1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
English
Included
Cruise through Amsterdam’s beautifully lit canals
Admire stunning light artworks from a unique perspective
Enjoy live commentary from a friendly skipper and host
Relax in comfortable lounge seating on an elegant open boat
€ 14.9
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Set sail on a luxurious cruise through the enchanting canals of Amsterdam, where art and atmosphere come together for a truly captivating experience. Glide through the waterways aboard a comfortable open boat, covered in case of bad weather, as your knowledgeable skipper and friendly host share fascinating commentary about the stunning light artworks that illuminate the city. This carefully curated journey offers a perfect blend of culture, beauty, and relaxation, allowing you to see Amsterdam’s artistic side from a unique perspective. As you drift along the canals, admire the creative installations that transform the city into a glowing gallery of light and color. Enjoy the comfort of lounge seating while learning about the stories and inspiration behind each artwork. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase on board, making it easy to sit back, unwind, and savor the magical ambiance of Amsterdam’s illuminated waterways. The tour begins and ends at the same convenient central location, ensuring a smooth and memorable evening on the water.
A skipper and host
Live commentary about the artworks
Lounge seats
Gratuities
Water bottle
Camera
Boat is covered in case of bad weather
Dress warmly for evening and canal breezes
Keep your personal essentials
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Very disappointed from this light festival!! Can't believe that some artist do such ugly art work and other bay big money they display it! Very overrated. As a dutch citizen told me- we advertise big but the product does not exist! The boat trip was standard, nothing different than other boat trips. Don't go, don't waist your money.
Its a pure scam. Extremely poor selection of artwork which anyway is close to invisible if one decides to travel by boat…. And on the boat its impossible to see anything- windows are continuously covered in FOG. Take it in account when uou decide to pay close to 30eurofor a ride. Waste of money.
It's not worth the extra trip. The boat trips are organized chaotically in winter. In the summer it is much better managed. The departure points for Floating Amsterdam Tours and Amsterdam Boat Experience are described inaccurately in the ticket. There is no exact name on the pier on site. Boarding is chaotic. Amsterdam Boat Experience sends its passengers back and forth. Everything is so unprofessional. There are tickets online with a QR code and glow sticks on the pier that assign the boat. The glow stick was retracted during boarding. The choice of boat is lottery. If it's half open, it'll rain and you'll be partially wet. When it's dry, the boat has windows that are smeared and it's like being in a sweat lodge inside. You can forget about taking photos. The paths on the pier are not prepared for winter. Danger of accidents. The usual explanations on board. Some Stewarts are very frugal with drinks. Passengers must serve themselves. The motto and the artwork are a matter of taste, but art is okay. Overall, the Light Festival wasn't a big hit for us. You can take a look. The problems on the boat detract from the already charmless atmosphere.
Let's just not call it festival! There're only a few illuminated sculptures or objects. Far from what is presented and much too over-appreciated! In the end, it was just a very nice boat ride!
We saw the light festival in Amsterdam in 2018 and it was so great that we wanted to see it again this year, 2023. However, we were very disappointed at the 2023 light festival. Perhaps the theme of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not quite ready for artist to grasp and express yet. I hope the light festival will be much better in future years.
