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Rent a boat in Amsterdam with Eco Boats

Do you want to rent a boat in Amsterdam? Eco Boats Amsterdam is the place to be. We are happy to tell you why.

  • Rent a boat for the best price
  • Electric, eco friendly and spacious boats
  • Drive the boat yourself
  • No boating license needed
  • Private boat that’s just for you
  • Choose between different boats
  • Room for 1 to 12 people
  • Storage compartments under the seats
  • You can bring your own drinks and food
  • Incl. cushions, blankets, and a map of Amsterdam
  • Life jackets for children available
  • Fun activities available

Choose your own boat

You can choose from different boats, the Keizers boat and the Prinsen boat. All boats are electric and easy to steer by means of a steering wheel.

The Keizers Boat

  • Start and finish in Amsterdam city centre
  • Space for up to 12 people
  • Steer by means of a steering wheel
  • From €60 per hour
  • Rent for a minimum of 2 hours

The Prinsen Boat

  • Start and finish in Amsterdam city centre
  • Space for up to 8 people
  • Steering by means of a steering wheel
  • From €50 per hour
  • Rent for a minimum of 2 hours

Rent a boat in Amsterdam for cheap

Do you want to rent a boat in Amsterdam for cheap? At Eco Boats Amsterdam you never pay too much. You can rent a boat for as little as €50 per hour. You decide how long you want to rent the boat. For each hour longer you pay a low hourly rate. We apply a minimum boat renting time of 2 hours. Check our prices for more information.

Keizers boat

  • €50 per hour
  • Minimum of 2 hours

Prinsen boat

  • €60 per hour
  • Minimum of 2 hours

Rent a boat in Amsterdam and drive it yourself! You are the captain!

Do you want to rent a boat in Amsterdam that you can drive yourself? At Eco Boats you can! You get a private boat that’s just for you and your party. You don’t need a boating license and it’s not difficult at all. All our boats have steering wheels which makes it easy to navigate. We’ll explain everything before departure. You will also get a map with different routes you can take. Please read the boating rules that apply on the Amsterdam Canals before departure.

What is provided on the boat?

We want to make it as comfortable as possible for you to enjoy the boat trip through Amsterdam. We’ll make sure the following items are provided on the boat.

  • Comfortable cushions
  • Blankets to keep you warm
  • Map of the canals and different routes
  • Life jackets for children
  • Storage compartments under the seats
  • Free activities like plastic fishing or a scavenger hunt. Please put this in the comments when making a reservation.

What do you need to bring?

Don’t forget to bring a few things with you. For example, you can bring your own snacks and drinks on board. Please note that the driver of the boat must stay sober during the boat trip. Also don’t forget sun screen if the sun is shining or an extra vest if it’s cold.

We ask you to bring at least the following:

  • A valid ID
  • Proof of reservation, if you have booked in advance.
  • The deposit is €250 and will be settled afterwards in case of damage or misbehaviour. Payment is only possible by credit card or cash.

Why do customers choose Eco Boats Amsterdam

Where can you find us?

Have a question?

You can rent a boat for a minimum of 2 hours. We offer a low rate per hour. This way you can decide how long you want to rent a boat. Check our boat rental rates for more information.
  • Keizers boat: €60 per hour
  • Prinsen boat: €50 per hour

You can rent a 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.

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 - 22:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 22:00

This depends on the boat.
  • Keizers boat: maximum 12 persons
  • Prinsen boat: maximum 8 persons

You can make a reservation on the day itself. You can always call us or make a reservation on our website.

You can call us at that time to ask if this is possible because of other reservations. If you are late bringing the boat back without permission we will charge you €30 per 15 minutes late.

We'd prefer it if that won't happen. Should it happen anyway, we will charge you €30 per 15 minutes late. Please call us if you think you're going to be late.

  • Up to 48 hours before the start of the reservation? Then you can reschedule for free. Cancel completely? Then you will get 50% of the amount paid back.*
  • Within 48 hours before the start of the reservation? Canceling or reschedule is then no longer possible. You then owe the full amount.

In weather conditions where it is not safe to sail, only Eco Boats Amsterdam can decide to reschedule the reservation. The reservation will then be moved free of charge to a later date to be determined by the tenant (within one year after the booked date). We will of course contact you in this situation. *Note: special days such as King's Day and Gay Pride cannot be canceled at all.

Yes you can, but there may be different rates and conditions during events. Please check our homepage for up-to-date information.
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Opening hours

Mon till fri: 10:00 – 21:00

Sat till sun: 10:00 – 22:00

This is what you get at Eco Boats Amsterdam

Room for all groups
Choose a boat
Choose a starting location
No boating license needed
Sturdy steering wheel and gas lever
Electric, whisper quiet and clean
Free life jackets for kids
Be the captain or take our private cruise
Best prices
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