Canal Motorboats

Amsterdam Light Festival Official partner

Ahoy, future colleague!

Can you picture yourself on the dock in the sunshine, welcoming customers, renting out boats, and assisting wherever needed? Check out the dockside staff job opening and join the friendliest team in all of Amsterdam where we not only work hard but also have a lot of fun together.

Where will you be working?

We are located at 4 spots in Amsterdam and growing rapidly. Our fleet consists of a total of 57 independently navigable boats and 6 large boats. This is divided between our two boat rental companies: Canal Motorboats and Eco Boats Amsterdam. When you apply with us, you’ll be working for both boat rental companies, ensuring that no day is the same!

Fun fact: Canal Motorboats has been in existence since 1996, making it the longest-standing boat rental company in Amsterdam.

What will you be doing?

  • Welcoming customers on the dock
  • Renting out the independently navigable boats
  • Providing explanations about water safety rules
  • Keeping the boats in good condition
  • Assisting customers after their cruise
  • Providing remote assistance to customers

Who are you?

  • You are presentable and customer-oriented
  • You are independent and responsible
  • Available for a minimum of 2 days per week
  • Also available on the weekends
  • Proficient in both Dutch and English
  • Knowledge of a third language is a plus
  • Experience in the hospitality industry is a plus

What do you get?

  • The most enjoyable job in Amsterdam
  • A competitive salary
  • Determine your own working hours and days
  • The opportunity to obtain your boating license
  • A dinner budget for evening shifts
  • Fun social gatherings and company outings

How to apply

Can you see yourself working on our dock? Who knows, you might be working with the most fantastic team on the canals of Amsterdam next week already.

Send your motivation and CV to info@canalmotorboats.com

Where can you find us?

What do our customers say?

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

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.  

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

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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Opening hours

Mon till sun: 10 am – 1o pm

Discover Amsterdam with Canal Motorboats

Sail yourself without a license
Buy a sightseeing tour ticket
Private cruise with a captain
Lowest rates
Multiple boarding locations
Around Amsterdam city center
Extra: quiz, silent disco, plastic fishing
Perfect for group outings
All boats are electric
Opening hours

Mon till sun: 10 am – 1o pm

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+ 31 (0) 20 422 70 07