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Family celebrating a communion on board the boat in Antwerp

Communion on the boat in Antwerp

Private 75-minute cruise through the Antwerp city harbour

A communion or spring celebration brings the family together. On a private cruise of 75 minutes through the Antwerp city harbour you celebrate that moment on the water, with the boat entirely for your party.

Duration

75 minutes

Group

Up to 12 or up to 50

Departure

MAS

Exclusive

Your own group

The boat is reserved exclusively for your group. No other guests join the cruise.

A celebration with the family

Grandparents, godparents, cousins: everyone is welcome on board. You sail past the historic docks and the MAS while there is time for a drink and a chat.

Because the boat is exclusive to your group, the celebration stays intimate and personal.

From small to large family parties

The small boat suits up to 12 guests, the large boat up to 50. Snacks are welcome on board, your own drinks are not allowed.

A formal ceremony, children's entertainment, catering or decoration are not part of the cruise.

An impression of the cruise

Impression of a private cruise in the harbour of Antwerp
Impression of a private cruise in the harbour of Antwerp
Impression of a private cruise in the harbour of Antwerp

Available boats and group sizes

Small boat or large boat?

Small boat — cosy and personal

Up to 12 passengers· from €399 per private cruise

Ideal for an intimate gathering with friends, family or colleagues. Enjoy an aperitif together, catch up and take it all in, with the boat exclusively yours.

Large boat — extra room for your plans

Up to 50 passengers· from €585 per private cruise

Also for smaller groups who want more room to move, dance or organise something special. You don't need to be more than 12 people to book the large boat.

Both private cruises last 75 minutes. Decorations, a theme or a custom setup? Ask for a personal proposal.

What is included

  • 75 minutes cruising the Antwerp city harbour
  • The boat exclusively for your group
  • A skipper on board
  • 100% electric cruising: quiet and comfortable
  • Bluetooth sound system for your own playlist
  • Drinks are ordered and paid on board by consumption (not included)
  • Your own snacks are welcome, your own drinks are not allowed
  • Umbrellas are on board the large boat when it rains

Two ways to sail

Choose the existing private aperitif formula or a cruise tailored to you. Both last 75 minutes and are exclusive to your group.

Option A

Standard private cruise

Would you like to enjoy our existing private aperitif formula? Book your 75-minute private cruise directly. The boat is exclusive to your group, with the standard set-up and the offer described below.

  • 75 minutes cruising
  • Exclusive use of the booked boat
  • The existing standard set-up
  • The confirmed included offer
  • The existing price or price display via Bókun

Extra decoration, a theme or a custom set-up are not included. Bringing your own decoration? Please agree this with us in advance.

The standard cruise is booked directly through Bókun. A personalised communion celebration is arranged on request.

Option B

Tailored private cruise

Would you like themed decoration, a custom set-up or a personal arrangement? Ask us for a tailored proposal. The cruise itself always lasts 75 minutes; for the preparation we add 45 minutes of set-up and 30 minutes of dismantling.

  • 75 minutes cruising
  • Exclusive use of the booked boat
  • Decoration and set-up as agreed
  • 45 minutes of set-up before the cruise
  • 30 minutes of dismantling after the cruise
  • A personalised price on request

Set-up and dismantling do not extend the cruise. Options, availability and the total price are agreed with you in advance.

Request a proposal

Cruise duration: 75 minutes.

This is a no-obligation request, not a confirmed booking. We discuss your wishes and send a personalised proposal. Date and execution are only final after our confirmation.

Practical information

  • Departure at the Nieuwpoortkaai in the Bonapartedok, next to the MAS Museum in Antwerp.
  • Please arrive 5 minutes before departure. Private cruises run in fixed time slots; a late arrival cannot extend the end time.
  • The small boat has no toilet on board; the large boat only has an emergency toilet. Please use the public toilets at the MAS beforehand.
  • Drinks are not included and are settled on board by consumption.
  • Bringing your own drinks or consuming them on board is not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, on a private cruise no other guests join.