Water Colors Cruise: Amsterdam Light Festival - Amsterdam and vicinity

This winter, Amsterdam will light up once again up during Amsterdam Light Festival. During this festival, the historical centre of Amsterdam will be the unique décor of light sculptures, projections and installations by contemporary (inter)national artists.

As can be expected, light will play a central role in the city as museums and institutions organize light-related activities, introducing visitors to innovations in light art. The festival is best viewed from the water, aboard the Water Colors Cruise.

Ticket options

• From Central Station

This Canal Cruise will show you some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The Amsterdam Canal Cruise offers a GPS guide that will provide you with interesting information about the sights along the way. Some of the highlights of the Amsterdam Canal Cruise include the Westerkerk church, the Magere Brug (‘Skinny Bridge’) on the Amstel river and the charming neighbourhood of Negen Straatjes (‘Nine Streets’).

• Drinks & Bites Cruise

The best and most delicious way to enjoy the works of light art is with this Amsterdam Light Festival Drinks Cruise. From the water, you have a first-class view of the light art while you can relax and look around. The almost 6 km long Amsterdam Light Festival water route is mapped out so that you can see all the artworks both in the canals and on the quay. Sail to the Light Festival in the Weesperbuurt and Plantage neighbourhoods, where the art collection is on display.

During this 90-minute cruise, enjoy unlimited beer, wine and soda and tasty local snacks, including cheese, sausages and nuts, and the drinks are also included! Whether you choose beer, wine or soft drinks, you can enjoy and alternate for the duration of the cruise.

Duration

From Central Station: 1 hour

Semi-Open Boat: 1 hour

Drinks & Bites Cruise: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Languages

Onboard audio commentary English and Dutch.