Explore Amsterdam from the best perspective in the city; the water, aboard our self-drive boats rented from Zandhoek 22, 1013 KT Amsterdam. Our 8-seater boats are perfect for friends, families, and small groups who want to explore central Amsterdam at their own pace.
You are the captain. Before departure, our team explains how the boat easily works, you will be shown which routes you can follow, and you will be told all the main rules for boating in Amsterdam.
Our boats are incredibly easy to steer with a steering wheel, even if you have no previous boating experience. You also receive a route map before departure. The captain must be at least 18 years old.
The location is: Zandhoek 22, 1013 KT Amsterdam. It is a 15-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station and easily accessible by public transport, bike, or car (paid parking available). Please note: you pick up the boat at the same place where you return it.
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The boats from Zandhoek can accommodate between 1 and 8 people. You hire the entire boat for your own group.
The hourly rate is €50 per hour and the minimum hire period is 2 hours. This gives you plenty of time to set off at a leisurely pace and follow a lovely route through Amsterdam’s canals.
VAT and tourist tax (€2.70) included. Service charges excluded..
The boats at the Zandhoek location are electric sloops that are steered using a steering wheel.
You can book the following extra activities during your boat trip at a low rate per person:
Looking for a fun and eco-friendly activity while boating? Try plastic fishing! Choose this option for a low rate of €3 per person, and you’ll receive all the necessary equipment to fish plastic from the canals. It’s a fun activity for all ages, and you’re also helping the environment! Together, we can keep the canals clean.
Join the Amsterdam canals quiz while cruising for just €3 per person! You’ll get fun questions about the city, along with pen and paper to write down your answers. Choose someone to be the quizmaster and keep track of the answers. Who will get the most questions right?
The quiz is available in two versions: one for children and one for adults, with a difference in difficulty level. When booking, you can indicate how many people will participate so that everyone gets their own quiz sheet.
From 2 hours
€100
€80 on weekdays
Are you going to sail on the canals? Then read the sailing rules carefully first. The sailing rules must always be followed. These are strictly enforced by the municipality of Amsterdam.
It is prohibited to play loud music on the boat. If you do not comply with this, the enforcement officers may confiscate your equipment and issue a fine. So, comply with this to avoid this.
One boating rule that always applies is that priority must be given to longer boats. So if you see a boat that is longer than yours, always give it priority. Also, always give priority to commercial vessels such as tour boats.
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No mooring 
No mooring permitted 
Pay close attention 
No entry 
No passage Monday till Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00
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