Canal Motorboats

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 cruise with captain and catering

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. 

Rates for self-drive boat rental

We offer electric boats that you can drive yourself, without a boating licence. The boats are electric, spacious, equipped with an outboard motor or steering wheel and can accommodate 7 or 8 people (depending on the location). You can rent a boat for a minimum of 2 hours or longer. We have several boat rental locations in Amsterdam.

Rent a boat and drive it yourself Price
Super Deal – 7-person boat: 2 hours (Mon to Fri) Limited-time offer €70
Super Deal – 8-person boat: 2 hours (Mon to Fri) Limited-time offer €80
7-person boat with outboard motor: per hour €45
8-person boat with steering wheel: per hour €50

Public canal cruise rates

Book your tickets online for our classic Amsterdam canal cruise and discover the charm of the city’s canals. Our local captains will show you the highlights of Amsterdam and share the best stories along the way. The route may vary depending on canal traffic and external circumstances, so no two cruises are exactly the same!

Included

  • Information about the sights
  • A fun experience guaranteed
Private canal cruise rates Ticket price
Adults €22
Children €10
Family ticket (2 adults + 2 kids) €58

Save with our family ticket discount

Planning a family outing with two adults and two children, or travelling with children under the age of 14? Book through our website and receive a discount on your canal cruise tickets.

Private canal cruise rates with captain

Book a private canal cruise with us, whether you’re going out with friends & family or planning a team bonding activity with colleagues! You can choose how long you would like to cruise and, of course, you can also add food and drinks for on board. Make it as intimate or as elaborate as you like, as you’ll have the entire boat to yourselves!

  • Private boat
  • With captain
  • Flexible pick-up locations available
  • Additional options: drinks and food
  • Additional activities: quiz, silent disco
Private boat with captain Starting price per person
Drinks Boat €39.95
Pizza Boat €54,95
Tapas Boat €59,95
Barbecue Boat €69,95
Cocktail Boat €72,95
Cheese & Wine Tasting Boat €89,95
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Yes, dogs are more than welcome! You can either rent a boat with your dog in Amsterdam or enjoy a canal cruise where your dog is allowed on board.

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
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!
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+ 31 (0) 20 422 70 07
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Opening hours

Monday till Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00

Opening hours

Monday till Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00

Please contact us

Contact the best boat rental company in Amsterdam

+ 31 (0) 20 422 70 07