See a section of the Amsterdam Light Festival in this shorter cruise
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Thomas V.
“Zeer leuke ervaring. wij hadden de prosecco optie genomen, prijs kwaliteit een topdeal. Leuk persone…”
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Most popular! • 1 hour • All ages • 100% Electric • Open Tour
meeting_point: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 230, Amsterdam
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As evening falls, Amsterdam begins to glow. The city lights shimmer across the canals, reflections ripple under the bridges, and the streets come alive with the cozy sparkle of winter. The Amsterdam Lights & Delights Cruise is your invitation to drift right through that magic. A one-hour evening cruise celebrating the warmth, beauty, and quiet wonder of the season.
Step aboard one of our heated, covered salon boats, softly illuminated and dressed for winter. Upon arrival, you’re welcomed immediately with our welcome liquor “Friendship in a Bottle”, made with house-distilled vanilla vodka. A smooth, warming start to the night. Together with a welcome snack, it sets the tone for a relaxed, indulgent evening on the water.
As the boat glides through the canals, you’ll see Amsterdam at its most enchanting: twinkling façades, glowing bridges, and moments of wonder as the city prepares for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Across the water, parts of the Amsterdam Light Festival unfold in the distance — not the full route, but a few luminous artworks that blend naturally into the wintry cityscape.
This isn’t just a canal cruise — it’s a gentle celebration of light, taste, and togetherness in the heart of Amsterdam’s winter nights.
Free Welcome liquor
Duration: 1 hour
Crew: Skipper and hostess
Live guides: real people, real time stories!
Gudrun H.
August 2026
Thomas V.
August 2026
“Zeer leuke ervaring. wij hadden de prosecco optie genomen, prijs kwaliteit een topdeal. Leuk personeel op de boot dat op een leuke manier wat vertelt over Amsterdam!”
Farbod S.
August 2026
“Great boat and great tour by Peter and Bastiaan! The boat was comfy, not crowded and storytelling and hosting was 5/5 too”
Prisca H.
August 2026
“Amazing experience, my best 1 hr in Amsterdam, nice cocktails, drinks….. good interaction and introductions for Amsterdam. Peter us super nice and made us good drink.”
Juba B.
August 2026
“Amazing boat tour! We had such a great experience from start to finish. A special thank you to Peter at the bar for his warm welcome, big smile, and friendly attitude — he really made us feel comfortable and added to the great atmosphere on board! Captain Bas was fantastic as well. His explanations about the City were interesting, clear, and full of great stories and information. I learned so much about Amsterdam during the tour while also having a really fun and relaxing time. Great crew, great atmosphere, and a wonderful way to discover the city. I would definitely recommend this boat tour to anyone visiting Amsterdam. Thank you Peter and Bas 🫶”
macarena Z.
August 2026
“We took the cruise with maria and she was absolutely amazing!! If you want to get drunk go with maria!!”
Bárbara
August 2026
“Maria was lovely, it was an amazing experience. Drinks and tour were perfect, totally recommend it”
pantelis K.
August 2026
“Congratulations Peter and Moses”
Vasileios K.
August 2026
“Cheers for Peter and Moses”
Cailyn C.
August 2026
“Peter and moses are awesome :)”
Eliza K.
August 2026
“peter and moses are the best!!! we learned so much and had a great time.”
joana D.
August 2026
“Wir hatten eine tolle Bootsfahrt in Amsterdam und wurden sehr herzlich von Moses und Peter begleitet☺️ Vielen Dank für den schönen Trip!”
jhnax X.
August 2026
“Rene und Bruno waren super”
Varvara B.
August 2026
“Teunis was such a fun and great guide :)) the whole tour was amazing and beautiful”
Chirag K.
August 2026
“We absolutely loved our canal cruise with Teunis and Adriana! They made the whole experience so fun, relaxed, and personal it felt more like being shown around the city by friends than being on a tour. We laughed the whole way, learned loads about Amsterdam, and honestly didn’t want it to end. Thanks for such a memorable evening, we’ll definitely be recommending you to everyone!”
Edgar B.
August 2026
“Had an amazing time with Deennis and Lorenzo as our captain and host. Very relaxing and I recommend to anyone visiting Amsterdam!”
Jon B.
August 2026
“Would massively recommend Friendship tours Amsterdam. Very organised, all staff came into contact was indeed friendly and welcoming. We paid extra for the cocktail package and was given a menu with good selection of drinks as soon as set off. Drinks made by 'Victor' were made and served very quickly, he asked if wanted more when seen glasses near empty. The tour guide and captain 'Rene' was very informative but in a fun and enjoyable way! Definitely a great pair working together! Only small issue which didn't even mention at the time was that ticket included snacks which wasn't offered. No big deal as they made up for it with the cocktails. Definitely would recommend this tour company!”
Darcy F.
August 2026
“Great service. All you can drink package was well worth it.”
Marcus M.
August 2026
“Captain Janine and Host Sara were wonderful. Great quality tour”
Amalia L.
August 2026
“Amazing trip Peter and Beart!!”
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