Boat Rental Amsterdam – Drive Yourself
You are the captain: in a quiet electric boat you cruise the canals without a licence – with friends, family and your own picnic.
Booking via our partner GetYourGuide – usually free cancellation up to 24 h before.
Do you need a licence to rent a boat?
No. Small electric boats under 15 km/h need no licence in the Netherlands. You get a short briefing before departure.
For how many people is a rental boat worth it?
From about four people, a rental boat is often cheaper per head than a group tour – and you have it to yourselves.
Where can you drive a rental boat?
Throughout the canal ring and the Jordaan. The wide Amstel and the IJ behind Central Station are usually off-limits.
Where does the trip start and which route is documented?
This page compares a type of boat trip. The details below apply only to the named operator example, not to every offer.
Operator example
Mokumboot · Amsterdam Center
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Where is this example's meeting point?
Nassaukade 351, Amsterdam
This is one listed departure example. Another pier may apply to your booking option. Check your ticket before travelling.
Open the pier in Google MapsWhich landmarks does the operator list?
There is no confirmed common route for this type of trip. Check the specific offer's description.
You choose your own rental-boat route. Follow the briefing and the waterways permitted by the rental company.
What do guests praise and criticise?
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Booking via our partner GetYourGuide – usually free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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- ✓Multilingual audio guide
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Flexible4. Hop-on hop-off boat
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Group outing6. Private group boat tour
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