What are the parking options at or nearby the venue?

Parking is no problem. Paid parking is available in the parking spaces in front of the ship or various parking garages a stone's throw away from Vessel 11 Parking garages: Switchpark Blakeburg Parking Garage Wijnstraat 61 088 002 1460 Open 24h Wijnstraat 78 Parking 010 404 1127 Open 24h Interparking The Red Apple Parking Garage Wijnbrugstraat 22 088 542 1300 Closes at 22h

What is the accessibility by car?

Vessel 11 is accessible by car.

Is the venue accessible by public transportation?

Just a 3-minute walk from Vessel 11 you find Metro station Beurs, where you can also find the tram stop. The closest train station is Rotterdam Blaak, around a 10-minute walk away. Public transport: Metro station ¦ Leuvehaven or Beurs. Train station ¦ Rotterdam Blaak.

Can you spend the night at or near the venue?

Hotels in walking distance of Vessel 11: Logeerboot Visithor Wijnhaven 107 info@logeerboot.nl + 31 655186473 Rooms on water Wolfshoek 3 www.roomsonwater.nl 06 12043709 H2O Hotel Wijnhaven 20A info@h2otel.nl 010 444 5690 Ibis Rotterdam center www.accorhotels.com Wijnhaven 12, 3011 WP 010 750 2520

Is it possible to bring our own caterer?

Vessel 11 has multiple customisable menu options available, from BBQs and Walking Dinners to a la carte menus. However, please note that self-prepared food service is not allowed.

Until what time can a party last?

At Vessel 11, you can hold a party until 02:00 AM.

How are the cancellation conditions arranged?

Vessel 11 works with a deposit on confirmation of your event. After confirming a room or the whole ship, under no circumstances will the deposit be returned. We can always offer to move the event to another date. If you confirm the whole ship and then cancel, we will also charge a part of the quote: 25% 1 month before the event 50% 1 week before the event 100% 1 day before the event Until a week before the event, you can change the number of guests without costs.

Vessel 11

Wijnhaven 101B, 3011WN Rotterdam

Average rating of 9.2 out of 10

Highlights

Location and surroundingsAccessible by water taxi & At the canal
Capacity2-180 persons
Atmosphere and appearanceHomely & Urban jungle
4 spaces

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About the venue

Vessel 11, a beautiful lightship, built in 1951 has been lovingly transformed into a British pub, restaurant, music and event venue.

Business events and staff parties.
Meetings and workshops.
Weddings and anniversaries.
We facilitate them all!

Our crew is very experienced in events of every type and size. Your event is in good hands with us. Your guests will never forget the unique atmosphere of a ship in the city centre of Rotterdam!

Weddings, Walking dinners, BBQs, Hot Tugs, Silent discos, Live music and DJ sets. You can customise your occasion in many ways.

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Amanda WijgerseEvents Manager

Direct contact with the venue!
No extra costs

Website

Amanda WijgerseEvents Manager

Direct contact with the venue!
No extra costs

Website

Spaces

Indoor Spaces
Quantity indoor spaces: 4

The Bow Bar

Surface90 m²

CapacityUp to 70 people

The Belly Bar

Surface50 m²

CapacityUp to 70 people

Belly & Upper Deck

Surface100 m²

CapacityUp to 140 people

Gehele Schip

Surface200 m²

CapacityUp to 180 people

Reviews

Average rating of 9.2 out of 10

The overall score is based on multiple sources. This may differ from the reviews shown.

Appearance	Average rating of 10 out of 10	Review amount: 5
Food & Drinks	Average rating of 8.8 out of 10	Review amount: 5
Location	Average rating of 10 out of 10	Review amount: 5
Price/Quality	Average rating of 9 out of 10	Review amount: 5

Service	Average rating of 9.2 out of 10	Review amount: 5
Tendering process	Average rating of 9.6 out of 10	Review amount: 5
Parking	Average rating of 7.8 out of 10	Review amount: 4

Marieke

23 Dec 2025

Average rating of 9.1 out of 10

Iconische locatie perfect voor ons evenement

Wat een prachtige locatie! We konden een hele dag terecht, voor een op maat gemaakte dag met panelgesprekken, koffie, lunch, netwerken, diner en de dag afsluiten met een silent disco! Het eten was heerlijk, personeel vriendelijk en betrokken. De ruimte was precies goed voor ons qua grootte. En ze hebben een eigen gebrouwen Vessel 11 biertje!

Lida

22 Dec 2025

Average rating of 9.8 out of 10

We hebben echt een top dag gehad!

We hebben eerst vergaderd met een uitgebreide lunch en daarna met een grotere groep gedineerd met een heerlijk walking dinner en toen nog lekker geborreld en gedanst. De locatie is waanzinnig en super centraal. De service is ook super, leuke mensen. Echt een aanrader

Thomas

22 Dec 2025

Average rating of 9.3 out of 10

A unique and relaxed venue for business events

We held a business event at Vessel 11 and it was a great choice. The setting on the water is unique and instantly puts people at ease, which made conversations flow naturally. The team was warm, attentive, and genuinely helpful throughout the evening, so everything felt effortless from our side. The food and drinks were spot on, and the atmosphere was relaxed but still professional. Our guests really enjoyed it — we’

Catheleyne

21 Dec 2025

Average rating of 9.4 out of 10

Zo sfeervol!

Fantastisch feest gehad. Supergoede service!

Location and surroundings

Characteristics

1-on-1 sessions

21 diner party

Anniversary

Babyshower

Barbecue

Birthday party

Brainstorming session

Brunch

Ceremony

Company party

Concert

Conference

Corporate festival

Dinner

Drink

Family day

Festival wedding

Gala & award show

Gender reveal party

High Tea

Hybrid event

Kick off

Meeting

Multi-day event

Networking event

Online event

Party

Photo shoot

Podcast recording

Private dining

Product presentation

Promotion party

Relationship event

Retreat

Sip & See party

Symposium

Team building

Trade fair

Training

Webinar

Welcome reception

Workshop

Yoga

Accessible by water taxi

Unavailable:Cars can be driven inside

Unavailable:Charging stations for electric cars

Dogs allowed

Hotels nearby within 2 minutes walking distance

Mobile charging stations available on request

Mooring on site possible

Parking nearby possible

Unavailable:Private parking space

Unavailable:Trucks can be driven inside

Question & Answer

Here you will find practical information about the location.

Vessel 11 works with a deposit on confirmation of your event. After confirming a room or the whole ship, under no circumstances will the deposit be returned. We can always offer to move the event to another date. If you confirm the whole ship and then cancel, we will also charge a part of the quote: 25% 1 month before the event 50% 1 week before the event 100% 1 day before the event Until a week before the event, you can change the number of guests without costs.