---
title: "Amsterdam Light Festival: Heated Cruise with Hot Drinks & Bite"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Amsterdam
country: Netherlands
price: 30
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.64
reviews: 144
duration_minutes: 75
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 79 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-cruise-with-hot-drinks-bite/
---

# Amsterdam Light Festival: Heated Cruise with Hot Drinks & Bite

In our comparison: #79 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. 

Amsterdam Boat Experience is not an official partner of Amsterdam Light Festival 2026/2027.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The departure point is near the Central…
- 16 start times: between 16:20 and 23:55
- Food included: see what is included

**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: 4.64/5 from 144 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Amsterdam Boat Experience
- 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

4.64 from 144 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 130 of 144.

- 5 stars: 121 (84%)
- 4 stars: 9 (6%)
- 3 stars: 4 (3%)
- 2 stars: 5 (3%)
- 1 star: 5 (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 for Sale |
| No Drinks & Snacks (Center) | €31 / person | English | Drinks and Bites for Sale |
| Unlimited Drinks & Snack (CS) | €40 / person | English | Unlimited Drinks+ Snack: 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)
- Unlimited beer, (mulled)wine, hot chocolate & sodas (if option chosen)
- Enjoy a 75-minute sailing past the Amsterdam Light Festival

## Not included

- Drinks (if not chosen unlimited drinks option). For sale individually on board.
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Boat cruise, Sightseeing** (pass by, no stop)
2. **Boat cruise, Sightseeing** (pass by, no stop)
3. **Boat cruise, Sightseeing** (pass by, no stop)
4. **Dutch National Opera & Ballet** (pass by, no stop) - Boat cruise, Sightseeing
5. **Architecture Centre of Amsterdam** (pass by, no stop) - Boat cruise, Sightseeing
6. **NEMO Science Museum** (pass by, no stop) - Boat cruise, Sightseeing

## 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

The departure point is near the Central Station and right in front of the Victoria Hotel. Please look for the crew wearing orange.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A fairly big step has to be made into the boat. Our stewards will assist you with this.
- 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 · #79 of 84** | €30 | 1h 15m | 4.64 (144) | 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 #79 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.

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