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Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam

Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam

Amsterdam's oldest boat rental company, now running an all-electric fleet

5(1664 reviews)
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Canal Motorboats was founded in 1996 and is the oldest boat rental company in Amsterdam. Its sister brand, Eco Boats Amsterdam, runs the fully electric side of the fleet — whisper-quiet, emission-free boats used for self-drive rentals (no boating license required), private charters with a skipper, and scheduled shared canal cruises. Boats depart from Stationsplein, right by Amsterdam Central Station, with shared cruises from €20 per person and private charters from €400.

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Quick facts

  • Founded: 1996 (as Canal Motorboats) — the oldest boat rental company in Amsterdam
  • Fleet: fully electric, operated under sister brand Eco Boats Amsterdam
  • Boat types: self-drive rentals (no license required), private charters with skipper, shared canal cruises
  • Shared cruises: from €20 per person, 1 hour, up to 25 guests
  • Private charters: from €400
  • Departure: Stationsplein 18, next to Amsterdam Central Station
  • Seasonal: Amsterdam Light Festival cruises available

Company profile supplied by Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam. Rating from 1664 Google reviews. Cruise pricing, schedules and availability shown below are BoatLocal's own live booking data, refreshed hourly.

Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam is a good fit if

  • Travellers who want a scheduled, shared canal cruise from €13.50 per person
  • Groups who want to book the whole boat privately
  • Guests who want drinks available or included on board
  • Guests who want food or snacks available on board

Less ideal if

  • You need a boat for more than 25 people

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What guests say

Aldo M.

Aldo M.

August 2026

“Nick was the best man in the city! Very beautiful experience!”

via Google
Andrea M.

Andrea M.

August 2026

“Best experience”

via Google
Alessandro C.

Alessandro C.

August 2026

“Nick è stato ottimo💪🏼”

via Google
Matteo

Matteo

August 2026

“Very good person! Nick!!”

via Google
m V.K.

m V.K.

August 2026

“Top”

via Google
Krishan V.

Krishan V.

August 2026

“Timon was wild and amazing”

via Google
Nate S.

Nate S.

August 2026

“Timon is a beast of a guide”

via Google
Unai M.G.

Unai M.G.

August 2026

“Incredible experience and incredible service from Rick and the team! Highly recomended!”

via Google
Luca N.

Luca N.

August 2026

“Wonderful boat ride with Timon”

via Google
Isabel G.

Isabel G.

August 2026

“I recommend Eco Boats for your canal ride. Timon was a great guide, funny and informative!”

via Google
Fabio D.S.

Fabio D.S.

August 2026

“Perfecr simon osvery good”

via Google
Lynsay B.

Lynsay B.

August 2026

“We loved the trip! Timon was a great guide. Very funny and informative.”

via Google
Valen

Valen

August 2026

“I love you timon”

via Google
Justin B.

Justin B.

August 2026

“We had a wonderful time with Timon”

via Google
Lara D.B.

Lara D.B.

August 2026

“Great boattour!!”

via Google
Klaas D.B.

Klaas D.B.

August 2026

“Timon wist veel te vertellen”

via Google
Luis J.G.

Luis J.G.

August 2026

“Amazing! Knowing Amsterdam in this way has been really beautiful!”

via Google
Oonnati D.

Oonnati D.

August 2026

“Timon, our skipper was funny and knowledgeable.”

via Google
Julia M.

Julia M.

August 2026

“Our guide Timon was great - informative while also entertaining. Such a good canal tour.”

via Google
Stephen A.

Stephen A.

August 2026

“Timon gave me and my family a fantastic tour around Amsterdam. He was informative and open. Can happily recommend this trip”

via Google

Shared Tours

4 cruises available

All-inclusive Canal Cruise - Snacks & Open Bar (Up to 12 People)
Shared Cruise
5.0(1,664)

All-inclusive Canal Cruise - Snacks & Open Bar (Up to 12 People)

€49.5
per person
🍻 Open bar
Max 12 guests
•
1 hour 30 mins
Amsterdam Spritz Cruise
Shared Cruise
5.0(1,664)

Amsterdam Spritz Cruise

€21.5
per person
⛵ Covered salon
Max 25 guests
•
1 hour
Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station
Shared Cruise
5.0(1,664)

Amsterdam Canal Cruise Tickets: Central station

€20
per person
⛵ Covered salon
Max 25 guests
•
1 hour

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam offers private canal cruises where the boat is reserved exclusively for your group.
Yes. Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam runs scheduled shared canal cruises where individual seats can be booked, starting from €13.50 per person.
Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam's shared cruises range from €13.50 to €49.50 per person, depending on the tour.
Private charters with Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam start at €400 for the whole boat.
Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam's cruises range from 1 hour & 30 minutes minimum to 1 hour & 30 minutes, depending on the tour — see the cruise list above for exact durations.
Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam's largest boat holds up to 25 guests; for bigger private groups, book the whole boat directly. Check individual cruise listings above for exact capacity.
Yes — food and drinks are available on selected cruises. See the individual cruise listing for what's included.
Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam cruises depart from Stationsplein 18, 1012 AB Amsterdam.
You can book directly on BoatLocal — select a cruise above, choose your date, time and number of guests, and pay securely online.

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Amsterdam: Evening cruise Central Station
Shared Cruise
5.0(1,664)

Amsterdam: Evening cruise Central Station

€20
per person
⛵ Covered salon
Max 25 guests
•
1 hour
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