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Ultimate Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise

4.8 · 54 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 93% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Amsterdam Operated by Pure Boats Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m–2h
Group
Shared, up to 16 travellers
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
16:30, 19:00, 19:15, 21:15, 21:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Departure Amstel 212-1.5 HRThe page priceDuration: 1 hour 30 minutes Open bar and drinks: Choose from our selection of beers, wines, and soft drinks. Along with some Dutch snacks! Stan Huygens: This unique boat was the favourite boat of famous beer mogul Freddy Heineken. Up to 24 guests. Departure Amstel 212: The pick-up will be on a small dock in front of Amstel 212 1017AH Amsterdam.€83
Departure Keizersgracht - 2 HRDuration: 2 hours Open bar and snacks: Choose from our selection of beers, wines, and soft drinks. Along with some Dutch snacks! Pure Spirit: Pure Spirit, the crown jewel of the Pure Boats collection, is a uniquely refined and spacious launch. Up to 16 people. Departure Keizersgracht 106: Operated on the Pure Spirit or the Danique. The pick-up and drop-off location is a small dock in front of Keizersgracht 106 Starting point: Keizersgracht 106, 1015 CV Amsterdam, Netherlands€105

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Light Festival fee included in the ticket price
  • A sharing platter with typical Dutch nibbles
  • Selection of non-alcoholic beverages are included
  • Your selection of local Amsterdam beers & European wines and mulled wine, are covered in a high-end self service open bar
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.8
54 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 50 of 54

Star breakdown of all 54 ratings

5 stars
49 · 91%
4 stars
1 · 2%
3 stars
1 · 2%
2 stars
2 · 4%
1 star
1 · 2%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
This is a 2 hour cruise onboard the Pure Spirit or Danique. The starting part is on a small dock outside of Keizersgracht 106. Please be at the dock about 5 minutes before departure time, since we cannot wait for late arrivals. , This cruise is a 90 minute cruise onboard the Stan Huygens. The starting point is on a dock outside of Amstel 212 on the Amstel River. Amstel 212, 1017 AH Amsterdam Please be at the dock about 5 minutes before departure time, since we cannot wait for late arrivals.
Departure
16:30, 19:00, 19:15, 21:15, 21:30 daily; scheduled through January 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Pure Boats; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Canal Cruises

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This tour · #66 of 84€831h 30m–2h4.76 (54)shared, max 16
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Morning Canal Cruise Amsterdam in Small-Group€461h 30m4.97 (846)shared
Not a Typical Cruise Max 10 guests Bites Drinks Local Personal€672h4.99 (416)shared

Ranked #66 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. Compare all 84 Canal Cruises

From €83 per adult · Departure Amstel 212-1.5 HR