Private canal cruise with an open bar and tapas

Book a private canal cruise with an open bar and tapas in Amsterdam. Perfect outing with friends and family or with your colleagues as a team-building activity! Together we will explore Amsterdam from the water, which we believe is the best way to get to know the city. If desired, our skipper will provide explanations about what you see along the way. There is space for 30 people on board, but you can make it as intimate or elaborate as you like, since you have the whole boat to yourself! It is also possible to enjoy fun activities during the cruise, such as plastic fishing, silent disco, and a quiz.

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Tapas and unlimited drinks

There is an open bar with unlimited drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks). You will also receive various tapas platters with delicious small bites.

Rates

1.5 hours: €59,50 per person
2 hours: €73,50 per person
3 hours: €101,50 per person
4 hours: €129,50 per person

Capacity

There is space for 30 people on board, but you can make it as intimate or elaborate as you like, since you have the entire boat to yourself. You can book the boat for a minimum of 10 people.

Included

Boat
Skipper
Open bar (beer/wine/soda)
Various tapas platters

Extra activities

Would you like to do an activity while cruising through the canals? You can add the activity for a small extra fee. You can choose the activity in the next step.

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

City tax

In addition to the regular price for the boat, we are required to charge a city tax of €2.50 per person, so please specify the size of your group in the next step.

Open or covered boat

Our boats can be either open or covered; we will determine this at the beginning of the day based on external factors such as the weather.

Departure location

We start just before Amsterdam Central Station, near Stationsplein 18. If you prefer a different departure location, please contact us or mention this in the quote.

Includes experienced skipper

The rate includes an experienced skipper who will operate the boat. This allows you to relax with a drink in hand and discover Amsterdam in a unique way. If desired, our skipper will provide explanations of what you see along the way.

Customize your package

Would you prefer to create your own package where you can choose your own snacks, drinks, and activities? That is possible! Create your own private canal cruise package here.

Requests and wishes

Do you have specific requests and wishes that are not listed here? Contact us. We will see what we can arrange for you.

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Private boat with open bar and tapas

Luxury private canal boats with an open bar and tapas bites. Eco-friendly and brand new. Step aboard and cruise through Amsterdam with your group.

Features

Space for up to 30 persons

Captain included

Open bar: beer, wine, soda

Tapas bites included

Luxurious boats

Newest boats

Best service

Eco-friendly

Fun outings

Extra activities

Silent disco

Amsterdam canal quiz

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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

QWe offer 3 options: 1. Rent a private boat and sail yourself 2. Rent a private boat with a skipper for 30 people 3. Public boat tours of 1 hour

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 canals quiz: €3 per person

Extra activities for renting a large boat with a captain

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

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.

Keizers Boat: €60 per uur
Heren Boat: €60 per uur
Prinsen Boat: €50 per uur
Amstel Boat: €50 per uur

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Tapas & Drinks Boat

Private canal cruise with an open bar and tapas

Tapas and unlimited drinks

Rates

Capacity

Included

Extra activities

City tax

Open or covered boat

Departure location

Includes experienced skipper

Customize your package

Requests and wishes

Check other packages