Want to hit the canals during Amsterdam Gay Pride 2025 on Saturday, August 2? There are only a few boats left, so book now!
The best way to experience the boat parade is, of course, from the canals themselves. This guarantees the best view of the beautifully decorated boats. Eco Boats Amsterdam has secured several spots on the canals. To moor your boat along the route, you need a special permit. When you rent a boat from us, you will be assigned a designated area where you can moor during Gay Pride and the Canal Parade on August 2, 2025. Please note: The regular cancellation policy does not apply during Gay Pride.
Important: You do not sail in the parade itself. You will be assigned a spot along the route where you can park your boat.
Would you rather not sail to a spot along the route yourself and instead enjoy the Gay Pride celebration on a large private boat with a skipper and space for up to 30 people? Then book our private boat for you and your group.
Our self-drive boats (no license required) are available for the entire day, including a permit. You get a private boat with space for up to 7 to 12 people, depending on the boat you choose. Navigate to your assigned spot and enjoy the celebration! See all options and prices per boat below.
Amsterdam Gay Pride is in one word: spectacular! We promise you that. Every year we celebrate the fact that you can be yourself, no matter who you love. Whether you’re straight, lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, it doesn’t matter! And that is something that can be celebrated. The whole city is one big festival and especially the canals are one big party.
Gay Pride Amsterdam and its highlight: the Canal Parade is this year on Saturday, August 2th 2025. This event is world famous for a reason. A beautiful boat parade can be seen on the canals and it’s one big party. You can experience this from close by if you hire a boat.
Of course we want everyone to have a nice day and enjoy it. That’s why it’s important to stick to the rules below. That way it stays fun for everyone and you can be sure that you will have a successful day, without any hassle.
Check out all the other boating rules that apply in Amsterdam.
Once you’ve gone into your designated area, there are only two things left to do; enjoy and wave. Enjoy everything that passes together with your company, the tasty snacks and drinks you brought, the music and the atmosphere. Don’t forget to wave at the participants of the parade and ofcourse take many photos.
Discover Amsterdam in a unique way with Eco Boats Amsterdam! Reserve your boat, choose a date and time, come to our rental, and sail through the canals! Fun on the water guaranteed!
Mon till sun: 10 am – 1o pm
Have all our boats been rented out? Take a look at our sister company Canal Motorboats. The same friendly service and love for boating for very competitive rates. Reserve a boat quickly before they are all rented out!
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