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  • Eco-friendly boats
  • From 1 to 12 persons
  • Amsterdam city centre
  • You're the captain

The benefits of our boat rental in Amsterdam

Are you searching for the best boat rental in Amsterdam? Choose Eco Boats! We are happy to tell you why.

  • Boat rental in the centre of Amsterdam
  • Environmentally friendly, quiet and spacious boats
  • Pilot the boat yourself, no license needed
  • Low prices
  • Private boats, you’re the captain
  • Choose between 2 different boats
  • There can be up to 8 or 12 people on our boats
  • You get comfortable pillows, blankets and a map of Amsterdam
  • Free life jackets for children available
  • You can bring your own drinks and food
  • We can arrange fun activities on request

Boat rental Amsterdam centre

Eco Boats Amsterdam is located in the centre of Amsterdam. Our location is at the Westerdok and is perfectly accessible by public transport, bike, car and is even on walking distance from Central Station. From our Amsterdam boat rentals location you’re within minutes on the the most popular canals like Herengracht, Keizersgracht. Hop ons and enjoy everything that this beautiful city has to offer.

Choose between 2 different boats

You can choose between two different boats with out boat rental in Amsterdam: the Keizers boat or the Prinsen boat. Both are electric and can be steered by means of a steering wheel.

Keizers boat

  • Space for 12 people
  • Electric
  • Steering wheel
  • Storage compartments

Prinsen boat

  • Space for 8 people
  • Electric
  • Steering wheel
  • Storage compartments

Cheap boat rental in Amsterdam

Searching for a cheap Amsterdam boat rental? At Eco Boats you can rent a boat for a low price. The Prinsen boats are only 50,- per hour and the Keizers boats are 60,- per hour. You can rent a boat for 2 hours or longer. This way, the price per person is one of the best in the whole city. Check our rates for more information.

Private boat rental on the Amsterdam Canals

Eco Boats is a private boat rental in Amsterdam. Which means, you are the captain of your own private boat. You can decide for yourself where you want to go and with whom. Our spacious boats are big enough for up to 8 or 12 people, depending which boat you choose. We have storage space under the seats to store your belongings safely and dry. This also saves a lot of space on the boat. Do you want to go with more dan 12 people on one boat? This is also possible. We can arrange a larger boat for up to 35 people. Please contact us for more information and the possibilities.

Boat rental in Amsterdam with fun activities

Eco Boats Amsterdam owes its name to our commitment to sustainable boating. We find it very important to keep the beautiful canals of Amsterdam clean. We have taken on Amsterdam’s plan to free up the canals entirely of diesel fuel. Our electric boats were built especially for this. We are also always busy keeping the canals of Amsterdam clean. For example, we offer a fun activity called plastic fishing to our guests. You can put this in the comments when making a reservation if you would like to do this. Take a look at our activities for more information.

This is what you get with our boat rental

Of course we want to make it as comfortable as possible for you so you can enjoy the boat trip through Amsterdam. This is what you get at our boat rental on the Amsterdam Canals:

  • Comfortable pillows
  • Warm blankets
  • Map with routes
  • Life vests for children
  • Storage space for your belongings
  • Fun activities on request

In addition, we will provide an explanation of the boat, the boating rules in Amsterdam and all the necessary instructions so that you can go on the Amsterdam canals like an experienced captain. Do you have special requests such as catering, a company outing or something else? Feel free to contact us and we will arrange it!

What should you bring with you?

Don’t forget to bring a few things with you, like some drinks and snacks. We recommend organising a picknick on the boat! Also, it’s often a little colder on the water. So don’t forget to bring a jacket or an extra sweater. Is the sun shining? Perfect! In that case, don’t forget to bring some sunscreen with you. We request at least the following things:

  • A valid ID
  • Proof of reservation, if you have booked in advance
  • The deposit is €250 and will be settled afterwards in case of damage or misbehaviour. Payment is only possible by credit card or cash.

Why do customers choose Eco Boats Amsterdam

This is what you get at Eco Boats Amsterdam

This is what you get at Eco Boats Amsterdam

Room for 1 to 12 people
Rent a private boat
Incl. blankets, cushions and a map of the canals
No license needed
Steer by means of a steering wheel
Rent an electric boat
Free life jackets for children
You're the captain

Location Eco Boats Amsterdam

Eco Boats is located at Zandhoek 22, 1013 KT Amsterdam. Our Amsterdam boat rental is located in the Westerdok, less than 15 minutes walk from Amsterdam Central Station or 5 minutes by bus 48, stop Barendszplein. There is also plenty of parking space nearby if you come by car or bike. There are several car parks within walking distance where you can park.

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Amsterdam's eco-friendly boats

Do you have a question?

Check the frequently asked questions about our Amsterdam boat rental. Read the FAQ

You can rent a boat for a minimum of 2 hours. We offer a low rate per hour. This way you can decide how long you want to rent a boat. Check our boat rental rates for more information.
  • Keizers boat: €60 per hour
  • Prinsen boat: €50 per hour

Our location is at the Westerdok, our address is Zandhoek 22 1013 KT Amsterdam. This is within walking distance from Central Station and easily accessibel by bus, bike or car. Check the directions to our boat rental.

We are open every day, all year round.
  • Monday to Friday: 11:00 - 19:00
  • Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 - 20:00

Or contact us

Did you not found what you are looking for? We are happy to help you.

Please contact us

+31 (0) 6 216 171 11
info@ecoboatsamsterdam.com

Opening hours


Monday: 10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 20:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 20:00
Friday: 10:00 - 20:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 20:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 20:00