Whether you are a visitor looking forward to delve into the beauty of Amsterdam, or a local who wants to take a break from work, now is the time. The iconic Amsterdam Light Festival is round the corner. It is among the most awaited events in the town. Every winter, its new edition kicks in and so do the festivity, and the city bathes in light. Don’t miss out on the brilliance! Dive into the world of light and art by visiting our page on the Amsterdam Light Festival. 🔗www.amsterdamprivateboat.com/amsterdam-light-festival/ ✨
Light festival calls for exploring the town through its water. It’s high time that you book a saloon boat for yourself and cruise through the canals which show the glory of this city to its best.
What is Amsterdam Light Festival?
Light festival in Amsterdam is marked by luminous art works which are created by different artists specifically for this festival. These art works are displayed across the canals throughout the town. Although, many of them stay there for the entire year but every year, new artworks are added to mark the beginning of a new edition.
Moreover, the festival encompasses a variety of projects in collaboration with the organizers, artists, partners, and stakeholders. For instance, each year, educational tours are arranged by the organizers whereby hundreds of students from different primary schools get to see the festival. Another event which is being carried out consistently over the years involves special trips for the senior citizens to help them admire the beauty of Amsterdam when it is drenched in lights. It lets them get acquainted with more people and connect to others.
Similarly, there takes place an event where the young artists from Breitner Academy are provided with a chance to co-create art works for the festival. This too is being done consistently for around seven years and it provides the budding artists with a great platform to learn and showcase their work.
What are the Dates of Amsterdam Light Festival
This year’s edition for the Amsterdam light festival is scheduled to start from 30th November, 2023 and it will continue till the 21st of January, 2024. So, these will be almost a couple of fun packed months during which the city will remain submerged in light.
Who Runs the Amsterdam Light Festival
The Amsterdam Light Festival is run by a private, independent foundation. They do not get subsidies from government and organize the festival with the help of a number of partners and supporters. Besides, anyone can help them by means of donation or by buying the tickets. Hence, you can say it is a well organized joint venture of a private organization with its partners and supporters including the general public. In short, it is supported by the people for the people.
Why Book Our Private Boat for Amsterdam Light Festival
If you are looking planning to enjoy the festivities of the upcoming edition to their fullest, it is strongly recommended that you hire a private cruise. This way you’ll be able to watch the art works up close. Besides, when the city in drenched in lights, the waters look the prettiest. The art works are located along the canals and they cannot be fully admired until you have a look at them as you cruise around along the waters.
Besides, it is advisable to book a saloon cruise instead of opting for the tourist boats. This is because a smaller private boat will make sure you never miss a single piece of illuminating art as these boats can go even to the narrowest routes. Besides, you get the much needed privacy with your loved ones and a guide who is completely at your disposal and keeps enlightening you about various artworks along the way.
We at Amsterdam Private Boat offer highly luxurious private boats for enjoying the festival. Our Undine private cruise is furnished with highly advanced facilities to make sure you can enjoy every comfort along the tour. It has double panes on the windows so that they don’t get foggy and you get a clear and uninterrupted view. Moreover, the boat can be fully or partially covered in colder or rainy weather. It has a great heating system to keep you warm and cozy. Fleece blankets are provided for a cozy trip. our mini bar is provides a variety of drinks for an enjoyable experience.
If you are coming in groups, Undine can host up to 8 people, including not more than 6 adults. For larger groups, we have other private boats at your disposal. Contact us and we will guide you about the best available options. Besides, you can also convert your tour into a private dinner cruise. However, for this, your tour duration must be at least 2.5 hours if you are ordering a single course. For 3 to 4 course dinner, the boat must be booked for a minimum of 2.5 hours.
How to Book a Private Cruise for the Festival?
You can get the complete information about our services during the festival on this link.
To book a your with us, contact us here. Please note that the bookings need to made ahead of time owing to the increased number of people who want to get onboard during light festival.
So, step onboard and be ‘enlightened’ as we promise to provide you with an experience that you wil cherish for the rest of your life.
