Boat rental in Amsterdam
Compare boats in Amsterdam, Netherlands — with or without a skipper, by the day or the week.
7 boatsfrom €159 / day
7 boats
Great priceFishing Boat Amsterdam Visboot Qwest · 2020
Motorboat · Professional
Up to 4 guests
from €159 / day
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Salonboot · 1920
Motorboat · Professional
from €315 / day
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Wato 510 · 2009
Motorboat · Private owner
from €490 / day
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Great priceAmsterdam Sloep Tender Local Experience · 2000
Motorboat · Professional
from €300 / day
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No licenceVan Vossen 650 E Tender · 2024
Boat without licence · Professional
from €450 / day
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No licenceTohatsu · 2011
Boat without licence · Private owner
Up to 6 guests · 4 m
from €175 / day
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Luxe Boat Sloep · 2000
Motorboat · Professional
from €2,340 / day
Click&BoatBoat trips in Amsterdam
All boat trips in Amsterdam (14) →
2 h 7See the Best of Amsterdam from the Water – 2-Hour Guided Private Cruise
from €425 / trip
1 h 30 71.5-Hour Amsterdam Canal Adventure – Discover the City’s Hidden Gems
from €325 / trip
1 h 7The Best of Amsterdam in 60 Minutes – Private Sightseeing Boat Tour
from €250 / trip
2 h 82 hour private Canal Tour of Amsterdam
from €390 / trip
Boating in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam you cruise the historic canal ring at walking pace, under bridges and past gabled houses, with the Amstel leading out of the city. A typical outing is a couple of hours on the canals, often in an open electric sloop with a picnic on board.
Where to go by boat
Canal ring
The 17th-century ring of canals, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Magere Brug
The city's best-known drawbridge, spanning the Amstel.
Amstel river
Wide river leading south out of the centre past houseboats and green banks.
Ouderkerk aan de Amstel
Riverside village with waterside terraces, a pleasant run upriver from the city.
Tip: The speed limit on Amsterdam's city canals is 6 km/h, a little higher only on through routes such as the Amstel, and you should slow down further if your boat makes a big wash.
Amsterdam at a glance
Boats
7
Price from
€159
Typical price
€315
With skippered trips
0
Boat prices in Amsterdam
| Boat type | Boats | From | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorboats | 5 | €159 | €315 |
| Boats without licence | 2 | €175 | €313 |
When to go boating in Amsterdam
Peak seasonBoating seasonOff season
Harbours and towns in Amsterdam
- Diemen · 1
- Ouderkerk aan de Amstel · 1
Boat rental in Amsterdam: questions and answers
How much does it cost to rent a boat in Amsterdam?+
Boats in Amsterdam start from €159 per day; the typical price is €315 per day. The most affordable boat type here: Motorboats, from €159 per day.
Can I rent a boat without a licence in Amsterdam?+
Yes: 2 boats in Amsterdam can be driven without a licence, from €175 per day.
When is the best time to rent a boat in Amsterdam?+
The boating season in Amsterdam runs from April to October. The busiest months are July – August, so book early for those dates.
How many boats can I rent in Amsterdam?+
Merboat currently lists 7 boats in Amsterdam: Motorboats (5) and Boats without licence (2).
How does booking work?+
Merboat compares boats; you book on Click&Boat. Choose a boat, press “View on Click&Boat” and check the dates, price and conditions there. Booking through Merboat costs you nothing extra.
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How Merboat works
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Set sail
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