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Boat Rental King’s Day Amsterdam

Do you want to rent a boat with friends, family, or colleagues on King’s Day 2025 in Amsterdam? Rent a private boat with a captain and enjoy the festivities together! The captain is included in the price, so no one needs to be the designated driver, and everyone can join the fun. What more could you ask for? You can choose from:

  • Small private boat with space for 7 people
  • Large private boat with space for 30 people
  • Canal cruise tickets for a 90-minute boat tour

Note: King’s Day falls on April 26, 2025, this year, not on April 27, 2025. Different cancellation policies apply. Please check the general conditions for more information.

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King’s Day Boat Rental for 7 People

  • Private boat
  • Includes captain
  • Space for up to 7 people
  • 4 hours of sailing on King’s Day in Amsterdam
  • From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Bring your own food and drinks
  • For only €399

Act fast, they’re often rented out quickly! 

Book a small boat

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King’s Day Boat Rental for 30 People

  • Private boat
  • Includes captain
  • Space for 30 people
  • 4 hours of sailing on King’s Day in Amsterdam
  • Choose from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM
  • Price includes an open bar: beer, wine, and soft drinks
  • Bring your own food
  • Includes a party speaker with music
  • The boat can be open or partially covered
  • Affordable price of €4500

Act fast, only a limited number are available!

Book a large boat

King’s Day Canal Cruise Tickets

Purchase a ticket for a 90-minute canal cruise through Amsterdam on King’s Day. Let us take you on a boat trip and discover the city from the canals – the best way to experience Amsterdam! Our local skippers know the most beautiful spots in the city and are happy to share them with you. We depart from Amsterdam Central and sail past various landmarks. The route may vary each time.

What’s Included in the King’s Day Boat Tickets

  • 90-minute canal cruise on King’s Day
  • Unlimited beer, soft drinks, and wine included
  • Music via an onboard sound system
  • Skipper providing commentary on the landmarks
  • Experienced local skipper
  • Digital guide available in multiple languages with additional information
  • Boat with an open deck or partial canopy, depending on the weather

Sailing in Amsterdam on April 26, 2025

Choose to sail in Amsterdam on King’s Day 2025 and ensure yourself a spectacular day! Bring along some delicious snacks and drinks and make it an unforgettable day with Canal Motorboats. Act fast though – sales have already started, and boats are always rented out quickly on King’s Day.

What to Do in Amsterdam on King’s Day 2025?

Celebrating King’s Day in Amsterdam is always a great idea! The best way to enjoy King’s Day in Amsterdam is from a boat on the city’s canals. From the water, you’ll have a front-row view of all the party boats, the stalls along the canal banks, and live music on the bridges. Choose to rent a boat in Amsterdam on King’s Day 2025 and head out onto the canals with friends and family. This is an experience you must try at least once – it’s even more spectacular than on other days. So, quickly rent a boat at Canal Motorboats before all the King’s Day boats are booked!

King’s Day Amsterdam 2025 Tips

Are you planning to sail in Amsterdam on King’s Day 2025? Read these tips in advance to make the most out of your boat trip. This way, you’ll be sure to be well-prepared.

  • Bring your own drinks and snacks onboard
  • Make sure to have enough ice to chill your drinks. A lukewarm beer is never as enjoyable
  • Ensure you have enough water and food onboard in addition to alcoholic drinks, or things could get out of hand quickly – that would be a shame!
  • Stay well-hydrated, especially if it’s warm and sunny
  • Dress warmly, as it’s always a bit cooler on the water
  • Bring a poncho just in case it rains – you never know with the weather on King’s Day in the Netherlands

Open Year-Round

Don’t want to sail on King’s Day 2025 in Amsterdam or have all the boats been rented out? No worries – just come by another day! A canal cruise in Amsterdam is a fun activity for all ages, every day of the year. We are open year-round. Book a boat on our website now and turn any day into a celebration! If all boats are rented out and you’re eager to sail on April 26, 2025, check out our sister company Eco Boats Amsterdam, they might still have a boat available for King’s Day in Amsterdam.

Other Fun Events in Amsterdam

In addition to King’s Day, there are many other exciting events happening throughout the year in Amsterdam, such as the Gay Parade and the Amsterdam Light Festival. We’ve compiled a list of the best events in Amsterdam. On these days, you can also rent a boat from Canal Motorboats and enjoy all the beauty Amsterdam has to offer.

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How does it work?

Discover Amsterdam in a unique way with Canal Motorboats! Reserve your boat, choose a date and time, come to our rental, and sail through the canals! Fun on the water guaranteed!

  • Choose a boat, date and time
  • Place your reservation
  • Come to our boat rental
  • Sail through Amsterdam

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

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
  • Prinsengracht 442, 1017 KE 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!

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
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