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Jazz in de Gracht

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Jazz in de Gracht 2019
August 29-30-31 th

Jazz in de Gracht (literally Jazz in the Canal) festival is different from other festivals. Instead of huddling in front of various stage, this festival takes place at the canals of The Hague. Find yourself a nice spot on our boat, sipping a drink and wait for the musicians to float over to serenade the audience before floating off to the next area. You can organise your own event, hire the boat privately !
This festival creates a unique atmosphere and is a way to truly enjoy our beautiful city and all the talent that is hidden within. Despite its name, the festival does not only revolve around Jazz music. Styles such as blues and other musical influences also have a place at this event. This event is already running for several years in The Hague. The last years extend with a new spot- Veenkade- and – Hooikade- Jazz in de Gracht starts at 6 PM and ends around 11 PM.

Experience Jazz in de Gracht on a private boat !

Days like these come in few and are special in The Hague. Residents in the area open their balcony doors to enjoy the music, and others gather alongside the canals to soak up the good vibrations that spread throughout the city. The experience from the waterside is complete different ! Meet-up with friends and make a reservation. Please feel free to bring your own food and drink!

Jazz in de Gracht private boat tour

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  • Thursday August 29 th
  • Friday      August 30 th
  • Saturday August 31 th 
  • 2 hours private boat tour from 21:00- 23:00 hrs.
  • 30 seats maximum.
  • Hop on boarding point- Next to Hilton Hotel –  Mauritskade 10- at 21:00
  • Drop off at Dunne Bierkade.
  • Price 2 hour private boat tour  € 400,-

Be aware ! The hop on place is not the same as the drop off !

Expat Beertasting

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BEERTASTING ON A BOAT

There are living more than 50.000 expats in The Hague and ofcourse they too like to taste local beer! So for everyone not speaking Dutch (we know it’s a weird language), you can join an English spoken beertasting of EIBER Bier on the 22th of june! Not only you’ll learn everything about beer and taste different kind of beers, at the same time you’ll discover the beauty of The Hague from the water. Get your tickets !

  • Friday evening June 22th 2018
  • Start 7 PM boarding point Terrace Ceaser Fitness, Mauritskade 10 –  The Hague
  • Duration of boat tour / beertasting: 90 minutes
  • Tickets: 25 euro’s
  • Max 25 persons

Westland Flower Parade

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Two great Dutch specialities, growing flowers and canal-faring, come together in three day long floating procession across the region of Westland. During the Westland Flower Parade more than 50 boats decorated with flowers and vegetables will pass by for your viewing pleasure. We organize a boat tour on Delftlanddag- the last day of the Westland Flower Parade. Departure point will be Den Haag Central Station and in one hour we’re in Delft. We have a 90 minutes stop so see the Parade. The Westland Flower Parade is accompanied by music and activities at various points. On the way back to The Hague we will serve a drink & snacks. The boat tour event takes 4 hours in total. This tour may not be suitable for young children due to the length of the boat tour.

Westland Flower Parade

  • Sunday August 4 th 2019.
  • Boarding point Central Station is opposite of KABK ( prinsessegracht 4 walk trough the park until the canal next to the bridge) –
  • 3 drinks & snacks on board. ( feel free to bring your own pick-nick too )
  • Departure time 14:15 hrs Central Station boarding point and we’re back approximately on 18:45 hrs. Boarding possible at 14:00 hrs– we leave at 14:15 hrs- we can’t wait!
  • Tickets € 27,- p.p.

Westland flower ParadeWestland flower Parade

Theme Cruises

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Wow, the new season has started ! Easter weekend was our first, of many, Theme Cruises. It is still a little bit cold on board. April is not really high season, of course! We have some lovely blankets to cover your legs, to make it more convenient for you. By accident the blankets suits with my new Mondriaan tables on board. Blue pillows, red blankets and my pale face 🙂

theme cruises2017 we celebrate 100 years ” The Style “, an art movement with architecture, design furniture and modern art. You probably notice all the shopping windows in the colours red-yellow-blue & white. Same as the famous ” Victory Boogie Woogie” by Piet Mondriaan. With no less than 300 works of art, Gemeentemuseum Den Haag has the world’s largest Mondrian collection. On top of that, the museum has one of the largest De Stijl-collections in the world. The exhibition Mondrian & De Stijl will give you a glimpse of their world and absolute worth a visit.

From tables with a theme we go to boat tours with a theme. This season we have some lovely theme cruises. Starting with celebrations on King’s Night, a few days later a more serious boat tour. The Jewish History boat tour is part of the Liberation days in The Hague. A unique chance to visit the synagogue and we’re getting a guided tour from the Rabbi herself. Friday May 5th is liberation day with a lot of festivals and music in town. We celebrate our freedom on the boat. Where else ? and you’re free to join us on the liberation boat tour.

theme cruisesIn June we also have a new theme cruise ! for the first time were visiting a beautiful working wood saw mill in Leidschendam. A long boat ride, but nice countryside and we pass the working locks.  Definitely an experience to see how all the boats pass through….

Anyway to many theme cruises will coming up this season. I made an agenda on the homepage. Check it ones in a while, and save the dates for the cruises you like to join.

Theme Cruises

van Kleef Tasting & boat tour

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Saturday October 8th van Kleef liqueurs tasting & boat tour

 

In the heart of The Hague’s historic centre you can find a hidden treasure named Van Kleef. Founded in 1842, this sole surviving jenever and liqueur distillery continues to operate to this day. There is a wide and enticing range of local liquors on display, each one based on a traditional recipe.

van Kleef tasting & boat tourIn 1842 Lambertus Theodorus van Kleef established a distillery of fine liqueurs and bitters, which later became known as the Stoomdistilleerderij 1e klasse Van Kleef v/h ’t Anker. A wide range of distilled alcoholic beverages were produced, imported and sold in the adjacent liquor store. The distillery also exported a number of its products. Van Kleef became the last distillery in The Hague to close his doors in 1986.

In 1995 Van Kleef reopened after an extensive renovation. It’s now a museum, liquor shop, wholesale business and the perfect setting for meetings, parties and receptions.

Step inside and the craftsmanship, quality and history of this traditional local company are tangible.

We combine the boat tour with a visit -with an English tour -through the Kleef Museum. During the tour you’ll hear about how The Hague was once the  important distillery city  in the Netherlands.

You’ll see the distilling equipment, authentic ‘drankorgels’ (racks where the liqueurs and spirits were kept) and copper stills. Many of the products can be sampled during a spirits tasting session.

 

van Kleef tasting & boat tour will be presented on:

  • Saturday October 8th.
  • Boat tour 15:00 hrs. at Terrace Caesar Fitness & Spa-  Mauritskade 10, starting with a little shot 🙂
  • Van Kleef tasting starts 16:00 hrs.
  • 17:30 event end Lange Beestenmarkt 109

A tasting of 6 different Van Kleef jenevers and/or liqueurs. On the table(s) they keep refilling;

– warm, oven fresh bread

– two, different home made pastes (one always vegetarian)

– fresh olives

– roasted nuts (peanuts, cashew nuts, almonds etc.)

 

Tickets van Kleef tasting & boat tour € 25,- p.p.

Sunset Canal Cruise

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Sunset Canal Cruise

Count your last days of Summer -it could be over every minute ! The lovely Summer evenings makes us want to spend as much time outdoors as we possibly can.  Some best days are coming up if you look at the weather forecast. Some fine, settled weather on Thursday September 15th . You may spend some time with family and friends on our Sunset Canal Cruise.

We leave at 7 PM and we take of to Westbroekpark- direction Scheveningen- for a relaxed evening outside ! We serve a welcome drink glass of Prosecco or a cold beer and of course its fine if you bring your owns drinks & snacks too. Please feel free to come with friends & family and share some bites & drinks. No guided tour just a little background music, beautiful sunset – What Else ?

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Sunset Canal Cruise

  • Thursday September 15th
  • Boarding Point Terrace Caesar Fitness & Spa Resort
  • Mauritskade 10
  • 7 PM- 9 PM
  • € 12,50 p.p. Include welcome drink

Jazz in de Gracht Boat Tour

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Jazz in de Gracht Boat Tour 2017
– Friday August 18 th – Sold Out !

Jazz in de Gracht (literally Jazz in the Canal) festival is different from other festivals. Instead of huddling in front of various stage, this festival takes place at the canals of The Hague.  On the second day of the festival- Friday August 18 th– we organise a boat tour from 19:00 – 20:30 hrs.  Find yourself a nice spot on our boat tour amongst others, sipping a drink and wait for the musicians to float over to serenade the audience before floating off to the next area.
This festival creates a unique atmosphere and is a way to truly enjoy our beautiful city and all the talent that is hidden within. Despite its name, the festival does not only revolve around Jazz music. Styles such as blues and other musical influences also have a place at this event. This event is already running for 13 years in The Hague. Last year extend with a new spot- Veenkade- and this year another new spot in town- Hooikade- Jazz in de Gracht starts at 5 PM and ends around 11 PM.
jazz in de gracht boat

Experience Jazz in de Gracht on our boat tour !

Days like these come in few and are special in The Hague. Residents in the area open their balcony doors to enjoy the music, and others gather alongside the canals to soak up the good vibrations that spread throughout the city. The experience from the waterside is complete different ! Meet-up with friends and buy tickets ! We provide some Bubbels /Beers & Bites but please feel free to bring your own favorite bites and drinks too.


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Shopping Night Boat Tour

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Boat Tour – Shopping Night June 24th –

During Shopping Night the shops and department stores in downtown The Hague will stay open until midnight. They will offer their customers a great evening with special reductions, inspiring fashion shows, swinging DJs, great summer vibes and attractive discounts. The Shopping Night is a special night out when the downtown area puts its best foot forward in terms of shopping, culture, food and night life.

Shopping night boat tourShop till you drop is kind of exhausting, so maybe you need to start slow. Meet your friends on our boat, for a chat & some bubbles. Discuss which items definitely must be bought to make your wardrobe complete! The 75 minutes boat tour is nice to give your feet some rest while enjoining some bites we serve on board. In the little Goodie’s Bag, which you will receive from us, there is among others, a wellness gift card from Caesar Fitness and Spa Resort provided!

The boat tour will end at the Hilton Hotel. From there you have the possibility to join the special evening at Cocktail Bar Spark.  The open air cinema will show the movie Cocktail (with Tom Cruise!). The movie starts at 20:30 hrs. Before the movie, you can join the BBQ – or have a famous cocktail! If you like to have a spot on the Spark terrace – please make a reservation at spark@hilton.com.

Bubbels & Boat tourTickets & Information

  • Friday June 24th -18:00 until 19:15 hrs.
  • Boarding point is terrace Caesar Fitness & Spa Resort.
  • Boat Tour end on terrace Spark at Hilton Hotel.
  • Tickets € 15,- p.p.
  • Include 2 glasses Summer Kir Royal & Nibbles.
  • Goodie’s Bag

 

Boat Tour & Atlantikwall museum

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Boat Tour & Atlantikwall Museum

  • Due to expected bad weather the event has been rescheduled to next Sunday August 28th –

We leave Sunday morning August 28th– early at 10:00 AM with the boat tour – direction Scheveningen. On board the English speaking guide from the museum, will tell a little introduction of the Atlantikwall museum. In the mean time we serve coffee/ tea & cake on board. For the little ones we have some drinks as well. At Westbroekpark, we walk together with the guide to the museum. At 11:00 AM the tour in the museum will start and you have the time to ask questions. About noon we go back by boat to Mauritskade were the boat tour ends proximately at 12:30 hrs.

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Tickets Boat Tour & Atlantikwall Museum- Sunday August 28th-bunker

  • Price tickets : € 15,00 p.p.
  • Children 4-12 years old € 8,50
  • 10:00 Boarding point The Hague- Mauritskade
  • Terrace Caesars Fitness & Spa resort
  • Include entrance fee museum
  • Coffee/ Tea & Cake on board
  • Drinks & Cake for the kids

School holiday boat trip

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With so many great events and attractions to explore, a boat trip through The Hague is the perfect way to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. Visit world-class museums and combine your visit with a cruise through The Hague’s canals. Becoming a boat captain can be a time-consuming process, but Jan can teach them some skills in a hour 🙂
School holiday boat trip

A trip to the beach is sure to be popular too, with the kids during your holiday in Scheveningen, especially if you’re here during the spring or summer school holidays. You can even pack a picnic and enjoy a leisurely afternoon in one of The Hague’s many parks or the beach itself, making for a fun day out year-round. School holidays offer the perfect opportunity to get out of the usual routine and explore the city with your whole family.

When it comes to holiday deals, during the first two weeks of May- more or less the Spring school holiday– we offer 1 boarding pass kids ticket for 2 kids. Two for the price of one. And of course mom & dad can join too. “Ahoy Captain, permission to come on board?

 

Spring School Holiday Boat Trip

Contact

The Hague Boat
K.v.K nr. 59432128
Tel. 06 39 82 35 46

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