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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 !

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.

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The Last Month Boat Tour

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The last month boat tour

Yeah- this is it– the last month boat tours of season 2016 !  It went incredible fast; our first complete season from April until October. And its not over yet! Next week we have our last event on Saturday October 8th – a boat tour & tasting- check it out! Other tours are running until Sunday October 16th –  Time flies when you’re having fun !

And fun we had ! We loved to see you all – customers from all over the world, visiting The Hague for a day, a weekend, or longer. Germans by car, mostly every body else came with an air-plane. We saw you arrive from UK, Ireland, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Russia, Italian, Spanish, Greece, Hungary, Swiss and I probably forgot a European country.. Out of Europe also a lot of visitors -US, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, India, Saudi Arabia, Emirates, Qatar-  I probably forget a few countries here too 🙂

Not only people who were travelling step on board, we had Dutchies and Expats too! So many Expats living in The Hague of The Netherlands who explore the city or want to show The Hague to their visiting friends or family. Our expat guests rang from students of The Hague Academy International law and the International school class, to Embassy members joining a Sunset Cruise with fellow expat friends of The Hague.

We loved to hear (the travel) stories! Do you just visit The Hague or other Dutch cities as well? Do you combine it with European capital cities ? We are curious & interested in travelling. The most heard reply this season was that people experience The Hague as an relaxed city! – the beach is a great benefit too, and we had some lovely beach weather! Not always good for our business, nobody is in town when temperature rise above 25 degrees, because everybody is off to the beach. We get it, when the temperature rises to such unique levels you just have to go! Because you never know if it will be the last sunny day here.

The last month boat tour

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This winter we’re continuing with another project we have….her name is Jane, and she’s an old lady we need to take care off. If you like to know more about Jane, check out this blog.

And beside Jane, we like to travel too! Mostly we choose destinations with water- and a lot of sun! The sunny  island Guadeloupe is the destination this year and hopefully we can rent a Sailing boat- we’re still not bored of water 🙂

We thank all our guests, we wish you a lovely autumn & wintertime and we hope to see you again next year !

Welcome on board !

Kind regards, Leonie & Jan Persoon

 

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.
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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

 

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

Start Boat Tour season 2016

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We’re almost ready for our boat tour season ! Spring is really coming up now- still some stormy Dutch weather- of course, but can you see the sun through the clouds too ?  Actually this Sunday the weather forecast is nice, it will be hot and sunny. For us a perfect day for painting Daisy, we want her to be Spic ‘n’ Span for the new boat tour season. The regular boat tour starts Saturday April 9th. We already have a private tour booked on this particular weekend, some customers wanted a private tour and we’re bringing them to MaMaKelly for a lovely dinner. From city centre to Binckhorst area it is a small hour by boat. Maybe we’re going to need the blankets -kind of cosy i would say-

Events

Besides the regular boat tours, we planning some nice events for the next months. First in line is King’s Night – famous for The Hague- with al the live music in the city. The Hague is host to the yearly King’s Night Life I Live festival (or Koningsnach, King’sNight, as it used to be called) on the night before King’s Day. This free open air festival turns the inner city into one big party for the evening and off course you all want to be there Tuesday evening April 26th. This King’s Night boat tour is the meet-up for friends or expat networks who want to join in the celebrations. The group-ticket comes with a free bottle of Prosecco and 6-pack Beer. See you 7 PM !

Bubbels & Boat tourAnother event on Sunday May 1th is, something complete different, a serious story. In addition to the Liberation Festival (Bevrijdingsfestival) on 5 May, the city will organise The Hague Freedom Weeks from 15 April to 5 May. The Jewish History boat tour is part of the Liberation Festival. Our guide Remco Dörr is an art historian and inspired narrator. He will treat you the secrets about the Jewish History in The Hague.

 

 

Boat tour season 2016

Summertime 17/18 July

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Yeah..maybe its getting boring, telling about summertime, nice weather and join a boat tour. But did you experience the city already from the water side ?
This weekend is not only nice weather a lovely festival is on Grote Markt: live music ! spend some time in City Centre, relax on our boat, do some shopping and end up listing music and have a drink with friends on Grote Markt.

On the cruise i will share the historical expertise and great knowledge of The Hague by take you on an insider’s tour of its famous canals, and Captain Jan manoeuvring the sleek boat through narrow passages and hidden waterways to reveal a whole new side to the city!
We can also switch I will be the captain and cruising relax through the canals, Jan can be a host to serve some fresh watermelon. I’m probably not strong enough to cut the big head….the watermelon head i mean…don’t confuse me…
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Weekend weather 10/11 July

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The brand new flyers arrived today and of course i want to show them to all the hotels in The Hague ! The weather today (Wednesday) was awful, i needed a coat again and replaced my flip-flops for sneakers . As a real Dutchie on my bicycle to city centre with my bag filled with flyers. Umbrella in one hand, bag in the other hand and OMG what a wind & rain ….try to park my bike in front of a hotel, my umbrella smashes my eye !  …feeling so miserable, with wet trousers, almost a blue eye,  I enter a high class hotel: Good morning ! doing a lot for promoting my own business, but this action was probably not the best one.  Any ways maybe you reed this blog after you found my flyer in city centre and then I’m pleased !

Weather in the Netherlands is very unpredictable, this Friday & Saturday its sunny again! How lucky we are !  Flip-flops back on my feet and off we go!

Join the tour for a pleasant boat tour through the canals! Friday 10 July – 11 AM is the first in line !

See you on board !

It’s getting Hot !!

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High temperatures this Saturday July 4th ! Outrageous ! more then 35 degrees ! The best spot in town is on a boat of course! Take your fancy straw hat & sun-cream 🙂
Let’s join the 3 PM  boat tour for example, when the sun is probably less burning…It’s fine to take your own bottle of water, because we don’t want you to be dehydrated !

Contact

The Hague Boat
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Tel. 06 39 82 35 46

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