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The 15 most popular amsterdam light festival cruises in Amsterdam. A short list of the ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who you go with.
75-minute electric Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with blankets, live storytelling, and an optional unlimited drinks package including glühwein.
Most Popular“very informative unlimited drinks option definitely worth the extra money guide has really good facts and recommendations”
Heated Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise with warm covered seating, live English guide, and drink options plus light snacks for $31.
“It was a wonderful time. The tour guides and the staff working there were so helpful, especially to my dad who is a wheelchair user. The staff helped to get my dad down the stairs and into the boat. For future reference, please add that this activity may not be suitable for wheelchair users. However,…”
Heated canal cruise through Amsterdam Light Festival with warm saloon comfort, English guide, and drinks plus optional snacks for 75 minutes.
“2 amazing hostesses, they made the whole experience, funny insightful and many a good discussion wss had 10+stars”
Sail the Amsterdam Light Festival by heated electric boat with live skipper commentary, a festival route, and warm drinks in winter canals.
“loved the art work as we went round the canals. lovely way to see more of amsterdam”
Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise on the Amstel with unlimited gluhwein option, warm drinks, expert guides, and a night-out finish.
“I was disappointed there were not much lights to see, the boat ride was nice but very few lights . If they are going to really show case Christmas make it more festival .”
Heated, covered canal cruise through Amsterdam Light Festival with unlimited warm drinks and a short bite, timed for evening magic.
“The boat was basic and cosy but Philippa and Andre made it beautiful. The cheerful atmosphere and the drinks kept coming… the light festival itself is a disappointment… thanks to Andre and Philippa for making everything happy and memorable… definitely recommend them…”
See Amsterdam Light Festival from a covered canal boat with live narration, unlimited warm drinks, and a quick bite during a 75-minute cruise.
“Leon and Ivan were great, as were the lights. It's advertised as an enclosed boat but ours had open ends and plastic windows in the middle. The provided blankets helped but it was freezing in the cold night. Be prepared for that.”
A heated Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise with live narration and optional unlimited hot drinks and a snack, running about 75 minutes.
“Great experience and pass time with family and friends. They try to pack the tours together (44/45 people, 28/30 people allowed). Our guide was amazing, female from Spain who spoke Spanish.”
See Amsterdam Light Festival Imagine Beyond from the canals on a 75-minute cruise with optional unlimited drinks and a small bite.
“If I could give this zero stars I would - AVOID THIS TOUR!”
2-hour Amsterdam winter walk with canal sights, Royal Palace, WWII Jewish Quarter, Begijnhof, and a Melly’s stroopwafel workshop.
“The tour stated "meet in Dam square". There were several thousand people protesting in Dam square that day, the tour group was nowhere to be found. I never heard from them.”
75-minute Amsterdam Light Festival cruise with a covered boat, live English guide, unlimited drinks and optional snacks, and cozy night views.
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A 75-minute heated electric canal cruise for the Amsterdam Light Festival with unlimited Gluhwein and beer from Central Station.
See Amsterdam Light Festival from an open boat with blankets and warm tea, guided on a 75-minute canal cruise.
“The skipper was super cool, knew a lot and the light sculptures became even more scenic after a cup of tea.”
Warm heated cruise on Amsterdam canals for the Light Festival. Choose unlimited mulled wine, beer, sodas, snacks, and great photo angles.
“I really loved it!!”
KINboat’s Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise with live commentary, a heated cabin, and optional unlimited drinks. Depart 5–10pm.
“a very nice boat with some Christmas lights, the boat is also heated inside so that is very nice. In the boat the crew served us with some drinks, we had gluhwein and tea, but there is also other alcoholic drinks and soft drinks. During the tour we had an English audio tour. The tour…”
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