Blue Boat Company - Amsterdam Light Festival Open Boat Cruise - OTA
The theme of the thirteenth edition of Amsterdam Light Festival is Rituals. Rituals and light have been connected for centuries. Discover a world of rituals during Edition 13 and experience the many light artworks from the water or land. Edition 13 will take place from 28 November 2024 to 19 January 2025 and the lights will be on every evening from 5 p.m. to max. 11 p.m.
Highlights
- Blue Boat Company is a Official Partner of Amsterdam Light Festival
- Official audio guide (Dutch & English) on every departure
- 20 light artworks alongside the route
What's included
- Official audio guide in Dutch & English
- Festival fee (Official Amsterdam Light Festival partner)
- Drinks & snacks
Additional Information
Departure dock is located at Stadhouderskade 501 opposite the Hard Rock Cafe. Take tram 2 or 12 stop at Leidseplein. from there the dock is a 2 minute walk.
* You can cancel your cruise until 24 hours prior to departure. Cancellation within 24 hours is not possible. To move your timeslot, please contact our reservations department via +31206791370.
Overview
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.
The festival takes place from 28 November 2024 to 19 January 2025. The lights are on from 5 p.m. to max. 11 p.m. (the lights are off on December 31).
Know before you go
* Please make sure to be at the dock 15 minutes prior to departure. * Snacks and drinks are avaialbe at the ticketoffice prior to departure ( card payments only) * 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. * You can cancel your cruise until 24 hours prior to departure. Cancellation within 24 hours is not possible.
