Eco Boats Amsterdam

Cruise the canals for the best price

Discover Amsterdam in an eco-friendly and affordable way with our electric boats. We offer 3 options:

  1. Rent a boat without a licence, enjoy the steering wheel in your hands, and explore the canals at your own pace.
  2. For larger groups, we offer attractive rates for private boat tours with a captain, accommodating up to 30 people.
  3. Order budget-friendly tickets for our classic canal boat tour and cruise with us through the Amsterdam canals.

Rates for renting a boat and sailing yourself

Explore the Amsterdam canals in an eco-friendly way with Eco Boats Amsterdam! Discover our rates for self-driving below and find the perfect electric boat for an affordable adventure on the canals. You can choose from 2 locations: Amsterdam Centre or Amsterdam East. All boats are available for rent for a minimum of 2 hours or longer.

Rent a boat and sail yourself Price per hour
Amstel Boat – 7 people – Amsterdam East € 50
Prinsen Boat – 8 people – Amsterdam Centre € 50
Heren Boat – 10 people – Amsterdam East € 60
Keizers Boat – 12 people – Amsterdam Centre € 60

Private Amsterdam boat tour rates

Discover Amsterdam’s canals in style with our private boat tour with captain and extra options such as an open bar, catering and activities. Check the rates below and enjoy an exclusive boat trip through the canals.

  • Private boat
  • With captain
  • Flexible boarding locations possible
  • Includes open bar and catering
  • Extra activities possible: silent disco, quiz
  • Space for up to 30 people
  • Minimum rental of 1.5 hours
Private boat with skipper Starting price per person
Open Bar Boat € 44.50 p.p.
Beers & Bites Boat € 49.50 p.p.
Pizza & Drinks Boat € 54.50 p.p.
Tapas & Drinks Boat € 59.50 p.p.
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Canal tour ticket rates

Order your tickets for our classic canal tour easily online and cruise with us through the Amsterdam canals. Our local skippers know the best stories about the highlights you’ll encounter along the way. The ticket price includes a drink of your choice and a guide with explanations about famous highlights.

1-Hour Cruise Ticket Price
Adults € 19.50
Children € 9.75
Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 kids) € 55.00

Discount on family tickets

Are you coming with the family (2 adults and 2 children) or with children under the age of 14? Then, you can purchase canal tour tickets in Amsterdam with a discount.

Why do customers choose Eco Boats Amsterdam

Where can you find us?

Have a question?

Certainly! You can hire a private large boat, including a captain and catering and/or activities. The private boat accommodates 30 people, ensuring exclusivity for your group, with catering options. 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 extra activities:
  • Plastic fishing
  • Silent disco
  • Amsterdam canal quiz
 

QWe offer 3 options: 1. Rent a private boat and sail yourself 2. Rent a private boat with a skipper for 30 people 3. Public boat tours of 1 hour

We offer various extra activities when you rent a boat from us. You pay a low rate per person. Choose the activity as an extra when booking. Extra activities for renting a small boat and self-sailing
  • Plastic fishing: €3 per person
  • Amsterdam canals quiz: €3 per person
Extra activities for renting a large boat with a captain
  • Silent disco: €7 per person
  • Amsterdam canals quiz: €3 per person

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

We are open every day, all year round.
  • Monday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Friday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 22:00

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.

Plastic fishing is only possible when you rent a boat to sail yourself. You can fish for plastic while sailing for a low rate of €3 per person. You will receive all the necessary equipment on board to fish for plastic from the canals during your boat trip, including nets and garbage bags. It’s not only a lot of fun, but also good for the environment!

Yes, we have life jackets for children available. This is free of charge.

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.
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Opening hours

Mon till sun: 10 am – 1o pm

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
+31 (0) 6 216 171 11