About us

A family business with its heart in the right place.

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Welcome to De Vereenigde Amsterdamsche Reederij, a true Amsterdam family business where passion for hospitality and love of the water come together. With four characteristic vessels - the salon boats Valentijn, Soeverein, Prins van Oranje and MS de Jordaan - we invite you for an unforgettable experience on the Amsterdam canals.

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Day-to-day management is in the hands of Boudie Keijzer and her partner Olav van den Broek, while mother Petra Ruijs MS runs the Jordan. Their love for the business can be seen in every detail. Boudie conjures up a perfect four-course meal in the Soeverein's compact kitchen, while Olav stands behind the helm with a big smile. At MS de Jordaan, Petra provides "the most delicious stew and meatballs in Amsterdam."

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What sets us apart is not only quality, but also our personal attention. Our experienced team is ready to give you a special experience - whether it's an intimate dinner on the Valentijn, a business event on the Soeverein, a party on MS de Jordaan, or a large event on the stately Prins van Oranje.

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From the historic canals to the Markermeer - every cruise is a customized experience, prepared with care and executed with a smile. Not to mention ship's dog Jip, who faithfully keeps watch when Boudie and Olav are briefly off board.

Step aboard and experience for yourself why our guests return again and again. Welcome to DVAR - where sailing is a celebration!

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Our history.

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The Vereenigde Amsterdamsche Reederij is a true family business with its own unique fleet, including Varend Erfgoed®.

In 2003, Arno Koningstein and Boen Tan started live cooking aboard the salon boat Valentijn. Their ambition was to combine a gastronomic experience with what they considered the most beautiful sight: the Amsterdam canals from the water.

In 2007, sister ship salon boat Soeverein was launched and in 2012 they added salon boat Prins van Oranje to the fleet. Arno and Boen operated their salon boats in Rederij Cruise With Us.

In 2012 MS De Jordaan was christened and in 2018 Petra Ruijs managed to make this Amsterdam party boat a great success. MS De Jordaan became known from radio, TV and social media and can now be called the party boat of Amsterdam. The boat sails out an average of 4 times a week. And in addition to real Amsterdam parties, we also provide dozens of Elderly cruises on it.

Together with life partner Maarten Cuppen, Petra founded 'De Vereenigde Amsterdamsche Reederij BV' in 2022, incorporating the ships of Cruise With Us in their fleet. The daily management of De Vereenigde Amsterdamsche Reederij is in the hands of Petra's daughter, Boudie Keijzer and her life partner Olav van den Broek.

Petra and Maarten assist Boudie and Olav. In addition, they are supported by a dedicated team, of which all team members have gained experience in five-star hotels and Michelin-star restaurants. Knowledge and skills of that level are now also available on the water.

The best service and hospitality

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At De Vereenigde Amsterdamsche Reederij, a culinary experience, hospitality and great service are key. We are specialized in creating tailor-made cruises for every occasion, both business and private. We find it important to keep the lines of communication short, so you can look back on the organization of your cruise with a good feeling. We take care of every cruise down to the last detail. On board our team is ready to offer all guests the best service and carefree comfort.

If you wish, you get your own cruise planner. With him or her you can discuss all your wishes from the very beginning. He or she will also be present during your reception on board as manager/coordinator. In addition, our small team is closely involved in all facets of the shipping company. This allows us to guarantee that we provide your cruise experience with great knowledge and experience.