Alkmaar Cruises

Alkmaar Cruises offers memorable private boat cruises and event experiences from its base in Alkmaar, North Holland. The company welcomes businesses, families, friends and wedding parties aboard the passenger ship Amalia, creating a distinctive setting for celebrations and group occasions on the water.

The Amalia can host up to 75 guests and combines a heated salon, bar, outdoor decks and flexible event layouts. Organisers can arrange a relaxed sightseeing cruise, a business gathering, a team outing, a birthday, anniversary, family celebration or a lively party with music and dancing. The ship can be adapted for seated dining, informal drinks receptions and larger standing events, with sound equipment, lighting and DJ facilities available for suitable occasions.

Food and drink can be arranged to match the event, including coffee and cake, lunch buffets, bar snacks, barbecues, walking dinners, seated dinners and Indonesian-style meals. The team also works with local restaurants and activity providers to build broader day programmes, such as cruises to the Zaanse Schans, BroekerVeiling, Fort Marken-Binnen or De Woude. These combinations can include guided walks, cultural visits, meals and transfers by boat or classic bus.

For corporate organisers, Alkmaar Cruises provides a practical and unusual venue for meetings, receptions, staff parties, team-building activities and client entertainment. The onboard screen and microphone support presentations, while the crew can help develop a tailored programme and catering plan. Weddings are also a key part of the offering, with the Amalia serving as an official wedding location and providing options for ceremonies, receptions and wedding celebrations. Cruises operate throughout the year, with indoor comfort for cooler or changeable weather.