Canal Motorboats is a family business with a passion for boating. We would like to share our passion with you. Curious about who we are? Read more about us.
Discover the historic city centre of Amsterdam with Canal Motorboats. From our boat rental location, you’re directly on the beautiful canals of Amsterdam in just a few minutes. Enjoy a wonderful day on the water with friends and family. An experience never to be forgotten! Need some tips? Check our blog!
Canal Motorboats is the oldest boat rental in town. We have been doing this since 1996. Our boat rental is located at a unique spot in Amsterdam: the Westerdok. This is within walking distance of Central Station and (partly because of this) attracts thousands of visitors each year. We are open all year round. Our spacious motorboats are silent and environmentally friendly. So you can enjoy the peace and quiet on the water in the middle of the city. Curious about the best way to get to us? Take a look at our route direction.
Renting a boat in Amsterdam is popular, so the rates can rise quickly. At Canal Motorboats, we have therefore set up fixed prices that you can control yourself. You pay a low starting rate and for each subsequent hour of boat rental you pay a low hourly rate. Apart from the pleasant prices, you will also enjoy our cheerful service and you will immediately notice our love for boating. Check our prices for more information.
It is important to us that you, your friends and family have an unforgettable day on the canals. That’s why we love to help make your day out in Amsterdam complete. Do you have an important occasion or do you want to surprise someone? We can help you organise the perfect day. Our experienced team will be happy to think along with you about possibilities on-board and off-board. Would you like to combine your boat trip in Amsterdam with a a bottle of champagne on board or would you like to do a scavenger hunt or go plastic fishing? Let us know and we’ll make sure everything is ready upon arrival.
Super Deal: €80 for 2 hours from Monday to Friday
Starting rate: €100 for 2 hours
Each subsequent hour: €50 per hour
Super Deal: €70 for 2 hours (Monday to Friday)
1 hour: €50 (only Mon/Fri)
2 hours: €90
Each subsequent hour: €30 per hour
Boat rental Canal Motorboats can be found at Zandhoek 22, 1013 KT Amsterdam. Our boats are located in the Westerdok, less than a 15-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station or 5 minutes by bus 48, stop Barendszplein. There is also plenty of parking space nearby if you come by car or bicycle. There are several parking garages within walking distance where you can park.
Check LocationWould you like to spend 2 hours boating in Amsterdam? Then choose this route. You past at least 11 hotspots.
Prinsengracht | Amstel | Herengracht/Keizersgracht
Would you like to cruise for 3 hours in Amsterdam? Then choose this route. You past at least 17 hotspots.
Prinsengracht | Entrepotdok | Oosterdok | Zwanenburgwal | Amstel | Herengracht/Keizersgracht
We have made a few beautiful canal routes you can take when cruising the canals.
We offer free activities when you rent a boat from us! Ideal for a company outing, team outing, family outing or friends outing. Please let us know when making a reservation if you want to do an activity. Contact us for more information and special requests. You can choose from:
The activities can be booked free of charge when renting one of the following boats:
