Canal Motorboats

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Affordable boat rental rates

Discover Amsterdam with the city’s very first and oldest boat rental service. We are also one of the most affordable options, located at multiple locations, and offer 3 different options:

  • Rent a boat and cruise yourself without a license
  • Purchase tickets for our classic and public canal tour boat
  • Book a private canal tour with captain and space for 30 people

Super Deal

We currently have a temporary Super Deal! Enjoy a €20 discount when you book a 2-hour self drive boat during the week. The discount will be applied automatically at checkout. Seize the opportunity now and rent a boat in Amsterdam at a great price!

Please note: The discount is only valid on self-drive boats and only from Monday to Friday and for a maximum of 2 hours boat rental. 

Self-drive boat rates

We offer electric boats that you can pilot yourself without a license. The boats are electric, spacious, equipped with a steering wheel, and can accommodate 8 people. You can rent a boat for a minimum of 2 hours or longer. We have multiple boat rental locations in Amsterdam.

Rent a boat and sail yourself Price
Super Deal: 2 hours (Mon to Fri) € 80
2 hours (Saturday & Sunday) € 100
3 hours € 150
4 hours € 200
5 hours € 250
6 hours € 300

Public canal tour rates

Order your tickets online for our classic and public canal tour through Amsterdam and discover the charm of the Amsterdam canals. Our local skippers will show you the highlights of the city and tell the best stories. The route may vary each time, depending on the canal traffic and external conditions. This ensures that each boat trip is unique!

Included

  • Free drink of your choice
  • Information about the sights
  • Guaranteed enjoyable experience
1-Hour Cruise Ticket Price
Adults € 19.50
Children € 9.75
Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 kids) € 55

Benefit from discounts on family tickets

Planning a family outing with two adults and two children or traveling with children under 14? You can get a discount on canal tour tickets on our website!

Private canal tour rates

Book a private cruise with captain, with friends & family or with your colleagues for a team bonding outing! You can determine how long you want to cruise the canals, and of course, you can also book food and drinks onboard. There is space for 30 people on board, but you can make it as intimate or extensive as you like, as you have the entire boat to yourself!

  • Private boat
  • With captain
  • Space for up to 30 people
  • Flexible boarding locations possible
  • Additional options: drinks and food
  • Extra activities: quiz, silent disco
  • Minimum 1.5 hours sailing
Private Cruise Rates Starting price per person
Open Bar Boat € 44.50 p.p.
Beers & Bites Boat € 49.50 p.p.
Pizza & Drinks Boat € 54.50 p.p.
Tapas & Drinks Boat € 59.50 p.p.
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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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Mon till sun: 10 am – 1o pm

+ 31 (0) 20 422 70 07