See Amsterdam in a whole new light during Amsterdam Light Festival Edition 15. Step aboard a heated and covered canal boat with Blue Boat Company and enjoy a 90-minute winter cruise through the illuminated canals of Amsterdam.
Cruise along the festival route as the city’s canals, bridges, and historic canal houses are transformed by light art. From the water, you can enjoy beautiful views of the artworks and their reflections while staying warm and comfortable on board.
During the cruise, listen to the official Amsterdam Light Festival audio guide and discover the stories behind the artworks, the artists, and the ideas that light up the city. The covered canal boat has large windows, giving you clear views of the festival route while you sit back and enjoy the atmosphere of Amsterdam on a winter evening.
Dock is located at Stadhouderskade 550 opposite Heineken Experience. Take tram 12, stop Rijksmuseum or metro 52, stop Vijzelgracht
Rituals have traditionally helped us through all kinds of transformations: from past to future, from winter to summer, from youth to adulthood. Rituals connect us to our community, our gods or our ancestors. They evolve over time, but largely remain the same, giving us a sense of security and stability in a chaotic world.
Light plays a crucial role in many forms of ritual, as a vibrant symbol of joy, energy and life. We use fireworks to ring in the new year, candles to commemorate the coming of a savior, and midsummer fires to welcome the solstice. Light adds something mystical and sacred to a ritual like no other element can. Artists were asked to represent and reflect on rituals that are meaningful to Amsterdam's diverse community. As a strong foundation that stands the test of time, rituals provide a sense of continuity and connection to our past, present and future selves. This edition aims to connect, move or inspire our audience with light art that reflects many aspects of rituals, such as rhythm, repetition, performativity, symbolism, continuity and memory.
Cruise along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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