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Rent a private boat in Amsterdam with unlimited cocktails

Cruise through the canals of Amsterdam on a comfortable private boat with captain. Enjoy an open bar with unlimited cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Want to add a culinary touch? Include extras like tapas or a cheese platter in your booking. This experience is perfect for a relaxed day with friends, family, or as a unique team activity. The captain will share fun facts about the city along the way. You’ll have the boat entirely to yourselves, whether you’re with 10 or 30 people. Want even more entertainment? Add a silent disco or a fun quiz about the city to your cruise!

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What’s included with the cocktail boat

Captain and mixologist

An experienced captain ensures a smooth cruise while the onboard mixologist prepares fresh cocktails for your group.

Unlimited cocktails

Enjoy a variety of cocktails such as Espresso Martini, Pornstar Martini, or Moscow Mule. Choose three per cruise, depending on the season.

Open bar

Besides cocktails, you’ll find a wide selection of beer, wine and soft drinks. There is something for everyone.

Non-alcoholic options

Expecting guests who don’t drink alcohol or are underage? Just let us know, and we’ll make sure there are delicious virgin cocktails available.

Snacks on board

Add tapas or a cheese platter to your cruise for a small additional charge.

Extra fun

Make your trip even more memorable with a silent disco, canal quiz or decorations.

Rates

  • 2 hours: €72.50 per person
  • 3 hours: €88.50 per person
  • 4 hours: €102.50 per person

Group size

The boat can accommodate up to 30 people. You decide how big or small your group is (minimum of 10 guests).

Departure location

Our standard boarding point is in front of Amsterdam Central Station, near Stationsplein 18. Prefer a different location? Let us know.

City tax

In addition to the regular price of the boat, we are required to charge a city tax of €2.60 per person, so please indicate your group size in the next step.

Open or partially covered boat

The boat is open or partially covered. This way, you can fully enjoy the surroundings. We decide this ourselves at the start of the day based on the weather and external factors.

Customize your experience

Want to create your own package? You can! Choose your own snacks, drinks, and activities for a personalized experience. Create your own private tour here.

Requests and wishes

Have specific requests or wishes not mentioned here? Contact us. We will see what we can arrange for you.

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Unlimited Cocktails Boat Amsterdam
Amsterdam Centre

Unlimited Cocktails Boat Amsterdam
  • Private canal cruise with captain
  • Space for up to 30 people
  • In the city centre of Amsterdam
  • Unlimited cocktails
  • Mocktails available on request
  • Unlimited drinks: beer, wine, soft drinks
  • Optional extras: cheese or tapas
  • Additional activities available
  • Choice of 2, 3 or 4 hours cruising
  • Open or semi-covered boat

Per person

From €72.50

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Enjoy unlimited cocktails in Amsterdam

Our sustainable, modern boats feature an open bar with a wide selection of cocktails, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Alcohol-free options? No problem, virgin cocktails are available upon request. Step aboard and cruise the canals of Amsterdam with your group.

Features

  • Private canal cruise with captain
  • Space for up to 30 people
  • In the city centre of Amsterdam
  • Unlimited cocktails
  • Mocktails available on request
  • Unlimited drinks: beer, wine, soft drinks
  • Optional extras: cheese or tapas
  • Additional activities available
  • Choice of 2, 3 or 4 hours cruising
  • Open or semi-covered boat

Extra activities

  • Silent disco
  • Amsterdam Canal Quiz
Enjoy unlimited cocktails in Amsterdam

Canal Rules

Are you going to sail on the canals? Read the sailing rules carefully first. The sailing rules must always be followed. These are strictly controlled by the municipality of Amsterdam.

Can you put on music?

It is forbidden to have loud music on the boat. If you do not comply with this, the enforcers may confiscate your equipment and issue a fine. So stick to this to avoid this.

Who should you give priority?

A sailing rule that always applies is that priority must be given to longer boats. So do you see a boat that is longer than your boat? Then always give the boat priority. Always give priority to commercial shipping such as tour boats.

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  • Mooring prohibited Mooring prohibited
  • Forbidden to take a berth Forbidden to take a berth
  • Pay attention Pay attention
  • Forbidden to pass Forbidden to pass
  • No entry No entry

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Where can you find us?

Do you have a question?

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!

You can choose from various locations in Amsterdam. Please note: where you pick up the boat, you must also return the boat. Check all directions to our boat rentals.
  • Zandhoek 22, 1013 KT Amsterdam
  • Westerdoksdijk 705, 1013 BX Amsterdam
  • Nassaukade 341, 1053LZ Amsterdam
  • Polonceaukade 20, 1014 DA Amsterdam
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Around Amsterdam city center
Extra: quiz, silent disco, plastic fishing
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Zandhoek 22
1013 KT Amsterdam

KVK: 33290675
BTW: NL805666230B01

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