Special edition Amsterdam Light Festival night cruise - choice of covered or open boat!

Special edition Amsterdam Light Festival night cruise - choice of covered or open boat!

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Amsterdam canal cruise
Discovering the works of the Amsterdam Festival of Lights
On-board commentary in English and Dutch
Choose between a covered or open boat to enjoy the Amsterdam Festival of Lights

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Duration
1 hour 15 minutes

Languages

Dutch
English

Opening hours
5:00 PM - 10:45 PM

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

Enjoy the Amsterdam Festival of Lights from the canals, and discover the city specially decorated for the occasion! 

The Amsterdam Festival of Lights takes place every year from late November to mid-January, and gives the city of Amsterdam a unique atmosphere during its festive months.

You'll enjoy an hour-and-a-quarter cruise on Amsterdam's canals, and have the chance to catch a glimpse of twenty of the festival's illuminated works of art, all from the comfort of your own home. The cruise is commentated from loudspeakers in English and Dutch, so you can learn more about Amsterdam, the Festival of Lights and the artworks that parade before you.

Cooler types will appreciate the "covered boat" option, and its heated interior. The boat has large windows and a transparent roof so you can enjoy the works of the Amsterdam Festival of Lights.

Want to get as close as possible to the works? enjoy the "open boat" option, a smaller boat, and as the name suggests, without a roof. To make sure the experience isn't spoiled by the Dutch cold, you'll be lent plaids for the duration of the cruise. This is also the best option if you want to immortalize the works in photos!

From November 28, 2024 to January 19, 2025 will take place the 13th edition of the Amsterdam Festival of Lights, this year's theme: Rituals. 

This year's works on the theme "Rituals" echo the way in which everyday rituals shape our lives, our evolution, unite us and bring us together. So you'll discover that light is also a ritual: candles, wood fires in winter, campfires in summer, fireworks to usher in the new year.. 

Departure place

Good to know

  • Availability : every day from November to January (except in exceptional cases)
  • Departure location for covered boat cruise : Damrak 16, pier 5, 1012 LH Amsterdam
  • Departure point for open boat cruise : Damrak 16, pier 6, 1012 LH Amsterdam
  • When booking you will be asked to fill in the names of each participant & choose the type of cruise you would like: covered boat or open boat
  • The onboard loudspeakers comment the entire cruise in English and Dutch
  • For the open boat cruise: In case of bad weather conditions, you will be contacted before 2 pm. The ticket will be converted into a ticket for a covered boat or another date of your choice
  • The consumption of alcohol or drugs before or during this activity is strictly forbidden. Anyone under the influence of these substances will be refused access to the boat and  no refunds will be made

Price includes

  • 1 hr. 15 mins cruise
  • On-board commentary in English and Dutch
  • The services of a guide (only if you have chosen the "open boat" option)
  • The plaid (only if you have chosen the "open boat" option)

Price doesn’t include

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Tips (optional)
  • All other extras

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