Boat hire Amsterdam

The advantages of boat hire Canal Motorboats

Canal Motorboats is one of the best boat hires in Amsterdam. We are a family business that exists since 1996. This makes us the longest lasting boat hire company in the city. Our mission is to share our passion for boating with you. Read more about us and check our benefits below.

• Boat hire in the city centre of Amsterdam
• Choose between 2 different boats
• Cheap boat hire in Amsterdam
• You get a private boat
• Decide for yourself how long you want to hire a a boat
• Hire a boat and drive it yourself
• No boating licence needed
• Incl. comfortable pillows, blankets and a map with routes
• Fun activities possible
• Company outings available

Boat hire Amsterdam city centre

Canal Motorboats is located in the center of Amsterdam near the Westerdok. You can walk from Amsterdam Central Station or take the car, bike or public transportation. Our boat hire is directly on the beautiful canals in the centre of Amsterdam. What more could you ask for? Canal Motorboats is the place to go to for a fun day on the Amsterdam canals. Check the route description for the best way to our boat rental in Amsterdam.

Hire a boat in Amsterdam for 7 or 8 persons

You can choose between 2 different boats at our boat hire in Amsterdam. We have a green boat and a blue boat. There are a number of differences between both boats. Which one do you choose?

Green boats

• Electric outboard motorboat
• You can easily steer the boat with a tiller handle.
• No boating licence needed
• A total of 7 people fit on the green boat.
• Hire a boat for a minimum of 2 hours or longer

Blue boats

• Built-in motorboat.
• You can easily steer the boat with a steering wheel.
• No boating licence needed
• A total of 8 people fit on the blue boat.
• Storage compartments under the seats
• Hire a boat for a minimum of 2 hours or longer

Cheap boat hire Amsterdam Canals

Our Amsterdam boat hire is cheap compared to many other companies in the city. This allows you to enjoy a day on the canals without having to pay too much. We find it important to give you a beautiful experience. At most boat hires in Amsterdam you pay for a complete part of the day. With us you can hire boats for 2 hours or longer. For every hour longer you pay a low hourly rate. This way you can decide for yourself how long you want to hire a boat in Amsterdam. Check our boat hire rates for more information.

Green boats

• 2 hours: €90
• Each additional hour: €30 per hour

Super Deal: temporarily €70 instead of €90 for 2 hours from Monday to Friday.

Blue boats

• 2 hours: €100
• Each additional hour: €50 per hour

Super Deal: temporarily €80 instead of €100 for 2 hours on from Monday to Friday.

Private boat hire in Amsterdam

Searching for a private boat hire in Amsterdam? At Canal Motorboats you’ll get your own private boat! This way, you can go boating in Amsterdam with your friends and family without other people. This also means that you can choose yourself which route you want to take. You can decide yourself where you want to go. If you need help with choosing a route, don’t hesitate to ask us! We’d like to help you choose the best route. Please contact us or take a look at some popular canal routes in Amsterdam.

Hire a boat in Amsterdam and drive it yourself

You can hire a boat in Amsterdam and drive it yourself without a license. Don’t worry, it’s not hard at all to drive the boat. We will explain all the canal rules before departure. So you don’t have to worry if you’ve never pilot a boat yourself before. Anyone can be a captain with us. You’ll also find a map with different routes on board of the boat.

Hire a boat activity in Amsterdam

We can arrange fun boat activities like a scavenger hunt or plastic fishing while cruising the Amsterdam Canals. We’ll make sure everything is ready upon arrival. Do you want to do this? Please put this in the comments when making a reservation or contact us for other possibilities. This is free of charge when you hire a boat in Amsterdam with us.  Tip: This is a very popular activity for company outings.

What do you get at our Amsterdam canal boat hire?

We will make sure there are a few things on board when you hire a boat on the Amsterdam canals with us. Do you want to do a fun activity like a scavenger hunt or plastic fishing? Please put this in the comments so we can make sure everything is ready upon arrival. You’ll find the following things on board of the boat:

• Pillows
• Blankets
• Map of the canals with routes
• Life jackets for children under the age of 12.

What do you need to bring yourself?

There are a few things you have to bring yourself. We ask you to bring at least two things, a valid ID and €250 deposit. The deposit will be settled afterwards in case of damage or misbehaviour. You can pay the deposit with cash or creditcard. You are also allowed to bring your own food and drinks on the boat. Make sure you have some sunscreen with you if the sun is shining or an extra sweater if it’s cold outside. Don’t feel like bringing your own drinks and snacks? Check out these waterside terraces in Amsterdam where you can moor your boat.