Eco Boats Amsterdam

Boat rental location Amsterdam Centre

Our boat rental location in Amsterdam Centre is located at Zandhoek 22, 1013KT Amsterdam. If you pick up the boat here, you also have to return the boat here. Make sure you arrive on time so you can leave the dock on time. Report to one of our staff at the location as soon as you are complete.

Walk from Amsterdam Central Station

Amsterdam Central Station is on walking distance from our boat rental in Amsterdam Centre. It is about a 15-minute walk. We’ll explain the route. At Amsterdam Central Station, first take the exit at the stationsplein. Then walk right along the station square until you reach the Melkmarktsbrug (Western Entrance Bridge). Cross the bridge and turn right towards the Prins Hendrikkade. Keep walking straight ahead until you pass Nieuwe Westerdoksstraat and then Haarlemmer Houttuinen. At the end of the Haarlemmer Houttuinen, turn right towards the Grote Bickersstraat. Here you walk through the tunnel. Keep walking straight ahead. After The Grote Bickerstraat you have the Zandhoek. Eco Boats Amsterdam is on your right side at Zandhoek 22.

By car: park your car here

We advise you to drive to the parking garage Interparking IJdok or Willemspoort and park your car there. This is much cheaper than parking on the street and it is only an 8 minute walk to our boat rental. Would you like to combine boating with a day in Amsterdam? Then this is also a very convenient place to park your car thanks to its central location. It is within walking distance of the canals, Amsterdam Central Station and many other attractions. The address of the IJdok car park is IJdok 33, 1013 MM Amsterdam and the address of the Willemspoort car park is Haarlemmer Houttuinen 549, 1013 GM Amsterdam.

You can also park via ParkBee. This is a website where several parking garages are affiliated in Amsterdam and where you can park at a discounted rate at various locations in the city.

By public transport

Are you coming from Central Station Amsterdam to our boat rental location in Amsterdam Centre? Then take bus 48 in the direction of the Houthavens and get off at stop Barendszplein. The bus ride takes only about 3 minutes. Cross over to Barendszplein and after the buildings turn left to Bokkinghangen. Walk 60 metres straight ahead and across the bridge you will find Eco Boats Amsterdam. Bus 18 and 21 also both leave from Amsterdam Central Station. Get off at the Buiten Oranjestraat stop. This is a 5 minute walk to our boat rental.

Are you coming from Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station? Then take bus 22 and get off at stop Buiten Oranjestraat. This is a 5 minute walk to our boat rental.

You can also take the ferry from Amsterdam North to the Houthavens. This is about a 7 minutes walking distance to our boat rental.

Prefer to take the tram? Tram 5 stops at the Eerste Marnixdwarsstraat. This is about a 10 minutes walking distance from our boat rental. From December 2022, tram 3 will stop even closer at a 3 minute walk from our boat rental.

Directions to location East

Looking for directions to our boat rental location in Amsterdam East? Click here for directions to our location in Amsterdam East.

Where can you find us?

Why do customers choose Eco Boats Amsterdam

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, including additional packages like catering and open bar.
  3. Purchase a ticket for our classic canal cruise starting from Amsterdam Centre and cruise through Amsterdam Center in 1 hour.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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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