Amsterdam: Light Festival Canal Cruise with Live Commentary
ID: GYG501088-884063
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Join the best Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise. Listen to live commentary from the captain or enjoy an audio guide while admiring the lit-up city center, its canals, and 20 great light artworks.
Hop on board an electric canal boat and encounter the artworks of the Amsterdam Light Festival up close. We're the official partner of the Amsterdam Light Festival. See the city from the water as you enjoy live commentary or browse through a brochure to learn all about the artworks, artists, and themes. Audio guide in 3 languages is also available (English, German and Dutch).
Head out through the IJ and toward the lights on the City. Pass by the sights like the Nemo and the fully restored Maritime Museum. We sail through the canals of Amsterdam to see the various art works
Admire the 20 artworks of light that are stationed on the way, both in and around the city’s canals. Discover the story behind each work of art, as you listen to live commentary from your local skipper. Alternatively, read an informative brochure provided onboard.
Marvel at Amsterdam’s iconic winter cityscape including many bridges and historic buildings illuminated. Buy hot and cold drinks available or indulge in a delicious stroopwafel (waffle cookies).
Highlights
- Watch Amsterdam's center light up during dark winter months
- Experience the Amsterdam Light Festival up close on a cruise - official partner
- Relax in a covered, heated boat powered by electric energy - drinks available
- Follow a route specially designed to pass all 20 artworks
- Learn about the artworks from your captain and a brochure
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The departure location of the Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise is at Badhuiskade in Amsterdam.
It is easily accessible from Central Station. You can take the ferry F3 “Buiksloterweg” behind the Central Station. From the ferry, walk immediately to the left towards the A'dam Tower (the tower with the swing on the roof). After 250 meters on the right after the bridge, you will see the departure jetty of Amsterdam Boat Cruises.
A host will welcome you on board.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
