Eco Boats Amsterdam is an official partner of Amsterdam Light Festival. Rent a private boat to cruise the light route or step aboard our Amsterdam Light Festival tour boat.
Price per hour
Starting price
Starting price
Rent a boat at Eco Boats Amsterdam and cruise the light route on your own during the Amsterdam Light Festival. You’ll receive a map with a route we’ve carefully planned for you to pass by the artworks. Additionally, the festival offers a digital map for €7,50 via their website, which includes all the artworks, background information, and official routes.
Rent a boat and sail yourselfPlease note: You can start the light route from 5:00 PM, with a minimum rental duration of 3 hours.
Would you prefer to rent a private boat for a larger group during Amsterdam Light Festival? Step aboard one of our private boats, perfect for up to 30 people. The rental includes a skipper, warm blankets, and optional extras like unlimited drinks and catering. Ideal for a company outing or an enjoyable evening with friends and family!
Join our Amsterdam Light Festival canal cruise and enjoy a magical evening with a warm drink in hand! Perfect for a family outing, a romantic date, or a fun evening with friends or colleagues. Departing near Amsterdam Central Station, the cruise takes 1 hour and 15 minutes and passes by the stunning artworks along the light route. Our modern sloops, with their semi-covered design, ensure a unique experience.
This year, the Amsterdam Light Festival runs from November 27th 2025, to January 18th 2026. From 5:00 PM onwards, the city lights up with stunning artworks that you can view from the water. The theme for the 14th edition is Legacy. At Eco Boats Amsterdam, you can choose from the following options:
In 2025, the Amsterdam Light Festival returns for its 14th edition! From November 27 2025, to January 18 2026, the city will once again be home to breathtaking light installations featuring a variety of lighting effects. The theme for 2025 is Legacy. As the festival itself explains: “Questions like ‘How do we want to be remembered?’, ‘What does the future look like?’, and ‘What do we want to pass on to the next generations?’ are central to this year’s edition.”
From hundreds of submissions, the jury has selected several breathtaking artworks. After months of preparation, these pieces will finally be unveiled to the public. While the artworks are also accessible via a walking route, they truly shine when viewed from the water. The shimmering canals enhance the beauty of the pieces, set against Amsterdam’s iconic waterways. The lights will be on daily from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, welcoming everyone to experience them.
At Eco Boats Amsterdam, we’re amazed by this festival year after year. Both our customers and our team always return in awe. Experiencing the festival from our silent boats is a true delight. You’ll cruise quietly past dazzling light effects, often integrated with the architecture along Amsterdam’s canals. Visit Eco Boats Amsterdam and enjoy a magical evening on the water! The light festival route is an absolute must-see!
Mon till sun: 10 am – 10 pm
Plan your next trip on KAYAK.
Have all our boats been rented out? Take a look at our sister company Canal Motorboats. The same friendly service and love for boating for very competitive rates. Reserve a boat quickly before they are all rented out!
Visit Canal Motorboats
Contact us
