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Experience the magic of Amsterdam during the Amsterdam Light Festival from 27 November 2025 to 18 January 2026. Choose your ideal experience now based on your preferences in terms of sailing times, packages or ships. Call us today and secure the best spots for your group for this enchanting winter event.
A pleasant two-hour cruise that lets your party experience the highlights of the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water.
With several dinner choices, your party can enjoy an exclusive dinner from the water while comfortably viewing the illuminated works of art in the dark.
With a choice of ships ranging from 14 to 70 people, your party will experience the beautiful Amsterdam Light Festival from a unique perspective.
Discover the enchanting world of the Amsterdam Light Festival, a unique winter event illuminating Amsterdam’s historic city center from November 27, 2025 to January 18, 2026. During this annual festival, the canals and streets transform into an open-air museum with spectacular light artworks specially designed by international artists. The festival brings light to the dark winter months and invites visitors to experience the city in a completely new way.
Each year the Amsterdam Light Festival is dedicated to a unique theme that inspires artists to create innovative light installations. This year, all artworks are dedicated to “Legacy. These artworks tell stories, challenge thought or simply enchant with their beauty. Every year, the festival attracts thousands of visitors from home and abroad who come to enjoy this magical winter experience.
Why is an Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise the best way to experience this magical event? The answer is as clear as the sparkling water during the festival: the artworks are specifically designed to be seen from the water. As you cruise comfortably through the canals, a unique perspective unfolds that walkers simply cannot experience from the quay.
An Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise not only offers you the ideal viewing angle for any installation, but also protects you from the winter cold. Instead of walking through the cold streets, enjoy the spectacle from the warmth of our luxury salon boats, complete with snacks and drinks. This privileged position on the water literally places you at the heart of the exhibition – the artworks reflect in the water around you, creating a 360-degree immersive experience impossible to match from the shore side.
Compare this to a walk along the quay: limited sightlines, crowds, cold temperatures and fatigue after a long walk. The choice is clear – an Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise is by far the superior way to experience this winter light spectacle in all its glory.
Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise
Enjoy the Amsterdam Light Festival with your group during our atmospheric 2-hour drinks cruise. Your group will be welcomed on board at 16:30 and the boat will depart at 16:40 for a beautiful route along the illuminated works of art. Snacks and drinks will be served along the way while your group enjoys the art installations on and along the water.
The programme includes:
| Emma | Belle van Zuylen | Adeline | Lady of Amstel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Max. guests | 14 | 30 | 60 | 70 |
Starting price | €82 per person* | € 64 per person* | € 51 per person* | € 49 per person* |
Drinks | Based on post-calculation or free bar (from € 25,- p.p. extra) | |||
Data | Nov. 27, 2025 through Jan. 18, 2026 | |||
Duration | 2 hours – 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | |||
Program | 16:30 – Reception 16:40 – Cast off and enjoy snacks & drinks 18:30 – Arrival at destination | |||
* Note: Starting price based on purchase max. salon boat capacity number of persons. Are you with a lower guest number under the max. salon boat capacity number of persons? Then this is of course possible on request and a higher price per person applies in consultation.
Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise
The Amsterdam Light Festival Dinner Cruise is an atmospheric evening group cruise through the illuminated canals of Amsterdam. Upon arrival at 19:30 your group will be welcomed by the crew, after which the boat will depart at 19:40 past the works of art of the Amsterdam Light Festival.
During this cozy group cruise, your party will enjoy dinner with a choice of Italian, French Mediterranean or Indian buffet.
The programme includes:
The dinner cruise buffet can be optionally upgraded to an exclusive Belle buffet, a 6-course Bits & Bites menu, a 3-course à la carte dinner, or live cooking with a chef on board.
On the basis of post-calculation or free bar (from € 30,- per person extra)
Nov. 27, 2025 through Jan. 18, 2026
3 hours - 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
19:30 - Reception
19:40 - Cast off and enjoy dinner & drinks
22:30 - Arrival at destination
On the basis of post-calculation or free bar (from € 30,- per person extra)
Nov. 27, 2025 through Jan. 18, 2026
3 hours - 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
19:30 - Reception
19:40 - Cast off and enjoy dinner & drinks
22:30 - Arrival at destination
On the basis of post-calculation or free bar (from € 30,- per person extra)
Nov. 27, 2025 through Jan. 18, 2026
3 hours - 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
19:30 - Reception
19:40 - Cast off and enjoy dinner & drinks
22:30 - Arrival at destination
On the basis of post-calculation or free bar (from € 30,- per person extra)
Nov. 27, 2025 through Jan. 18, 2026
3 hours - 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
19:30 - Reception
19:40 - Cast off and enjoy dinner & drinks
22:30 - Arrival at destination
* Note: Starting price based on purchase max. salon boat capacity number of persons. Are you with a lower guest number under the max. salon boat capacity number of persons? Then this is of course possible on request and a higher price per person applies in consultation.
Do you have a smaller group of less than 14 people or just a larger group that exceeds the capacity of our standard boats? At Rederij Belle, we are happy to think with you. For smaller groups, we can customize an intimate experience, while for larger parties over 70, we can use several boats at once or advise you on our other suitable salon boats.
Contact us directly for a personalized proposal that perfectly suits your needs and group size. Don’t wait too long – the Amsterdam Light Festival packages are very popular and availability is limited!
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* Note: Starting price based on purchase max. salon boat capacity number of persons. Are you with a lower guest number under the max. salon boat capacity number of persons? Then this is of course possible on request and a higher price per person applies in consultation.
The drinks cruise lasts about 2 hours and the dinner cruise packages last 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on the package you choose.
Although tickets are often available on the day, we strongly recommend booking online in advance to avoid disappointment, especially on weekends and holidays.
Absolutely! The Amsterdam Light Festival is a great experience for the whole family. We offer special family rates and children under the age of 4 sail for free.
Our tours continue in all weather conditions. Most of our boats are covered and heated. In case of extreme weather conditions, we will contact registered guests.
Drinks are included with our standard Amsterdam Light Festival cruises. The drinks cruise and dinner cruise include extensive catering with various options as listed in our price table. You are not allowed to bring your own food and drinks on our salon boats.
The times of the cruise depend on the chosen package. For example, there are drinks arrangements and dinner arrangements that allow you to admire the Amsterdam Light Festival 2025-2026.
Would you like to receive our package overview or request a quote for an Amsterdam Light Festival package?
Call us at 0294-261433 (during business hours) or send a message via our contact form. We will contact you as soon as possible to discuss options with you.
Experience shows that Amsterdam Light Festival arrangements on the water often fill up quickly, as viewing the light artworks from the water is a popular choice among visitors. By exploring which arrangements fit well with your plans early on, you are assured of an ideal interpretation of Amsterdam Light Festival 2025-2026!
