Rent a sloop Amsterdam

Sloop rental Amsterdam

Would you like to rent a sloop in Amsterdam? We would like to tell you why you should rent a sloop with us!

• Sloep rentals Amsterdam Centre close to Amsterdam Central Station
• Choose between 2 different sloops
• There is room for 7 or 8 people on our sloops
• Cheap sloop rental Amsterdam
• Sloep rentals possible for 1 hour or longer
• You decide how long you rent a sloop
• Rent a sloop without a license
• Incl. comfortable cushions, blankets, map of the canals and life jackets for children
• You can do a fun activity like a scavenger hunt or plastic fishing

Sloop hire Amsterdam city center

Because Canal Motorboats is located at the Westerdok, you can be in the centre of Amsterdam in just a few minutes. We are easy to reach by public transport, car, bike or on foot from Amsterdam Central Station. So what are you waiting for? Rent a sloop on the canals of Amsterdam and enjoy a wonderful day out in the city!

Choose between 2 sloops

We offer two different types of sloops for rent. You can choose between the green sloop and the blue sloop. There are a number of differences between the two. We’ll explain these below.

Rent the green sloop

The green sloop is an electric sloop with an outboard engine. You can steer the sloop yourself by means of a tiller handle. A total of seven people can fit on the green sloop. The sloop has 4 benches in a row. You can rent the green sloop for 1 hour or longer.

Rent the blue sloop

The blue sloop is slightly bigger with room for 8 people. You can steer the sloop yourself by means of a steering wheel instead of a handle. The sloop has benches along the side of the sloop. You can rent the blue sloop for at least 2 hours or longer.

Cheap sloop renting Amsterdam

Would you like to rent a cheap sloop in Amsterdam? Our sloops are one of the cheapest in Amsterdam. This is because of our pricing system. You can rent a sloop in Amsterdam for 1 hour or longer. So you don’t have to rent a sloop for the whole day. You can decide for yourself how long you want to cruise the canals. In addition, we offer 2 different sloops. The price differs per sloop. This way you can choose which sloop fits you best. Check our rates.

You’re the captain

You don’t need a license when you rent a sloop with us. You can steer the sloop yourself. The sloops have a maximum speed of 6.5 km per hour and are easy to steer. Don’t worry, you don’t need any experience to be a captain on one of our sloops. We’ll provide you with all the necessary information before departure.

A good captain is someone who:

• Adheres to the Amsterdam canal rules
• Always gives way to commercial shipping and boats that are bigger
• Always stays on the right side of the canal
• Reduces speed at bridges and bends
• Gives priority to smaller vessels on the right
• Comply with the maximum speed limit.
• Checks the rules of navigation

Fun sloop outings

We can arrange a fun outing while cruising the canals, like a scavenger hunt or plastic fishing. Please put this in the comments when making a reservation if you’d like to do this. We’ll make sure everything is ready upon arrival. You can also contact us for other special wishes.

What should I bring along?

Would you like to rent a sloop in Amsterdam? We’ll provide comfortable cushions, blankets and a navigation map of the canals. Are you with children under the age of 12? Then you will also receive free life jackets, if you want. We do ask you to bring at least two things with you.

• A valid ID
• The deposit is €150 and will be settled afterwards in case of damage or misbehaviour (credit card or cash)