The Amsterdam Light Festival is one of Europe's most popular winter events, transforming Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canals into an open-air exhibition of spectacular light installations. During the 15th edition of Amsterdam Light Festival (26 November 2026 - 17 January 2027), internationally renowned artists will present around 20 illuminated artworks that can be experienced throughout the city. While the festival can be explored on foot, many of the installations are designed to be admired from the water, making an Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise one of the most popular ways to experience the event.
Yes! All our boats are (partly) covered and heated during the colder months, so you can enjoy Amsterdam’s canals comfortably all year round.
The Light Festival 2025 runs from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027. During this period, the city transforms into an open-air gallery of light art installations created by international artists. The lights are illuminated every evening, making it one of Amsterdam’s most magical winter attractions.
The pick up and drop off point for majority of our cruises is situated at the dock on Keizersgracht 106, alongside the water. We kindly request that you arrive at the dock 5 minutes prior to the start of your cruise to facilitate smooth experience. If you are cruising on boat Stan Huygens, the standard pick up and drop off is located at Herengracht 128.
Yes, ALL of our cruises feature live commentary, where our knowledgeable captains or hosts share stories and history about Amsterdam while you enjoy the views. They’ll make sure you get the most out of your experience.
For our ALF cruises, we set sail with Geertje, Schollevaar, Pure Spirit, Lucy, Danique or Stan Huygens. We’ve carefully restored and equipped them with heating and cabriolet canopies. These classic electric boats offer a comfortable and eco-friendly way to explore Amsterdam’s canals during winter.
Our boats Pure Spirit, Lucy, Schollevaar, Stan Huygens have toilets on board. Our boat Geertje does not. Luckily we have an office located at Keizersgracht 92H (close to the dock) where we have bathrooms!
