Rent a canal boat in Amsterdam for a unique self-guided adventure. Starting at just €97.50 for 2 hours, explore the city from the water with friends or family. Our electric boats are easy to sail and require no boating license. You’ll receive a map and route recommendations, including sights like the Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House. With 7 boarding locations, you can set your own pace and enjoy Amsterdam’s canals. Enhance your boat rental with an optional audio tour, available to purchase at the dock before departure. Discover Amsterdam's history and hidden stories while cruising at your own pace. The audio tour is available in English, Dutch, German, French, and Spanish, making it ideal for local and international visitors. - Rent a boat for up to 8 people, ideal for groups - Choose your route and cruise at your leisure - Convenient pickup from 7 locations across Amsterdam - Experience the city’s rich history from a unique perspective
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:23 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Amsterdam Boat Rental - Captain for a Day + Optional Audio lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $111 per person for this Amsterdam experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 23 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please, go to the black tent by the waterfront. Our staff, dressed in red, will welcome you there. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, EN, FR, NL, ES.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 161 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Mokumboot.
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We loved it! What a perfect way to enjoy Amsterdam. We will definatelly book again when we visit. Our only regret is we did not book more than 2 hours.
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Amsterdam by boat and that it was such a great way to experience the city. We’d love to welcome you back whenever you visit Amsterdam again. Until next time!
Rented last Saturday via boaty. A lovely ride through the canals! Well arranged and whisper quiet.
Bedankt voor je review! Fijn om te horen dat jullie via Boaty een heerlijke tocht door de grachten hebben gehad. Hopelijk tot de volgende keer!
Clear instructions. Frienly staff. I always book with Mokum and have never regretted it.
Thank you for your review! It’s great to hear that you found the instructions clear and our staff friendly. We really appreciate you choosing Mokumboot again and again, and it’s lovely to know you’ve never been disappointed. Hopefully we’ll see you again next time!
It was a super smooth, peaceful, and enjoyable ride. The boat is easy to operate and the guide was there to help us when needed.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you had such a smooth and relaxing time on the water. Hopefully we’ll see you again next time!
Enthusiastic employee and good explanation. Clear route and nice traffic. Enough space for 8 people. Be alert that water can get into the boat, so store belongings high and dry. The sunny weather certainly helped.
Bedankt voor je review! Fijn om te horen dat jullie zo tevreden waren over de uitleg en dat de route en boot goed bevielen voor jullie groep. Hopelijk tot de volgende keer!
Very nice to do! We had booked for 2 hours and that was just right for us. The luck that we had super nice weather, 22 degrees and sun ☀️, made it complete. It was very nice to be able to see Amsterdam from the canals like that. It just takes a moment before you can get your boat, because everyone arrives at the same time and cannot be helped at the same time... but oh well, if that's all there is. We enjoyed it!
Bedankt voor je review! Fijn om te horen dat jullie zo hebben genoten van het varen door Amsterdam en dat 2 uur voor jullie precies goed was. We begrijpen dat het soms even kan duren voordat iedereen op weg is als meerdere groepen tegelijk aankomen. Bedankt ook voor de feedback hierover. Fijn dat jullie ondanks het wachten een leuke ervaring hebben gehad. Hopelijk tot de volgende keer!
Super friendly staff; we were back a bit late and they were still in a good mood despite the overtime.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad to hear our staff were so friendly and understanding when you returned a little late. We know that sometimes things don’t go exactly as planned, so it’s nice to hear that you still felt welcome. Hopefully we’ll see you again next time!
Great experience!!! We recommend this experience to enjoy with family or friends.
Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed your time on the water. It’s lovely to hear you would recommend it for a day out with family or friends. Hopefully we’ll see you again next time!
My friend and I had a lovely canal cruise thanks to Mokumboot. Ingrid was particularly helpful in getting us set up at the Amstel location and helping us plan our route. There's no better way to see the canals - I plan to do this whenever friends visit me from out of town.
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you and your friend had a great time on the canals. And we’re happy to hear Ingrid was able to help you get started at our Amstel location and plan a nice route. We hope to see you again soon!
With 8 adults, the boat (electric sloep with table) was a good size. Small cushions prevent cold buttocks. It was a beautiful autumn afternoon. The sun was shining, everything was still blooming and the leaves were still on the trees. That produced splendid pictures; Amsterdam at its best! The city is so much quieter to experience and view from the water. We chose the smaller canals for our trip. Enjoying the canal houses along the way, which sometimes lean dilapidated towards the water. We chose 2 hours of sailing but could have easily entertained ourselves for 3 hours as well.
Bedankt voor je uitgebreide review! Fijn om te horen dat de elektrische sloep goed beviel en dat jullie zo hebben genoten van de herfstmiddag op het water. De grachten zijn inderdaad een mooie manier om Amsterdam te ontdekken en de stad op een rustige manier te beleven. Hopelijk tot de volgende keer!
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