Party boats near you

Rent & book a party boat

Renting a party boat means celebrating on the water instead of in a club – either on a private boat with a captain just for your group, or with a ticket on a large party ship. At konfetti you'll find 81 events from 23 providers on the Rhine, Main, Neckar, Spree and Havel, rated 4.69 stars from 120 reviews.

Which party boats are there?

• Private party boat hire: The boat is all yours for 1 to 3.5 hours – with a captain, your own playlist and usually your own drinks. Ideal for hen and stag parties, birthdays or team events with 2 to 15 people, for example on the Main in Frankfurt or the Neckar in Heidelberg.
• Yacht & tender boat: Smaller groups celebrate on a yacht or an open tender boat with skyline views.
• Public party ship: On large event ships such as the MS RheinGalaxie in Düsseldorf and Cologne you book individual tickets for themed parties – from Schlager with a live act to house & wine, over-29 parties, Halloween, carnival and May Day dance parties.
• After-work & advent cruises: 80s parties in Koblenz, mulled-wine cruises on the Neckar or advent cruises with a DJ in Cologne.
• BBQ boat: Grill and party at the same time – find out more under BBQ boat rental.

How much does a party boat cost?

Party boats cost between 17,00 € and 3.149,00 € and usually take about 59 minutes to 22 hours, depending on the experience you choose. You'll find all further details directly in the respective event descriptions.

Here's a transparent overview for you:

Example: A private party boat at €439 works out to around €30 per person for 15 people – hardly more than a ticket for a public party ship, but you celebrate exclusively and with your own music.

Key facts about our partners

• MS Partyboot Deutschland (Frankfurt): the Partyboot Deluxe for 2 to 15 people departs from the Museumsufer and comes with a captain, toilet, fridge, 1000-watt sound system, terrace and convertible roof; you connect your music via Bluetooth. Yacht and tender boat tours are also available.
• Bootsfahrten & Events Heidelberg (Heidelberg): private boats with a captain from the old-town pier, past the Old Bridge and the castle. Rosé and water are included, your playlist plays through a JBL speaker, and a covered area keeps you dry in any weather – 5.0 stars from 9 reviews for the hen party boat.
• KD Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt (Düsseldorf & Cologne): themed parties take place regularly on the MS RheinGalaxie and other Rhine ships – Schlager open-air, house & wine, over-29, Halloween or carnival, with tickets from €34.

Who is a party boat for?

• Hen and stag parties: A private boat with your own playlist is a top classic – find more ideas under bachelor party.
• Corporate and team events: A boat just for your team, for example as a team event in Frankfurt with skyline views.
• Birthdays & family celebrations: Milestone birthdays, anniversaries or a silver wedding on the water.
• Singles & groups of friends: On public party ships you celebrate with a ticket, no group needed.

Tips for planning your party boat

• Book early: Private boats get booked up quickly, especially on summer weekends and in hen party season.
• Check group size: Private boats usually hold up to 12 or 15 people – for larger groups, ask about several boats or an event ship.
• Drinks & food: On many private boats you bring your own drinks and snacks; party ships have a bar on board.
• Weather: Look for covered areas or a convertible roof so the party continues even if it rains.

If you'd rather have a classic cruise without the party, a boat tour is the fitting alternative.