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Boating laws Amsterdam

Are you going to drive a boat in Amsterdam? Then read the boating laws below

What is the minimum age for driving a boat in Amsterdam?

You have to be at least 18 years old to drive our boats.

Who has priority on the canals of Amsterdam?

Always give priority to commercial shipping and boats that are longer than your boat. This includes canal tour boats. Beware: always giving priority means from both left and right!

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  • Mooring prohibited Mooring prohibited
  • Forbidden to take a berth Forbidden to take a berth
  • Pay attention Pay attention
  • Forbidden to pass Forbidden to pass
  • No entry No entry

Why do customers choose Eco Boats Amsterdam

Where can you find us?

Have a question?

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

You can rent a boat from us at two locations. Where you pick up the boat, you must also return the boat.
  • Location Centre: Zandhoek 22 1013 KT Amsterdam. Check the directions to this location.
  • Location East: Daniël Goedkoopstraat 11096 BD Amsterdam. Check the directions to this location.

We are open every day, all year round.
  • Monday: 10:00 - 21:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 21:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 21:00
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 21:00
  • Friday: 10:00 - 21:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 22:00

This depends on the boat.
  • Keizers boat: maximum 12 persons
  • Prinsen boat: maximum 8 persons

You can make a reservation on the day itself. You can always call us or make a reservation on our website.

You can call us at that time to ask if this is possible because of other reservations. If you are late bringing the boat back without permission we will charge you €30 per 15 minutes late.

We'd prefer it if that won't happen. Should it happen anyway, we will charge you €30 per 15 minutes late. Please call us if you think you're going to be late.

  • Up to 48 hours before the start of the reservation? Then you can reschedule for free. Cancel completely? Then you will get 50% of the amount paid back.*
  • Within 48 hours before the start of the reservation? Canceling or reschedule is then no longer possible. You then owe the full amount.

In weather conditions where it is not safe to sail, only Eco Boats Amsterdam can decide to reschedule the reservation. The reservation will then be moved free of charge to a later date to be determined by the tenant (within one year after the booked date). We will of course contact you in this situation. *Note: special days such as King's Day and Gay Pride cannot be canceled at all.

Yes you can, but there may be different rates and conditions during events. Please check our homepage for up-to-date information.
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Opening hours

Mon till fri: 10:00 – 21:00

Sat till sun: 10:00 – 22:00

This is what you get at Eco Boats Amsterdam

Room for all groups
Choose a boat
Choose a starting location
No boating license needed
Sturdy steering wheel and gas lever
Electric, whisper quiet and clean
Free life jackets for kids
Be the captain or take our private cruise
Best prices
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