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.

No. It is strictly forbidden for our boats to enter the IJ due to large commercial vessel traffic and serious safety risks.

Self-drive boats

• Smoking is only permitted on self-drive boats, provided it is done responsibly and does not involve cannabis. Do not throw cigarette butts into the water.

Private boat with skipper

• No smoking of any kind is allowed on the private canal cruise

Public canal cruise

• No smoking of any kind is allowed on the public canal cruise

Amsterdam has strict rules against playing music on the canals. Self-drive boats

• No. Music and speakers are not allowed on Amsterdam canals. Violations may result in a €140 fine.

Private boat with skipper

• Music is only permitted via silent disco headphones. External speakers or loud music are not allowed.

Public canal cruise

• No. Music and speakers are not allowed on Amsterdam canals.

Music being played on the canals is only allowed under special circumstances such as Gay Pride and Kings day. The Pride Parade can only play music, spectators may not.

No. The driver must always be sober. Violations can result in immediate termination of the rental without a refund.

Self-drive boats

• Yes, you may bring your own food and drinks. Alcohol is allowed for passengers, but the driver must remain sober at all times.

Private boat with skipper

• Catering is arranged through us. Own food and drinks are not permitted, except during specific events such as Kings Day and Amsterdam Gay Pride.

Public canal cruises

• Own food and drinks are not permitted. Drinks are available on board.

Sure, you're more than welcome to take all the food and drinks with you when you rent the self-drive boats. Mind you, the captain needs to be sober and stay sober. Please mind that this is only allowed on the self-drive boats. On the bigger boats like the private xl boat with captain (30-person canal cruise boat) it's not allowed to bring your own drinks and food. We will arrange the catering for you if you want this. (Except on King's Day and Gay Pride, where it is allowed to bring your own food, but drinks will still be provided by us.)