Boarding location

The boarding location of our public canal cruise boat is right in front of Amsterdam Central Station, at Stationsplein 18. We typically cruise for 60 minutes through Amsterdam Center.

Open or covered boat

The boat can be either open or covered. We determine this based on the weather.

Capacity

You can purchase a ticket per person for one of our canal cruises. We take a maximum of 30 people at a time.

Route

We determine the route on the day itself, depending on external factors.

Rate

You’ll receive 1 free drink of your choice. Additionally, we offer discounts on family tickets and tickets for children.

Free drink (soft drink, beer, wine)
Adults: €19.50
Children under 14 years old: €9.75
Family ticket (2 adults + 2 kids): €55

Includes info guide

Our experienced skipper will provide commentary on the sights during the cruise. Additionally, you’ll receive an info guide (available in multiple languages) with extra information about the highlights.

Discover our canal cruise boat

Luxury and brand new canal boats. The boat can be either open or covered, depending on the weather. Step on board and sail with us through Amsterdam City Center.

Features

1 Free Drink

Includes info guide

Classic cruise

Latest boats

Experienced skipper

Luxurious boats

Amsterdam Center

Famous highlights

Electric boats

Fun for all ages

Are all our boats rented?

Are all our boats rented? Take a look at Eco Boats Amsterdam. They also have a large number of electric sloops available. The same cheerful service and love for sailing for very competitive rates. Book quickly.

Look at Eco Boats Amsterdam

Do you have a question?

We offer three options:

Rent an electric boat that you may sail yourself, no boating license required.
Rent a private canal boat with a captain and space for 30 people (The IJdok), including additional packages like catering and activities.
Purchase a ticket for a canal cruise starting from Amsterdam Central, cruising through Amsterdam Center in 1 hour.

We are open every day, all year round. These are our opening hours:

Monday: 10:00 - 21:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 21:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 21:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 21:00
Friday: 10:00 - 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 21:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 21:00

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

Yes, we provide enjoyable corporate outings, friend outings, team-building events, and family outings. We can organize a fun scavenger hunt, catering, or for example, go plastic fishing during the boat trip. Rent multiple small boats that you can sail yourself or choose for a private cruise boat with a captain and space for 30 people.

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 (The IJdok)
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 IJdok boats (30-person boats), it's only allowed to bring your own food. We will arrange the drinks for you.

When you rent a boat with us, you can go plastic fishing for free. We provide all the necessary equipment on board, including nets and garbage bags, allowing you to fish for plastic during your cruise. Not only is it a fun activity, but it's also environmentally friendly! This activity can be booked at no extra cost for the self-drive boats and private canal cruises. It's important to notify us in advance. You can book this by including 'plastic fishing' in the comments when making a reservation.

You can choose from various locations in Amsterdam. Please note: where you pick up the boat, you must also return the boat.

Location Amsterdam Centre: Zandhoek 22, 1013 KT Amsterdam. Check the directions for more information.

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.

The boats available for self-driving are suitable for a maximum of 8 people. Fewer is also allowed.

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Canal Motorboats

Canal cruise incl. 1 drink

Boarding location

Open or covered boat

Capacity

Route

Rate

Includes info guide