Canal cruise in Amsterdam with Hoop op Behoud

Rugged and charming

Cruising the canals in an authentic atmosphere together with your colleagues or relations: The rugged, shiplike style of the Hoop op Behoud (Hope of containment) fits the 'working past' of the canals in Amsterdam. And just as warehouse has become penthouse, the former freighter has been given a modern and tended to interior. The big bar and kitchen wil take care of your culinary desires.

Adaptable to weather conditions

The removable roof and sidewindows allow for enjoying the cruise in the open, weather permitting. In case of some rain, the roof of the Hoop op Behoud can be temporarily re-established in just a few minutes.

Capacity of Hoop op Behoud

50 persons

Facilities

- Bar
- Kitchen with oven, cooker and sink
- Removable roof and windows
- Flexibel interior
- Ladies and gentlemens lavatories
- Music installation and microphone
- Central heating
- 230 Volt

Prices Hoop op Behoud

- Boatrent (incl. captain), per hour € 240,00
- Barservice, per hour € 30,00
- Embark, per hour € 160,00
- Waitingtime, preparation time catering, per hour € 160,00
- Tourist tax Municipality of Amsterdam, p.p. € 0,60
- All prices are including VAT
- A minimum of two hours boatrent applies.
- A bartender will always be on board, with groups of 30 persons or more, - two bartenders will be on board. The price for bartenders is calculated based on the total sailing time (including possible transfer- or waitingtime).

History

The former sailingvessel Hoop op Behoud was launched in 1897 in Alphen aan de Rijn. As a sailing cargovessel the ship mostly transports sand and clay. In the beginning of the 20th century it is equiped with an engine and remains a freighter up until the sixties. After a period of serving as a houseboat, she was converted to her present state as a passengership in 1993.