Private MAS Antwerp Aperitif Cruise (13–50 Guests)

About this tour

When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked this private aperitif cruise on Antwerp's harbour, it ticked the boxes for groups after something a bit special — 13 to 50 of you, 90 minutes afloat on an electric boat, gliding past the city's waterfront landmarks. It's pitched as the go-to option for birthdays, family dos, or a wind-down before dinner. The boat's quiet, the skipper knows the area, there's a Bluetooth speaker to set the vibe, and drinks are available to buy on board. It's the kind of outing that works because there's bugger all agenda — just water, views, and good company.

Highlights

• Electric boat means zero engine noise, genuinely peaceful float through harbour
• Local skipper chats easily about the city's waterfront — adds context without being a lecture
• Bluetooth system lets your group control the soundtrack, not canned music
• Works for groups up to 50, or book online for 15 and expand if needed
• Flexible skipper adapts the route and pace to your group's mood
• Umbrellas provided — weather doesn't derail the outing
• Infants in prams, service dogs, all fitness levels welcome

What to expect

You'll board at the harbour — the skipper meets you, settles everyone in, and casts off for a calm 90-minute loop past Antwerp's main waterfront sights. There's no rushing or scheduled stops; it's a float-and-soak kind of deal. The electric motor is near-silent, so conversation flows easily. Your skipper drops in local colour and history without hijacking the vibe. The Bluetooth means your playlist, their playlist, or a bit of ambient jazz — whatever suits the occasion. Drinks come from an on-board bar (not included in the ticket), so budget accordingly.

What worked for Sarah's group was the lack of pressure. No tight itinerary, no crowds jostling on a tour bus — just you, your crew, and the water. The boat's steady, the skipper's attentive, and by the end you've seen the city from an angle most tourists miss.

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