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Rent a boat in Amsterdam without captain

Rent an electric boat in Amsterdam that you can sail yourself, no licence needed. All our boats are electric, quiet, and equipped with a steering wheel. The minimum rental time for all boats is 2 hours. The pick-up location, capacity, and seat cushions vary.

  • Amstel – Rent a boat for 7 people in Amsterdam East – €50 per hour
  • Prinsen – Rent a boat for 8 people in Amsterdam Centre – €50 per hour
  • Heren – Rent a boat for 10 people in Amsterdam East – €60 per hour
  • Keizers – Rent a boat for 12 people in Amsterdam Centre – €60 per hour
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Rent a boat with captain in Amsterdam

Rent our private canal boat tour in Amsterdam with skipper if you’re with a big group. Choose from saloon boats and open or semi-covered boats with space for 12, 30, 50 or 75 people per boat.

  • Rent a private boat for 30 persons
  • Perfect for company outings
  • Extra options: open bar and snacks
  • Extra activities: silent disco, quiz
  • Flexible pick-up locations
  • Minimum of 1,5 hours
  • Starting at €17,60 p.p.
  • Saloon boats and sloops
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Join our guided canal cruise

In addition to our self-drive boats and private boats, we also offer tickets for our public guided canal cruise. We depart at scheduled times from Amsterdam Central Station and sail along several Amsterdam highlights in approximately one hour. Buy your ticket and hop on board!

  • Brand-new boats, built in 2024
  • Maximum of 30 people per boat
  • Canal cruises available during the day and in the evening
  • Boats are open, semi-covered or fully covered
  • Electric and whisper-quiet cruise boats
  • Eco-friendly canal cruise through Amsterdam
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Rent an electric boat in Amsterdam

It’s important to keep the Amsterdam canals clean, do you agree? Therefore, all our boats are electric and minimising pollution. Rent a boat on the Amsterdam canals and cruise in an eco-friendly way.

Rent a boat with an activity

  • Plastic fishing: €3 per person

You will receive nets and garbage bags on board, so you can fish for plastic from the canals while sailing. Only available on self-drive boat rentals.

  • Quiz: €3 per person

You will receive a fun quiz on board. Who will get the most answers correct? There is a version for children and adults. Available for self-drive boats as well as the larger private boats with skipper.

  • Silent Disco: €7 per person

Dance, sing and enjoy your own onboard music party with our Silent Disco headsets. Only available on the large private boats with skipper.

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  • Rent a small boat and sail yourself
    No boating license required
  • Rent a large boat with a captain
    Perfect for large groups
  • From 1 to 30 people
    Choose your own boat
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    Amsterdam Centre and East

Why do customers choose Eco Boats Amsterdam

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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
 

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

In addition to the regular boat rental fee, we are obliged to charge city tax at €2.60 per person. This applies to all boat rentals in Amsterdam.

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!
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Mon till sun: 10 am – 10 pm

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Contact details Eco Boats Amsterdam
Zandhoek 22
1013KT Amsterdam

KVK: 92297072
BTW: NL865984335B01

+31 (0)20 308 66 56
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