Boat rental for SAIL Amsterdam 2025

From August 20 to 24 2025, SAIL Amsterdam will take place. Do you want to experience this impressive fleet of ships up close? Rent a boat from Canal Motorboats and sail with us on the IJ.

Cruise along with SAIL Amsterdam 2025

Experience SAIL Amsterdam 2025 up close in a private boat with Canal Motorboats. This iconic event, held every five years, showcases a spectacular collection of historic and modern ships that light up Amsterdam’s canals. Whether you’re with friends, family, or colleagues, Canal Motorboats ensures an unforgettable experience on the water during this world-renowned celebration.

Did you know that SAIL Amsterdam only happens once every five years? Don’t miss out! This year, SAIL Amsterdam 2025 also marks three remarkable milestones:

The 10th edition of SAIL
50 years of SAIL
750 years of Amsterdam

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Amsterdam SAIL Packages

Our Amsterdam SAIL boats are perfect for groups of up to 30 people, including a captain and catering. Each SAIL cruise offers a unique experience, complete with food and drinks, allowing you to fully enjoy the impressive ships and the lively atmosphere on the IJ.

Choose from:

Sail-in cruise
Morning cruise
Brunch cruise
Lunch cruise
Drinks & Bites cruise
Sunset cruise
Sail-out cruise

Do you have a question?

We offer 3 options:

Rent a private boat and sail yourself
Rent a private boat with a skipper for 30 people
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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Boat rental for SAIL Amsterdam 2025

Cruise along with SAIL Amsterdam 2025