Amsterdam Light Festival

Luxurious canal cruise during the Amsterdam Light Festival

A canal cruise is the best way to discover the artworks you can see during the Amsterdam Light Festival. Our captain and hostess will guide you past the beautiful light artworks while enjoying a drink and a snack. They tell you fun facts about the festival, the artworks and the artists in Dutch and English in a casual way.

As our guest, you will lack nothing. With a glühwein or hot chocolate in hand, you can enjoy all the beauty that the canals, bridges and lights have to offer. If the weather is really bad, the boat can be completely or partially covered, but we try to keep the boat uncovered as much as possible. This way you can see the artworks clearly. We have blankets, so you can comfortably enjoy an unforgettable canal cruise through the illuminated canals of Amsterdam.

Amsterdam Light Festival 2023, Edition #12

The Amsterdam Light Festival 2023 is going to be a wonderful experience. This twelfth edition will take you on a journey through a magical world of imagination. The light artworks will stimulate your fantasy and it will show you things you never thought possible.

Drinks and snacks are available on the boat and our crew will tell you live about the artworks you see along the way. Let us take you on a magical journey through the Amsterdam Canals. You won’t regret it.

Amsterdam Light Festival 2021, Edition #10

Celebrate Light was the theme of the Amsterdam Light Festival 2021. It was meant to be the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the ALF. Unfortunately there was no Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise the year before, but we planned to make up for the loss this year!

Unfortunately it didn’t happen that way. Covid hit society once again. Initially, the boats were still allowed to have tours during the day. But as it was still light, the magical feeling the ALF is known for was completely lost.

After a few weeks, the Netherlands went into lockdown again and boat tours were no longer allowed. The long-awaited anniversary of the Amsterdam Light Festival came to an abrupt end.

What can I expect from the tour?

• The tour takes approximately 75 minutes
• Make sure that you are present 15 minutes before departure. You may have to wait 15 to 30 minutes. This is because our host will ensure that everyone gets a nice seat on one of our boats. We apologize in advance.
• Departure and arrival of the tour are at the same location. Hopping on or off during the tour is only possible in exceptional cases.
• Along the way you’ll see the works of art, about which our captain and/or host(ess) will tell you facts in an informal way.

Where is the Amsterdam Light Festival?

The Amsterdam Light Festival takes place every year in Amsterdam. Light artworks are on display in and along the canals, which you can admire from the water. At Floating Amsterdam you board at the pier at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 30a (near Central Station). You then float the route that leads you along all the light objects. You can do this while enjoying a hot glühwein, hot chocolate or any other drink you prefer.

And on the boat

• Lounge cushions
• Convertible roof in case of bad weather
• A generous bar
• Lovely host(ess) and knowledgeable captain