Amsterdam Light Festival

Twenty international works of light art, one unique experience from the water with KINboat.
60 minutes
Central Station
From 3 years

Experience the Amsterdam Light Festival from the canals with KINboat

From November 27, 2025 to January 18, 2026, Amsterdam will host the fourteenth edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival, where twenty international artists will show what we preserve and leave behind for future generations with light art around the theme Legacy. During a cruise with KINboat, you will experience these impressive installations from the water, with unobstructed views of the canals and the city, while our skippers tailor the route to the most beautiful viewing points and share their local knowledge along the way. Thus every cruise will be a special encounter between art, city and stories, and you will experience the festival from the most ideal perspective: the boat.

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What makes the Amsterdam Light Festival unique?

The Amsterdam Light Festival shows that light art is more than beautification of the city. The fourteenth edition focuses on the theme Legacy: how do we want to be remembered, and what do we leave behind for future generations? Twenty international artists translate this into installations along the canals, offering an experience from the water that encourages reflection and admiration.

Experience the Light Festival in Amsterdam with KINboat

Of course, one of the best ways to experience the Light Festival in Amsterdam is from the canals. The artworks are often specially designed to be admired from the water, and a canal cruise with KINboat offers an intimate, atmospheric perspective of these impressive light installations. But why exactly should you take a boat tour with KINboat during the Light Festival in Amsterdam?

  • Intimate setting: Our boats offer a comfortable, cozy experience. Just what you need during this light festival in Amsterdam!
  • Expert guides: Our guides know all the ins and outs of the Amsterdam Light Festival. So you won’t have to miss a thing from and about the event.
  • Hot drinks: Enjoy a hot drink while sailing through the illuminated canals. This will give your boat ride during the light festival in Amsterdam even more sparkle!
  • Optimal route: Our route has been carefully put together so you won’t miss a single highlight of the Amsterdam Light Festival.
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Experience Amsterdam Light Festival to the fullest? Book your Amsterdam Light Festival Tour with KINboat!

Would you like to experience the Amsterdam Light Festival in a special way? Book your canal cruise with KINboat and discover the light art from the water. Our regular cruises depart from the Anne Frank House, but during the festival we sail exclusively from Central Station. The special festival cruises are popular and often quickly fully booked, so book early and secure yourself a spot for an evening of light art and experience in the heart of Amsterdam.

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Local, Enthusiastic Skippers

Our experienced skippers will tell you all about the city’s rich history. Enjoy friendly service and a personal canal tour.

Different boarding locations

For our canal cruises, we depart from various locations: near Central Station, the Anne Frank House, and the Rosewood Hotel. Choose where you want to board and experience the convenience of sailing with KINboat!

Free Cancellation

Flexibility is paramount at KINboat. Cancel for free up to 24 hours before departure and book with confidence for a worry-free canal cruise through Amsterdam.

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Frequently asked questions

KINboat’s canal cruise during the Amsterdam Light Festival is suitable for all ages from 3 and up. Whether you are with friends, family or children, everyone can enjoy the magical atmosphere of the light festival from the water. The intimate setting of the boats provides a cozy and comfortable experience for both young and old.

KINboat offers a central boarding location for the Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise: Central Station. This location is easily accessible and ensures that you can quickly and comfortably start your magical tour through the illuminated canals of Amsterdam. For other canal tours offered by KINboat, you can also board at the Anne Frank House.

The Amsterdam Light Festival takes place from early November through the 2nd week of January.

From Sunday through Tuesday, the light installations can be admired from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.. From Wednesday through Saturday, the lights remain on until 11 p.m.

There are two exceptions: during the Christmas vacations, the light installations will be lit from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. every day. On Tuesday, Dec. 31, the lights will remain off.

With KINboat, enjoy a carefully crafted itinerary that takes you past the highlights of the festival while enjoying a delicious drink. Our enthusiastic skipper will bring the artworks to life with fascinating stories and interesting facts.

Yes, it is recommended to reserve tickets in advance because the tours sell out quickly.

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