Single Private Tickets
Starting Prices
People Ages 12
Including mulled wine and hot drinks
€ 25
Children Ages 5-11
Including hot drinks and juice
€ 15
Group Rentals
Starting Prices
People Ages 12+
All drinks included
€ 30
Children Ages 5-11
ncluding hot drinks and juice
€ 15
Amsterdam Light Festival 2026–2027: The City in a New Light
Discover The City in a New Light with Boat Amsterdam during the 15th edition of Amsterdam Light Festival, from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027. Join an Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise and experience light artworks by Dutch and international artists from the water.
Watch the artworks and their reflections transform Amsterdam’s historic canals after dark. Whether you’re planning an evening for two, a family outing or a celebration with colleagues, Boat Amsterdam offers shared and private cruises to suit your plans.
Choose your Amsterdam Light Festival cruise below:
- Shared Cruises: Book individual tickets on a boat shared with other guests. Ideal for couples, families and small groups who want to enjoy the festival together.
- Private Cruises: Reserve a boat exclusively for your own group. Enjoy the light artworks with your friends, family or colleagues on a private canal cruise.
Explore the options below to compare packages, drinks, prices and practical information, then choose your shared or private cruise.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Amsterdam Light Festival 2026–2027 Canal Cruises
Experience Amsterdam Light Festival from the water with Boat Amsterdam, from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027. Celebrating its 15th edition, the festival brings light artworks by Dutch and international artists to Amsterdam’s historic canals, with a brand-new route for this anniversary year.
Join our experienced skippers and welcoming hosts for an evening among illuminated artworks and reflections on the water. Our covered boats, blankets and heated cushions help keep you comfortable as you discover Amsterdam on a winter evening.
The City in a New Light
See Amsterdam’s familiar surroundings from a different perspective. As daylight fades, light installations transform the canals, drawing your attention to unexpected details and creating reflections across the water. From a boat, you can enjoy the artworks against the backdrop of the city’s historic waterfront.
Whether you are discovering Amsterdam for the first time or have lived here for years, The City in a New Light is an invitation to look again.
Choose a Shared or Private Cruise
Explore the options below to find your Amsterdam Light Festival experience:
- Shared Cruises: Book individual tickets and enjoy the festival alongside other guests. A welcoming option for couples, families and small groups.
- Private Cruises: Reserve a boat exclusively for your friends, family or colleagues. Ideal for a company outing, a celebration or an evening together.
Check each cruise for available dates, prices, included drinks and practical details. Choose your shared or private cruise below, or call +31 (0)6 46 66 10 01 for help finding the right option.
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What is the Amsterdam Light Festival [ALF] fee?
During the Amsterdam Light Festival, approximately 20 artworks will be showcased in the city of Amsterdam. These are designed and developed by artists and designers, whom have worked on these for months to get them to the designated location during the festival. Since the Dutch winters are infamous for their turbulent weather conditions, the maintenance of these artworks is one of the key priorities of the Amsterdam Light Festival organization. Hence, the shipping companies that are Official Partner of the Amsterdam Light Festival pay an Amsterdam Light Festival fee per guest for the maintenance of these artworks to the organization of the event. By means of these fees, the organization can ensure the quality and maintenance of the artworks in order for us to offer you a high quality cruise: in light of service, personal attention and quality of the artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival.
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The tickets for the Amsterdam Light Festival are now on sale. If you would like to have assistance or personal advice as to which tour suits your needs best, please reach out to us via:
+31 (0)6 46 66 10 01 or via [email protected]