Eco Boats Amsterdam

Boarding location

The boarding location of the Heren boat is in Amsterdam East: Daniël Goedkoopstraat 1, 1096BD Amsterdam. This is a 15-minute walk from Amsterdam Overamstel Station and easily accessible by public transport, bicycle, or car (paid parking available).

Capacity

The Heren boat accommodates up to 10 people.

Rate

The Heren boat is available for rent for €60 per hour with a minimum rental duration of 2 hours.

You’re the captain

You are the captain and may steer the boat yourself without a boating license. We’ll explain everything before departure, and it’s not difficult. You steer easily with a steering wheel. We’ll also provide you with a map of routes. You must be at least 18 years old to be the captain.

Additional activities

During your boat trip, you can choose from the following extra activities for a small additional fee per person:

  • Plastic fishing
  • Amsterdam canals quiz

Plastic fishing

Looking for a fun and eco-friendly activity during your boat ride? Try plastic fishing! For just €3 per person, you’ll receive all the equipment needed to fish plastic from the canals. It’s a fun activity for all ages, and you’ll also be helping to keep Amsterdam cleaner. Together, we can keep the canals plastic-free!

Amsterdam canals quiz

Play the Amsterdam canals quiz while cruising for just €3 per person! You’ll receive a set of questions about the city, along with pen and paper to record your answers. Choose someone as the quizmaster to keep track of the answers. Who will answer the most questions correctly?

The quiz is available in two versions: one for children and one for adults, each with its own level of difficulty. When making your reservation, let us know how many participants will join, so we can provide everyone with their own quiz sheet.

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Discover the Heren Boat

Space for up to 10 people, a private boat for you and your party, easy to steer with a steering wheel, electric, and a luxurious lounge cushion set. What more could you want?

Features

  • Sail yourself without a license
  • Space for up to 10 persons
  • Eco-friendly
  • Quiet
  • Electric
  • Private boat
  • With a steering wheel
  • Space for your belongings

Included

  • Comfortable cushions
  • Blankets to keep you warm
  • Swimming vests for children
  • Map with routes
  • Plastic fishing nets (on request)
  • Extra activities (on request)
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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?

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 Extra activities for renting a large boat with a captain

In addition to the regular boat rental fee, we are obliged to charge city tax at €2.50 per person. This applies to all boat rentals in Amsterdam.

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

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!

Yes, we have life jackets for children available. This is free of charge.

The rates vary per boat. We offer 4 different self-drive boats. You rent a boat for a minimum of 2 hours, and pay a low amount per hour for any additional time.
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Opening hours

Mon till sun: 10 am – 1o pm

The benefits of Eco Boats Amsterdam

Option 1: Sail yourself without a license
Option 2: Buy a sightseeing tour ticket
Option 3: Private cruise with a captain
From 1 to 30 persons
Choose from various boats
Electric, whisper-quiet, and clean
Guaranteed a fun day
Perfect for group outings
Around Amsterdam city center
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