Self drive boats Amsterdam

Rules for self drive-boats Amsterdam

You are allowed to sail yourself in Amsterdam without a license with us. You are the captain and steer the boat. Don’t worry, it’s not difficult. We explain everything before you depart. However, make sure to read the rules carefully beforehand so you are prepared. We highlight some important rules:

• Music on the canals is forbidden
• You are not allowed to go on the IJ
• The captain must remain sober
• The captain must be at least 18 years old
• Keep to the maximum capacity

Rent self-drive boats in Amsterdam with an activity

Do you want to do a fun activity while cruising the Amsterdam canals on your own?  We offer fun activities for free while cruising the canals, such as a scavenger hunt or plastic fishing.

Plastic fishing

Not only is it a lot of fun, but it’s also good for the environment. As the name suggests: you will receive nets and garbage bags on board so you can fish plastic out of the canals while boating on the Amsterdam canals. Do you want to do this? Please put ‘Plastic Fishing’ in the comments when making a reservation.

Boat scavenger hunt

Do you want to discover Amsterdam in a unique way? Choose the boat scavenger hunt. You will receive a fun route that passes various famous places in Amsterdam. Tip: you can also rent multiple boats, make teams, and turn it into a competition. Which team can find the location on the map first? Do you want to do this? Please put ‘Boat Scavenger Hunt’ in the comments when making a reservation.