Barbecue boat Amsterdam

Discover Amsterdam in style and rent a barbecue boat with captain, space for 28 people and an open bar with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Perfect for company outings, bachelor(ette) parties, birthdays, team building, or just a fun day in Amsterdam with family and friends.

Rent a barbecue boat with skipper

Enjoy a relaxed private cruise through the canals of Amsterdam, including an open bar and a delicious barbecue on board. Ideal for a fun day out with friends or family, or as a unique team-building experience with colleagues. While cruising, our captain ensures a smooth ride and can share interesting facts about the city along the way. You’ll have the entire boat to yourselves, so whether you’re with ten or 28 people, it’s guaranteed to be a special experience. Want to spice things up? Add a silent disco or a canal quiz for even more fun on board.

Barbecue on board

Enjoy an open bar with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. On top of that, we’ll serve a generous barbecue including various meat and vegetarian options, along with tasty sides. Halal is available on request. Please mention this in the comments.

(Veggie or meat) Satay skewers
(Veggie or meat) Burgers
(Veggie or meat) Sausages
Shashliks
Steak
Bread
Salad
Sauces
Herb butter

Rates

2 hours: €69.95 per person
3 hours: €97.50 per person
4 hours: €125.50 per person

Group size

The boat accommodates up to 28 people, but you can keep it as intimate or festive as you like. The entire boat is yours. Bookings start from 10 people.

Included with the BBQ boat

Private boat
Experienced captain
Open bar (beer/wine/soft drinks)
Delicious barbecue

Extra activities

Want to add an activity during the cruise? You can, for a small additional fee. You can select the activity during the booking process.

Silent disco: €7 per person
Amsterdam canal quiz: €3 per person

Open or semi-covered boat

The boat is open or semi-covered. We’ll decide on the day itself based on the weather and other external factors.

City tax

On top of the regular rate, a mandatory city tax of €2.60 per person applies. Please indicate your group size when booking.

Experienced captain included

The rate includes an experienced captain who will navigate the boat. That way, you can relax with food and drinks while discovering Amsterdam from the water. If desired, the captain can share insights about the sights you pass along the way.

Boarding location

We depart just in front of Amsterdam Central Station, near Stationsplein 18. Prefer a different boarding location? Let us know or mention it in your request.

Customize your cruise

Prefer to choose your own food, drinks, and activities? No problem! You can create your own private cruise package.

Special requests

Do you have any specific wishes or ideas not listed here? Feel free to contact us, we’ll do our best to make it happen.

Rent a private barbecue boat in Amsterdam

Luxury private canal boats with barbecue and an open bar. Eco-friendly and brand new. Step aboard and cruise through Amsterdam with your group. Halal is available on request. Please mention this in the comments.

Features

Space for up to 28 persons

Captain included

Open bar: beer, wine, soda

Barbecue included

Luxurious boats

Newest boats

Open or partially covered

Eco-friendly

Fun outings

Extra activities

Silent Disco

Amsterdam Canal Quiz

Have a question?

Yes, absolutely! With us, you can easily go boating in Amsterdam with your dog. Whether you prefer to rent your own boat or join one of our canal cruises with your dog, your loyal four-legged friend is always welcome on board.

We offer 3 options:

We are located at various spots in Amsterdam, depending on which boat you have booked. Where you start, you will also finish. Rent a boat and sail yourself

Zandhoek 22, 1013 KT Amsterdam (Amsterdam Centre location)
- Prinsen sloep (8-person)
- Keizers sloep (12-person)
Daniël Goedkoopstraat 1, 1096 BD Amsterdam (Amsterdam East location)
- Amstel sloep (7-person)
- Heren sloep (10-person)

Boarding locations for shared canal cruises

- Stationsplein 18, 1012 AB Amsterdam (Amsterdam Central Station)

Boarding location for private cruises with skipper:

- Stationsplein 18, 1012 AB Amsterdam (Amsterdam Central Station)

Certainly! You can hire a private large boat, including a captain and catering and/or activities. The private boat accommodates 30 people, ensuring exclusivity for your group, with catering options. Or you can rent multiple smaller boats that you can sail yourself. This means you are the captain. No boating licence needed! You can choose between different extra activities:

Plastic fishing
Silent disco
Amsterdam canal quiz

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 canal quiz: €3 per person

Extra activities for renting a large boat with a captain

Silent disco: €7 per person
Amsterdam canal quiz: €3 per person

We are open every day, all year round.

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

In addition to the regular boat rental fee, we are obliged to charge city tax at €2.60 per person. This applies to all boat rentals in Amsterdam.

Certainly! You can hire a boat with us during various events, such as King's Day, Gay Pride, and the Amsterdam Light Festival. The rental 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 our public canal cruise

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.

Plastic fishing is only possible when you rent a boat to sail yourself. You can fish for plastic while sailing 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!

All frequently asked questions

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Rent a barbecue boat with skipper

Barbecue on board

Rates

Group size

Included with the BBQ boat

Extra activities

Open or semi-covered boat

City tax

Experienced captain included

Boarding location

Customize your cruise

Special requests

Check other packages