--- title: "Amsterdam: Light Festival Boat with optional drinks" lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 24 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 534 duration_minutes: 75 languages: [de, pt, cmn, en, it, fr, nl, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 44 of 84 (Canal Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-light-festival-boat-with-optional-drinks/ --- # Amsterdam: Light Festival Boat with optional drinks In our comparison: #44 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Until 18th of January the Amsterdam Light Festival takes place. This festival gives artists the chance to show 27 illuminated pieces of art in the canals of Amsterdam. The best way is seeing them is from a canal boat with our English speaking Skipper. ✔️ Drinks optional Sit back and relax with a wine, beer or soda & Dutch Snacks which you can book optional. ✔️ Small Group We cruise with a small group of maximum of 28 passengers ✔️ Highlights Apart from the illuminated works of art. We'll pass by the best highlights in Amsterdam. From The Dancing Houses to the Seven Bridges, onto the Skinny Bridge. ✔️ Guide language Our skipper speaks English, but we have a digital booklet with guided information in English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, French and Italian. ✔️ Location We depart right in front of Amsterdam Central Station, in one of our brand new stylish and electric Eco Boats. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our location is right in front of… - Max 28 people: shared group - 32 start times: between 16:20 and 21:45 - Food included: Welcome snack, (Hot) drinks can be booked… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €24 per person for the Cruise without a drink option; other options up to €31 - Duration: 1h 15m - Rating: 4.89/5 from 534 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Eco Boats Amsterdam - Group: Shared, up to 28 travellers - Guide languages: English, Dutch - Start times: 32 start times between 16:20 and 21:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.89 from 534 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 524 of 534. - 5 stars: 498 (93%) - 4 stars: 26 (5%) - 3 stars: 2 (0%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 4 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Cruise without a drink | €24 / person | Portuguese, Chinese, English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Dutch | Cruise without any drinks | | Cruise with 1 drink | €26 / person | Portuguese, Chinese, English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Dutch | Cruise with 1 drink: Cruise with one cold or hot drink (beer, wine, Soda) | | Unlimited drinks | €31 / person | Portuguese, Chinese, English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Dutch | - | ## What's included - Welcome snack - (Hot) drinks can be booked optional - Cruise with the proud winner of TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2025! - In Person guide ( English and Dutch) ## Itinerary 1. **Canal Ring (Grachtengordel)** (pass by, no stop) - Explore Amsterdam by visiting its UNESCO-listed canals. We'll pass by the best highlights in Amsterdam. From The Dancing Houses to the Seven Brigdes. On the Amstel and underneath the Skinny Bridge, all to be seen from our canal boat. 2. **Amsterdam Light Festival** (pass by, no stop) - Great to take photo's of these Art works (they are a limited time in Amsterdam ) 3. **St. Nicholas Basilica** (pass by, no stop) - Paas by this beautiful basilica 4. **NEMO Science Museum** (pass by, no stop) - The NEMO building as the striking, copper-green shape rising high above Amsterdam's eastern docklands. Architect Renzo Piano had a clear vision for his design of the NEMO building, with its very own piazza 22 metres above water level. 5. **Skinny Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - Skinny bridge, listen carefully to your local guide who tells you about the legend of the Skinny Bridge 6. **Herengracht** (pass by, no stop) - The Herengracht; Often referred to as the “Gentlemen’s Canal,” it is renowned for its historic charm and elegant 17th-century canal houses. 7. **Haarlemmersluis** (pass by, no stop) - The Haarlemmer Sluis is a historic sluice (lock) located in Amsterdam, near the junction of the Singel and the IJ River. It was built to regulate water levels in the city’s canals and to prevent flooding, an essential function in a city below sea level. Dating back to the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 32 start times between 16:20 and 21:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Our location is right in front of Amsterdam Central Station, directly in front of the tram stops by the water. You can recognize us by our dark green beach flag and staff wearing shirts with 'Eco Boats' on it. Please use Google Maps to find the correct location, not Apple Maps. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Departure point right in front of Central Station - The route and duration (75 minutes) may vary each time depending on external factors. - On the day itself (depending on the weather conditions) we decide to cruise with an half open or covered boat (with some shelter for rain). - On cold days, please wear warm, clothes, as cruising on water can get cold - On Rainy days, please wear suitable clothing - We only serve alcoholic drinks for travellers 18 years old and above (proof of ID can be asked for). Minor travellers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drink - Our welcome snack may contain traces of nuts, and these traces might also be present on the boat itself (in case of severe nut allergies) ## Compared with other Canal Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #44 of 84** | €24 | 1h 15m | 4.89 (534) | shared, max 28 | | [Amsterdam Canal Cruise: Unlimited Prosecco, Wine & Dutch Cheese](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-canal-cruise-unlimited-prosecco-wine-dutch-cheese/?format=md) | €32 | 1h | 4.97 (1092) | shared | | [Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/morning-canal-cruise-amsterdam-in-small-group/?format=md) | €46 | 1h 30m | 4.97 (846) | shared | | [Not a Typical Cruise Max 10 guests Bites Drinks Local Personal](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/not-a-typical-cruise-max-10-guests-bites-drinks-local-personal/?format=md) | €67 | 2h | 4.99 (416) | shared | Ranked #44 of 84 in Canal Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €13 to €525, median €32; typical length 1h 23m. 22 of 84 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/canal-cruises-amsterdam/?format=md ## More in Amsterdam - All Amsterdam tours: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-light-festival-boat-with-optional-drinks/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md