Canal Motorboats

Silent disco canal cruise in Amsterdam

Want to turn your private canal cruise in Amsterdam into an unforgettable party? Book a silent disco boat! Enjoy listening to music via wireless headphones while cruising on the Amsterdam canals. Perfect for birthdays, bachelor parties, corporate outings, or a fun evening with friends. The ideal way to experience Amsterdam in a unique way.

A silent disco is available when

  • Renting a private boat with captain

Our private boats with captains have space for 30 people per boat. Perfect for large groups! Prefer to cruise with a smaller group? That’s also possible. The boat is entirely yours, so you can decide how many people you want to invite.

Price

You pay a low fee of €7 per person for the use of the silent disco equipment. Each guest receives their own headset.

How does it work?

A silent disco is only possible when you rent a boat with a captain. It’s not possible to book a silent disco when self-sailing. Book the cruise online, it’s easy:

  • Choose the private boat with a captain option
  • Select silent Disco as an extra when making your reservation
  • Provide the number of participants
  • On board, everyone receives a wireless headset
  • Enjoy a silent disco while cruising the canals!

What do others say?

“Our silent disco was a huge success. It was hilarious to see everyone dancing in silence!” – Nina

“One of the best corporate outings ever. We fully enjoyed the music and the view.” – Mark

“Perfect for a bachelor party. A unique experience you don’t want to miss in Amsterdam!” – Laura

Other activities

At Canal Motorboats, you can do more than just book a silent disco boat. Discover our other activities, such as the Amsterdam canal quiz for extra fun during your boat trip, or contribute to a cleaner city with plastic fishing. There’s something for everyone!

What do our customers say?

Where can you find us?

Do you have a question?

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

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

In addition to the regular boat fee, we are required to charge city tax at €2.50 per person. This applies to all boat rental companies in Amsterdam.

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

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.  

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

Canal Motorboats is one of the most affordable boat rental companies in the city. You can rent a boat that you can sail yourself starting from €100 for 2 hours. Each additional hour is €50 per hour. This way, you can decide how long you want to cruise the canals. Check our rates for more information.
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Opening hours

Mon till sun: 10 am – 1o pm

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
+ 31 (0) 20 422 70 07