Amsterdam Light Festival Luxury Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Snacks Option

Starting your light festival cruise

The Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual event that transforms the city into a bright and colorful spectacle during the winter months. Artists, designers, and architects from all over the world contribute their light installations and artworks, which are displayed along the canals and streets of Amsterdam. The festival typically features a different theme each year, and this year's theme is 'Rituals'.

Cruising through illuminated canals

Begin your 75-min river cruise on a salon boat or a covered one as per the option you select. Once you're on the water, the real magic begins. The cruise takes you past amazing light art – 27 pieces paying homage to the journey and rituals of life, lighting up the night. Opt for a ticket upgrade and enjoy unlimited drinks and snacks, like mulled wine and beer.

Amsterdam Light Festival Luxury Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Snacks Option

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Amsterdam's enchanting canals, visiting iconic landmarks and vibrant districts illuminated by an array of light installations. This cruise is crafted for explorers of nocturnal beauty, devotees of artistic expression, and seekers of cultural immersion. As you glide along the waterways aboard a luxurious salon or covered boat, discover 27 unique light fixtures that transform the city's skyline into a canvas of creativity and wonder. Your experienced English-speaking host will unravel the fascinating stories behind each installation, highlighting themes such as rituals, friendship, and freedom, bringing depth to every piece you encounter. Did you know? The Light Festival features permanent fixtures like The Light Kite at Sloterplas, symbolizing friendship and freedom—a poignant tribute to the city’s spirit of unity and openness. With an optional upgrade for unlimited drinks on board, including local favorites like mulled wine, this cruise weaves together artistry and storytelling, offering memorable encounters to forge lasting connections while understanding that each light serves as a beacon of hope and creativity.

Visit Amsterdam's Canals Illuminated by 27 Light Fixtures

Explore the canals during the tour’s highlight segment where you’ll see 27 unique light installations, each reflecting the festival’s theme of rituals. These art pieces are a testament to global creativity and craftsmanship, inviting visitors to marvel at their intricate designs and symbolic meanings. The canals themselves come alive as they reflect the vibrant hues and patterns cast by these fixtures, creating an ethereal atmosphere that transforms Amsterdam into a cityscape of dreams.

Experience the Light Kite Symbolizing Friendship and Freedom

Access Sloterplas during your cruise to witness The Light Kite, one of the festival's permanent fixtures. This installation, located near the park’s water body, stands as a beacon for friendship and freedom. Its design features an expansive kite-like structure that captures the essence of unity and openness, symbolizing Amsterdam’s welcoming spirit towards visitors from around the world. As you gaze at this awe-inspiring piece, it invites reflection on the city's rich history and its ongoing commitment to inclusivity.

Marvel at Ritual-Themed Light Displays Along Canals

Discover the light displays along Amsterdam’s canals that celebrate rituals from around the world. These installations are a unique blend of artistry and cultural heritage, showcasing how different societies honor their traditions through luminous representations. Each piece tells a story, inviting visitors to delve into the rich tapestry of human experience and cultural diversity.

Tour Highlights

• Experience 27 light fixtures reflecting ritual themes spectacularly
• Marvel at permanent installations like The Light Kite inclusively
• Enjoy an English-speaking guide providing comprehensive insights impressively
• Upgrade for unlimited drinks including mulled wine authentically
• Cruise along Amsterdam’s canals revealing vibrant artistry uniquely
• Discover the symbolic significance of each light installation engagingly

Embark with us for explorers of nocturnal beauty, devotees of artistic expression, and seekers of cultural immersion. This cruise weaves together the ethereal glow of light installations and the serene ambiance of Amsterdam’s canals like a tapestry of dreams and reality, offering unforgettable encounters to forge connections while understanding that each light serves as a beacon of hope and creativity.