Best rates in Amsterdam!
3-hour rental from just € 79
Boaty is the most economic boat rental company in Amsterdam. A marvellous 3-hour rental on the Amsterdam canal starts at just € 79 per boat. This is our morning rate, valid both weekdays and weekends. The afternoon and evening rates are slightly more expensive, but still significantly lower than anywhere else. It is also possible to rent a boat for 4 hours or even a full day (max. 10 hours).
3-hour rental from just € 79
Boaty is the most economic boat rental in town. A 3-hour rental starts at just € 79 per boat. This is our morning rate, valid both weekdays and weekends. Afternoon and evening rentals are a bit more expensive, but still significantly cheaper than anywhere else. 4-hour or even full day rentals (max. 10 hrs) are also possible.
Almost everything included
Our rates are per boat, for a maximum of 6 people. Except the local tour tax of € 1,50 p.p. everything you need is included:
- personal instruction
- canal map with route suggestions
- foam seats
- life jackets
- insurance
- VAT
- ‘fuel’ (electricity)
The exact rate depends on your preferences
The rate that applies to your rental depends on the following:
1) the day: weekdays are a bit cheaper than weekends;
2) the time of day: the morning is a bit cheaper than the afternoon and evening;
3) the number of hours: the options are 3 hours, 4 hours or a full day (max. 10 hrs);
4) the number of people: the local tour tax of € 1,50 p.p. is added to the rental rate.
Please check the table below for an overview of our most economic rates (excl. tour tax):
| all rates in € | Mo-Fri | Sat-Sun | |
| morning¹ |
3 hours 4 hours |
79 99 |
79 104 |
| afternoon² |
3 hours 4 hours |
89 109 |
99 124 |
| evening³ |
3 hours 4 hours |
89 109 |
89 114 |
| full day | max. 10 hrs |
179 |
219 |
¹ The morning rate applies if you start between 9:00 and 10:30
² The afternoon rate applies if you start between 10:45 and 15:30
³ The evening rate applies if you start between 15:45 and 18:30
The ‘secret’ formula behind our affordable rates
1. focus: we only rent boats, and only for the Amsterdam canals. Whether completely open or with a canopy, all of our boats are basically the same. This allows us to operate efficiently and to reduce costs;
2. no overpriced catering: you may bring your own food and drinks on board;
3. you don’t pay for overhead like a fancy office, a personal assistant or a luxury canteen. We prefer to invest in solid equipment and personal service;
4. our boats are electric and powered by solar energy. So we don’t have to charge you for expensive gasoline or diesel. Good for you, and for the environment.
How do you profit from the way we work?
- we operate efficiently and save costs because our boats are basically all the same;
2. we don’t provide any overpriced catering; feel free to bring your own food and drinks;
3. you don’t pay for overhead like a fancy office, a personal assistant or a luxury canteen;
4. the electric propulsion powered by solar energy is cheaper than fuel (and better for the environment too).
King’s Day and Gay Pride boat rental
Both King’s Day and the Gay Pride are spectacular parties on the Amsterdam canals. On those days special rates and conditions apply. You can only rent your boat for the full day. The rate for Kingsday is € 299 (excl. tour tax) and for the Gay Pride € 349 (excl. tour tax). The Gay Pride rental includes a temporary membership and a permit (total price € 92,50) that guarantee a fixed spot along the route. Both our Kingsdag and our Gay Pride rates are the cheapest you will find in Amsterdam.
