Rent Boat Amsterdam
A Great Experience
Looking to rent a large private boat for a company outing, staff party, association day, birthday, or wedding celebration in the Amsterdam and Zaandam area? Then our ship Stortemelk is exactly what you’re looking for. The Stortemelk is a cozy and stylish ship with multiple indoor spaces and large outdoor decks, where big groups can enjoy themselves perfectly. And of course, there are plenty of options for delicious food, great music, and fun activities. In short, all the ingredients for an unforgettable time on the water!
Rent a Boat Amsterdam, Zaandam
with Catering and Entertainment options
And while sailing together with a drink in your hand is already fun and a great way to connect, you can also enhance your party or outing with delicious food, a DJ, a photobooth, or another activity.
If you let us know what your wishes are, we’ll make sure everything is perfectly arranged.
So you only need to deal with one company, allowing you to fully relax and enjoy!
Food
Below you’ll find a number of options, but there are of course many more possibilities. Download our food book here..
Snacks & Bites
- ‘Dutch Bittergarnituur’
- Nuts and savory snacks
- Cheese and sausage
- Bites mix platters
BBQ
- BBQ Buffet
- Walking BBQ
- BBQ Luxe with live-cooking
Buffet
- The IJ Buffet
- Italian Buffet
- Indonesian Buffet
- Tapas Buffet
- Healthy & Sustainable Buffet
- Dessert
Walking Dinner
- Walking BBQ
- Walking Dinner the IJ
- Walking Dinner all season
Festive reception with Oysters
Impress your guests with a unique and delicious experience by welcoming them aboard with the Oyster Company. The oyster team walks around and personally offers each guest an oyster. Opening the fresh oysters on the spot creates a real show element.
DJ
It’s all about the right music for the moment. In recent years, our in-‘house’ DJ has supported many company parties, birthdays, and weddings on the Stortemelk, each time with a different setup, tailored to the activities and your wishes.
You can also choose a theme (70s, Love Boat, etc.) and the music will be adapted accordingly. You can even ask all guests to dress in line with the theme. And If you have your own DJ, that can be arranged as well.
Live Music
Would you like live music when you rent a boat in Amsterdam? We work together with several bands and artists.
For example, with accordionist ‘Har’, who walks among the guests and turns it into a real party. Sing-along booklets are handed out so everyone can join in.
You can also choose to sing along with Beppie Bijsient. She is a fantastic Amsterdam singer and, with her unmistakable humor, gets the party going in no time!
Or how about upbeat South American pop music during a cozy summer BBQ? The band Reinaldo Lopes & Friends actively involve guests in their performance and are guaranteed to fill the dance floor.
Prefer a different music style? Or do you have a great artist in mind yourself? That’s of course also possible in consultation.
Cocktail bar
Complete your boat rental experience in Amsterdam with a festive cocktail bar on board. Enjoy a freshly shaken cocktail while you relax and cruise across the Amsterdam IJ and Markermeer. There are both alcoholic cocktails and refreshing mocktails, so there’s something for everyone. Perfect for giving your outing or party on board an extra special touch!
Casino
Would you like to add a game element to your outing or party on our ship, and does a casino theme suit you perfectly? Then it’s possible to rent several casino tables. At the start of the cruise, you’ll receive playing dollars from the croupiers, which you can use to buy chips and join the competition. No experience in the casino yet? The croupiers will calmly explain the rules of the games. At the end of the evening, the winner receives a fun prize.
Included:
- Black Jack table with professional guidance and equipment
- Roulette table with professional guidance and equipment
- Fun-dollars with your own logo or text
- A bottle of champagne with 23.9 karat gold leaf for the winner
Pub Quiz
Make your outing even more fun with a pub quiz as a team-building activity. Divide the group into teams, test your knowledge, and compete together to become the winner! Even colleagues who aren’t really into games will end up joining in, our quizmaster makes sure of that. This activity also combines perfectly with a summer BBQ or tasty drinks and snacks.
Or would you prefer to organize your own pub quiz with questions about your company and/or colleagues? That’s possible too, as there is a wireless microphone available so you can be clearly heard throughout the entire ship (including the outdoor decks).
Photobooth
The photobooth is a fun addition that your outing, which everyone can use at their own pace. It’s completely optional, suitable for both young and old, very easy to use, and guarantees plenty of laughter. Pick some props, pose together, click… and you instantly have a fun memory of a great outing together.
Destinations
Renting the Ship Stortemelk
Rent a Large Private Boat for Groups
The two large indoor spaces make the Stortemelk suitable for different group sizes, but also for groups with varied interests. One half can be dancing in the lower lounge, while the others enjoy drinks and perhaps a game in the upper lounge.
While it’s great to have cozy (and warm) indoor areas, of course you’ll also want to step outside on a ship! And that’s where the Stortemelk is unique. The ship features two large outdoor decks, including a stunning panoramic deck with beautiful views.
In short, it’s truly a joy to cruise on the Stortemelk!
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Rent a Covered Boat in Amsterdam, Zaandam
Because the Stortemelk is a covered ship with fantastic outdoor decks. Therefore, the ship is suitable for all weather conditions. Enjoy the outdoor decks when the sun is shining, and if it rains, continue partying in the indoor lounges (which are also comfortably heated in winter).
So, don’t be put off by by any (wrongly predicted) bad weather forecast. Because on our covered ship, your outing or party will always be a success!
Why Rent a Boat at Rederij het IJ Amsterdam?
Furthermore, we are a small family company and therefore flexible. We will also never would serve you anything that we ourselves wouldn’t like. Ultimately, our goal is to give you and your guests a relaxing time on board. And that certainly also applies to you as the organizer.
So in short, do you want to enjoy a relaxing time on the water with your colleagues, friends and family and not worry about the organization of the event on board? Then rent a boat at Rederij het IJ and enjoy!
What are the Boarding Locations when you rent our ship?
In Amsterdam, our standard boarding location is Pier 14 (Steiger 14)behind Amsterdam Central Station (1). This boarding location is easily accessible by public transport and cars can park affordably at Parking Centrum Oosterdok. Coaches can also drop off guests within a 5-minute walk.
A bit more eastward in Amsterdam, we can dock at Zouthaven near the Muziekgebouw aan het IJ (2). And a bit further west, you can board at Danzigerkade (3). In Amsterdam-North, you can take the free ferry from the EYE Filmmuseum or Tolhuistuin to the other side of the IJ and reach Pier 14 within 5 minutes. Additionally, NDSM wharf (4) is another boarding option in Amsterdam-North.
Burchtkade or the pier at the Zaantheater (5) are boarding locations in Zaandam. But also HEMbrugterrein (6) is a good boarding location and easily accessible by car.
And since we are a sailing venue, we can of course come to other places (as long as there is water). For example, we have already organized company events, association days and family outings in Hoorn, Huizen, Harlingen, Enkhuizen, Muiden, Lelystad, IJmuiden, and Haarlem.
Can I also book a Package when a Rent a Boat with Rederij het IJ?
Sometimes it is nice to book an all-in package. For example, if you organize a company outing or association day. Or if you are responsible for the annual family outing. There are various packages you can choose from, such as the Fortress island Pampus package, the BBQ boat or Discover the IJ. Do you have another idea? Let us know and we will make a tailor-made package.
Rent a Boat for Transfer from A to B
There are locations that can only be reached by ship, such as Fort Island Pampus or Fort Island IJmuiden. In addition, you have locations that are so beautifully situated on the water that bringing guests by boat makes the event even more special. Like the ‘HEMBrugterrein’ in Zaandam for example.
You can also make the boat transfer even more fun by, for example, welcoming the guests on board with prosecco, an oyster or an accordionist. Are you looking for one or more boats to transfer guests? Then you are more than welcome to ask us for information. We are happy to think along with you about the time schedules and which ships are suitable.
Rent our boat for a great event, party or outing!
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