18 great occasions to take to the canals of Zwolle
What do you hire
a boat in Zwolle for?
A wedding calls for something different than Christmas drinks, and a baby shower for something different than a party boat. For each occasion you'll find below what works, what it costs and what to think about in advance.
Weddings & romance
The big yes, the run-up to it and the moments together you'll still be talking about years from now.
Parties & milestones
Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and announcements that call for more than a reserved table.
Business
Colleagues, clients and the end of the year, in a setting where conversation starts all by itself.
Groups & get-togethers
Family, teams, clubs and evenings where the cruise itself is the activity.
We sail all year round with groups that come aboard for very different reasons. What sets those cruises apart is rarely the route, because that is the same for everyone: the loop around the city canal past the Eekwal, the Sassenpoort, the Plantagekerk, the Watertoren and Theater de Spiegel.
The difference lies in the choices around it. How long you sail, at what time, which package fits best, whether a short stop along the way is needed, whether per person or per boat works out cheaper, and what needs arranging in practice. Those choices vary a lot per occasion, which is why each occasion has its own page here with its own examples and answers.
Already know what you'd like to drink and eat on board? Then go straight to the packages or the sloop — or hop straight aboard the drinks boat.
What applies to every occasion
The boat is always
yours alone.
You never share the sloop with another group. The skipper sails, you set the pace, and there is no fixed route to tick off. What happens on board beyond that is up to you.
- Capacity
- 30 people on the main boat, more via small boats alongside
- Duration
- From 1 to 5 hours, packages last 1.5 or 2 hours
- Propulsion
- 100% electric, so no engine noise and no exhaust fumes
- Skipper
- Always included, knows the canal and its quiet moments
- Own decorations
- Flowers, garlands and decorations welcome, if secured
- Price
- Per person from € 30,- or per boat from € 250,-
Tailored quote
Is your occasion not listed?
We also sail for groups that don't fit any box. Put your cruise together below and tell us what you have in mind — we'll think along with you.