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1 hour 30 minutes
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The fourteenth edition is dedicated to Legacy. We ask artists the question: How will we be remembered? Or, perhaps more importantly: How do we want to be remembered? Every generation faces different challenges. Some are passed down to us by our ancestors, others we create ourselves. We inherit the world in the state we find it, but we will be remembered for what we leave behind.
Artists from all over the world are invited to use light as a medium to reflect on what we preserve and what we leave behind. Whether it is a skeletal pavilion, festive light arches, digital projections or refined hand-drawn designs, each artwork is interwoven with personal stories that together capture the spirit of our time.
Along the route, you'll descover that legacy is not always tangible. The temporary installations disappear, but live on as memories. Together, they form a living archive of ideas, feelings, and values.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For reservering a wheelchair access, please book your ticket and call +31206791370 to confirm a wheelchair accessible boat.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Official Amsterdam Light Festival Audio guide
90 minute Blue Boat Company Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise
Blue Boat Company is an official partner of Amsterdam Light Festival
Restroom on board
Earplugs
Food and drinks
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.
Amsterdam Light Festival
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.
Snackbox: Choose this option to include a snackbox. This snack box includes a soft drink and a variety of sweet and savory snacks.
Wine & Cheese box: Choose this option to include a wine & cheesebox. This box includes wine, cheese and a variety of savory snacks.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Choose this option for the cruise only. No snacks or drinks are included.
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
markpryan,
Jun 18, 2018
- Viator
A must! Seeing the city at night was beautiful. Do the day and night cruises to really see this lovely city.
David W,
Apr 12, 2018
- Viator
Great relaxing time. The serve was a little slow - you just have to keep asking.
Donovan,
Mar 20, 2018
- Viator
a very good night program to experience amsterdam night view from a boat
sheila b,
Jan 22, 2018
- Viator
Great but hard to hear commentary for people talking Othewise v good.
Margie,
Jan 22, 2018
- Viator
Loved the commentary and the beautiful night lights of Amsterdam. They were so pretty and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour.
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