First dance on deck
In good weather on the open deck, with the city or open water around you. In rain, in the saloon or the hold.
Party
The wedding party on board
After dessert the tables move aside and the ship becomes a ballroom that keeps sailing. A party on the water has no neighbours, no venue closing at eleven and no guests drifting off to the car park. Everyone stays on board until the final quay.
- The party takes place on the same ship as the ceremony and the dinner.
- Every ship has a sound system for a DJ or live music.
- The open bar runs until the end of the eight-hour package.
- Guests disembark at an agreed quay, usually in the old city or on the IJ.
- Extending the sailing time is possible in consultation with the crew.
The party
How the evening unfolds on board
DJ or live music
A DJ with their own set, a string trio during drinks or a band in the saloon. Anything fits, as long as it can be set up on board.
Open bar
Beer, wine, spirits and cocktails from the bar on board, until the end of the package.
Arrival at the final quay
The ship moors at the agreed spot, where taxis and hotels are within walking distance.
Practical
Sound, technique and sailing times
Every ship has a sound system with connections for DJ equipment and microphones. On open water there is no sound restriction; within the city we respect municipal rules, which mostly means the volume on deck comes down later in the evening.
A complete package runs eight hours. Extending is possible in consultation, depending on crew and sailing permits. The arrival quay is fixed in advance so taxis and hotels are known to your guests.
- Sound system and connections available
- DJ, band or acoustic music possible
- Open bar until the end of the sailing
- A fixed disembarkation quay, communicated in advance
Frequently asked
Partying on the water
Can the music be loud on board?
On open water there are no restrictions. In the canals and along residential areas we keep deck volume moderate later in the evening; inside the saloon the party carries on.
Can we bring a DJ or band?
Yes. We agree equipment, power and set-up time with them. A compact set works best on board.
How late can we keep sailing?
A package runs eight hours and usually ends around midnight. Extending is possible in consultation with the crew.
Can guests leave during the evening?
At a scheduled quay stop, yes. We fix that in the timeline in advance so the ship is genuinely there at that moment.
Read on
More about the evening
- View the add-ons for the day
Music, photography, fireworks and more.
- Read about the dinner beforehand
Menus, tables and timing.
- See the boarding and disembarkation quays
Where guests come aboard and step ashore.