Experience the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water and rent your own sloop at Boats4rent. The festival runs from November 27, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The lights are on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM , and on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM .

Exceptions:

• During the Christmas holidays (20 December to 4 January) the lights are on daily from 5pm to 11pm.
• On Sunday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve), the lights will be on until 9 p.m.

At Boats4rent, you can easily rent a boat during the Amsterdam Light Festival and take to the water yourself, no license required. This way, you can enjoy the light artworks in complete freedom, choosing your own route and pace. Our electric boats are ideal for exploring the Amsterdam Light Festival route at your own pace. They accommodate up to six people and are equipped with soft cushions and a silent electric motor. You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board, as long as the skipper remains sober. The atmosphere on board? Cozy, relaxed, and full of wonder.

• 2 hours of sailing: €89 (including Amsterdam Light Festival surcharge)
• 3 hours of sailing: €99 (including Amsterdam Light Festival surcharge)

Book on time, because during this period our sloops are quickly fully booked.

You’ll depart from our central location on Nassaukade , near the bustling Leidseplein. From here, you’ll be sailing towards the canals where the Amsterdam Light Festival takes place in just a few minutes. Iconic sites like the Westerkerk and the Anne Frank House are just around the corner. Thanks to our convenient location, you can easily choose your own route and always be close to the festival’s light artworks. The boarding location for your sloop during the Amsterdam Light Festival is therefore ideal for enjoying all the light installations right from the start.

Every year, artists from around the world surprise visitors with a route filled with impressive installations during the Amsterdam Light Festival. The theme for the 14th edition (2025–2026) remains surprising and innovative. Experience the artworks at their best from the water: the colors, reflections, and movements truly come to life as you sail past them in your sloop during the Amsterdam Light Festival.

Upon departure, we’ll explain the route and offer tips on the most scenic sailing routes. Of course, you can also choose which canals you’d like to explore yourself—that’s the charm of sailing yourself. Looking for inspiration for other trips? Then check out our sailing routes.

Want to combine the magic of light and water this winter? Book your sloop rental for the Amsterdam Light Festival 2025–2026 now. Booking online is quick, easy, and secure, with no hidden fees.

Experience Amsterdam at its best, guided by light and with your own boat during the Amsterdam Light Festival.