good time in the meantime.

Sail, admire and feast

Aboard one of our luxury salon boats you will feast your eyes: the Amsterdam Light Festival treats you to objects of light of international class. As an Official Partner of the festival, we sail the Water Colors route. So whatever can be seen, you have the best view.

Top dishes for every taste

Tastes differ, which is why we like to offer you a wide choice. In collaboration with a top Amsterdam restaurant, we have put together a varied menu. Or do you opt for live cooking on board? During the cruise, the chefs at by LUTE prepare the dishes fresh and serve them immediately. Dining on a Salon boat during the Amsterdam Light Festival is a unique and special experience!

Amsterdam Light Festival dinner cruise package

Your canal cruise with dinner at the Amsterdam Light Festival begins with reception on board. When the boat goes ashore, you will be invited to make your selection from the menu. The cruise lasts three hours, so there is plenty of time to enjoy dinner and view the light art. Double enjoyment!

The Amsterdam Light Festival dinner cruise package in brief. – Boat ride from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. – Luxury 3-course dinner catered by a top restaurant – Drinks from the bar (beer, wine, soft drinks)

The price of this package depends on the group size.

The prices below give you an indication and are exclusive of VAT and include a contribution to the Amsterdam Light Festival. The number of people also determines which saloon boat you will sail on.

• Less than 15 people – price on request – Emma, Belle van Zuylen
• 15-20 people – € 149.00 per person – Emma, Belle van Zuylen
• 20-25 people – € 149.00 per person – Adeline
• 25-35 people – € 135.00 per person – Adeline
• 35-45 people – € 125.00 per person – Adeline
• 45-50 people – € 115.00 per person – Adeline
• 50-58 persons – € 115.00 per person – Dame van Amstel

Not interested in a dinner cruise? Then consider our drinks cruise during the Light Festival.

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How to see the Amsterdam Light Festival: Boat cruise, walking tour or app

The Amsterdam Light Festival is a highlight during the winter months and one of my favourite times to visit Amsterdam. From late November to late January, the city transforms, with enchanting displays of light and colour.

I’ve visited the Amsterdam Light Festival twice; once in 2014 and again in 2023 for the festival’s 12th edition.

When I visited in early December 2023, I wanted to see what would be the best way to experience the lights, so I tried three ways of seeing the festival; a boat cruise, a walking tour and using the Amsterdam Light Festival’s own app for a self-guided trip.

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About the Amsterdam Light Festival

The Amsterdam Light Festival first took place in 2012. Each year, the festival has a unique theme, adding an exciting twist to the experience.

The artworks spread around the historic canals are not just pretty to look at; they often carry meaningful messages or stories, making your light festival experience both beautiful and thought-provoking.

For the Amsterdam Light Festival 2023-2024 the theme is LOADING… Revealing Art, AI and Tech . Across more than 20 light installations, artists explore how technology and AI shape how we talk, connect, and express ourselves in the digital world.

The festival happens at around the same time every year, from late November to late January, brightening up the darkest time of year. The first time I visited was in 2014, when I caught them purely by accident!

I was really excited to come back to Amsterdam and see this year’s lights, and this time I decided I’d try out three ways to experience the festival.

Let’s start with the most popular way to see the festival light installations; taking a canal boat cruise.

Canal boat cruise

Pros: Lots of boat cruise options, relaxing and scenic, no walking Cons: You won’t be able to experience the interactive installations, can be difficult to take photos

The most popular and relaxing way to see the Amsterdam Light Festival is by taking a canal cruise. Quite a few of the artworks are designed to be seen from the water, so if you want the full Amsterdam Light Festival experience, it’s a good idea to take a trip on a canal boat.

There are lots of options to suit the size of your group and the type of cruise you want to take.

On my most recent trip to Amsterdam, 8 of us took a private dinner cruise with Smidtje Luxury Cruises , with drinks and a buffet of Indonesian food.

Our boat, the Terra Nova, was a very classy wooden saloon boat built in 1900, with heating (very important in Amsterdam in the winter), opening windows at the front of the boat (great for taking photos of the lights) and even a toilet on board. If you were travelling to Amsterdam as a group then this would be a great option.

If you don’t fancy a private cruise, most of the canal cruise companies in Amsterdam offer evening cruises to see the canals by night.

I absolutely love an evening canal cruise in Amsterdam, particularly at Christmas. On my first trip to the Amsterdam Light Festival in 2014 we took a canal cruise on one of the big tour boats that depart from Damrak.

It was the middle of December, and Amsterdam was fully into the Christmas spirit after the Sinterklaas festivities had ended on December 6th. Seeing all the Christmas trees in the windows of canals and houseboats was a brilliant way to get into the festive spirit.

One downside of taking a canal cruise is that the canals get very busy with tour boats during the light festival, so while your skipper may be able to slow down a little as they go past the installations, they won’t be able to stop. This can make taking photos a little challenging.

If taking photos is important to you, I’d recommend the self-guided walking tour option, as you’ll be able to go at your own pace to get the perfect picture.

Walking tour

Pros: The best way to see the interactive installations, local insight, no getting lost Cons: The tour concentrates on the Herengracht, so you’ll only see around half of the installations; not ideal if it’s raining

While the vast majority of the installations at the Amsterdam Light Festival can be seen from the water, in most years there are some that are best experienced on foot.

For the 2023-2024 festival, these include three interactive pieces of art; Gali May Lucas’s Absorbed by Light , VOUW’s Chairwave and Jacqueline Hen’s Light High , which can only be seen by walking into its metal box.

I took a walking tour on the first night of the 2023-24 light festival. I met my guide Enno at Torensluis and from there we set off to the Herengracht, seeing 11 of the artworks along the way, including all three of the interactive pieces.

I was on a solo trip to Amsterdam and Enno was more than happy to be my personal photographer, which I really appreciated!

Enno was very knowledgeable about the art and was able to give me a local’s insight into the places we passed along the way, including why some of the pieces had been placed in particular spots.

There’s a piece at Gouden Bocht (Golden Bend) where columns of golden light rotate, looking like stacks of shiny gold coins or a stock exchange ticker; a fitting piece of art for the area which was the most expensive part of Amsterdam in the 17th and 18th centuries.

The walking route in total was around a mile and a half (2.5km) and took 75 minutes. We stopped halfway along the route for some warming mulled wine and delicious Dutch Christmas stollen.

You can book the Amsterdam Light Festival walking tour that I took on Get Your Guide .

Self-guided tour with the Amsterdam Light Festival app

Pros: The cheapest way to have an Amsterdam Light Festival experience Cons: It can be a long-ish walk to see all the installations, not as relaxing as a boat trip, no opportunity to ask questions

The organisers of the Amsterdam Light Festival have produced a mobile app which you can use to create your own self-guided tour around the light installations.

The app, which is available for both iPhone and Android , includes some limited information for free. For €7.99 you can upgrade to buy the excellent in-app map, which you can use to see where each artwork is, and get more information about it.

If you want to see all the artworks, and have time to linger at each one, then using the paid-for version of the app will probably give you the most in-depth Light Festival experience. It’s also a good option for photographers who’ll need more time than you’ll have on a boat tour or group walking tour.

I found the paid-for version of the app really useful while I was on the canal boat cruise. With the map open, I was able to see when an art installation was coming up and which side of the boat it would be on.

While we did have a guide on our dinner cruise, the food was the main focus. It was useful to be able to have all the information about each art piece at my fingertips.

Tips for visiting the Amsterdam Light Festival

The 12th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival takes place between 30 November 2023 and 21 January 2024. The lights are switched on at 5pm each night and can be viewed until 10pm on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays, and 11pm every other day. The lights will be on all over the Christmas period; the only day they’re off is on New Year’s Eve.

The only exception to these timings is Jacqueline Hen’s Light High , which is in an enclosed box rather than being out in the open. This artwork can be seen Thursday to Sunday, between 4.30pm and 9pm.

I like a canal boat tour in the early evening, when there’s a tiny bit of light left for that cosy glow, but if you want to see the lights at their most impressive, then visit after dark.

Remember, Amsterdam in winter can be chilly, so dress warmly! It can be a good idea to book your boat tour in advance as they can get quite busy during the festival.

Final thoughts – is the Amsterdam Light Festival worth it?

I really enjoy visiting the Amsterdam Light Festival; I like other cities’ light festivals, but there’s something very special about the combination of Amsterdam’s characteristic architecture and the beautiful, other-worldly and thought-provoking light installations.

For the best light festival experience, I recommend taking a canal boat tour to see everything, but also buying the app so you have a better understanding of whereabouts you are in the city and the details of each piece.

Having the app also means that, once you’re back on dry land, you can retrace your steps to see any artworks you might have missed, and see the interactive pieces.

If you have a little more time in Amsterdam, I’d recommend taking the walking tour as well. I really found it gave my understanding of the light festival and of Amsterdam itself a big boost.

The Amsterdam Light Festival is one of those things that you can visit year after year, particularly if you come during those magical couple of weeks just before Christmas. I’ve loved both my visits to see the light festival and I’ve got no doubt that I’ll be back!

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Amsterdam Light festival Dinner Cruise arrangement

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Ervaar de Amsterdam Light Festival dinner cruise voor een unieke rondvaart met eten door de Amsterdamse grachten. Kies een arrangement dat perfect bij jouw wensen aansluit!*

Het jaarlijkse Amsterdam Light Festival heeft inmiddels al vele edities achter de rug, waarbij ieder jaar weer groter wordt uitgepakt dan de vorige editie. Je hebt wellicht al eens één van deze edities bezocht, vanaf de kant. Maar wat als we je vertellen dat het voor komend jaar mogelijk is om het Amsterdam Light Festival vanaf het water mee te maken. Dichterbij dan ooit!

*Let op, de arrangementen zijn vanaf 15 personen te boeken.

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Neem jouw vrienden, familie of collega’s mee naar de volgende editie van het Amsterdam Light Festival voor een dinner cruise of een van onze vele arrangementen met eten en drinken.

Geniet aan boord van een van onze schepen van een bierproeverij, wijnproeverij of de diverse buffetmogelijkheden, terwijl je de wereld van het licht bekijkt. Wat is er leuker dan het Amsterdam Light Festival vanaf het water mee te maken?

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Je kan dit festival ook vieren in combinatie met de verjaardag van één van jouw vrienden. Rederij de Nederlanden versiert de boot in dat geval en richt deze graag naar jouw wensen in. Wil jij dat wij de muziek verzorgen, of gebruik je liever zelf een afspeellijst? Organiseer je zelf een pubquiz, of wil je dat liever door ons laten verzorgen? De mogelijkheden zijn eindeloos.

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Amsterdam Light Festival

2023 marks the twelfth year of the well-known Amsterdam Light Festival. It’s not difficult to understand why this festival is so popular. It’s literally and figuratively a light in the dark days of winter. During the months of December and January, beautiful light art is exhibited in and around the Amsterdam canals and city center. These incredible pieces of art are created by international artists. Visitors can walk along the works or choose to buy a canal cruise ticket to see the art from the water.

At Amsterdam Canal Cruises, you can of course book a ticket for an Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise so you can admire all the light artworks.

History of the Amsterdam Light Festival

For decades, the GEB (the municipal energy company of Amsterdam) made sure that the canals would light up every year, until privatization of the company in the late 1990s put an end to this. Suddenly the canals were dark during the winter and locals considered this a real loss. In the following years, Amsterdam citizens organised multiple initiatives to light up the city, such as Yule and the Christmas Canal Parade with illuminated boats. In 2010, the Winter Magic Amsterdam was organised, during which the boat parade got combined with fun things to do and see. For the Winter Magic Amsterdam, light artist Rogier van der Heide turned the famous sight the Skinny Bridge into a true light artwork.

In 2012, the Amsterdam Light Festival was organised for the first time. The festival focused on the art and worked together with international light artists. During the winter months, people could walk along the canals to see the works, but they could also follow a route with a boat.

10 years later and the Amsterdam Light Festival is bigger and more popular than ever. Every year, there’s a new interesting theme that makes everyone ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’; whether you follow the walking route or admire the light works from the water.

Amsterdam Light Festival 2023-2024

For Amsterdam Light Festival 2023-2024, artists were asked to consider the effects of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) on our everyday lives. The ways in which we communicate, engage and create are all impacted by technology and AI. What is the impact on the human condition? How does society change because of this digital evolution? And where are the boundaries? The different perspectives will be highlighted during Edition 12, with the theme: LOADING… Revealing Art, AI and Tech.

The route consists of more than twenty light artworks by the hand of international artists. From renowned names to surprising newcomers and everything in between. A very diverse selection. We dive deeper into our relationship with personal tech, the mobile phone being at the forefront  – we cannot live without it, but sometimes you wish you could throw it in the canal. Subjects such as swarm intelligence, self learning algorithms, facial recognition and motion capture are also explored.

Edition 12 is a translation of, or commentary on, the all-encompassing and omnipresent technology that we so heavily rely on and that is intertwined with our everyday lives. What’s coming next? That’s still Loading…

The festival takes place from November 30, 2023 until January 21, 2024. 

The Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruises

Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise During this 90 minute canal cruise, you’ll sail along the beautiful artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival in a covered and heated boat. This is especially nice during the cold Amsterdam evenings! Put in your earphones and listen to the explanation about the light artwork through our handy audio guide (available in Dutch and English). This cruise is fun for young and old!

Amsterdam Light Festival open boat canal cruise We also offer an open boat cruise for those that would like to view the light artworks in a slightly more intimate circle. After all, you’re in a boat with a maximum of 25 people. Please make sure to dress warmly for this Amsterdam Light Festival cruise because this open boat is not heated. We do have some blankets ready for you to keep you warm. During this cruise, your captain will also be your tour guide and tell you all about the artworks that you see.

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Do you have any questions about our Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruises? Then contact us; we’d love to help you.

Even outside of the period of the Amsterdam Light Festival you can book the best canal cruises in Amsterdam with us. You can also score tickets for museums and tours at Amsterdam Canal Cruises.

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Amsterdam Light Festival Dinner Cruise

Dé Amsterdam light festival dinner cruise van Amsterdam boek je natuurlijk op de meest luxe elektrische sloepen van Amsterdam, namelijk bij Rederij van der Linden. Deze luxe vaart is een van de buffet opties: Indonesisch of Italiaans,  2 uur varen, onbeperkt ‘drank arrangement basic’ en opstappen bij Centraal Station.

Dineren kan uitgebreid in een restaurant, maar waarom niet op een van onze luxe boten met een van onze uitgebreide buffet opties. Een dinner cruise duurt minimaal 2 uur.

Heeft u specifieke wensen, neem dan contact met ons op, er is dus altijd wel iets dat bij uw wensen past.

Tijdens de twaalfde editie die van 30 November 2023 tot en met 21 januari 2024 zal plaats vinden nemen de schippers van Rederij van der Linden je mee in de wereld van de verbeelding. Het thema van deze 12 editie is: ‘LOADING…Revealing Art, AI and Tech’ Laat je inspireren door de twintig prachtige lichtkunstwerken tegen het unieke winterse decor van onze hoofdstad.

Het Amsterdam Light Festival brengt licht gedurende de donkerste periode van het jaar en ‘verlicht’ het publiek met kleurrijke kunstwerken.

Het festival is dagelijks te beleven van 17.00 tot 23.00 uur (tijdens Oud & Nieuw tot 20.00 uur).

Het festival is dagelijks te beleven van 17.00 tot 23.00 uur.

Interesse in dit uitje?

Voorbeeld programma amsterdam light festival dinner cruise:.

• Ontvangst bij Centraal Station. (Oosterdokskade 8, op de steiger naast het Sea Palace, restaurant)
• Welkomst woordje van de kapitein en iedereen wordt voorzien van (onbeperkt) heerlijke gekoelde drankjes. optioneel warme dranken.
• Varen langs talloze hoogtepunten die het centrum rijk is maar ook door verstilde en onbekende grachtjes
• Afhankelijk van het gekozen arrangement genieten van het diner.
• Indien gewenst verteld de schipper u prachtige anekdotes en verhalen uit het roemrijke verleden van onze prachtige stad
• Einde vaart, de tijd vliegt voorbij! Wij garanderen u dat u een zorgeloze en unieke ervaring rijker bent

Diner keuzes dinner cruise: Italiaans buffet Vitello tonato, rucola salade (vegetarisch), Caprese salade, focaccia met tapanade en aioli, lasagne bolognese, kip in italiaanse roomsaus en Toscaanse rozemarijnaardappelen.

Indonesisch buffet Het Indonesische buffet bestaat uit: nasi goreng, bami, sajoer lodeh (mix groenten in pittige kokossaus), terong belado (pittige sticky aubergine), rendang, sate ajam met satesaus, telor ketjap (gekookt ei in zoete kruidensaus), sambal goreng boontjes, kroepoek, gebakken uitjes en sambal.

Tijd: Dinner cruise Amsterdam duurt 2 uur 1/2 uur langer varen is € 17,50 p.p. 1 uur langer varen € 27,50 p.p.

Prijzen: 8 t/m 14 personen € 99,50 p.p. incl. btw 15 t/m 100 personen € 97,50 p.p. incl. btw Bent u met minder dan 8 personen dan kan u dit arrangement gewoon boeken. Het starttarief van de diner arrangementen is gebaseerd op 8 personen.

Additionele opties Amsterdam light festival dinner cruise:

Drankpakket Basic  Inbegrepen in deze vaart Onbeperkt Heineken bier, wijn (wit & rosé) en frisdranken, alles gekoeld in ijsklontjes

Drankpakket Medium  (+ €4,50 p.p. incl. 21% btw) Onbeperkt Heineken bier, wijn (wit & rosé) en frisdranken, alles gekoeld in ijsklontjes + Prosecco

Drankpakket Large (+ €9,50 p.p. incl. 21% btw) Onbeperkt Heineken bier, wijn (wit & rosé) en frisdranken, alles gekoeld in ijsklontjes + Prosecco + Vodka, Rum, Whisky en Gin

Borrelplateau koud basic € 3,50 p.p. incl 9%btw Een eenvoudige mix van zoutjes zoals, borrelnootjes en kaasvlinders.

Borrelplateau warm € 9,50 p.p. incl 9%btw Keuze uit: Bitterballen of een gemengd borrelgarnituur bestaande uit bitterballen, kaassoufflés, loempia’s, vlammetjes

Luxe amuse plateau (+ 14,50 p.p. incl. 9% btw) Crostini met klassiek – serranoham, Crostini rosbief -truffel- parmaham, Gourmande zalm, Gourmande met geitenkaashoning, wrap pastrami deluxe, wrap roomkaas – komkommer, Bakje vitello tonato, Bakje Carpacio, Mozzarella pesto tomaat spiesje, Notenvijgenbrood boerenbrie

(alle extra’s zijn gebaseerd op een minimale afname van 8 personen)

Startpunt: De boot vertrekt vanaf Oosterdokskade 8, 1011AE Amsterdam (de steiger nabij Centraal Station / naast Sea Palace Restaurant).

• Verwarmde en overdekte boten
• Enthousiaste schipper
• Afdracht stichting ALF
• Amsterdam light festival route
• keuze uit indonesisch of italiaans buffet
• Bier fris en wijn arrangement
• Een van de borrelplateau's
• Uitgebreidere drank arrangementen
• Langer varen

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Amsterdam Light Festival – Dinner cruise

Sail, dine, illuminate, amsterdam light festival – winterbuffet €36,00 p.p.*, cold dishes.

• Tuna salad with fresh tuna, haricots verts, red onion, olives, potatoes and egg
• Carpaccio of smoked ribeye with mushrooms and hazelnuts
• Pasta salad with forest mushrooms, truffle, yellow bell pepper and puffed tomato
• Winter salad with little gem, chestnuts, anise mushrooms and a dressing of stewed pears
• Assorted bread with various dips such as tapenade, herb butter and aioli

Warm dishes

• Hunting stew with various wild meat and a hunting sauce
• Fried monkfish with lime, leeks and a sauce of fennel
• Ravioli stuffed with celery and goat cheese
• Grilled winter vegetables
• Baked potatoes with rosemary and sea salt

* Minimum order of 15 persons

Amsterdam Light Festival – Buffet deluxe €47,50 p.p.*

• Bruschetta with beet carpaccio, watercress and balsamic vinegar
• Duck breast salad with raspberry dressing
• Terrine from 3 types of fish

Main dishes

• Poultry roast with red port sauce
• Halibut with a lemon butter-dill sauce and cherry tomatoes
• Vegetarian quiche with goat cheese, tomato and basil
• Roseval potatoes from the oven
• Winter vegetable dish with sweet potato, beet, red onion and carrot

Side dishes

• Herb butter
• Tapenade of tomato
• Panna Cotta with forest fruit coulis

* Minimal order of 20 persons

Amsterdam Light Festival – Festive walking dinner €65,00 p.p.*

Shrimp cocktail: whiskey cocktail sauce, Dutch shrimp, smoked salmon and avocado

Steak tartare: classic with sourdough croutons and anchovy cream

Ravioli of lobster: in a creamy bisque sauce, Parmesan cheese and green asparagus

Rib-eye: truffle potato gratin, grilled vegetables and chimichurri

Omelette siberienne: vanilla ice cream with burnt egg white foam

Light Festival – dessert: 3 kinds of chocolate, gold leaf and hazelnut crumble

A boat tour that matches your preferences

Celebrating a birthday calls for a different approach then a business lunch. Whoever you get out on the water with, we can prepare a boat that is suited to your taste. That also includes a warm reception, a host that thinks along with you and decorations that fit your specific occasion. After all, it’s the little details that make the event special. That is what we call true Amsterdam hospitality.

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The 12th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival has come to an end. The 13th edition will start on 28 November 2024. More information will be available later in the year.

Amsterdam Light Festival

Amsterdam Light Festival 2023 - 2024 Canal Cruise

The most famous and popular Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise. Departs daily from Central Station from 30 November until 21 January.

Amsterdam canal cruise by day and night (Light Festival special)

If there is one time of year to take two canal cruises in one day, it is during the Amsterdam Light Festival.

Amsterdam Light Festival 2023 - 2024 Canal Cruise from Restaurant Loetje

Enjoy the beautiful light sculptures during the Amsterdam Light Festival with a cruise through the canals. Departs next to the LOVERS en GVB shops across from Amsterdam Central Station.

The amazing Amsterdam Light Festival 2023 - 2024 starts on 30 November! For the 12th edition of the Festival of Light in Amsterdam new light art has been selected. The Amsterdam Light Festival water route is back again this year and takes you through the canals, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, of the city.

The theme of this year's Amsterdam Light Festival artworks is LOADING…Revealing ART, AI and Tech . With this theme, the festival asks you to think about how technology and artificial intelligence affect society. Already, they influence how we communicate, socialise and create, and their use is growing every day. Sail with us to see the different light artworks, look through the windows and ponder how you feel about technology and AI. 

Different types of tours

The best way to visit the festival is with an Amsterdam Light Festival cruise. LOVERS Canal Cruises offers two types of cruises during the festival. The most famous and popular cruise offers departs in front of Central Station. Here you will find the cosy hustle and bustle of the quay.

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The comfortable, modern and heated boats of LOVERS Canal Cruises provide an experience that you will not soon forget. All boats are provided with an audio guide in Dutch and English, so during the tour, you will also get information about the works of art and the artists who made them. Do not wait too long and book your Amsterdam Light Festival tickets now!

LOVERS Canal Cruises has been an Official Partner of the Amsterdam Light Festival for 12 years, we offer more options than any other canal company with different types of cruises and departure locations. And LOVERS Canal Cruise tickets can often be rescheduled or cancelled for free (up to 24 hours in advance). Read here how our guests have experienced previous editions of the festival and check out the frequently asked questions about the Amsterdam Light Festival here . 

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Amsterdam Canal Dinner Cruise

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• Date idea: an evening dinner cruise through the canals of Amsterdam. You get just that with this ticket!
• Enjoy a world-class 4-course dinner prepared by gourmet chef Frans Kelders, with vegetarian, meat and fish options.
• It gets dreamier than this, you also get drinks of your choice, from beer, wine and soft drinks, to make the experience even better.
• 2-hour evening cruise
• 4-course dinner (menu here )
• Complimentary drinks: beer, wine, soft drinks
• Hotel transfers

LOVERS Canal Cruises Amsterdam

• 5-min walk from Amsterdam Centraal Station
• The cruise is wheelchair accessible.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• Set sail on an all-you-can-eat pancake adventure on a cruise through the canals of Amsterdam.
• Load up your Dutch pancakes with plenty of toppings like cheese, bacon, fruit, chocolate, marmalade, and more.
• Whatever you choose, it's bound to be flippin' good! Simply sit back and enjoy your all-you-can-eat pannekoek adventure.
• 75-minute boat tour
• All-you-can-eat pancakes
• Buffet with a variety of toppings
• Ball pit for children
• Drinks (available for purchase)

Ms. van Riemsdijkweg 33, 1033 AD, Amsterdam

• 2-min walk from STRAAT Museum
• Tip: Look out for quirky, colorful, or architecturally interesting houseboats as you cruise along the canals.
• Facilities: Restrooms onboard
• Ticket excludes drinks and € 1.50 tourist tax which must be paid on site.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Pizza & Optional Drinks or Guide

• Cruise, eat, explore! Experience Amsterdam's iconic sights on a delicious pizza cruise with drinks and dessert aboard a comfortable sightseeing boat.
• Choose from a variety of flavors and savor its fresh-baked goodness as you cruise Amsterdam's scenic canals.
• Begin your journey at the Anne Frank Museum, weaving through charming De Negen Straatjes. Don't miss the Skinny Bridge and Central Station photo ops.
• 75 or 90-min Amsterdam canal cruise (as per option selected)
• Pizza of your choice (menu here )
• Drinks and dessert (optional)
• Private host and audio guide in English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese (optional)

Central Station

• 2-min walk away from Basilica of St Nicholas and Park Plaza Victoria

Anne Frank House Pier

• 2-min walk from Anne Frank House and Anne Frank Monument
• Tip: Amsterdam is famous for its Golden Age mansions which line the canals. Keep an eye out for this UNESCO World Heritage Site on the cruise.
• The menu options for the pizza can be found here .
• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• Service animals trained to assist individuals with disabilities are permitted on board. Proper identification is required.
• Private tables and window seating are subject to availability and may not be guaranteed.

Amsterdam Canal Candlelight Cruise with Wine & Dutch Cheese

• Looking for something to do with your partner in Amsterdam? Serenade them with a romantic candlelight dinner aboard a cruise.
• To add the cherry on top this cruise gives you unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, making it even perfect.
• As you sip on your drink, savor a platter of exquisite charcuterie and cheese specialties and witness the brightly lit skyline of the city.
• Discover the city’s hidden gems, bars, and restaurants from your informative guide on board to make your Amsterdam stay even better!
• 60 or 90-min cruise (optional)
• Glass-enclosed boat
• Unlimited drinks option (beer, wine, and soft drinks)
• Dutch cheese
• Live guiding by the local skipper and hostess
• Audio guide in English
• Tip: Amsterdam's canal houses are a distinct feature of the cityscape. Pay attention to their architectural styles, varying colors, and ornate facades as you cruise by.
• The following are allowed on this tour: Pets and outside food.
• The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

The iconic canals of Amsterdam are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting tourists from all over the world. One of the best ways to explore these canals while soaking in the city's beauty is by going on the Amsterdam Canal dinner cruise. On this boat tour, you will enjoy a delicious meal, and admire the historical sights around the city, while you float through the stunning network of canals on a luxurious cruise.

Why go on a dinner cruise in Amsterdam?

• Culinary delights and scenic views: Immerse yourself in a unique Amsterdam dinner cruise that combines delectable food, refreshing drinks, and captivating sights along the city's iconic canals.
• Boat tour and gastronomic experience: Experience the beauty of Amsterdam through a boat tour, complemented by a sumptuous 4-course meal, creating a delightful fusion of exploration and gastronomy.
• Diverse culinary offerings: Indulge your taste buds with a variety of culinary delights, including pancakes, burgers, pizzas, and more, ensuring a diverse and satisfying dining experience on the cruise.
• Exclusive access to Holland Casino: Enjoy complimentary entry to the renowned Holland Casino after the cruise, offering an opportunity to extend your evening with entertainment, parties, and gambling at your leisure.
• Sail through Amsterdam's Canal Ring: Cruise through the famous Amsterdam Canal Ring, including Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, and Herengracht, allowing you to soak in the charm and beauty of these historic waterways during your dinner experience.

Things to know before booking your Amsterdam Canal dinner cruise

• Only some of these cruises are wheelchair-accessible and allow service dogs. Please check the facilities available before booking your tickets.
• Most dinner cruises exclude the €1.50 tourist tax that must be paid at the boarding point.
• Private tables and window seating are subject to availability and are not guaranteed for your experience.
• You can cancel your dinner cruise tickets up to 48 or 24 hours before your allotted time and get a full refund. Please check your ticket for the exact cancellation policy specifications.
• Please check your ticket for details on redemption points, boarding points, and timings. Please arrive at least 15 mins before your experience at the boarding point.

Sights covered on your Amsterdam dinner cruise

Amsterdam Canals

Amsterdam Canals are a girdle of 165 canals. Out of these, three main canals – Prinsengracht, Keizersgracht, and Herengracht form a concentric belt around the city known as Grachtengordel. This 17th-century canal ring area was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. Enjoy an evening boat tour through Amsterdam canals while enjoying the beautiful monumental buildings and sights beside the canals.

Amsterdam Light Festival

Amsterdam Light Festival is a grand event in Amsterdam that takes place every year in winter. This festival attracts many tourists and visitors as local and international artists take part in it and decorate the city with beautiful art installations and light art. The light arts are installed mostly along the canal, offering the Amsterdam Canal Cruises a perfect view of the stunning sight.

Skinny Bridge

Also known as Magere Brug, the Skinny Bridge of Amsterdam is a famous bridge that runs over the River Amstel, connecting its banks in Kerkstraat, between the Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht. The bascule bridge is made of white-painted wood and has been renovated multiple times for maintenance purposes to maintain its original look. The bridge is decorated with 1200 light bulbs, offering a beautiful sight in the evening.

Heineken Brewery

Established in 1864, Heineken Brewery in Amsterdam is one of the three largest producers of beer in the world. Recently, it has been turned into a museum where visitors can learn about its history and taste a few samplings. Until 1988, this industrial facility served as the company's primary brewery facility, after which production was shifted to a larger facility built on the outskirts of Amsterdam.

Know before you go on a dinner cruise in Amsterdam

There are multiple Amsterdam Canal dinner cruise options available, each offering a unique experience. Please check your tickets for more information regarding timings, boarding points, menu, inclusions, and facilities.

Duration: 2 hours

Timings: 7:30pm | Wed to Sat

Duration: 1 hr 15 mins

Timings: 12:30pm to 5:45pm | Tues to Sun

Duration: 1 hr 30 mins

Timings: 6pm | Daily

Timings: 10:30am to 9:15pm | Daily

• 4-course meal with meat, fish, and vegetarian options:

Meat: Beef tartare with poached egg yolk with fresh piccalilli, and crispy brioche; Green pea soup with grilled green asparagus; Beef casserole with creamed potatoes, balsamic sauce, and green vegetables; and Tiramisu of Dutch “stroopwafels” served in a glass

Fish: House-smoked salmon with roasted potato salad and wasabi mayonnaise; Green pea soup with grilled green asparagus; Cod baked on the skin with potato cream, green vegetables, and Lime Beure Blanc sauce; and Tiramisu of Dutch “stroopwafels” served in a glass

Vegetarian: Brioche bun filled with airy scrambled egg, baked spinach, feta, avocado with a fresh salad; Green pea soup with grilled green asparagus; Lasagna of roasted vegetables with tomato basil sauce topped with a spicy Italian cheese; and Tiramisu of Dutch “stroopwafels” served in a glass

• Complementary drinks: Beer, wine, soft drinks
• Drinks (Available for purchase)
• Pizza of your choice:

New York pizza (75-min cruise) : Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaii. BBQ bacon and chicken, Californian veggie, Child-size Margherita (20cm)

SUGO pizza (90-min cruise): Margherita, Formaggi, Arrabbiata, Mushroom truffle and parmesan, Salami, Chicken and pesto, Pancetta and parmesan, Tuna

• Unlimited drinks: Beer, wine, soft drinks
• Make sure you reach 15 minutes before the departure time.
• You can opt for a vegetarian option for the Amsterdam dinner cruise by informing them 48 hours before the boat tour.
• Reach the ticketing office mentioned on your ticket voucher to redeem your Amsterdam dinner cruise ticket.
• Remember, your tickets are only valid for the selected day.
• Purchase your Amsterdam Canal tour tickets online and in advance for your ease of use and convenience.

Getting to the piers

Address: Prins Hendrikkade 25

• By metro:  51, 53, 54 Nearest stop:  Central Station
• By train:  Intercity, Sprinter Closest stop:  Central Station

Address: Ms. van Riemsdijkweg 33, 1033 RD Amsterdam, Netherlands

• By ferry: F4 Nearest stop: NDSM
• By bus : 18, 21, 22 Nearest stop: Haarlemmerplein
• By metro: 52 Nearest stop: Noorderpark

Address:  Prinsengracht 261A

• By metro:  51, 53, 54 Closest stop:  Central Station
• By tram:  13, 17 Closest stop:  Westermarkt

Frequently asked questions about Amsterdam Canal dinner cruises

Amsterdam Canal Dinner Cruise tickets come with a super flexible cancellation policy that allows you to cancel or make rescheduling requests 48 hours before the start time of your experience without any additional charges. For more information, check your tickets before purchasing.

The Amsterdam Canal dinner cruise tickets offer you a 4-course meal, which includes aperitif, starter, soup, main course, and dessert with drinks you can select. The tickets can also be modified to enjoy the vegetarian option by notifying them 48 hours before the experience.

Yes, the Amsterdam Canal dinner cruise tickets can also be modified to enjoy the vegetarian option by notifying them 48 hours before the experience. The tickets offer a 4-course meal, including aperitif, starter, soup, main course, and dessert with drinks.

No, your Amsterdam Canal dinner cruise tickets do not include access to any attractions.

The Amsterdam Canal dinner cruise is a 2.5 hr cruise ride with beautiful views of the city and a magical dining experience

Amsterdam Canal dinner cruise tickets are valid for the date and time selected upon checkout.

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The Amsterdam Light Festival will take place from November 30, 2023 through January 21, 2024 and we are official partner of the festival.

Unfortunately we are fully booked on December 29, 30 and 31.

We would like to take you along the beautiful light artworks  with the theme ‘LOADING… Revealing Art, AI and Tech’.

You always rent a boat for your own party and our skipper will show you the best of Amsterdam (the route is in the city center this year) and the Amsterdam Light Festival and will be pleased to tell you all about it.

Edition 12:

For Amsterdam Light Festival 2023-2024 we have asked artists to consider the effects of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) on our everyday lives. The ways in which we communicate, engage and create are all impacted by technology and AI. What is the impact on the human condition? How does society change because of this digital evolution? And where are the boundaries? The different perspectives will be highlighted during Edition 12, with the theme: LOADING… Revealing Art, AI and Tech.

The route consists of more than twenty light artworks by the hand of international artists. From renowned names to surprising newcomers and everything in between. We dive deeper into our relationship with personal tech, the mobile phone being at the forefront – we cannot live without it, but sometimes you wish you could throw it in the canal. Subjects such as swarm intelligence, self learning algorithms, facial recognition and motion capture are also explored. What will be next? That is still loading…

The lights are on daily between 5.00 to 10.00/11.00 PM depending on the day (on New Year’s Eve the Light Festival is closed).

Our suggestions: Luxe cruise with drinks. Our ships are beautiful authentic salon boats. Comfortable, warm, with double glazing and toilet.

We recommend a 2 hour boat tour since the route is though the city center, on some days 1,5 hour might be possible.

Private tour 2 of 1,5 hours

• 2-12 guests 2 hours € 492,50 / 1,5 hour € 390,00 excl. VAT 9% and catering
• 6-22 guests 2 hours € 637,50 / 1,5 hour € 510,00 excl. VAT 9% and catering
• 23 guests or more please ask for a quotation

Remittance festival € 6,70 p.p. excl. VAT 21% (childeren <12 € 3,35)

Drinks based on consumption or open bar (beer, wine, soft drinks € 14,50 p.p.p.h.) Appetizers and snacks like you wish.

Private dinner cruise tour 3 hours

• 2-8 guests € 697,50 excl. VAT 9% and dinner/drinks
• 6-10 guests € 892,50 excl. VAT 9% and dinner/drinks
• 6-18 guests € 1140,00 excl. VAT 9% and dinner (live cooking possible)/drinks
• More guests? Please ask for a quotation

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Amsterdam Light Festival 2023 - 2024

Festival tickets with discount & all you need to know.

Amsterdam Light Festival 2023 -2024 has come to an end. The next edition will start in November 2024. From September ticket sales will start. Keep an eye on our website to be kept informed or subscribe to our newsletter.

Stromma’s festival canal cruises are back! Buy your ticket online with discount and secure your seat! From November 30, 2023 to January 21, 2024, the Amsterdam Light Festival sets our capital in the spotlight. 

During the dark, but cozy, months, the city glistens with light art installations. Experience it up close on a canal cruise. We are delighted to be able to once again be amazed by original works of light art during this year's Amsterdam Light Festival.

Departure times and location

All our Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruises departure from Damrak Pier 5. A 2-minute walk from the main entrance of Central Station. The first departure is at 17:00 and the last one at 21:30. On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday the last departure is at 20:30 except during the Christmas Holiday.

Light Festival Canal Cruise

The popular  Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise takes you along the entire route while you sit relaxed on a heated boat with an optimal view of twenty inspiring works of art. The first departure is at 17:00 when is getting dark in the city.

Light Festival Open Boat Tour

Want to see the light installations up close? Then book an  Open Boat Tour  with Stromma where we will provide blankets to protect your from any lower temperatures. Snuggle close to your partner, friends or family member and enjoy the festival in a smaller group, in the open air on an electric boat.

Do you have something special to celebrate? Then check out our overview of our canal tours for private groups during Amsterdam Light Festival.

Where does the festival takes place?

The route of Amsterdam Light Festival is a little different from previous years. The festival used to run through the eastern part of the city but this year it will take you more through the center. 

Official Amsterdam Light Festival Route

The official route our canal cruises and boat tours take. Read everything you need to know about the route

Special Theme 2023-2024

The theme of edition 12 is very relevant: LOADING… Revealing Art, AI and Tech. The artists have been asked to think about the effect of Technology & AI on our everyday lives. It affects the way we communicate, engage and create. What is its impact on society and people? The different perspectives will be highlighted during this year's Amsterdam Light Festival.

FAQ – Amsterdam Light Festival cruises

Are you curious about all the information you need about Stromma festival tours? Then take a look at the frequently asked questions about the festival.

All tickets include the mandatory Amsterdam Light Festival surcharge that is required to sail in the festival area. So there are no extra costs!

Stromma is working to reduce use of fuel and energy as well as switching to renewable fuels and clean energy sources.

Stromma has ambitious goals for our sustainability work – one of them is to reduce CO2-emissions by 50% by 2030.

At Stromma we are continuously working to reduce our use of plastic. Our efforts reduced our plastic consumption by 1 097 kg in one year.

In Sweden and Denmark Stromma together with WWF and local partners have placed out Seabins to improve the environment in/of the Baltic Sea.

Stromma Netherlands participates in World Cleanup Day. Together we scoop the trash out of the canals from our Pedal Boats & Open boats.

Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise

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Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tour

Book your special Amsterdam Light Festival Salon Boat Tour:

30 November 2023 – 14 January 2024

* 1700-18.30 hrs (5pm-6.30pm) * 19.00-20.30 uur (7pm-8.30pm) * 21.00 – 22.30 uur (9pm-10.30pm)

1-8 passengers : EUR 280 (+ EUR 25 pp) for: salon boat hire, incl VAT, incl finger food, incl contribution Light Fest, incl non alcoholic drinks (alcoholic drinks are charged extra).

Alcoholic drinks, per bottle: (cava, prosecco, white wine, red wine, = EUR 25/30/50) OR Champagne (bottle = 70/100/130); (bottle of beer = EUR 3,5  ; special beer = EUR 7).

Start / Boarding Point: on the waterside in front of hotel The Dylan, Keizersgracht 384 (nearby are nice bars and restaurants)

e-mail: [email protected] call captain Ryan: +31650243236

The Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tour from the 30th of November 2023 until 14th of January 2024 offers a great opportunity to enjoy a private cruise on the canals of Amsterdam in a heated classic Amsterdam saloon boat. Amsterdam lights up with sculptures, projections and colourful light installations made by artists from all over the world. The Water Colors Boat Tour takes you along the lit up Artis Zoo area, Eastern Dockslands, and the Amstel River. The show of the Amsterdam Light Festival starts at 17.00 and closes at 23.00. Book your private salon boat now !

* hire your own private salon boat “Welmoed” (from 1932) * luxurious & heated * 1 – 8 passengers

Impressions Amsterdam Light Festival 2015-2016: Youtube Amsterdam Light Festival 2015-2016

• Salonboot Huren in Amsterdam Rederij De Jordaan is dagelijks beschikbaar per email en telefonisch om uw wensen van de vaartocht te bespreken. Reinhard Adriaanzn Spronk Tel: +31 6 5024 3236 [email protected] Egelantiersgracht 18-C 1015 RL AMSTERDAM
• Bookings: Rederij De Jordaan is available for email / telephone enquires to arrange your special private boat canal cruise tour. Reinhard Adriaanzn Spronk Tel: +31 6 5024 3236 [email protected] Egelantiersgracht 18-C 1015 RL AMSTERDAM