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Rent a boat Amsterdam

Escape the crowds: rent a boat and sail yourself, enjoy a private cruise with a skipper, or hop onboard a public canal tour.

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Rent a boat in Amsterdam and explore the canals

Take the wheel and explore Amsterdam at your own pace. Our electric boats are easy to steer, with no boating licence needed. Choose the boat that suits your group and enjoy the freedom of the canals.

Boats available at Zandhoek 22 (Amsterdam Centre)

  • Prinsen (8 people) – €50/hour
  • Keizers (12 people) – €60/hour

Boats available at Daniël Goedkoopstraat 1 (Amsterdam East)

  • Amstel (7 people) – Boat rental at Daniël Goedkoopstraat 1 – €50/hour
  • Heren (10 people) – Boat rental at Daniël Goedkoopstraat 1 – €60/hour

Please note: The minimum rental time for all boats is 2 hours. The capacity and seat cushions vary.

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Private boat rental in Amsterdam with a skipper

Leave the busy streets behind and enjoy Amsterdam’s canals with your favourite people. Rent a private boat with a skipper and discover the city at a more relaxed pace, perfect for company outings, birthdays and special occasions. Choose a food or drinks cruise, or step aboard a classic saloon boat for a more traditional experience.

Private boat food cruises

  • Pizza cruise
  • Barbecue cruise
  • Tapas cruise

Private boat drinks cruises

  • Drinks cruise
  • Wine tasting cruise
  • Cocktail cruise

Please note: The photos give an impression of our boats. Depending on availability, your actual boat may differ slightly from the one shown, but will be a similar type of boat.

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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. Sit back and enjoy the views as your local skipper takes you past historic bridges, beautiful canal houses and some of the city’s most famous landmarks. Along the way, discover the stories behind Amsterdam’s iconic canals and hidden corners, while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the water.

Please note: The photos give an impression of our boats. Depending on availability, your actual boat may differ slightly from the one shown, but will be a similar type of boat.

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Special events on Amsterdam’s canals

King’s Day Amsterdam

Celebrate King’s Day in true Amsterdam style, surrounded by orange, music and the lively atmosphere of the canals. Leave the crowded streets behind and experience one of the city’s biggest celebrations from the water. Whether you’re joining friends or planning a group celebration, explore our special King’s Day boat experiences.

Pride Amsterdam

Experience the colour, energy and celebration of Pride Amsterdam from the canals. Gather your friends, enjoy the festive atmosphere and celebrate diversity in one of the city’s most iconic settings. Discover our special Pride boat experiences, including options to enjoy the atmosphere surrounding the famous Canal Parade.

Amsterdam Light Festival

When the sun sets, Amsterdam transforms into an open-air gallery of illuminated artworks. Escape the cold streets and discover the Amsterdam Light Festival from the water, where the installations take on a whole new perspective. Choose a self-drive boat, a private cruise with a skipper or a shared festival cruise to enjoy the experience your way.

Please note: The photos give an impression of our boats. Depending on availability, your actual boat may differ slightly from the one shown, but will be a similar type of boat.

Upgrade your canal cruise experience

Add something extra to your time on the canals. Try plastic fishing while steering your own boat, test your Amsterdam knowledge with a canal quiz, or enjoy a silent disco during a private cruise with a skipper.

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.

About our boat activities

  • Rent a small boat and sail yourself
    No boating license required
  • Rent a large boat with a captain
    Perfect for large groups
  • For small and large groups
    Choose your own boat
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Why our guests love Eco Boats Amsterdam

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How does it work?

Discover Amsterdam in a unique way with Eco Boats Amsterdam! Reserve your boat, choose a date and time, come to our rental location, and sail through the canals! Fun on the water guaranteed!

  • Select a boat, date, and time
  • Place your reservation
  • Come to our boat rental
  • Sail through Amsterdam's canals
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  • €50 per hour (Amstel & Prinsen boats)
  • €60 per hour (Heren & Keizers boats)
Minimum rental duration: 2 hours City tax: €2.70 per person

In addition to the regular boat rental fee, we are obliged to charge city tax at €2.70 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.

Yes. All our boats are 100% electric. They are quiet, environmentally friendly, and easy to operate.

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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Zandhoek 22
1013KT Amsterdam

KVK: 92297072
BTW: NL865984335B01

+31 (0)20 308 66 56
info@ecoboatsamsterdam.com
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