Limited availability in June & July
Floating restaurant Amsterdam
Dining on a boat in Amsterdam means sitting at the table while the row of facades behind the window slides through. Real tables are set on the saloon boat, with a toilet on board and a panoramic roof that opens as soon as the weather cooperates.
The difference with a restaurant on the shore is in the service. The catering staff of Event op het Water sail along and serve the courses on board, without the boat having to dock on the way. At a BBQ there is a cook who prepares live.
Tell us what menu you have in mind and Event op het Water will look for the boat.
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Limited availability
in June & July
Floating restaurant Amsterdam
Are you looking for a nice idea for a sailing restaurant? How about a unique location on the water in Amsterdam?
Dining on a boat in Amsterdam means sitting at the table while the row of facades behind the window slides through. Real tables are set on the saloon boat, with a toilet on board and a panoramic roof that opens as soon as the weather cooperates.
The difference with a restaurant on the shore is in the service. The catering staff of Event op het Water sail along and serve the courses on board, without the boat having to dock on the way. At a BBQ there is a cook who prepares live.
Tell us what menu you have in mind and Event op het Water will look for the boat.
You enjoy, we take care of the rest
No surprises afterwards. A deal is a deal, you can always count on us.
All-in rates
Each package includes unlimited beer, wine, fresh, coffee and tea. Expanding with bubbles, cocktails or snacks can always be done.
Inc. skipper
Each voyage includes nautical crew and catering staff. You don't have to have a boat license, and no one has to be behind the bar.
Covered
All boats can sail indoors, but also have an open deck or outdoor space. The weather doesn't control your party.
100% private
No standard cruise between tourists. Just your company, your music and your own chosen route.
In three steps on board
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Enter date, group size and type of outing. That's all we need.
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Customised proposal
You will receive a free quote including availability, tailored to your needs.
within 24 hours
Sail & enjoy
You get on board and we take care of the skipper, the bar and the atmosphere
unforgettable
Four ways to eat on board
The menu determines which boat fits and how long the cruise lasts. These four forms book guests most often:
1. Multi-course menu at the table
The classic dinner on the water. Guests sit at laid tables on the saloon boat, and the waiters serve out the corridors. This form requires at least 2.5 hours, giving 3 hours of rest between courses. A table arrangement with controls fits up to 70 people on one saloon boat.
2. Walking dinner
Small dishes that come in rounds, making the guests continue to walk around and change company. This shape works on any boat and also fits on an open sloop without fixed tables. A walking dinner is lower in price than a served multi-course menu.
3. Live cooking with a chef on board
The Cook sails along and prepares the dishes during the cruise. This form comes into its own most strongly with a BBQ boat in Amsterdam, where the grill is located on deck. The smell and preparation on board are part of the evening.
4. Luxury platters and finger food
Cold platters and snacks on the table, without a fixed course layout. This form is suitable for a cruise of one and a half hours and for companies that especially want to drink. For a theme, choose the tapas boat in Amsterdam or the steakhouses in Amsterdam.
Choose your boat for the sailing restaurant in Amsterdam
The tour we offer is always a private cruise with skipper. So you are not on a tour boat among the tourists and we do not use standard tour boats. Below are the boats you can choose from. Everything is possible, because we are not tied to a fixed route.
Also covered!
Private boat
Open luxury sloop
(10 to 40 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
No
Okay
Okay
Private boat
Luxury saloon boat
(10 to 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 one.
From 2.5 hours
Boat rental from € 425,-
Drinks from € 11,50
10 to 70 people
Beer, Wine & Soft
Okay
Okay
Okay
Private boat
Passenger ship
(40-250 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
Okay
Okay
Okay
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
Okay
Okay
Okay
The most popular outings at the moment
Choose Your Amsterdam restaurant route
With our local expertise and warm hospitality we ensure a great experience on the water. The cruise we offer is always a private tour with skipper. So you are not on a tour boat among the tourists. Below you will find a number of options to choose from. Everything is possible, because we are not tied to a fixed route. Do you want to get on or off somewhere else or add a food or drink package?
Let us know, and we will immediately make a competitive quote for you.
Route Amsterdam 1:
From Amsterdam CS to the Red Light District
Be amazed by the beauty of the Amstel river as you cruise from Central Station to the famous red light district. Every corner of the river has its own story. This tour has extra atmosphere in the evening.
From 1.5 hours
10 to 70 people
Canals of Amsterdam
Luxury sloop
Saloon boat
Beer, Wine & Soft
Company outing
Bachelor party
Baby shower
Family party
Route Amsterdam 2:
Boat tour of the Western Islands
Do you not only want to see the canals of Amsterdam but also historic warehouses and modern architecture? Then this route is for you. Sail through canals and the Western Islands.
From 1.5 hours
10 to 70 people
Canals of Amsterdam
Luxury sloop
Saloon boat
Beer, Wine & Soft
Company outing
Bachelor party
Baby shower
Family party
Popular!
Route Amsterdam 3:
Through the canals of Amsterdam
Enjoy the beautiful canal belt in Amsterdam with our extensive canal cruise in Amsterdam. While enjoying a snack and a drink you will experience a fantastic day or evening.
From 3 hours
10 to 70 people
Canals of Amsterdam
Luxury sloop
Saloon boat
Beer, Wine & Soft
Company outing
Bachelor party
Baby shower
Family party
Route Amsterdam 4:
From CS to the Rijksmuseum of Amsterdam
Do you not want to get on and off at the same place but from Amsterdam Central Station to the Rijksmuseum or vice versa because you then have an outing in the city? Then this transfer Cruise is for you.
from 4 o'clock
10 to 70 people
Canals of Amsterdam
Luxury sloop
Saloon boat
Beer, Wine & Soft
Company outing
Bachelor party
Baby shower
Family party
Route Amsterdam 5:
Boat trip Amsterdam CS over the IJ van Amsterdam
For larger groups, the Amsterdam Centraal passenger boat and event ship sails across the IJ with an extensive boat trip towards IJmuiden. On these boats you will lack nothing.
from 4 o'clock
50 to 700 people
The IJ of Amsterdam
Passenger boat
Event ship
Beer, Wine & Soft
Company outing
Bachelor party
Baby shower
Family party
On what occasion do guests dine on board?
Event op het Water combines dinner in Amsterdam with:
→ Wedding Amsterdam
→ Birthday Amsterdam
→ Business event Amsterdam
→ Company outing Amsterdam
→ Drinks boat Amsterdam
With less than 10 people? View the single tickets for a cruise in Amsterdam, where you book per person instead of per boat.
Request a quote or contact us for customized advice.
Price & Availability
Do you want more information about the price, availability and possibilities? Request a free quote or contact us.
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What do guests say about us?
Our customers
What makes a boat a sailing restaurant?
A sailing restaurant in Amsterdam is a boat with a full-fledged table arrangement and accompanying service, where the complete menu is served during the cruise. The kitchen is on board or the dishes are covered from the quay.
On that last point, providers diverge. Some of the shipping companies in Amsterdam dock between the corridors at a restaurant along the canal and pick up the signs there. That costs two to three stops per evening and the dishes cool down on the way. At events on the Water, the boat continues to sail, because the service and food are already on board. The result is noticeable at the table: no interruptions between appetizer and main course.
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& # 8220; We have had a very nice baby shower with my family and friends. As a pregnant woman have sailed through the canals of Amsterdam. Luckily we had beautiful weather and the baby shower decoration was beautiful. We really enjoyed the delicious freshly prepared BBQ, tasty snacks and delicious chilled drinks for an unforgettable baby shower.
Really recommended to go boating with an Event for my pregnant girlfriend as an expectant mother at one of the baby shower locations with an extensive high tea on, for example, a stylish salon boat as a baby shower location!”
Something to celebrate?
Make your event great with our packages. Discover the Netherlands from the water on one of our boats in Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Utrecht. From the iconic Amsterdam canals to the tranquil waters of Utrecht, you will find in this guide The ideal cruise that meets your wishes. Enjoy illuminated evening cruises, culinary experiences or a private tour, everything is possible at Event on the water. Start your adventure here and book an experience to remember.
Popular!
Private boat
Drinks boat
A drink on the Maas after work. Short, cozy and perfect for a vrijmibo or customer event. Unlimited drinks incl. delicious snacks at an Event on the Water.
10 to 700 people
Beer, Wine & Soft
Catering staff
Nautical crew
Private boat
Bachelor party
Get ready for an unforgettable bachelor party on board our party boat! Sail through Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Utrecht together with your best friends and family.
10 to 700 people
Beer, Wine & Soft
Catering staff
Nautical crew
Private boat
Family party
Celebrate special moments with your family on board one of our boats. Experience cosiness and being together while enjoying a relaxed cruise along beautiful sights.
10 to 700 people
Beer, Wine & Soft
Catering staff
Nautical crew
Private boat
Baby shower
Celebrate the arrival of your little miracle in style on board our specially equipped sloop or saloon boat. Enjoy an enchanting cruise along beautiful sights.
10 to 700 people
Beer, Wine & Soft
Catering staff
Nautical crew
Private boat
Gender reveal party
Unique! A gender reveal on the water. Enjoy a unique atmosphere including unlimited drinking, expandable with lunch, snacks or BBQ. Of course, decoration is possible for a perfect day.
10 to 700 people
Beer, Wine & Soft
Catering staff
Nautical crew
Private boat
Wedding
Give each other the yes on board on one of our boats from Event on the water, surrounded by lovers. Step aboard our romantic boat and celebrate love with family and friends.
10 to 700 people
Beer, Wine & Soft
Catering staff
Nautical crew
Private boat
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Celebrate your birthday in style on one of our party boats. Let yourself be pampered with delicious dishes, snacks and unlimited drinks. The birthday trip is extremely suitable during a lunch or BBQ.
10 to 700 people
Beer, Wine & Soft
Catering staff
Nautical crew
Private boat
Business event
Organising a business event on board one of our boats? Make use of the large spaces and possibilities. Enjoy a beautiful view over Rotterdam.
10 to 700 people
Beer, Wine & Soft
Catering staff
Nautical crew
Which Boat restaurant suits your company?
Not every boat has room for a set table. This division applies in Amsterdam:
- Luxury saloon boat (10 to 70 people): always covered and heated, with toilet and real tables. The only boat where a served multi-course menu comes into its own. Cruise through the canals from 2.5 hours.
- Open luxury sloop (10 to 65 people): open or covered, without fixed table arrangement. Suitable for a walking dinner, platters and appetizers. Cruise through the narrow canals from 1.5 hours.
- Passenger ship (40 to 250 people): several decks and a fixed bar, with a buffet or walking dinner setup. Sail over the IJ from 4 hours.
- Event ship (250 to 700 people): the largest capacity for a scale dinner, with room for a full catering set-up. Sail over the IJ from 4 hours.
The complete overview of sailing routes and sailing times is on the page about the dinner cruises in Amsterdam.
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Sailing restaurant or restaurant on shore
A restaurant in the city offers a set kitchen and a more extensive menu. A boat offers exclusivity and a decor that changes. Three practical differences determine the choice:
- Companionship: only your group sits on a boat, while a restaurant shares the room with other tables.
- Drink: beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea are included in the cruise fare, so the final bill remains predictable.
- Map: the menu is fixed in advance, because a ship's kitchen is smaller than a restaurant kitchen.
That last point calls for a choice in advance. If you want to order à la carte on the evening itself, it is better to sit in a restaurant. Those who want a set menu for the whole group are better off on the water.
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Dietary requirements and allergies on board
The ship's kitchen works with fixed numbers, so dietary wishes continue in advance. Event op het Water uses vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free in every package.
When applying, indicate how many people per Wish are involved. With a served multi-course menu, each guest with a different menu gets their own plate, with a walking dinner the adapted dishes go around separately. Allergies that lead to a risk of cross-contamination are reported by the sales department to the kitchen.
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How much does it cost to dine on a boat in Amsterdam?
The bill consists of two parts: the cruise fare and the dinner package.
- Sailing from 1.5 hours: from € 39,95 per person incl. VAT
- Sailing from 3 hours: from € 57,95 per person incl. VAT
- Sailing on the IJ from 4 hours: from € 69,95 per person incl. VAT
The cruise fare includes the boat, the skipper, the catering staff and unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea. The dinner arrangement comes on top of that and depends on the form of the menu: a walking dinner is lower than a served multi-course menu, live cooking with a chef on board is up there again.
Because the drinks are already included in the cruise fare, the final billing is more predictable than with providers who bill the cruise, the restaurant and the drink separately.
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Boarding locations in Amsterdam
The boarding Place follows from the route and the type of boat. Four permanent locations are spread over the center:
- Anne Frank House: Prinsengracht 267
- Amsterdam Central Station: Prins Hendrikkade 33A
- The IJ: De Ruyterkade 14
- Rijksmuseum: Museum bridge
Getting on at one location and getting off at another is possible, provided that the route allows it. For a cruise without food on board, the private cruise in Amsterdam ready.
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Embarkation and disembarkation locations in Amsterdam
Boarding locations
Choose a location from the list and immediately see where you can get off.
Frequently asked questions about dining on a boat in Amsterdam
Does the boat dock to pick up the food?
No. The catering staff sails along and serves the courses on board, allowing the boat to continue sailing. A number of other shipping companies in Amsterdam do dock between the corridors at a restaurant along the canal.
Which boat has real set tables?
The luxury saloon boat, with a table arrangement for 10 to 70 people. The saloon boat is always covered and heated, has a toilet on board and with part of the fleet the panoramic roof opens. An open sloop has no fixed tables and is better suited for a walking dinner.
From how many people is a private boat with dinner possible?
Book a private boat with dinner from 10 persons. Under that number, the boat, the skipper, the service and the kitchen put too much pressure on the price per person. For smaller companies there are separate tickets at fixed sailing times.
How long does a dinner on board take?
A served multi-course menu requires at least 2.5 hours, with 3 hours being the most booked. At an hour and a half, a walking dinner or a platter with appetizers will fit, not a full menu.
Can the menu be adjusted to dietary requirements?
Okay. Vegetarian, vegan, halal and gluten-free are possible in every package. When applying, indicate how many people per wish it is, so that the kitchen plants the numbers.
Is dining on the water also possible in winter?
Okay. The saloon boats sail all year round, always covered and heated. In good weather, the panoramic roof opens. Only in extreme weather conditions does the sales department look for an alternative date.
Can you bring your own wine or champagne on board?
Beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea are already included in the rate, so your own drink is rarely needed. For a special bottle or a champagne reception, the sales department makes an appointment in advance.
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