Private BBQ boat in Amsterdam with skipper

Cruise through Amsterdam on your own private boat while enjoying a barbecue and unlimited drinks on board. Perfect for an outing with friends, family or colleagues.

Your private BBQ cruise

Your skipper takes care of the sailing while you relax, eat and enjoy Amsterdam from the water. The boat is completely private for your group, from 10 to 30 people.

Want to add something extra? Choose a silent disco or Amsterdam canal quiz during your cruise.

Rates

  • 2 hours from: €69,95
  • 3 hours from: €87.95
  • 4 hours from: €110,95

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BBQ on a boat in Amsterdam

During the cruise, enjoy unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks from the open bar, together with a generous barbecue served on board.

The BBQ includes a selection of meat and vegetarian options, bread, salad and sides. Halal options are also available on request. Please mention this when making your booking.

  • Satay skewers (meat or vegetarian)
  • Burgers (meat or vegetarian)
  • Sausages (meat or vegetarian)
  • Shashliks
  • Steak
  • Bread
  • Salad
  • Sauces & Herb butter

(H2) Group size
The BBQ boat is available for groups from 10 up to 30 people. The entire boat is reserved exclusively for your group.

Experienced skipper included

An experienced skipper is included in the price and takes care of the boat throughout your cruise. This means everyone in your group can relax, enjoy a drink and take in Amsterdam from the water.

Interested in the city along the way? Your skipper can also share local stories and information about the sights you pass.

Host on board

Your host takes care of the drinks and barbecue during the cruise, so there is nothing for your group to organise once you step aboard. They prepare the BBQ, serve the food and make sure the drinks keep flowing throughout the trip.

Add an activity to your cruise

Want to make the BBQ cruise even more interactive? Add one of our activities during the booking process for a small additional fee.

  • Silent disco: €7 per person
  • Amsterdam canal quiz: €3 per person

Open or covered boat

Depending on the weather, the boat can sail open or fully covered.

Departure location

The standard departure point is near Amsterdam Central Station, close to Stationsplein 18. Other departure locations may be possible on request.

Customize your package

Prefer to choose your own snacks, drinks and activities? Create your own private canal cruise package here.

Requests and wishes

Have a special request? Contact us and we’ll see what we can arrange.

Do you have a question?

Yes, dogs are more than welcome! You can either rent a boat with your dog in Amsterdam or enjoy a canal cruise where your dog is allowed on board.

We offer 3 options:
  1. Rent a private boat and sail yourself
  2. Rent a private boat with a skipper for 30 people
  3. Public boat tours of 1 hour

We are open every day, all year round. These are our opening hours:
  • Monday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Friday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 22:00

We are located at various spots in Amsterdam, depending on the boat you’ve booked. Where you start, you will also finish. Rent a boat and sail yourself:
  • Zandhoek 22, 1013 KT Amsterdam
  • Westerdoksdijk 705, 1013 BX Amsterdam
  • Nassaukade 341, 1053 LZ Amsterdam
  • Polonceaukade 20, 1014 DA Amsterdam
  • Borneosteiger 8, 1019 KM Amsterdam
Boarding locations for shared cruises: 
  • Stationsplein 18, 1012 AB Amsterdam
Boarding location for private cruises:
  • Stationsplein 18, 1012 AB Amsterdam
 

We offer various extra activities when you rent a boat from us. You pay a low rate per person. Choose the activity as an extra when booking. Extra activities for renting a small boat and self-sailing
  • Plastic fishing: €3 per person
  • Amsterdam canals quiz: €3 per person
Extra activities for renting a large boat with a captain
  • Silent disco: €7 per person
  • Amsterdam canals quiz: €3 per person

Of course! Every year we have some great offers during popular events such as King's Day, Amsterdam Gay pride and Amsterdam Light Festival. The rental of the boats usually starts 4 to 6 months in advance. So, make sure to book in advance to secure a boat.

Available boats

  • Small boats that you can sail yourself
  • Private canal boats with a captain and space for 30 people
  • Tickets for the large canal cruise boats

Do you need to sail yourself or is there a captain?

Please note: on King's Day, you always rent a boat with a captain. You can rent both the small boats and the large private canal cruise boat with space for 30 people. On other holidays/events, you are allowed to sail yourself.

Food and drinks

Regarding food and drinks on King's Day and Gay Pride: On the small boats where you are the captain, you may bring your own food and drinks. On the large boats (30-person boats), it's only allowed to bring your own food. We will arrange the drinks for you.  

Yes, we organize corporate outings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, family days, outings with friends, team events, and much more. You can rent multiple small boats to drive yourself or our large sloop with a captain, which can accommodate 30 people, along with catering and drinks. Additionally, we offer extra activities when you rent a boat from us. You pay a low rate per person. Extra activities for renting a small boat and self-sailing
  • Plastic fishing: €3 per person
  • Amsterdam canals quiz: €3 per person
Extra activities for renting a large boat with a captain
  • Silent disco: €7 per person
  • Amsterdam canals quiz: €3 per person

In addition to the regular boat fee, we are required to charge city tax at €2.60 per person. This applies to all boat rental companies in Amsterdam.

Plastic fishing is only possible when you rent a boat to sail yourself. You can book plastic fishing with us for a low rate of €3 per person. You will receive all the necessary equipment on board to fish for plastic from the canals during your boat trip, including nets and garbage bags. It’s not only a lot of fun, but also good for the environment!
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Contact the best boat rental company in Amsterdam

+ 31 (0) 20 422 70 07
info@canalmotorboats.com

Opening hours

Monday till Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00

Opening hours

Monday till Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00

Please contact us

Contact the best boat rental company in Amsterdam

+ 31 (0) 20 422 70 07