Specials
Whether you have a full plan or just a vision of what the cruise might look like, we’re here to bring that plan to life.
Imagine: A beuatiful summer evening on of our boats. Canal houses slowly pass by while you enjoy a delicious dinner with matching wines. Jazz music sounds gently across the deck, the hostess pours another glass and you enjoy the view of the beautifully lit city.
We outline a few examples of what is possible at Rederij Nassau. Do you have a completely different idea? Please contact us, we are happy to think along with you.
- Amsterdam Light Festival
- Private Dining
- Funeral
- Product presentation
- Wedding
Holidays
KingsdayPrivate boat
Next year on Saturday, April 26, the country will turn orange, and so will Amsterdam’s canals. Everyone knows the iconic image of countless boats on the canals. Are you ready for an unforgettable King’s Day?
Our boats are available for private bookings for you and your friends/family/colleagues! Our captain will sail you through the canals while your DJ plays the best beats. Party with a beer in your hand and experience the ultimate King’s Day.
All our packages include boat rental, DJ, captain, and open bar All our boats are equipped with a toilet, so you don’t have to worry about that either.
The prices below are total prices and are not calculated per person or reduced.
Hanneke (65 people)
- 10.30 am – 2.30 pm – BOOKED
- 3.15 pm – 7.15 pm – BOOKED
WM1 (50 people)
- 10.30 am – 2.30 pm – BOOKED
- 3.15 pm – 7.15 pm – BOOKED
Nassau (45 people) / Abaco (45 people)
- 10.30 am – 2.30 pm
- 3.15 pm – 7.15 pm
Includes
- Boat rental and captain
- DJ and sound system
- open bar (beer, wine, and soft drinks)
Holidays
GaypridePrivate boat
Pride traditionally takes place on the first Saturday of August, this year on August 3th, 2024. Don’t feel like claiming a spot early? There’s no need; we do that for you. Our boat is waiting front-row for you to enjoy the most colorful day of the year!
Our boats are available for private bookings for you and your friends/family/colleagues! Celebrate with a beer in your hand as you wait for the first boats in the parade to come by.
All our packages include boat rental, captain, and open bar (beer, wine, and soft drinks). All our boats are equipped with a toilet, so you don’t have to worry about that either.
The prices below are total prices and are not calculated per person or reduced. Prices do not include the mandatory vignette fee for the organization of the Canal Pride. The exact fees are not yet announced (previous edition was €550 per boat).
Our fleet
- Abaco, 45 people 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM €4500 excl VAT + €550 Pride organization vignette (mandatory)
- Nassau, 45 people 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM €4500 excl VAT + €550 Pride organization vignette (mandatory)
- WM1, 50 people 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM €5000 excl VAT + €550 Pride organization vignette (mandatory)
Includes
- Boat rental and captain
- open bar (beer, wine, and soft drinks)
- A unique spot on the pride parade route
workshop of tasting
cocktailson the water
Enjoying a cocktail is a celebration by itself, but it gets even better on the water. During a cocktail workshop, sleeves are rolled up and guests – guided by a professional bartender – get to shake their own delicious cocktails. Prefer just to taste? Choose a cocktail tasting and learn more about flavors and combinations.
A non-alcoholic workshop or tasting is also an option.
Includes
- Professional cocktail shaker
- All materials; jigger, cutting board, glassware, etc.
- Drinks for the cocktails
volume is not a problem
silent disco
Fancy a party on board? Get ready to hit the dance floor with a silent disco! As authorities have strict regulations on amplified music, a silent disco provides the perfect solution. Each headphone is equipped with disco lights for an added festive touch. Will everyone dance to the same tune, or will there be multiple music channels? The choice is yours. Simply use a phone or laptop with Spotify to play your desired music. Even a live DJ is possible.
A silent disco along the Amsterdam canals is not only ideal for a celebration, but also serves as a unique team-building activity.
Includes
- Link your music via Spotify / iPhone or other sound carrier
- 150 swinging headsets available
- Rent headphones: € 3 per person
corporate
Meetings /Team building
Monthly team meetings become much more productive when held outside the office walls. A change of scenery can spark creativity and bring people together Allow us to organize your business day completely—including a nutritious lunch and unlimited coffee and tea throughout the day—so you can focus on what matters most to you at the moment.
Includes
- nutritious lunch and plenty of coffee and tea throughout the day
Get surprised by our vinologist
Wine tastingthrough the canals
Life is too short to drink bad wine. During a wine tasting aboard one of our boats, you will learn more about this fascinating beverage. The tasting is fully customized, so it’s your choice whether to focus on different grape varieties, wineries, or perhaps sparkling wines. A sommelier will explain everything as the group tastes and learns.
To complete this experience, you can choose to serve matching snacks Plus, as a souvenir of this unique cruise, you will receive a bottle of wine of your choice.
Includes
- As a souvenir of this beautiful cruise, you will receive a bottle of wine of your choice.
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cocktailsLight Festival
Say goodbye to the darkness during the winter months in Amsterdam thanks to the Amsterdam Light Festival. Each year, artists from all over the world transform Amsterdam into a true city of light. Rederij Nassau offers private boat tours, including a captain/ host/hostess who will tell you all the fascinating stories behind the art installations.
- One of the most fun winter experiences in Amsterdam!
- Detailed explanations from the captain/hostess on board
- Boats festively decorated in full Christmas style
ultimate feeling of luxury
private dining
The ultimate feeling of luxury: a chef at your disposal all afternoon or evening. During a private dinner with chef, you can choose to have the dishes served out, or have it served buffet style (called a walking dinner). Private dining is perfectly suitable for both large and small parties. Guaranteed to be a special night!
Also consider the “dining deluxe” option, where culinary dishes are brought on board at well-known hotels and restaurants during the cruise. A tour past some fine restaurants, but by water.
a special last journey
funeralon the water
A funeral on the water is a special last journey. We work closely with funeral services to ensure that the ceremony is as comforting and memorable as possible.
Options include:
- All attendees on a single boat for a last tribute on the water.
- Multiple boats in a row, creating a ceremonial flotilla.
- The possibility to transport the deceased via water to their final resting place (available only at select cemeteries and crematoriums).
- Attendees can also pay their last respects from the shore, for instance by dropping flowers onto the casket from a bridge.
we like to think with you
product presentation or -activation
Have you ever considered hosting a product presentation or activation on the water? The location is memorable, and the possibilities are endless. We can fully transform our boats to reflect your brand’s atmosphere, including branding on the hull, windows, and interior.
The event for Essie nail polish serves as a prime example: along the journey, the boat made stops to welcome ladies on board and provide them with a fresh manicure. We welcome all creative ideas and are eager to collaborate closely to make your presentation as personalized and unique as possible.
Includes
- Branding of the hull, windows and interior
official wedding location in Amsterdam
weddingon the water
Experience an unforgettable wedding day on the water. Imagine this: a beautiful couple exchanging vows as the boat cruises under the iconic Skinny Bridge. Beautifully dressed guests raising glasses of champagne to toast on the newlyweds, followed by a lively celebration of love.
Official wedding location
All boats from Rederij Nassau are certified wedding venues, making it possible to host your ceremony on board. Our boats can also serve as an unique transport option, for example from the wedding venue to a restaurant.
Consider hosting your reception or dinner (possibly with a private chef) aboard as well. We are dedicated to making it the most beautiful day of your life!
We would like to invite you to visit our boats at your convenience. A visit means no obligations and may give you some great ideas.
facilities on board
- Complete bar
- Heating
- Fully equipped toilet
- Music connections for various media
- Microphone, for the necessary speeches and well-wishes
- Full cover (optional)
Cruising through the heart of Amsterdam
All of our boats can sail through the heart of Amsterdam. Perhaps you choose a delightful private reception on the Amsterdam canals. Of wilt u een transfer vanaf uw trouwlocatie naar een hotel in Amsterdam? Or chose for a wedding ceremony followed by dinner on the Amstel or IJ. If you choose a wedding venue in Amsterdam on the water, we will be happy to help you with ideas or advice.
Come and have a look without obligation
We would like to invite you to visit our boats at your convenience. . A visit means no obligations and may give you some great ideas. Of course, without a single obligation.
You can call us for an appointment at:
020 782 88 88
