Amsterdam: Light Festival Boat with optional drinks
Overview
Until 18th of January the Amsterdam Light Festival takes place. This festival gives artists the chance to show 27 illuminated pieces of art in the canals of Amsterdam. The best way is seeing them is from a canal boat with our English speaking Skipper.
✔️ Drinks optional
Sit back and relax with a wine, beer or soda & Dutch Snacks which you can book optional.
✔️ Small Group
We cruise with a small group of maximum of 28 passengers
✔️ Highlights
Apart from the illuminated works of art. We'll pass by the best highlights in Amsterdam. From The Dancing Houses to the Seven Bridges, onto the Skinny Bridge.
✔️ Guide language
Our skipper speaks English, but we have a digital booklet with guided information in English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, French and Italian.
✔️ Location
We depart right in front of Amsterdam Central Station, in one of our brand new stylish and electric Eco Boats.
What's Included
- Snacks Welcome snack
- Alcoholic beverages (Hot) drinks can be booked optional
- Cruise with the proud winner of [BRAND]’s Travelers’ Choice 2025!
- In Person guide ( English and Dutch)
Meeting Location
Stationsplein 18
1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Canal Ring (Grachtengordel) (pass by)
Amsterdam Light Festival (pass by)
NEMO Science Museum (pass by)
Skinny Bridge (pass by)
Herengracht (pass by)
Haarlemmersluis (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Departure point right in front of Central Station
- The route and duration (75 minutes) may vary each time depending on external factors.
- On the day itself (depending on the weather conditions) we decide to cruise with an half open or covered boat (with some shelter for rain).
- On cold days, please wear warm, clothes, as cruising on water can get cold
- On Rainy days, please wear suitable clothing
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travellers 18 years old and above (proof of ID can be asked for). Minor travellers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drink
- Our welcome snack may contain traces of nuts, and these traces might also be present on the boat itself (in case of severe nut allergies)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Amsterdam: Light Festival Boat with optional drinks?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-463549P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Snacks. Welcome snack.
- Alcoholic beverages. (Hot) drinks can be booked optional.
- Cruise with the proud winner of TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2025!.
- In Person guide ( English and Dutch).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Amsterdam: Light Festival Boat with optional drinks is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Amsterdam: Light Festival Boat with optional drinks will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksWelcome snack
- Alcoholic beverages(Hot) drinks can be booked optional
- Cruise with the proud winner of [BRAND]’s Travelers’ Choice 2025!
- In Person guide ( English and Dutch)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Departure point right in front of Central Station
- The route and duration (75 minutes) may vary each time depending on external factors.
- On the day itself (depending on the weather conditions) we decide to cruise with an half open or covered boat (with some shelter for rain).
- On cold days, please wear warm, clothes, as cruising on water can get cold
- On Rainy days, please wear suitable clothing
- We only serve alcoholic drinks for travellers 18 years old and above (proof of ID can be asked for). Minor travellers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drink
- Our welcome snack may contain traces of nuts, and these traces might also be present on the boat itself (in case of severe nut allergies)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
