Limited availability in June & July
Celebrating a birthday in Amsterdam
Celebrating a birthday in Amsterdam at a unique location? Celebrate your birthday on a private boat on the canals or the IJ, incl. skipper and unlimited drinks. No need to rent a room: the whole boat is yours and your guests. Can be expanded with snacks, dinner, bbq or decoration.
Renting a boat for a birthday
Celebrating a birthday on the water at Event op het Water is possible in Amsterdam, with a private boat including skipper and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. Suitable for small groups up to groups of 700 people, with options for decoration and catering.
Without charge ⤵




Limited availability
in June & July
Birthday Amsterdam
Are you looking for a nice idea for a birthday? How about a unique location on the water in Amsterdam?
Celebrating a birthday in Amsterdam at a unique location? Celebrate your birthday on a private boat on the canals or the IJ, incl. skipper and unlimited drinks. No need to rent a room: the whole boat is yours and your guests. Can be expanded with snacks, dinner, bbq or decoration.
Renting a boat for a birthday
Celebrating a birthday on the water at Event op het Water is possible in Amsterdam, with a private boat including skipper and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. Suitable for small groups up to groups of 700 people, with options for decoration and catering.
Looking for a boat
for your birthday?
Event on the Water ensures that your birthday will be a fantastic experience, so you don't have to worry about anything. These are our promises.
All-in rates
All our packages are always incl. unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea.
Inc. skipper
All our cruises are incl. catering staff and nautical crew.
Covered and heated boating
All boats can sail covered and heated. The boats can also be open or have an outdoor area.
It works that simple

Request quote
Fill in your wishes & date, group size,
type of event
2 min

Receive confirmation
We will send you a tailor-made quote, including availability.
within 24 hours

Sail & enjoy
You board one of our boats and we take care of the rest.
unforgettable
Choose your boat for the birthday in Amsterdam
Event op Vatten works with luxury sloops, saloon boats and passenger ships. Each cruise is a private tour incl. skipper, not a standard tour boat among the tourists. Below are the boats in a row. Everything is possible: do you want to get on or off somewhere else in the city? Let me know.
Private boat
Open luxury sloop
(10-65 people)
The electric boats and open sloops sail both open and covered. Ideal for a cruise or party on the boat. Enjoy the beautiful canals of Amsterdam with music while enjoying a snack and a drink. The luxurious open boat fits effortlessly through the narrow Amsterdam canals, past centuries-old buildings and under the lowest bridges. An electric luxury boat sails quietly and on green electricity.
From 1.5 hours
Boat rental from € 210,-
Drinks from € 9,95
10 to 40 people
Beer, Wine & Soft
Company outing
Bachelor party
Baby shower
Family party
Private boat
Luxury saloon boat
(10-70 people)
Saloon boats are more luxurious than the sloops and have a more classic look inside. A classic salon is always covered. In a number of saloon boats, the panorama roof can be opened. All saloon boats are equipped with a toilet. A classic salon is ideal for an extensive canal cruise with dinner on the boat, an informal drink or a longer relaxed cruise through the center.
From 2.5 hours
Boat rental from € 425,-
Drinks from € 11,50
10 to 70 people
Beer, Wine & Soft
Company outing
Bachelor party
Baby shower
Family party
Private boat
Passenger ship
(30-250 people)
Do you want a fantastic boat trip for a large group at an event on the Water? Music, entertainment or decoration. Everything is possible for an unforgettable cruise on the IJ of Amsterdam. Celebrate your party or event at a unique sailing location in Amsterdam with a fantastic atmosphere. The private boat passenger boat does not sail through the narrow canals of Amsterdam but over the IJ.
from 4 o'clock
Boat rental from € 450,-
Drinks from € 9,95
40 to 250 people
The IJ of Amsterdam
Beer, Wine & Soft
Company outing
Bachelor party
Party location
Family party
Private boat
Event ship
(250-700 people)
Do you want to organize a big event or a big company outing at Event op het Water? With an event ship in Amsterdam you will lack nothing. Entertainment, decoration, food and drink: everything is possible. These large boats sail over the IJ of Amsterdam. We have several event ships. Each ship is unique and has its own character. Varies from 250 to 700 people.
from 4 o'clock
Boat rental from € 960,-
Drinks from € 9,95
250 to 700 people
The IJ of Amsterdam
Beer, Wine & Soft
Big company outing
Business event
Party location
Commercial rental
The most popular outings at the moment
Price & Availability
Do you want more information about the price, availability and possibilities? Request a free quote or contact us.
Without charge ⤵
Feel free to call us
020 72 22 42
What do guests say about us?
Our customers
Celebrating a birthday on the water
One sightseeing in Amsterdam is the perfect location for a special birthday party. Why choose a regular hall when you can celebrate your birthday on the water? The cruises are designed to make your day special, with a touch of Canal magic. For large groups, ships depart from Amsterdam Centraal that sail across the IJ, with space for up to 700 people.
Whether you have a small group or are planning a big party, there are several packages to meet all your needs. Enjoy delicious food, excellent service and the beautiful view of the historic canals. From an intimate dinner with friends and family to a lavish party with all your loved ones, the experienced crew will make sure your birthday goes smoothly.
You can bring your own decorations or have the boat dressed up by one of our partners. Combine the cruise with a bbq boat, a cocktail boat or a dinner on board. Are you looking for a bigger party location on the water? Also check out the events in Amsterdam. Also in Rotterdam and Utrecht celebrate your birthday on the water.
Without charge ⤵
“ We have had a cruise through the canals of Amsterdam with our company. Fortunately, we were lucky that the weather was beautiful. We really enjoyed the delicious freshly prepared BBQ and delicious chilled drinks. We lacked nothing at all and a super nice idea to celebrate your birthday in the summer on a boat instead of celebrating your birthday at home. Better than a concert in, for example, the Ziggo Dome during a spectacular opening concert.
Really recommended to go sailing on the water with an Event!”
Not renting a room? The whole boat is yours
Are you looking for a room or party location for Your Birthday in Amsterdam? On the water you do not need a separate room. You rent a very private boat for yourself, so no strangers in between and no fixed room with a time slot. The boat sails past the most beautiful places in the city while you celebrate.
Unlike a hall or restaurant, everything is already included: a skipper, service and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. The location changes continuously, from the canals to the IJ, and the boat is yours until the end of the cruise. A birthday location in Amsterdam that no one will forget.
Without charge ⤵
Frequently asked questions about our birthday in Amsterdam
Do I need to rent a room or venue for my birthday?
No. On the water you rent a whole private boat instead of a Hall. You have the boat all to yourself and your guests, incl. skipper and unlimited drinks. There is no need for a separate party location or space, the boat is the location.
Where Can I celebrate my birthday on a boat in Amsterdam?
The boats depart from fixed boarding locations at Amsterdam Central Station, such as Oosterdokkade and Ruijterkade. You sail through the canals or over the IJ. In consultation, another boarding or alighting place is often possible.
How much is a birthday on a boat in Amsterdam?
Prices start from € 39,95 per person incl. VAT and depend on the boat, the sailing duration and the group size. This includes skipper and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. Snacks, dinner or bbq are optional.
How many people can I book a birthday for?
From an intimate party to a big party: there is room for it 10 to 700 people. Smaller groups sail on a luxury sloop or saloon boat through the canals, large groups on a passenger or event ship across the IJ. You can book individual tickets with less than 10 people.
How long does the cruise take?
The duration depends on the chosen route, from 1.5 hours to 4 hours or longer. Event op het Water recommends at least 2.5 hours, so you have enough time to celebrate quietly and enjoy the city.
Can I decorate the boat or choose my own theme?
Okay. You may bring your own decoration or have the boat dressed by one of the partners. You can also play your own music via bluetooth. This way you can turn the birthday into a party that suits you completely.
Does the boat go on when it rains?
Okay. All sloops, saloon boats and passenger ships can sail covered and heated. Even in bad weather, the boat trip will continue and you will stay warm and dry.
Can dietary requirements be taken into account?
That's possible. Events on the Water can be halal, vegetarian or gluten-free. Specify in advance how many people are involved, so that all guests can enjoy.
Is the boat still available on my date?
Due to the wide range and the partnerships with various shipping companies, there is often still availability. Request a reservation without obligation. Take an event on the Water within 24 hours contact us to confirm availability or suggest an alternative.
Embarkation and disembarkation locations in Amsterdam
Boarding locations
Choose a location from the list and immediately see where you can get off.
Questions or a tailor-made solution?
The advisors of Event op het Water are happy to answer your questions and offer free advice. Feel free to contact us, available 7 days a week.
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