Rent a boat for Amsterdam Gay Pride 2025

Rent a boat on Amsterdam Gay Pride 2025

Naturally, you’d want to experience the boat parade directly on the canals. This way, you’re guaranteed the best view of the beautifully decorated boats. Eco Boats Amsterdam has secured a few spots on the canals during the Amsterdam Canal Parade. Because nowadays, you need a permit to moor a boat along the route. We’ll assign you a zone where you can dock your boat during the Gay Pride on august 2th 2025.

Rent a boat without a captain on Gay Pride Amsterdam

Do you want to rent a boat that you can sail yourself to the designated location on the route? (no boating license required). With us, you rent the boat for the entire day, including the permit. You’ll have your own private boat with space for up to 7 to 12 people, depending on the type of boat you choose. Sail to your designated spot and enjoy the celebration!

Attention: You won’t be sailing along with the canal parade. Instead, you’ll be allocated a spot along the route where you can moor the boat.

Private boat with captain during Amsterdam Gay Pride

Prefer not to sail the boat yourself to the designated location but enjoy the celebration in a private boat with a captain and space for up to 30 people? Rent our private XL boat with your group.

Attention: We do not participate in the parade itself, instead, we are moored along the route.

• The price includes an open bar with options for beer, wine, and soft drinks.
• Note: food is not included. You may bring your own snacks.
• You’ll have a private captain, so no need for a designated driver.
• Boarding starts at 10:00 and lasts until approximately 18:00
• Prime location on the Prinsengracht
• Space for 30 people
• Fixed rate of €4500 (including open bar)
• Price includes permit

Note: Regular cancellation policies do not apply during Gay Pride. Refer to the general terms and conditions for more information.

Gay Parade Amsterdam rules

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.

• Do not throw waste into the water or leave it on the docks. There is a special waste service where you can dispose of your waste.
• Do not play music on the boat, this is forbidden and also unnecessary because there will be music on the canals.
• The captain must stay sober. So decide in advance who will steer the boat.
• Do not spray water at the parade boats.
• Do not throw anything at the parade boats.
• You may not swim or jump into the water.
• Do not enter houseboats without permission of the owner.
• Drink in moderation, it’s a long day.
• Enjoy!

Check out all the other boating rules that apply in Amsterdam.

What is Gay Pride Amsterdam?

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.

When is Amsterdam Gay Pride 2025?

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.

Enjoying the Amsterdam Canal Parade 2025

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.

Rent a boat on another day

Would you rather cruise the canals on another day in Amsterdam? Of course you can! Eco Boats Amsterdam is open every day, all year round. Also during other events in Amsterdam like Kingsday you can rent a boat at Eco Boats Amsterdam.