Canal Motorboats

Canal cruising and wine tasting: the perfect combination

During this two hour tour you will explore the city from the water while enjoying a selection of carefully chosen wines. Our wine specialist shares background stories about each wine in an accessible and engaging way. Whether you have done wine tastings before or are just curious to learn more, this experience is suitable for all levels.

Extra: Add a delicious cheese platter for €12.50 per person for the full experience.

The boat can be completely open, half-covered, or fully covered. We decide this at the start of the day based on the weather and other external factors.

Prices and availability

  • Monday to Friday: from €99.95 per person
  • Saturday and Sunday: from €119.95 per person

Group size

  • Minimum group size: 10 people
  • Maximum group size: 25 people

What to expect

  • Private boat with skipper
  • Two hour boat tour through Amsterdam
  • Professional wine expert on board
  • Tasting of 6 quality wines
  • Optional: cheese platter

Who is this for

This wine boat is perfect for a company outing, bachelor or bachelorette party, birthday or just a fun day with friends or family. The boat is completely private for your group.

Open or covered boat

The boat can be completely open, half-covered, or fully covered. We decide this at the start of the day based on the weather and other external factors.

City tax

In addition to the standard price, we are required to charge a city tax of €2.60 per person. Please indicate the correct number of guests when booking.

Requests and ideas

Do you have specific wishes or ideas that are not mentioned on the website? Get in touch with us. We are happy to think along with you.

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Cheese and wine tasting in Amsterdam on a private boat

The newest private boats with a wine tasting on board, plus the option to add a delicious cheese platter. Enjoy a unique canal cruise through Amsterdam with your own group. An experience to remember!

Features

  • Minimum 10 people
  • Maximum 25 people
  • Skipper included
  • Wine tasting on board included
  • Optional: cheese platter
  • Newest boats
  • 2-hour canal cruise
  • Open or semi-covered boat
  • Oldest boat rental in town
  • Suitable for any occasion
Cheese and wine tasting in Amsterdam on a private boat

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Where can you find us?

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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Opening hours

Mon till sun: 10 am – 10 pm

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Discover Amsterdam with Canal Motorboats

Sail yourself without a license
Buy a sightseeing tour ticket
Private cruise with a captain
Lowest rates
Multiple boarding locations
Around Amsterdam city center
Extra: quiz, silent disco, plastic fishing
Perfect for group outings
All boats are electric
Opening hours

Mon till sun: 10 am – 10 pm

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