From November 29th 2018 until January 20th 2019 the 7th annual Amsterdam Light Festival shines it light on the city of Amsterdam. During this winter event 30 light sculptures, projections and installations made by (inter)national artists are to be seen.
We'd be very pleased to welcome you aboard a comfortably warm Rederij Kooij boat on the Friday, Saturday or Sunday evenings. During Dutch Christmas holiday's we're open every night with the exception of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and December 31st.
All boats are closed, heated and have a toilet a board. To make perfect photos of the artworks you can open the windows.
The official audio tour will comment in English and Dutch on all the artworks you pass during the cruise.
On the jetty available and prior to boarding: hot chocolate, mulled wine (gluhwein), beer and soda
Wheelchair accessible: unfortunately not because of the steps leading to our jetty.
Jetty Central Station
Opening hours: Friday to Sunday. During Dutch Christmas holiday (December 24th 2016 – January 8th 2017) every night with the exception of December 24th, 25th and 31st.
Every year the festival throws a new light on the city. This year the artists were inspired by the theme:
The idea behind this famous quote by Canadian scientist Marshall McLuhan was simple: not only the message in itself is important, but also the way we send it out.
A brief history of a 100% Amsterdam family business. It all started with Piet Kooij; a young Amsterdam entrepreneur who - together with his father - leased the buffets on the ferries that sailed the North sea canal from Amsterdam to IJmuiden. Water, boats and Amsterdam were the three major passions of Piet and he greatly enjoyed his work.
