Rent a cocktail boat with skipper

Cruise through Amsterdam on your own private boat while enjoying freshly made cocktails and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. Virgin cocktails are available on request, and you can add snacks such as a tapas platter or cheese board. A great option for an outing with friends, family or colleagues.

Your private cocktail cruise

Your skipper takes care of the sailing while you enjoy the drinks and Amsterdam from the water. The boat is completely private for your group, from 10 to 30 people.

Want to add something extra? Choose a silent disco or Amsterdam canal quiz during your cruise.

Rates

  • 1 hour from: €72,95
  • 2 hours from: €87,95
  • 3 hours from: €102,95

Price based on full capacity. VAT and tourist tax (€2.70) included. Service charges excluded.

Included with the cocktail boat

  • Private boat
  • Experienced skipper
  • Mixologist on board
  • Up to 3 freshly prepared cocktails
  • Open bar with beer, wine and soft drinks
  • Skipper and mixologist on board

Your experienced skipper takes care of the sailing while the mixologist prepares your cocktails on board. This means everyone in your group can sit back and enjoy the cruise.

Cocktails on board

Enjoy up to 3 freshly prepared cocktails during your cruise. Options can include Espresso Martini, Moscow Mule and Pornstar Martini. You can choose from 3 cocktails, with the selection changing depending on the season.

Open bar

Prefer beer, wine or something alcohol-free? The cruise also includes an open bar with beer, wine and soft drinks.

Mocktails

Have guests who prefer not to drink alcohol? Let us know in advance and we can prepare virgin cocktails for them.

Snacks

Add snacks such as a tapas platter or cheese board for an additional fee.

Experienced skipper included

Your skipper takes care of the boat throughout the cruise, so everyone can relax and enjoy Amsterdam from the water. Along the way, the skipper can also tell you more about the city and the sights you pass.

Host on board

Your host takes care of the drinks during the cruise, while your skipper focuses on sailing and showing you Amsterdam from the water.

Open or covered boat

Depending on the weather and conditions, the boat can sail completely open or fully covered.

Departure location

The standard departure point is near Amsterdam Central Station, close to Stationsplein 18. Other departure locations may be possible on request.

Extra activities

Add an activity during the booking process:

  • Silent disco: €7 per person
  • Amsterdam canal quiz: €3 per person

Customize your package

Prefer to choose your own snacks, drinks and activities? Create your own private canal cruise package.

Requests and wishes

Have a special request that is not listed here? Contact us and we’ll see what we can arrange.

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What's included?

Professional mixologist
Preparing fresh cocktails aboard
Local skipper
Sharing the city's history
Open or covered boat
Perfect for all weather types
New and fully electric boats
Cruise the canals in style and peace

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Do you have a question?

Yes, dogs are more than welcome! You can either rent a boat with your dog in Amsterdam or enjoy a canal cruise where your dog is allowed on board.

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!
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Opening hours

Monday till Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00

Opening hours

Monday till Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00

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Contact the best boat rental company in Amsterdam

+ 31 (0) 20 422 70 07