Frequently Asked Questions
On this page are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about renting a boat at Event on the Water. The questions are divided into four themes’s: books and prices, on board, locations and routes, and groups and occasions. Isn't the answer there? The team answers additional questions by telephone or by email.
Books and prices
How much is renting a boat at Event on the Water?
A tour starts at € 29.95 per person in Utrecht, € 36.95 in Rotterdam and € 39.95 in Amsterdam. The rent of a private boat depends on three factors: the arrangement, duration and number of persons. Every city page, like boat rentals in Amsterdam, shows the current prices by boat.
How can I rent a boat?
A booking starts with request via the page of the desired city and opportunity, for example borrelboot Amsterdam or business trip Rotterdam. The team confirms availability and sends a proposal with arrangement and price.
If I ask for a quote, am I stuck with it?
No, a quote request is non-binding. The proposal includes the boat, the arrangement and the total price; the booking is only established after agreement.
How long in advance do I have to book?
Popular data in the period May to September are first fully booked, just like the Christmas trees in December. Aan ordered reservation period is 4 weeks. A short-term request is welcome; Availability varies by city and boat.
Do you rent boats during holidays?
Okay, the boats sail all year round, even during holidays. December is the period of the Christmas drinks in Amsterdam, New Year's drinks and evening trips along the Amsterdam Light Festival. Book holidays well in advance; These data are the fastest fully booked.
Can I cancel or reschedule my booking?
Yes, in consultation we can see together what your wishes are.
What happens in bad weather?
The boats sail all year round, from summer drinks to Christmas trees, and the luxury boats are available in open and covered version. Watching excess like storm or pandemic together with the customer to the best fitting solution.
On board
Can I sail the boat myself?
Yeah, you can do that with the small electric boat for two to eight persons. A boating license is not required: The boat sails electric, stays below the legal speed limit and after a brief instruction you sail away, for half a day or a whole day. Only in Rotterdam the boat stays on the quieter side waters; boating on the Meuse is not possible because of the professional shipping. For groups of up to ten people, an experienced skipper sails the route and takes care of mooring and mooring.
Can we order food and drink for aboard?
Yes, every arrangement includes drinks; the best known arrangement is unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, including coffee and tea. For dinner there are drinks, BBQ, lunch and dinner arrangements. The page arrangements shows all options, from a drink board to a complete dinner on board.
Can I bring my own food or drink?
On the small boat without skipper take your food and drink yourself, or you can dock at a restaurant on the way. On the boats with skipper the chosen arrangement applies.
Can we smoke on board?
Yes, you can. We have different ashtrays on every boat. It is not allowed to throw cigarette butts in the water.
Is there a toilet on board?
Yes, all boats with skipper have a toilet on board.
On the self sail boats there is no toilet on board.
Locations and routes
What cities can I sail in?
Where can we get off?
Each city has fixed take-off locations, including the Boompjeskade and Parkhaven in Rotterdam, the Haringkade in The Hague and the Nieuwe Gracht in Haarlem. The city page shows the exact boarding location by boat.
Amsterdam
– De Ruyterkade 14
– Prinsengracht 267
– Prince Hendrikkade 33A
– Museum Bridge
Rotterdam
– Left Rotterkade 4A
– Parkhaven 9
– Boompjeskade 750
Utrecht
– Boulevard Roosenvelt 116
– Women's single 95
Harlem
– New moat 80
– Papenter vest 1A
The Hague
– Bierkade
– Herring quay 1036
– Paxhaven
Which routes can we sail?
The route varies by city: the sightseeing in Amsterdam leads along the canal belt and the IJ, the tour of the Maas in Rotterdam along the skyline and the ports, and the cruise through the canals of Utrecht along the shipyards of the Oudegracht. The skipper adjusts the route to the duration of the sailing and the wishes of the group.
How long does a boat trip take?
A tour takes minimum hour and a half; Longer routes take three to five hours. For private rental and events Event on the Water advises at least two and a half hours.
Groups and occasions
How many people can rent a boat?
The fleet varies from a small boat for two to eight persons to an event ship for 700 persons. For boats with skipper a group size from 10 persons applies. The number of persons together with the package determines the price per person.
What's possible for a company outing?
One business trip in Amsterdam combines sailing with a drink, BBQ or dinner arrangement; The same possibilities exist in the other four cities.
Can I have a bachelor party on a boat?
Yes, every city has party boats for bachelor parties. Booking goes through the page bachelor party in Amsterdam Or the page of another city.
Is a birthday or other party possible?
Yeah, next to bachelor parties, boats sail for a birthday parties in Amsterdam, a wedding in Utrecht and one Christmas drinks in Rotterdam. Each party gets its own arrangement with drinks, food and music on board.
What do guests say about us?
Our customers
“ 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.
Really recommended to go sailing on the water with an Event!”
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.
Available 7 days a week
Private boat tours, drinks cruises, BBQ boats, and party boats in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Haarlem, and The Hague. Always includes a skipper and unlimited drinks.
Contact
Event on the water
Ruijterkade 14
1012 AA Amsterdam
088 795 50 00 
[email protected] 
Amsterdam · Rotterdam
Utrecht · Haarlem · The Hague
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