Host a special Christmas drink or Christmas party on our boat
Christmas Outing with your Company
Both on the outer decks (if you want to get some fresh air) and from the warm lounges, you have a beautiful view. So come aboard and enjoy!
Christmas Drinks Cruise
from € 39,50 p.p. ex VAT
Christmas Buffet Cruise
from € 59,50 p.p. ex VAT
Christmas Dinner Cruise
from € 84,50 p.p. ex VAT
Christmas Party Cruise
from € 52,50 p.p. ex VAT
A Special Venue for your Christmas Party
We are also known for our informal and personal approach. And of course, the ship is decorated with Christmas decorations during December. In short, you’re guaranteed to experience a cozy and festive atmosphere for your Christmas drinks or Christmas party!
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Why Choose Our Boat for Your Christmas Drinks, Christmas Dinner, Party or End-of-Year Celebration?
Secondly, the Stortemelk is a charming ship with two heated indoor salons, offering you greater flexibility. You can play the same music in both salons or transform one into a tranquil lounge area. Should you wish to step out for some fresh air and take a break from the festivities, you can head to the spacious outdoor decks, where the winter lights create a festive ambiance.
Thirdly, we love informality, a personal touch, and a relaxed atmosphere on board. So if you also appreciate these aspects, then you’ve come to the right place.
Additionally, we are a small shipping company, which means we are adaptable. We will never serve you anything that we ourselves do not appreciate. This is why we work closely with you to tailor the experience to your preferences, ensuring a high-quality and enjoyable event. Ultimately, our aim is for everyone on board, including you as the organizer, to have a relaxed time on board.
In short, if you want to enjoy a relaxed Christmas company outing with your colleagues, consider renting your christmas boat from Rederij het IJ and enjoy!
These Christmas Outings happened before you
- An extensive Christmas party (or year-end celebration for those who didn’t celebrate Christmas) where a DJ played in one of the indoor salons for colleagues who enjoyed dancing. The other salon provided a relaxed lounge area for socializing and playing games. Meanwhile, a walking dinner was served, allowing everyone to enjoy delicious dishes while still being able to dance or move around.
- A New Year’s drinks event where guests were welcomed with Dutch doughnuts (oliebollen), prosecco, and accordion music.
- A Christmas drinks event with Brazilian live music for everyone to enjoy some dancing.
- A Christmas outing with an extensive winter buffet and a Christmas bingo where participants had to match the right colleague with the correct statement or fact.
In short, many options are available. So, if you also want to organize your Christmas company drinks, New Year’s drinks, Christmas dinner, or year-end celebration on a boat in the Amsterdam and Zaandam area, please share your preferences (and budget) with us, and we will provide you with a customized quote.
Tips for a Company Christmas Drinks or Christmas Party on a Boat
It might sound like a cliché, but it’s fun to ask everyone to come in festive clothes. However, even if everyone comes in their own outfit, it will still be fun (after all, the ship is already nicely decorated in Christmas spirit, so the cozy Christmas atmosphere is guaranteed). Do advise guests to dress in layers so they can comfortably move around both in the warm indoor salons and on the outdoor decks.
Furthermore, it’s helpful to provide a final arrival time that is 5 minutes before the ship’s departure time. This way, everyone will be on board in time for the ship to set sail. If you plan to serve food during the event, ask your guests in advance if they have any allergies because once on board, we may not be able to make significant adjustments.
Lastly, our tip is to relax and enjoy. We’ll make sure that you have a successful Christmas company outing, New Year’s drinks, or year-end (Christmas) party on board of our ship!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the boarding locations during the Christmas season?
In Zaandam, our regular boarding locations are Burchtkade and the jetty at Hembrugterrein.
Would you prefer to board at a different location? Please keep in mind that our boats are too big to cruise through the Amsterdam canals. Contact us to discuss the possibilities.
Will we cruise along the Amsterdam Light Festival?
However the festive lights on board of our ship, together with the beautiful lights along the Amsterdam’s IJ waterfront, still create a magical setting for a memorable Christmas outing.
What happens if the weather is bad during our Christmas outing?
Is a drinks cruise or party on a boat suitable for our company Christmas outing?
Meanwhile, you can enjoy the views across the water and Amsterdam’s beautiful skyline while tasting delicious food and drinks. Want to make your Christmas event even more special? Add a photo booth with festive props or a Christmas pub quiz to your outing. There are plenty of possibilities!
Will the boat be exclusively ours during our company Christmas outing?
Can we arrange our own music for our Christmas party on board?
Want to bring your own DJ? You’re welcome to arrange one in consultation with us. They just need to bring their own mixing console with an XLR connection.
Please note: To comply with local noise regulations, amplified music is strictly permitted indoors only, up to a maximum volume of 90 dB.
Rent our boat for your company Christmas outing!
Request a free quote with no obligation. Or call us directly at 0031 (0)20 – 341 73 96