Amsterdam City and Harbour Cruises

Ship charter company ”Rederij de Nederlanden” organizes cruises for individuals and businesses on historic ships in the harbour and canals in and around Amsterdam.

These ships are restored and techically modernised in house. Rental of this unique accommodations make preservation possible.

Possibilities include:
- Excursions with staff or affiliates of companies
- Corporate events, product launches, wine tastings
- Marriage or anniversaries
- Dinner cruises for groups from 12 to 300 persons

Most of our boats are powered by electrical engines making this a very eco-friendly enterprise.
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Spotlight: Amsterdam

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The Netherlands’s capital city, Amsterdam, is alive with sights and sounds. Hundreds of thousands of bicycles weave across the 1,281 bridges that span the city’s many canals. Amsterdam is lush with parks, classical architecture and plenty of museums that make it one of the most important art sites in Europe.

Want a first-person tour of Amsterdam? We put together a list of some amazing Instagrammers from in and around the city.

  • Freek Geurts, the city through the seasons — @regalphis
  • S Fennema, atmospheric shots and reflections — @sfennema
  • Dirk Bakker, Amsterdam through patterns and lines — @macenzo
  • Phil, film-inspired stills of daily life — @p_d_y

To explore the city in depth, you can also browse the location pages for some of Amsterdam’s most popular landmarks:

  • De Riekermolen, one of Amsterdam’s most photogenic windmills
  • The Rijksmuseum, home of the most important collection of classical Dutch art
  • Magere Brug, one of the many beautiful drawbridges spanning the canals
  • Amsterdam ArenA, home to Amsterdam’s football team, AFC Ajax

I amsterdam – a city for all (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)

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I amsterdam – a city for all

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Opening Christmas season in the Amstel Hotel, Amsterdam. Dec 6th 2011.

Opening Christmas season in the Amstel Hotel, Amsterdam. Dec 6th 2011.

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Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam

Nieuwmarkt, Amsterdam

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Dam Square, Amsterdam

Dam Square, Amsterdam

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The “Wapen van Amsterdam” is the largest ship in our fleet. Her name, when translated…

The “Wapen van Amsterdam” is the largest ship in our fleet. Her name, when translated from Dutch, refers to the coat of arms of the city of Amsterdam. Built in 1950 in Antwerpen, this elegant ship had a colourful history before being commissioned as a…

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The interior of the ship “het Wapen van Amsterdam” is prepared for a small family…

The interior of the ship “het Wapen van Amsterdam” is prepared for a small family wedding.

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Amsterdam by boat Impression of the various possibilities of Amsterdam by boat and renting a…

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Amsterdam by boat

Impression of the various possibilities of Amsterdam by boat and renting a charter boat in Amsterdam.

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A newly restored gentlemen’s launche “Proost van Sint Jan” is now available at…

A newly restored gentlemen’s launche “Proost van Sint Jan” is now available at the Hilton Marina.

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Salonboot “Proost van Sint Jan”: Een paleisje!

Schipper Frank Warger is doorgaans nogal nuchter, maar toen hij gisteren voor het eerst aan…

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Amsterdam Light Festival: Dec 8, 2012 - Jan 20, 2013

Experience the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water

The ultimate way to experience the…

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In the coming winter Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, will light up during its first…

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In the coming winter Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, will light up during its first Amsterdam Light Festival. A cultural festival of light and water which literally puts the history of the city in…

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Lonely Planet – best in travel 2013 – top 10 cities 2. Amsterdam

Golden Age charmer prepares to party

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Lights along canal bridges along Herengracht near the famous 'Golden Bend'.

Amsterdam always cast a spell on travellers, but the party ramps up big-time in 2013, when more anniversaries than you…

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