If you want to get married on a ship, you are not tied to a single location and can design the day according to your own wishes. You have an exclusive venue solely for yourself and your guests, without outside distractions.
Benefits of getting married on a ship include:
Your wedding ceremony on the ship can be planned flexibly. You can opt for an open-air ceremony on deck or make use of a sheltered indoor salon. The day often begins with a relaxed reception on board. This is followed by the wedding ceremony itself, usually with panoramic views across the water. Afterwards, you and your guests enjoy a dinner or buffet, before concluding the celebration in an informal, welcoming setting.
Meanwhile, you sail across the IJsselmeer or towards the Wadden Sea. The surroundings evolve throughout the day, creating a truly special dynamic.
In many cases, it is possible to hold the official civil ceremony directly on board. Several vessels are registered as official wedding venues. Alternatively, a registrar or marriage celebrant can come aboard to conduct the ceremony.
Many couples also choose a symbolic ceremony or blessing on the ship and handle the formal civil paperwork on land beforehand. This ensures maximum flexibility in shaping your dream wedding on the water.
You are not celebrating your wedding on an ordinary boat, but on a traditional sailing ship with character. These ships often have a long history and create an authentic atmosphere.
Wood, sails and the open deck create a setting that is clearly different from classic wedding venues. That is exactly what makes getting married on a ship so special for many couples.
Getting married on a ship is especially suitable for private groups. You celebrate with the people who matter most to you, without outside distractions.
It is ideal for small to medium-sized weddings and couples who want a personal celebration. A ship also offers a suitable setting for occasions such as a bachelor party.
So you can focus on your wedding, the organization is handled in the background. You decide how extensive your day should be. Catering, drinks and decorations can be included in the planning.
If desired, you can choose an all-inclusive sailing trip, where everything is arranged for you. The schedule and details are coordinated together, so your wedding on the ship remains clear and well organized.
When planning your wedding on a ship, you have several options. You decide what your day looks like and which elements matter most to you.
Typical choices include:
This flexibility ensures that your wedding truly fits you.
The Netherlands offers ideal conditions for a wedding on the water.
Typical routes and areas include:
Depending on the harbor, you depart from a suitable location. This allows you to adjust the route flexibly and shape the day in a personal way.
BoatBoatBoat offers personal guidance and plenty of experience with weddings on the water. You do not receive a standard solution, but a wedding that fits you. From the first idea to the wedding day, everything is coordinated together.
You benefit from:
This creates a well-organized and personal wedding. This type of celebration is also ideal for sailing together with family and friends.
Are you looking for a unique location and would you like to get married on a ship? Then a ceremony on the water is a fitting choice.
Contact us, discuss your wishes and request a non-binding quote directly. You can reach us by phone at +31850062820 or by e-mail. Together, we will look at which ship and schedule best suit your plans, so your wedding turns out the way you imagine it.
Yes, a civil wedding ceremony is possible on selected ships. Alternatively, a registrar can come on board. You can also arrange the official part on land beforehand and then celebrate a symbolic ceremony on the water.
The capacity depends on the ship. In general, small to medium-sized groups are ideal. Together, we will find a ship that suits your number of guests.
Most ships have sheltered indoor areas. Your celebration can therefore continue regardless of the weather, without losing the atmosphere.
Yes, catering, drinks and service can be fully organized. You decide whether you want individual services or a complete package.
You decide this yourself. Half-day, full-day or multi-day programs are possible, depending on how you want to shape your wedding day.