Pakjesboot 13 (the new boat) features two sheets that look like the cape in the costume of Chefpiet.
More stories (including the story from the movie) based on the movie and exclusive photographs were published in the book "Sinterklaas & Pakjesboot 13".
In the trailer the music "Hymn Of Achievement" by Gregor F. Narholz is used.
Although there is a character called Pakjespiet, it is not the same Pakjespiet from earlier productions by production company Made By Muriloff.
Although Pakjesboot 12 (the steam boat) is mentioned and shown from the inside, it is not shown by exterior.