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TIPS FOR RENTING A SALON BOAT
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Keep these tips in mind when you start planning a boat trip in Amsterdam

If you want to rent a saloon boat in Amsterdam soon, read the following tips carefully. Of course, there are always a few things to consider when renting a boat. Because, of course, you want the nicest boat, with the atmosphere that suits you at a suitable price. There are a lot of providers in Amsterdam and sometimes it is difficult to find your right salon boat. We have listed the most useful tips.

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BOAT TRIP PREPARATION
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Cruising through Amsterdam is popular. There are now over 500 boats in Amsterdam. How to find the right provider among all these ships. A tour of Amsterdam is not cheap. Therefore, it is intended that you are going to have a fantastic experience. We are going to help you make the right choice.

Google with preconceived notions

Google makes an excellent selection based on your keywords. Choose your keywords carefully. Would you like a private cruise with skipper? So enter these as well. For example, on Rondvaart Amsterdam, you will get significantly different offers than on Privé Rondvaart Amsterdam

Compare the right prices

Shipowners in Amsterdam choose different pricing structures. Some shipowners choose a price per hour where catering can be ordered separately. Other shipowners opt for in al in price per person. Comparing well pays off. Cheap can turn out to be expensive.

Know where you rent a boat

Amsterdam has many providers of boat tours. These include resellers, booking websites, event organizers, boat booking agencies and ship owners. Shipowners generally offer the best prices and the shortest lines of communication. Last minute change something? Then booking directly with a shipping company is the best solution.

How long/short may a trip be?

Many shipping companies choose to offer a minimum sailing time of two hours. Experience shows that this length of a trip is also necessary to offer a relaxing cruise. By the way, there are also shipping companies that offer short water cab tours.

What about bringing your own catering on board?

A salon boat is similar to a small event venue. This means that in most cases, the entrepreneur also depends on liquor revenue. Arrangements can be made with some shipping companies for (partially) in-house catering. You may then be charged a corkage fee or cleaning fee. Before the trip, ask for terms and conditions.

What about sailing routes in Amsterdam? Are these fixed? Or can we determine the route ourselves?

When you rent a private canal boat, the itineraries are generally not fixed. Upon boarding, you can specify where you would like to sail. If you lack inspiration, ask the skipper for suggestions. The skipper often knows the best spots and also makes sure that the trip ends on time at the agreed place. Want to plan the tour yourself? Then take a look at the sailing route suggestion

What about the weather? Can I cancel the tour with rain?

Ask clearly in advance if your desired vessel is covered or open or if this can be changed on the spot. Ships that can be covered basically sail in any weather condition. Open ships still sometimes offer the possibility of canceling with rain. This is certainly not standard so put it in writing.

Before the trip, inquire about the boat's facilities

You will have desires regarding on-board amenities when you go on a cruise. Talk these through clearly in advance:

  • Is there a toilet on board?
  • Is there service on board?
  • What is the number of sit/stand areas
  • Is the boat covered?
  • Can the roof and windows open/close?
  • Is there an option for music on board?
  • Can disabled people easily board?
  • Can elderly people easily get on and off

Changing a reservation

A shipping company must hire staff and order catering in a timely manner. So it is helpful to talk through in advance how many guests and on board and what the catering requirements are. Generally, a booking can be adjusted up to a week before the start, however. Rather sooner than later.

What about getting on and off?

There are many pick-up and drop-off locations in Amsterdam. Take a good look at where your guests are coming from. Parking in Old Town is becoming increasingly difficult and can also be expensive. Public transportation is becoming more attractive by the day with rising parking rates. There are also good parking facilities outside the center. Keep in mind that some shipping companies charge pre- and post-boarding fees if the embarkation and disembarkation point is outside the city center.

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OUR POPULAR PACKAGES

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AMSTERDAM DRINKS BOAT

The one and only Amsterdam Drink Boat. For two hours, while enjoying Amsterdam snacks and drinks, you will cruise through the heart of the city.

From € 52,50 p/p ex VAT

 

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LUNCH BOAT AMSTERDAM

Treat your guests to a delicious lunch during a cruise in Amsterdam. We cruise you through the beautiful Amsterdam canals while you enjoy a delicious full lunch.

From € 49,50 p/p ex VAT

 

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BBQ MEDIUM

The coziest BBQ boat in Amsterdam. Two hours of sailing through the canals and meanwhile BBQing(300 grams of meat p.p.). Unlimited beer, wine and soda included.

From € 62,50 p/p ex VAT

 

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ON THE DAY OF THE CRUISE
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Be reachable

Make sure we have your cell phone number and make sure you have the skipper's number handy as well. Then, should you have an unexpected question, you can always reach the skipper.

Clearly agree on where and what time you want to start

Both with the Shipping Company and all the people who come along on the trip. Unfortunately, if we have to wait for one of the guests, it comes at the expense of the sailing time.

Be reachable

Make sure we have your cell phone number and make sure you have the skipper's number handy as well. Then, should you have an unexpected question, you can always reach the skipper.

Always follow instructions from the skipper

The skipper is responsible for the boat and all her passengers. Therefore, always cooperate with the skipper when he asks for it, there is often a lot of traffic on the Amsterdam canals and together we have to make sure it stays fun and safe.

Clear communication on board

The one who books is basically the point of contact for the skipper. We often get requests regarding the route, stopping points and the like. For clarity, it is nice to run this (especially if the group is a bit larger) through whoever also handled the booking.

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HOW DOES A REQUEST WORK?

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