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- English
- Dutch
Step aboard an open boat and experience Amsterdam Light Festival Edition 15 during a 90-minute cruise. Admire 20 unique light artworks along the brand-new route through Amsterdam's central-eastern district, near the Magere Brug and Amstelsluizen. With no glass between you and the city, enjoy unobstructed views of the artworks, canals and city lights.
Your skipper is also your live guide, sharing engaging stories in English and Dutch about the installations, artists and ideas behind them. Ask questions and enjoy a relaxed, personal experience.
Choose the option that suits you. With Cruise Only, drinks can be purchased at the bar on our pier before boarding. Select Cruise with Drinks to enjoy beer, wine and soft drinks throughout the cruise. Whichever option you choose, the route, duration and live-guided experience remain the same.
For Edition 15, artists from Amsterdam and beyond share different perspectives, creating a fascinating dialogue with the city.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Dock is located at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. Take tram 1, 2, 5,11 and 12 stop at Leidseplein. From there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
Itinerary
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1Blue Boat Company
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.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Amsterdam Light Festival (Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
Amsterdam Canal Ring (Pass by)
Cruise along the famous canals of the old city of Amsterdam
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or cruise
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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