Canal Motorboats

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The best company outing in Amsterdam

Is it your turn to organize a fun company outing? Look no further, because you’ve just found the best company outing in Amsterdam. We offer unique, affordable, and fun company outings in Amsterdam, suitable for both small and large groups. Whether you are looking for a corporate activity, staff outing, or team event in Amsterdam, you’ve come to the right place. Combine cruising along the canals with a fun teambuilding activity!

Our teambuilding activities in Amsterdam

For an affordable price per person, you can book additional activities when you rent a boat with us. Discover our top team outings in Amsterdam and enjoy an unforgettable day on the water with Canal Motorboats, the oldest and very first boat rental company in Amsterdam.

  • Open Bar Boat: starting at €44,50 p.p
  • Silent Disco: €7 p.p
  • Quiz: €3 p.p
  • Plastic Fishing: €3 p.p

Team Outing 1: Open Bar Boat

Enjoy a relaxing boat trip through Amsterdam with our private boat with an open bar. This team outing offers the perfect combination of sightseeing and socializing on the canals of Amsterdam. Onboard, you can enjoy an open bar and even delicious snacks while cruising past iconic highlights. It’s ideal for informal and enjoyable team building in Amsterdam. Choose how long you want to cruise and which snacks you want onboard. If desired, our experienced captain will share fun facts about the highlights as we pass by.

Rates

  • Open Bar Boat: from €44.50 p.p.
  • Beers & Bites Boat: from €49.50 p.p.
  • Pizza & Drinks Boat: from €54.50 p.p.
  • Tapas & Drinks Boat: from €59.50 p.p.
  • Customize your own: Request a quote

Only available with a private boat and captain

Easily book a private boat with a captain online. You can choose how long you want to cruise and whether you want snacks and drinks included. The tour boat can accommodate up to 30 people. Are you with a larger group? We have multiple boats available. Do you have other requests? Contact us, and we’ll be happy to assist.

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Team outing 2: Silent Disco

Feeling like having a party? Book a silent disco with your boat! You’ll receive headphones so you can dance while cruising the Amsterdam canals. How fun is that!

Rate

  • €7 per person

Only available with a private boat with captain

Please note: our silent disco is only available when you rent a private boat with captain.

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Team Outing 3: Quiz

“Rented multiple boats, very friendly service, and the boats are very comfortable. Had a very fun quiz about the city with the team and definitely worth repeating.” – Farred

Explore Amsterdam in an interactive way with our quiz. You’ll get various questions about Amsterdam while cruising along the city’s most beautiful spots. Tip: turn it into a competition. Who or which team can answer the most questions correctly?

Rate

  • €3 per person

Always available

Want to rent multiple self-drive boats and combine sailing with a quiz? Choose this option when making a reservation. Prefer to be all together on one boat with a captain and do a quiz together? That’s also possible. Choose ‘quiz’ as an option when booking a private boat with a captain.

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Team Outing 4: Plastic Fishing

“Everyone got really competitive! We picked up everything that didn’t belong in the canal. It was really fun to do together.” – Alex

Do you want to organize a fun company outing in Amsterdam while also contributing to the environment? Then go plastic fishing while cruising through Amsterdam! This is a very fun activity to do with a group. You’ll head out on the canals with nets to fish plastic out of the water. Who can collect the most plastic from the canals? It’s not only competitive, making it very fun and exciting, but you’re also working together to make the world a bit cleaner. The perfect team-building activity in Amsterdam!

Rate

  • €3 per person

Only available with our self-drive boats

Please note: plastic fishing is only available with our self-drive boats.

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Team outings in Amsterdam for small and large groups

At Canal Motorboats, we offer company outings in Amsterdam for groups of all sizes.

Small groups

Our self-operated boats can accommodate up to 8 people and are easy to navigate without a boating license. You can add the following activities:

  • Plastic fishing
  • Quiz

Large groups

For larger groups, you can rent multiple boats or opt for our stylish private sloop with a captain, suitable for 30 people. We have several boats available, so even with a group of up to 300 people, you can book with us. Our private boats offers extra luxury with a captain, an open bar, catering options, and additional activities while cruising. You can add the following activities:

  • Open bar and catering
  • Silent disco
  • Quiz

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Do you have a question?

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

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 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

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.
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