Special Occasions

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

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.  

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

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.