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What's included

75-minute canal cruise
Amsterdam Light Festival
Audio guide in English and Dutch
Free WiFi

What's not included

Food and drinks

Important information

Pets are not allowed, except service animals.

Meeting point

Loetje CS, Stationsplein 10, 9401 LB, Amsterdam

  • Be among the first to see the spectacular sculptures of the Amsterdam Light Festival from a unique angle
  • Stay warm in the comfort of a heated cruise boat, with a Dutch or English audio guide to explain the sights
  • Enjoy a relaxing 75-minute cruise along the beautiful canals, longer if the canals are very busy!

Experience Amsterdam in a different light. Literally. This year marks the 11th year of the Amsterdam Light Festival, and the theme of this year's festival is Imagine Beyond. Soak up a world of imagination, where expertly lit sculptures will wow you along Amsterdam's illuminated canals.

Cruise past the various light art from a heated boat. Look through the windows and let your fantasies loose. Are those talking lamps you're looking at, virtual bridges, water flowing uphill?

Listen to the audio guide in Dutch or English as you snuggle up and see Amsterdam like you've never seen it before.

Insider tip

  • E-ticket is directly available on smartphones
  • The Lovers Canal Cruises dock is located in front of Amsterdam Central Station and is therefore easily accessible by train, metro, tram and bus
  • Waiting time can occur even with a time slot due to large crowds
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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kristy ,  Australia Australia
22 Jan 2024
Excellent
It was a lovely night and I enjoyed it . The windows needed to be cleaner as taking picture was blurry
From Central Station: Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise
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Debbie
17 Dec 2023
Average
The cruise would have been better in open top boat, only had limited views from 1 side to missed seeing some of the light. Best advise is take the cruise in daylight to see More of Amsterdam
From Central Station: Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise
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Joana,  Luxembourg Luxembourg
04 Jan 2024
Terrible
Nothing as expected! The show was just terrible, I saw pictures online from the expo from last year which was so beautiful put this year the lighting show was just disappointing, not enough...
Nothing as expected! The show was just terrible, I saw pictures online from the expo from last year which was so beautiful put this year the lighting show was just disappointing, not enough lights, not beautiful at all, really not worth it.
From Central Station: Amsterdam Light Festival Canal Cruise