Wedding

Experience a unique wedding on the water with the DVAR. Step aboard our official wedding location and experience the most beautiful day of your life on Amsterdam's canals and waters!

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Your Wedding on the Amsterdam Canals.

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Official wedding location

In our capital city you can of course get married in many places. But our ships are surely the most unique wedding locations in Amsterdam. Whether you dream of an intimate ceremony with your family and friends or want to celebrate the wedding party on the canals of Amsterdam: getting married on one of our ships is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience for life.

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Unique wedding location in Amsterdam

Is it your dream to get married on the water in Amsterdam? Then choose a wedding on one of our phenomenal wedding boats. You will have a unique wedding location in Amsterdam with the best service you could wish for. We ensure an unforgettable day on which you only have to enjoy and on which you will look back later with great pleasure. Want to know more about the possibilities and availability? Feel free to contact us, because we would love to tell you. Our team is ready for you to realize an unforgettable day on the water!

We were able to get married on September 29 at The Sovereign, it was an unforgettable experience for us. The contact with the owner Boudie was very pleasant & everything was taken care of to perfection for us. Our guests loved it! Thanks again so much for making this day so unforgettable and carefree for us!
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Sept. 29 married at The Soeverein
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Therefore your wedding at DVAR

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Special and romantic ambiance

As soon as you step aboard one of our ships, you find yourself in a special ambiance. The rippling water, the intimacy you have on the ship and Amsterdam in the background: can it get any more romantic?

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Complete as desired

It is your special day, so you decide what it will look like. Of course we will be happy to help you, so it will be 100% the most beautiful day of your life. An intimate ceremony or an extensive party: everything is possible!

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Completely unburdened

As a bride and groom, you should above all enjoy the wedding, so we arrange everything down to the last detail. This way we make sure your wedding day will be the most beautiful day of your life.

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Michelin-worthy service

At DVAR, you can count on Michelin-worthy service. In fact, all of our staff have earned their spurs in five-star hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants. Moreover, we always go the extra mile.

Put together your wedding arrangement

Boudie arranges, conceives and coordinates your unique wedding on the water. We are happy to discuss all your ideas and wishes. Almost everything is possible, nothing is too crazy.

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Boudie Keijzer
Executive Chef
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Small wedding

An example of a small-scale wedding. Cozy, atmospheric and with your loved ones around you.

Ship

Valentijn (2 - 19 pers.)
Soverein (10 - 55 pers.)

Moment

Daypart

Includes

Ceremony and dinner

Options

A series of examples of unique things arranged for the wedding.

Starting price

On request

Big wedding

A stunner of a wedding, with a full-day program. From ceremony, to 5-course dinner and an evening party until the late hours.

Ship

Prins van Oranje (100 - 500 pers.)

Duration

All-in, complete day and evening program

Includes

Ceremony, reception, dinner, evening party

Options

Photobooth, Live music

Starting price

On request

Wedding quote request

Request a quote for your dream wedding on the water. We will contact you within one business day to discuss all of your requirements.

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Waldo Chocolate & Patisserie
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Waldo Chocolate & Patisserie
Restaurant Johannes
Restaurant Johannes
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Restaurant Johannes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Getting married on a boat in Amsterdam
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Is it your dream to get married on a boat in Amsterdam? Then choose for a wedding on one of our ships. You will have a unique wedding location in Amsterdam with the best service you could wish for. We ensure an unforgettable day on which you only have to enjoy and on which you will look back later with great pleasure. Want to know more about the possibilities and availability? Feel free to contact us, because we would love to tell you. Our team is ready to realize an unforgettable day on the water.
Why choose a ship as a wedding venue in Amsterdam?
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A ship is perhaps the most romantic and unique wedding location there is. Perfect for your wedding day! The rippling water, the skyline of Amsterdam in the background and the intimacy you have on a wedding boat: can it get any more romantic? The romantic and special ambiance is perfect for a wedding and provides beautiful photos. And when you get married on the water, you enjoy a lot of privacy: no one else is present except you, the guests and our staff. Who, by the way, take care of the entire occasion down to the last detail.
How does DVAR organize a wedding on the water?
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As a bride and groom, you should above all enjoy the wedding on the water, so we make sure that your wedding day will be the most beautiful day of your life. No matter how big or small the wedding is. So we like to think with you about all aspects of your wedding on the ship. And if desired, we can also completely relieve you of this task. One of our planners will go over all your wishes with you in advance. To then take care of all the details. Does the planner need outside help? Then he will call in one of the experts we are happy to work with. Of course, the planner will also be on the wedding boat on the big day to welcome you and take care of everything. This way we guarantee you the best day of your life when you choose to get married on the water in Amsterdam!
What can you expect from DVAR when you get married on the water?
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Would you like to get married on the water in Amsterdam? Then with DVAR you choose not only for a unique wedding location in Amsterdam, but also for the best service, short lines of communication and carefree comfort. All employees of De Vereenigde Amsterdamsche Reederij have earned their spurs in five-star hotels and Michelin-star restaurants. So with us you are assured of the best service. We always go the extra mile to give you the best experience on our wedding boats in Amsterdam.
May we decorate the wedding boat ourselves?
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It's your wedding! So you get to fully personalize the wedding boat with your own decorations, themed décor, a customized menu and personal music choices. In addition, we offer unique entertainment options. Think of a live band, photo booth or a live painter. The program is also flexible so you can experience an intimate ceremony, elaborate dinner or sparkling wedding party on the water. Do you have special wishes? Then we are happy to think along with you. If necessary, we will engage one of our partners to realize your wishes. This is how we make getting married on the water in Amsterdam a unique experience to remember!