Rent a boat during Amsterdam Light Festival
Steer your own 6-person boat from €97.50, or book a canal cruise from €29.75 p.p.
Rent a boat Book a canal cruiseAt Mokumboot it is possible to rent your own boat or book a cruise during the Amsterdam Light Festival to experience the light artworks up close.
Amsterdam Light Festival Times
Experience the 14th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water and book a canal cruise or rent your own boat with Mokumboot. The festival takes place from 27 November 2025 to 18 January 2026. The lights are on from Sunday to Tuesday between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM, and from Wednesday to Saturday between 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM.
Exceptions:
- During the Christmas holidays (20 December – 4 January), the lights are on daily from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
- On Sunday 31 December (New Year’s Eve), the lights are on until 9:00 PM.
Mokumboot is an official partner of the Amsterdam Light Festival, and we are delighted to offer you the opportunity to experience this festival from the water.
Sailing yourself during the Amsterdam Light Festival
With us you have the opportunity to sail yourself during the Amsterdam Light Festivals. Our comfortable, open sloops are easy to steer, suitable for up to 6 people and you do not need a boating license. The advantages of renting a sloop during the Amsterdam Light Festival are that you decide for yourself how long you admire the light artworks and which route you sail.
Amsterdam Light Festival on the tour boat
At Mokumboot, you can enjoy the Amsterdam Light Festival on our tour boats. Our luxury sloop or classic tugboat can accommodate up to 35 people, so invite your friends, family, or colleagues for an impressive outing through the canals of Amsterdam. Opt for a cozy gathering on the water; we’ll take care of the drinks.
Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 / 2026
“Edition 14: Legacy”
The upcoming edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival revolves around the theme “Legacy”. From 27 November 2025 to 18 January 2026, twenty international light artworks will illuminate the canals of Amsterdam. With this theme, artists pose the question: how do we want to be remembered, and what do we leave behind for future generations?
Every generation faces challenges—some inherited from our predecessors, others created by ourselves. Using light as their medium, the artists present personal stories and monumental installations that together form a living archive of our time. A unique experience you can discover yourself from the water in a Mokumboot boat.
Next to this, you see an impression of an artwork created especially for Edition 14 of the © Amsterdam Light Festival.
20 light artworks by international artists
The artists interpret the theme in their own way, resulting in a surprising mix of forms and styles. From monumental structures that transform bridges and quays to intimate installations that tell subtle stories – together they give the city a completely new appearance.
Along the route through the UNESCO canal district, you experience Amsterdam as an open-air museum of light. Whether you choose a walking tour or a boat trip in a Mokumboot, everywhere you go you’ll discover new perspectives on the city and its legacy.
Want to know more? Ask us!
Would you like to know more about booking a boat tour or renting a sloop during the Amsterdam Light Festival? Please contact us, and we will answer your questions as quickly as possible. For options regarding a customized arrangement on our tour boat, feel free to reach out to us. We are happy to help you organize the perfect gathering or tour through the beautifully illuminated canals of Amsterdam. Reserve directly or contact us using the buttons below.
