--- title: "Amsterdam: Light Festival Canal Cruise - Unlimited Drinks & Snack" lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 30 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.73 reviews: 265 duration_minutes: 75 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 78 of 84 (Canal Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-light-festival-canal-cruise-unlimited-drinks-snack/ --- # Amsterdam: Light Festival Canal Cruise - Unlimited Drinks & Snack In our comparison: #78 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the No. 1 rated Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise. Enjoy cozy blankets, live storytelling, and an optional open bar with beer, wine, glühwein, tasty hot chocolate, and a welcome snack. Experience the enchantment of the Amsterdam Light Festival on an electric boat cruise with (optional) beer, wine, glühwein, hot chocolate, soda and a welcome snack. Embark on a journey of wonder and illumination while under warm blankets. Learn about the history of the canals and facts about the city. Settle into the luxurious comfort of a modern, fully electric boat, designed to shield you from the elements, and set out on a cruise through the vibrant heart of Amsterdam. As twilight descends, pass by a captivating gallery of 20 luminous art installations that adorn the canals. Wrapped in warmth with provided blankets, immerse yourself in the city's beauty and allure from the cozy haven of your boat. Listen to stories shared by your skipper or host(ess) ## Before you book - 15 start times: between 16:30 and 21:45 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €30 per person for the Zonder drankjes & welkom snack option; other options up to €38 - Duration: 1h 15m - Rating: 4.73/5 from 265 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Starboard Boats - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 15 start times between 16:30 and 21:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.73 from 265 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 247 of 265. - 5 stars: 228 (86%) - 4 stars: 19 (7%) - 3 stars: 9 (3%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 7 (3%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Zonder drankjes & welkom snack | €30 / person | English | Koop drankjes & snacks aan booard | | Open Bar & Welkom Snack | €38 / person | English | Inclusief drankjes en welkom snack | ## What's included - Unlimited drinks and welcome snack (optional) - All Fees and Taxes ## Itinerary 1. **The Amstel** (pass by, no stop) - Our sailing will include a visit to the famous Amstel River. 2. **Herengracht** (pass by, no stop) - We will sail past Amsterdams most romantic bridge 3. **See the beautiful building of Amsterdam Central Station from the waters persp...** (pass by, no stop) - See the beautiful building of Amsterdam Central Station from the waters perspective 4. **NEMO Science Museum** (pass by, no stop) - Cruise passed the world famous NEMO museum with it's iconic architecture 5. **Rembrandtplein** (pass by, no stop) - End the cruise right behind Rembrandtsquare with many nice bars & restaurants on walking distance 6. **The Reguliersgracht with the famous view of seven bridges in a row, beautiful...** (pass by, no stop) - The Reguliersgracht with the famous view of seven bridges in a row, beautifully lit in winter. 7. **Amsterdam Light Festival** (pass by, no stop) - Sail past the light art installations of the Amsterdam Light Festival. Your host tells the story behind each artwork. 8. **Magere Brug** (pass by, no stop) - Sail under the illuminated Skinny Bridge, Amsterdam's most famous drawbridge, and see the Amstel full of lights. 9. **Amsterdam Canal Ring** (pass by, no stop) - Through the UNESCO canal belt, where the light art installations hang along the canals and under the bridges. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15 start times between 16:30 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Canal Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #78 of 84** | €30 | 1h 15m | 4.73 (265) | shared | | [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 #78 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-canal-cruise-unlimited-drinks-snack/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md