Amsterdam Light Festival 2025
Amsterdam Light Festival Boat Tour – Drinks, Lights & Magic
Immerse yourself in the wonder of the Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 on an intimate private boat cruise—just you, your guests, and the captivating glow of light art reflected in the canals. With warm beverages, a heated lounge, and unobstructed views, this experience provides the ideal way to savor the city's most enchanting winter event in comfort and elegance.
Why choose our boats:
- Delightful small canal boats for intimate gatherings
- Bohemian-inspired decor
- Heated canal boat for ultimate comfort
- Close-up cruising beside the stunning light sculptures
- Option for a dinner cruise during the Light Festival
- Live guide fluent in English
More information: Private Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 Tour
This year’s theme, “World of Rituals,” invites you to delve into the profound significance of traditions and ceremonies from diverse cultures. As you glide past the illuminated artworks along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route, each installation narrates a story—bridging culture, history, and the essence of humanity through the medium of light. Experiencing this spectacle from the water offers you a premier vantage point to appreciate the creativity, symbolism, and beauty inherent in each piece.
Our Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour accommodates 2 to 12 people, making it perfect for couples, families, or small groups seeking a tranquil, personalized evening. Climb aboard your private vessel and escape the hustle and bustle while your skipper navigates the glowing canals. The boat boasts an enclosed and heated design, with expansive windows to ensure breathtaking views from every angle.
Instead of a full-course meal, this cruise focuses on relishing the moment with your favorite drinks in hand. Whether you fancy a glass of prosecco, a fine bottle of wine, or something warm like mulled cider or hot chocolate, we'll create an evening that is both cozy and enchanting.
Your private skipper will leisurely navigate the route, granting you ample time to admire the installations, capture stunning photos, and hear fascinating stories about the artworks and the city's history. The Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 route meanders through the most picturesque sections of the canal belt, featuring light sculptures placed over, in, and alongside the water—perfectly showcased by your boat's panoramic windows.
This private boat tour for the Amsterdam Light Festival is the quintessential winter activity for anyone wishing to explore the city in a serene and intimate manner. No walking, no crowds—just you and the mesmerizing world of rituals illuminated by light.
So, whether you're visiting Amsterdam or simply seeking a distinctive night out, let the city sparkle around you on this extraordinary Amsterdam boat tour during the Light Festival—where drinks, art, and ambiance accompany you on this magical journey.
Amsterdam Light Festival 2025
Dinner Cruise on a Private Boat
Embark on a memorable dinner on a boat aboard one of our historic canal boats during the spectacular Amsterdam Light Festival. This exclusive two-hour private cruise in Amsterdam offers the perfect blend of gourmet dining and stunning views of the city’s illuminated canals, creating an unforgettable experience.
Highlights Dinner Boat Amsterdam:
- Light Sculptures: Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing light installations that transform Amsterdam’s canals into a glowing masterpiece. The thoughtfully planned route ensures you see the best installations of the festival.
- Dinner Boat Menu: Savor a delicious two-course dinner, featuring a carefully prepared main course and a decadent dessert, all served fresh onboard. A selection of fine drinks is also available for purchase to enhance your dining experience.
Why Choose our Private Canal Boats?
- Authentic Atmosphere: we offer a cozy, intimate setting, perfect for a stylish and comfortable experience while enjoying the festival.
- Unobstructed Views: Large windows and a small open aft deck provide panoramic views of the illuminated artworks and Amsterdam’s iconic bridges, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the magical display.
Details of your dinner cruise:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Dates: Runs during the Amsterdam Light Festival 2025, until January
- Boarding Location: H’ART Museum, side entrance Nieuwe Keizersgracht 1
More information about the Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 Dinner Cruise
The festival will take place from November 27, 2025, to January 18, 2026, illuminating Amsterdam’s canals with over 20 light artworks.
Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual highlight that draws visitors from all over the world. International artists create stunning light sculptures and installations, which are placed along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route—a scenic path through the city’s most beautiful canals and waterways. Seeing the art from the water offers a unique perspective, with the reflections in the canals adding a magical touch to the already breathtaking displays.
This exclusive Amsterdam boat tour Light Festival is available for 2 to 10 persons, making it perfect for a romantic date, a family evening, or a cozy night out with friends. Your private, heated boat offers a warm and intimate setting, with panoramic windows that let you enjoy the lights in comfort and style.
The experience includes a freshly prepared two-course dinner, picked up during the cruise from a top-rated restaurant on the Prinsengracht. Your captain will briefly dock to collect your meal, which includes a flavorful main course and a beautifully presented dessert. Expect seasonal Dutch and European cuisine, with vegetarian options available. Once the food is on board, you’ll continue cruising the Amsterdam Light Festival route, dining as you float past glowing artworks and historic canal houses.
Throughout the journey, your skipper will guide you along the route, pointing out the highlights and sharing stories behind the artworks and the city itself. The Amsterdam boat tour Light Festival offers a quiet, crowd-free way to experience the festival—no walking in the cold, no jostling for space, just comfort, conversation, and stunning views.
The theme for the Amsterdam Light Festival 2025–2026 (Edition 14) is not yet known: preparations of Edition 14 are in full swing. The artists are finalizing their designs and scouting the best location for their artwork. All artworks revolve around legacy. Questions such as ‘how do we want to be remembered?’, ‘how do we see our future?’ and ‘what will we leave behind for future generations?’ are addressed.
Prefer to keep it simple? If you don’t want dinner, you can also choose to cruise with drinks only. Enjoy a relaxed evening on the water with your favorite wine, prosecco, or a warm beverage while admiring the installations from the comfort of your private salon. It’s an equally magical way to take in the sights, especially for those looking for a lighter or more casual experience.
you choose the full dinner cruise Amsterdam Light Festival experience or opt for drinks only, this is a uniquely enchanting way to explore the city’s winter charm. Float through the Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 with a small group of 2 to 10 guests and enjoy an evening of art, ambiance, and unforgettable atmosphere.
