Highlights

The best Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
24 pieces of art on display along the route
Learn more about the artwork and artists with an audio guide

Locations

Lovers Canal Cruises

Practical information

Children

Child ticket for 4-13 year olds
Free entry for 0-3 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult

Languages

The audio guide is available in English and Dutch

Check-in

Check-in 15 minutes before departure
Waiting time can occur even with a time slot due to large crowds

Ticket information

Ticket directly available on smartphone
You can reschedule your tickets yourself via our self rebook page up to 24 hours in advance
Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 24 hours in advance

More information

Amsterdam Light Festival dates: 28 November 2024 - 19 January 2025
Only service dogs (who must be identifiable as such) are allowed on the boat
Some of the images on this page are from previous edition or artist impressions
For questions about the product, please contact hello@lovelycruises.com

Accessibility

Audio Guide Available

Free Wi-Fi

Free Access to Bathroom

Getting there

Description

Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 - 2026

In the dark winter months of December 2025 and January 2026, Amsterdam will be transformed into a beautiful open-air light art museum for the 13th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival. For this edition, the festival has chosen the theme Rituals. the festival explores the many ways light is a part of our rituals for celebrating as the city celebrates its 750 years anniversary.

Light plays a crucial role in many rituals, usually representing life, joy, or energy. We usher in the new year with fireworks and light a bonfire at Easter and other holidays. This year, artists have been asked to depict rituals that are meaningful to Amsterdam's diverse community.

The best boat tour of the Amsterdam Light Festival

The best way to enjoy these light artworks is with an Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise. From the Amsterdam canals, you have a first-class view of the light art while you can relax and look around. The Amsterdam Light Festival route is designed in such a way that you can see all the artworks in the canals and on the quay.

Like in previous editions, LOVERS Canal Cruises is an official partner of the Amsterdam Light Festival. With this cruise you step on board a comfortable, modern and heated LOVERS canal boat at Central Station. From here, the Light Festival tour through Amsterdam takes you through the UNESCO World Heritage canals where the art collection is on display.

Along the way, the audio guide, in English and Dutch, tells you more about the beautiful light installations you pass by. The coldest and darkest months of the year will be a lot lighter and cosier with Amsterdam Light Festival boat tickets from LOVERS Canal Cruises.

Book your Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 - 2026 Tickets now

Are you curious to see how the light artworks portray the theme during the Amsterdam Light Festival? We cannot wait to welcome you on board our boats and enjoy the festival with you. Get your tickets for this light tour through Amsterdam now and get ready to see the incredible works of art that light up the city during the Amsterdam Light Festival.