Guest count
The number of guests determines which ship is needed and how much service staff sails along. A saloon boat carries 2 to 60 guests, a sailing ship 20 to 200.
Cost
What does a wedding on a boat cost?
A complete wedding package at Waterbruiloft costs €10,000. Not a starting figure that the rest of the day gets built on top of, but a complete amount for ship, crew, ceremony, dinner, drinks, styling and wedding planner. This page sets out exactly what is included, what is on request and which choices move the figure.
- A complete wedding package costs €10,000, including eight hours' exclusive use of the ship.
- Individual elements within an existing wedding day, such as a transfer or drinks cruise, are on request.
- The figure includes crew, catering, open bar, styling and a dedicated wedding planner.
- A final price always follows from a personal quote based on date, ship and guest count.
What is included
What does the €10,000 package cover?
The package brings together elements that a wedding ashore usually buys in separately. On board they sit in one figure.
| Element | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Ship | Eight hours' exclusive use of the ship, including fuel and sailing costs |
| Crew | Captain, deck crew and a dedicated host on board |
| Ceremony | Officiant on board and designation of the ship as a wedding venue |
| Catering | Dinner or buffet from the galley on board, served by our own staff |
| Drinks | Open Dutch bar throughout the day |
| Styling | Flowers, linen tables and table dressing |
| Technical | Sound system for the ceremony, speeches and music |
| Planning | One dedicated wedding planner, from first call to the final quay |
Variables
Which choices influence the price?
The package is fixed, its content is not. These four factors shape what a proposal finally looks like.
Length of the day
Eight hours is standard. A shorter ceremony cruise or a longer evening with extra hours gives a different proposal.
Type of ship
A luxury sloop, a historic saloon boat and a classic sailing ship differ in crew, capacity and sailing area.
Extras
A venue ashore, live music, photography, videography or a second ship come on top of the package and are quoted separately.
On request
What falls outside the fixed package?
Not every request is a full wedding day. A guest transfer between ceremony and party venue, a drinks cruise before dinner, a proposal or a rehearsal dinner are individual elements within an existing day. They are quoted on request, because duration, timing and route vary widely.
Third-party services such as photography, videography, live music and a venue ashore are also listed separately in the proposal, so it stays clear which part is the ship and which part is the extras.
- Guest transfers between venues
- A drinks or ceremony cruise as a single element
- Proposal, rehearsal dinner or bachelor party on board
- Photography, videography and live music
- Ceremony or drinks at a venue ashore
Indication and quote
The difference between a guide price and a quote
The figures on this website are indicative and meant to give a realistic picture early in the planning. They assume a complete eight-hour wedding day within our regular sailing area.
A final figure always follows from a personal quote. For that we need your date, guest count, preferred boarding point and an impression of the programme. Within 24 hours you'll receive a personal wedding plan with ship, route, timeline and price.
Frequently asked questions
The cost of a wedding on a boat
What does a wedding on a boat in Amsterdam cost?
A complete wedding package costs €10,000. It includes eight hours' exclusive use of the ship with crew, the ceremony, dinner, the open bar, styling and a dedicated wedding planner.
Are drinks included in the price?
Yes. The package includes an open Dutch bar throughout the day. Special wines or spirits outside that selection are quoted separately.
Do we pay extra for the officiant?
The officiant on board and the designation of the ship as a wedding venue are part of the complete package. The city's administrative fees are charged directly by the municipality.
What does a boat cost as part of a wedding elsewhere?
Individual elements such as a transfer or a drinks cruise are on request. Duration, timing, route and guest count determine the figure.
When do we know the final price?
As soon as date, ship and guest count are known. After your enquiry you'll receive a personal wedding plan with the price within 24 hours.
Read on
From budget to wedding
- Read how a wedding on a boat in Amsterdam works
Ceremony, capacity, sailing areas and timeline.
- View the wedding packages and what they include
Complete weddings, proposals and individual elements.
- Compare the ships on capacity and type
Which ship suits your guest count and route.
- See the catering and menus on board
Dinner, buffet and walking dinner from our own galley.
- Browse the extras for your wedding day
Music, styling, photography and venues ashore.