Eco Boats Amsterdam

Fun company outings on the Amsterdam canals

Besides working hard, it is important to have fun together. We at Eco Boats understand this and have years of experience organising company outings in Amsterdam. We offer fun company outings while cruising through the city. Two activities for the price of one! Our team outings are free when you book a boat. Curious what activities we offer? Read on and book easily online.

Plastic Fishing

Looking for a fun, sustainable and environmentally friendly company outing? Plastic fishing is exactly what you are looking for! This is one of the most popular team outings in Amsterdam. You will be given scoop nets and the task is to fish as much plastic out of the canals as possible. Not only is this a perfect teambuilding activity, you will also contribute to a cleaner Amsterdam. Want to make it a bit more challenging? Then make it a competition! Who can fish the most plastic out of the canals? Would you like to do plastic fishing as a team outing? Then put this in the comments when renting a boat or contact us for more information and special requests.

“Plastic fishing with Eco Boats Amsterdam was really nice. While cruising the canals, you can actually contribute something to the city. That’s nice.” – Chantal

Scavenger hunt

Do you want to discover Amsterdam, but also do it in an interactive way? Then a boat scavenger hunt is perfect for a company outing in Amsterdam! There is a lot to discover on the Amsterdam canals, and how much fun is it to do this during a treasure hunt? You will be given a number of assignments to carry out and get to know Amsterdam that way. Work together to get answers to the questions. Want to make it a bit more challenging? Then make several teams. Which team will finish the treasure hunt first? Would you like to do a treasure hunt through Amsterdam as a team outing? Then put this in the comments when renting a boat or contact us for more information and special requests.

“Rented several boats, very friendly service and the boats are very comfortable. Very fun scavenger hunt done with the team and definitely worth repeating.” – Farred

Choose a boat for the company outing in Amsterdam

You can choose between two boats for the company outing in Amsterdam. You can rent boats for small and large groups. If you’re with a bigger group, rent multiple boats for the company outing in Amsterdam.

Keizers Boat

  • Room for 12 people
  • Storage compartments for your belongings
  • You’re the captain
  • Steering by means of a steering wheel
  • Electric and silent boats
  • Including plastic fishing or a scavenger hunt
  • Cushions, blankets and map included
  • From €60 per hour

More information about the Keizers boats

Prinsen Boat

  • Room for 8 people
  • Storage compartments for your belongings
  • You’re the captain
  • Steering by means of a steering wheel
  • Electric and silent boats
  • Including plastic fishing or a scavenger hunt
  • Including cushions, blankets and a map
  • From €50 per hour

More information about the Prinsen boats

Why do customers choose Eco Boats Amsterdam

Where can you find us?

Have a question?

We offer three options:
  1. Rent an electric boat that you may sail yourself, no boating license required.
  2. Rent a private canal boat with a captain and space for 30 people (The IJdok), including additional packages like catering and activities.
  3. Purchase a ticket for a canal cruise starting from Amsterdam Central, cruising through Amsterdam Center in 1 hour.

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 - 21:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 21:00

Certainly! You can hire a private large boat, including a captain and catering and/or activities. The IJdok boat accommodates 30 people, ensuring exclusivity for your group. 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 boats.  

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

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.

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 (The IJdok)
  • Tickets for the large canal cruise boats

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 IJdok boats (30-person boats), it's only allowed to bring your own food. We will arrange the drinks for you.

When you rent a boat with us, you can go plastic fishing for free. We provide all the necessary equipment on board, including nets and garbage bags, allowing you to fish for plastic during your canal cruise. Not only is it a fun activity, but it's also environmentally friendly! Learn more about plastic fishing. This can be booked at no extra cost for both self-piloted boats and private canal cruises. It's important to notify us in advance. You can do this by including 'plastic fishing' in the comments when making a reservation.

This depends on the boat. This way, you can choose which boats fits your needs.

You can rent a self-drive 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.
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Opening hours

Mon till sun: 10:00 – 21:00

+31 (0) 6 216 171 11