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Rave To The Grave

Rave To The Grave  

  • 31/10/2026
  • 2026-11-01 01:00:00
  • De Ruijterkade 14, Amsterdam 1013 AA

Event description

Amsterdam’s biggest halloween boat party and there is no sequel! Under the Autumnal night in the Dutch capital we set sail and never return.

Rave To The Grave 2026 – Amsterdam’s biggest Halloween Boat Party

Between the glow of pier lights and a dramatic backdrop of Amsterdam – we’re calling out all demons, zombies and supernatural creatures.

This is a huge boat party like you have never experienced and we don’t do sequels, this is – Rave To The Grave.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 experience!

This Halloween, dance till you’re dead! We’re coming in with a twisted line-up of the most talented, demonic DJs in Amsterdam providing solid grooves from start to finish.

Immerse yourself in the live, interactive and theatrics on board. Carnival clowns, iconic film actors, dead celebrities and serial killer dancers unite in jaw dropping fancy dress and heart stopping shows.

Halloween decoration of the highest standards and spread across all decks of the boat!

Expect a creative, decadent drinks menu with bloodthirsty halloween inspired cocktails, sinner shots and exclusive deals on this final voyage of the damned.

Fancy dress is strongly encouraged to all guests – we will be giving out big prizes to those in the best dress!

We cannot wait to welcome you on board the biggest halloween boat party in the world!

Departure Point

The boat sets sail from Ruijterkade 14, at the rear of Centraal Station – we will have staff on hand to help you with boarding.

You must arrive 45 mins prior to boarding at approximately 8.15pm – this will help us board you in a timely manner, ready to party!

Important

If you arrive after 9.45pm, we cannot guarantee entry to the boat

This is a ticket only event – therefore you must buy a valid ticket in advance. 

NOTE

We do not accept cash payments on arrival.

We do not accept tickets from any third party sites.

The bar on board operates a token system, you can use card on board to purchase tokens for drinks.

You may be asked to provide valid ID upon arrival by boat or the event crew.

We send out further instructions and provide this information again via email and on our socials in the build up to the event.

 

A full state of play will also be posted across our socials in the build up to the event. 

However, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our team and we will be happy to help 

support@completeamsterdam.com

If you would like to work at Rave To The Grave: careers@completeamsterdam.com

If you would like the chance to perform a DJ set at Rave To The Grave. Email your most recent mix to 

artists@completeamsterdam.com 

In the title of the email, specify you would like to play at RAVE TO THE GRAVE and provide a bio / high res image of yourself. If your mix gets us going in the office then we will be reach out to you via email for further discussions. 

Frequently asked questions

What happens if it rains?

The vast majority of our fleet are open top, meaning they have no roof, this lets you really experience the number one canal cruise in the city. However, we are prepared for all weathers to sail on the calm waters of Amsterdam. We have an adjustable roof and heating – we can sail in almost any weather!

Can I bring food and drink on board during my canal cruise?

We do not allow any food or drink on board our boats. Our boats come with a fully stocked bar and we have options for food.

Do your boats have a toilet?

The vast majority of our boats have toilets, however we do have boats which do not have a lavatory. We cannot guarantee that your specific boat will have a toilet on board.

Where are the departure locations for the canal cruise?

Our boats leave from the most central locations, you can select your preference when booking. We offer the following departure location Centraal Train Station.

Where do we get off?

We will drop you off at the centrally located Anne Frank House.

Does the captain provide commentary during the boat tour?

Yes – our captains are local experts and provide a live guide. Expect to hear humour, history and general information about Amsterdam during your cruise.

Which languages do your boat crew speak?

We have an international boat crew on board our boats, on average we hire crew who are fluent in multiple languages such as Italian, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Danish, Russian, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Czech, Arabic, Thai, Hindi, Urdu, Turkish, Japanese, Finnish, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, German, Maltese, Hungarian, Greek, Czech, Croatian, Bulgarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian.

Do I need to book the canal cruise in advance? Yes. We highly recommend booking in advance – our canal cruises regularly sell out.

I haven’t received my ticket?

Upon booking confirmation, you should have received your e-ticket to the address entered in during the booking process. Firstly, check your spam and junk folders. If you are still yet to receive a ticket after booking, you can contact us on support@completeamsterdam.com and one of our team will look into this for you.

My question is not listed here?

You can always reach out to us directly if your question is not listed here – feel free to contact us via email support@completeamsterdam or contact us through message on WhatsApp, telegram or our socials like Facebook, instagram, Tik Tok or Twitter.