--- title: "Amsterdam Light Festival: Heated Boat Cruise + Hot Drinks & Bite" lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 30 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.58 reviews: 208 duration_minutes: 75 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 82 of 84 (Canal Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/amsterdam-light-festival-heated-boat-cruise-hot-drinks-bite/ --- # Amsterdam Light Festival: Heated Boat Cruise + Hot Drinks & Bite In our comparison: #82 of 84 in Canal Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Cruise through Amsterdam’s iconic canals on a 75-minute cruise and sail past the Amsterdam Light Festival artworks. Admire more than 20 illuminated installations that transform the city into a unique open-air exhibition, creating a magical experience best enjoyed from the water. Step aboard a classic saloon boat with a heated interior and comfortable seating. Relax and enjoy panoramic views of Amsterdam’s illuminated canals and the artworks along the route. The boat used for your cruise may differ from the one shown in the photos. Drinks such as wine, mulled wine, beer, soft drinks, and hot chocolate are available on board. Upgrade to the unlimited drinks option to enjoy all beverages without limits, accompanied by a fresh stroopwafel or a portion of salted snacks. The photos give an impression of the experience from past years. We cannot guarantee any of the shown artworks. Booot Amsterdam is not an official partner of Amsterdam Light Festival 2026/2027. ## Before you book - Meeting point: (CS) - Near Amsterdam Central Station… - 16 start times: between 16:20 and 23:55 - 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 No Drinks & Bites (CS) option; other options up to €40 - Duration: 1h 15m - Rating: 4.58/5 from 208 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Booot Amsterdam - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 16 start times between 16:20 and 23:55 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.58 from 208 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 183 of 208. - 5 stars: 167 (80%) - 4 stars: 16 (8%) - 3 stars: 10 (5%) - 2 stars: 8 (4%) - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | No Drinks & Bites (CS) | €30 / person | English | Drinks & Bites are for sale | | Unlimited Drinks + Bite (CS) | €40 / person | English | Unlimited Drinks + Bite: Including unlimited beer, (mulled)wine, hot chocolate & soft drinks. Accompanied by a stroopwafel or a portion of small bites | ## What's included - Experienced local skipper and live guide - Small bite or stroopwafel (if option chosen) - 75-min Canal Cruise during the 14th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival - Unlimited glühwein, hot chocolate, beer, wine, soft drinks (if option chosen) ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Amsterdam Light Festival** (1h 15m; admission included) - Admire unique light artworks while sailing past the Amsterdam Light Festival. The route goes through the centre of Amsterdam. The artworks are placed along and in the middle of the iconic canals of the city. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16 start times between 16:20 and 23:55 - 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 (CS) - Near Amsterdam Central Station and in front of the Victoria Hotel. Look for our crew dressed in bright orange. 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 - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult. - We advise you to wear weather-appropriate clothing, since it can be chilly on the water. - Please do not arrive earlier than 10 minutes before boarding time. Early boarding is not possible and will lead to longer queues and unnecessary congestion on the quay. - Please note that we are not responsible for delays caused by the official festival route, demonstrations, or other unforeseen events. ## Compared with other Canal Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #82 of 84** | €30 | 1h 15m | 4.58 (208) | 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 #82 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-heated-boat-cruise-hot-drinks-bite/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md