The canals of Amsterdam are the parade picture of Amsterdam. The historic canals of Amsterdam are unique and special. People all over the world come to the capital of the Netherlands to contemplate the canals. Whenever you walk along the canals, something always happens. And that's why it makes the canals of Amsterdam unique and special.
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Events on the canals of Amsterdam
Every year in Amsterdam there are various events that are organized such as;
King's day
On april 27 every year, the Netherlands turns orange because it is King's day and we celebrate the birthday of King Willem. An Event on the Water is of course part of the party with the borrelboot and BBQ boat. Come and sail with us together with your friends, family or colleagues and experience King's day on board at an event on the Water.
Gaypride
The Gay Pride of Amsterdam is the most famous pride in Europe. The first week of August is the whole week party in Amsterdam there are big events everywhere with the big canalpride through the canals of Amsterdam as the big finale.
The event attracts millions of visitors every year from all over the Netherlands and also far across national borders. Pride Amsterdam is a festival to celebrate that you can be who you are and love who you want. With its many visitors, Pride is one of the biggest events in Europe.
The Gay Pride has been held for 26 years and the previous editions were mainly dedicated to sexual orientations and the struggle to deviate from the heteronorm. Every year gaypride Amsterdam challenges itself with a theme.
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We do everything we can to make sure your trip is a fantastic experience and that you don't have to worry about anything.
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- All our packages are always incl. unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea.
- All our cruises are incl. catering staff and nautical crew.
- All boats can sail covered and heated. Most boats can also be open or have an outdoor area.
Grachtenfestival
In August, the grachtenfestival takes place annually, this is an open-air festival on the water. It is an unforgettable event on the prinsengracht. Beautiful classical music with all the boats around it. If you like classical music then this festival is definitely recommended and you should not miss this unforgettable Prinsengracht concert, the closing of the Grachtenfestival. The traditional Liberation concert on the Amstel at the Royal Theater Carré is of a completely different order. There are few things more beautiful than enjoying classical concerts played from the picturesque Amsterdam canals. Do you want to experience this with an event on the Water? Then quickly request a quote and we will contact you within 24 hours and tell you the conditions and all the possibilities.
Wine tasting
Choose your drink package and come sailing with us. We have put together several packages for you. You can choose from different packages such as the package “wine tasting”. The wine tasting package is an arrangement where a wine connoisseur will bring you on board for you and our wine connoisseur will take you into the world of different types of wines, which are suitable for every occasion, how to uncork a wine and of course how best to recognize a wine.
Furthermore, our wine expert will bring different types of wine for you and tell you more about the origin of the wines from which they are made and of course you can taste the wines during the cruise on board with us. How nice and wonderful it would be that there is a sun shining, something to celebrate and also knowledge gained by wine connoisseurs. Afterwards there is also the possibility to buy the wines you like so much and take them home. To enjoy it again.
Are you curious about a BARBECUE on a boat? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to talk to you. Our requests for quotations are always answered within 24 hours and we will contact you.
