Canal Motorboats

Private canal tour with drinks in Amsterdam

Discover Amsterdam from the water with a private canal boat for up to 30 people. Includes unlimited drinks: beer, wine, and soft drinks. Want to add an extra activity during the cruise? You can! Choose from plastic fishing, silent disco, or a quiz. Whether you’re planning a fun outing with friends and family or a team-building activity with colleagues, this exclusive experience is perfect for any occasion.


What to expect

  • Experienced skipper: enjoy a relaxing cruise led by an experienced skipper.
  • Unlimited drinks: open bar with beer, wine, and soft drinks.
  • Flexible duration: choose how long you want to cruise.
  • Extra activities: add a silent disco, quiz, or plastic fishing for extra fun.
  • Open boat: the boats are open, but a covered boat is available upon request.
  • Top location: departing right in front of amsterdam central station.

Rates

  • 1.5 hours: €44.50 per person
  • 2 hours: €58.50 per person
  • 3 hours: €86.50 per person
  • 4 hours: €114.50 per person

Important information

In addition to the regular boat price, we are required to charge city tax of €2.50 per person, so please specify the size of your group in the next step.

Customize your experience

Want to create your own package? You can! Choose your own snacks, drinks, and activities for a personalized experience. Create your own private canal tour here.

Requests and special wishes

Have specific requests or wishes not listed here? Contact us. We’ll see what we can arrange for you.

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Private boat with open bar

Experience Amsterdam at its best with our luxurious private tour boats, complete with an open bar. Brand new and ideal for an unforgettable outing with your group.

Features

  • Space for 30 people
  • Includes skipper
  • Open bar: beer, soft drinks, wine
  • Luxury boats
  • Open boats
  • Newest boats
  • Best service
  • Electric
  • For all occasions
  • Additional activities

Additional activities available

  • Plastic fishing
  • Silent disco
  • Quiz
Private boat with open bar

Sailing Rules

Are you going to sail on the canals? Read the sailing rules carefully first. The sailing rules must always be followed. These are strictly controlled by the municipality of Amsterdam.

Can you put on music?

It is forbidden to have loud music on the boat. If you do not comply with this, the enforcers may confiscate your equipment and issue a fine. So stick to this to avoid this.

Who should you give priority?

A sailing rule that always applies is that priority must be given to longer boats. So do you see a boat that is longer than your boat? Then always give the boat priority. Always give priority to commercial shipping such as tour boats.

View all sailing rules
  • Mooring prohibited Mooring prohibited
  • Forbidden to take a berth Forbidden to take a berth
  • Pay attention Pay attention
  • Forbidden to pass Forbidden to pass
  • No entry No entry

What do our customers say?

Where can you find us?

Do you have a question?

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 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
  • 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.

Yes, life jackets for children are available for free. Are you with a large group of children? Please contact us beforehand to make sure we have enough life jackets available.
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Opening hours

Mon till sun: 10 am – 1o pm

Discover Amsterdam with Canal Motorboats

Option 1: Sail yourself without a license
Option 2: Buy a sightseeing tour ticket
Option 3: Private cruise with a captain
Lowest rates
Multiple boarding locations
Around Amsterdam city center
Guaranteed a fun day
Perfect for group outings
All boats are electric
+ 31 (0) 20 422 70 07