Departure location

Our Prinsengracht departure point is Prinsengracht 442, 1017 KE Amsterdam, where the tour also ends. The cruise lasts approximately 60 minutes through Amsterdam’s city center.

Did you know you can also depart from Amsterdam Central Station? Check out our Amsterdam Central departure location.

Pricing

We offer discounts on family tickets and children’s tickets. You can choose between a ticket without drinks, with 1 drink, or with unlimited drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks).

Babies and toddlers

0–3 years: €0

Children (3 – 13 years)

Children – No drinks: €9.50
Children – 1 drink: €11.25

(Young) Adults (14 years or older)

(Young) Adults – No drinks: €19
(Young) Adults – 1 drink: €21.50
(Young) Adults – Unlimited drinks: €29

Family tickets (2 adults + 2 children)

Family tickets – No drinks: €55
Family tickets – 1 drink: €62.50

Prices exclude service fees.

Open or (semi) covered boat

The boat is fully open, half-covered, or fully covered depending on the weather conditions.

Capacity

Tickets are available per person, with a maximum of 30 people per cruise.

Canal cruise route

The exact route is decided on the day of the cruise, depending on external factors. Here are some of the sights we may pass:

Prinsengracht
Reguliersgracht
Nieuwe Prinsengracht
Artis
Nieuwe Herengracht
Hortus Botanicus
Blauwbrug
H’ART Museum
Magere Brug
Amstel
Royal Theater Carré
Rijksmuseum
Leidseplein
Leidsegracht

Language & guide

Our local skipper will provide commentary on the sights in English and Dutch during the cruise. Additionally, you will receive an info guide with extra details about the highlights in the following languages:

Dutch
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
Chinese

Discover our canal cruise boat

Luxurious, eco-friendly, and brand-new canal boats, open or (semi) covered for the best experience. This depends on the weather. Step aboard and join us for a scenic cruise through Amsterdam.

Tickets include

Optional: (unlimited) drinks

Digital info guide in 8 languages

Experienced skipper

Guaranteed fun

Features

Open or semi-covered boat

Eco-friendly cruising

Electric

Brand-new

Have a question?

All our self-drive boats are open. We can provide umbrellas in case of light rain.

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.

All frequently asked questions

Or contact us

Eco Boats Amsterdam

Canal Cruise from Prinsengracht Amsterdam

Amsterdam Light Festival – Book today!

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