Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 

(Dinner) Cruise on a Private Boat

Embark on a memorable dinner on a boat aboard one of our historic canal boats  Delphine and Leaudine during the Amsterdam Light Festival. This exclusive 1,5 or 2 hour private cruise in Amsterdam offers the perfect blend of cruising, stunning views of the city’s illuminated canals and light sculptures.

1,5 hours cruise

The 1,5 hour cruise without dinner is following the Amsterdam Light Festival route and you will be seeing all the Light Sculptures explained by the skipper. For this cruise without dinner click here to book your private boat.

2 hours dinner cruise

• Duration: 2 hours

• Menu 2 courses: click here

• Dates: Runs during the Amsterdam Light Festival 2025, until January

• Route: Herengracht, Oosterdok, Nieuwe Herengracht

• Boarding Location: H’ART Museum, side entrance Nieuwe Keizersgracht 1

• Departures: 17:30 and 20:00

More information about the Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 Dinner Cruise

The festival will take place from November 27, 2025, to January 18, 2026, illuminating Amsterdam’s canals with over 20 light artworks.

Amsterdam Light Festival is an annual highlight that draws visitors from all over the world. International artists create stunning light sculptures and installations, which are placed along the official Amsterdam Light Festival route—a scenic path through the city’s most beautiful canals and waterways. Seeing the art from the water offers a unique perspective, with the reflections in the canals adding a magical touch to the already breathtaking displays.

This exclusive Amsterdam boat tour Light Festival is available for 2 to 10 persons, making it perfect for a romantic date, a family evening, or a cozy night out with friends. Your private, heated boat offers a warm and intimate setting, with panoramic windows that let you enjoy the lights in comfort and style.

The experience includes a freshly prepared 2 course dinner, picked up during the cruise from a top-rated restaurant on the Prinsengracht. Your captain will briefly dock to collect your meal, which includes a flavorful main course and a beautifully presented dessert. Expect seasonal Dutch and European cuisine, with vegetarian options available. Once the food is on board, you’ll continue cruising the Amsterdam Light Festival route, dining as you float past glowing artworks and historic canal houses.

Throughout the journey, your skipper will guide you along the route, pointing out the highlights and sharing stories behind the artworks and the city itself. The Amsterdam boat tour Light Festival offers a quiet, crowd-free way to experience the festival—no walking in the cold, no jostling for space, just comfort, conversation, and stunning views.

To learn more about the Amsterdam Light Festival please click here

Prefer to keep it simple? If you don’t want dinner, you can also choose to cruise with drinks only. Enjoy a relaxed evening on the water with your favorite wine, prosecco, or a warm beverage while admiring the installations from the comfort of your private salon. It’s an equally magical way to take in the sights, especially for those looking for a lighter or more casual experience.

you choose the full dinner cruise Amsterdam Light Festival experience or opt for drinks only, this is a uniquely enchanting way to explore the city’s winter charm. Float through the Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 with a small group of 2 to 10 guests and enjoy an evening of art, ambiance, and unforgettable atmosphere.