Rent a boat for 8 people in Amsterdam

Discover Amsterdam with colleagues, family or friends in a private boat. Our Prinsen boats offer room for up to 8 people. The pick-up and drop-off location is Amsterdam Centre. You can drive the boat yourself, no license is required! Rent our electric and environmentally friendly Prinsen sloop quickly and easily.

Boat rental location

The boarding location of the Prinsensloep is in Amsterdam Center: Zandhoek 22, 1013KT Amsterdam. This is a 15-minute walk from Amsterdam Central Station and easily accessible by public transport, bicycle, or car (paid parking available right in front of the location).

Boat capacity

The Prinsen boat can accommodate 1 to 8 people.

8-Person boat rate

The Prinsensloep can be rented for as little as €50 per hour with a minimum rental duration of 2 hours. 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.

You’re the captain

You are the captain and are allowed to 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.

Discover the Prinsen Boat

Place for up to 8 people, a private boat for you and your party, easy to steer with a steering wheel, electric and handy storage compartments under the seats for all your belongings. What else do you want?

Features

Pilot the boat without a license

Space for up to 8 people

Environmentally friendly

Quiet and electric

Steering by means of a steering wheel

Sitting cushions

Storage compartments

Fun for groups

Includes

Comfortable cushions

Blankets to keep you warm

Life jackets for children

Map of the Amsterdam Canals

Instruments for plastic fishing (on request)

Extra activities possible (on request)

Have a question?

Partly. Routes can be adjusted based on your preferences, within local regulations and time limits.

Yes, as long as you do not block traffic or create unsafe situations.

When renting a self-drive boat, you must stay within the designated sailing area shown on your map.

No problem. Contact us and we will guide you. Our boats are also equipped with GPS so we can always locate and assist you.

Yes. When renting a self-drive boat, you will receive a canal map and route suggestions prior to departure.

Yes, babies are welcome on board all our cruises. Please note that they count toward the maximum number of passengers permitted on the boat.

Yes. The municipality can issue fines for violations such as playing music, unsafe boating, or entering restricted areas.v

Yes. Our boat rentals are easy to operate and you receive easy instructions beforehand. Always follow the canal rules and stay alert. These rules can be found on the navigational map provided prior to departure.

No. Swimming in Amsterdam canals is unsafe and not allowed.

All frequently asked questions

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