Experience Amsterdam Light Festival from the water from 26 November 2026 to 17 January 2027. Discover the city’s light artworks from the canals and choose the cruise that suits your evening.
Choose your Amsterdam Light Festival cruise
Seeing Amsterdam Light Festival from the water brings the artworks, historic bridges and reflections together in one experience. Choose a heated canal cruise, an electric open boat tour or a private cruise for your own group.
Heated canal cruise – Comfortable indoor seating, audio guide and onboard facilities.
Open boat tour – Enjoy the artworks and illuminated canals from an electric boat, with your captain as your guide.
Private cruise – An exclusive experience for groups, celebrations and company events.
What is the Amsterdam Light Festival?
Amsterdam Light Festival is a winter light-art event that transforms Amsterdam’s canals into an open-air exhibition. International artists create imaginative installations that illuminate the city during the winter months.
The 2026–2027 route and artworks
The route and artworks for the 2026–2027 edition will be announced by Amsterdam Light Festival. We will update our Amsterdam Light Festival route guide when the official details are available.
Departure points for Amsterdam Light Festival cruises
Amsterdam Light Festival cruises depart from central locations within easy walking distance of Amsterdam Central Station. Your exact departure point depends on the cruise you choose and is confirmed on the relevant ticket page.
Stromma Damrak – Departure point for selected Amsterdam Light Festival cruises.
Stromma Central Station – Departure point for selected Amsterdam Light Festival cruises.
Please check your ticket confirmation and the relevant cruise page before departure for the latest boarding location and time.
