Saloon Boat Barbarella - Drinks & Food Options (1-12 People)
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“Nick was the best man in the city! Very beautiful experience!”
From €375
·1 hour & 30 mins
About this tour
Historic Saloon Boat • Drinks & Food Options • Professional Skipper • Max 12 pers.
duration: 1.5-hours - 4 hours
cancellation_summary: Full refund available if you make a cancellation 1 month before departure
min_age: 1
max_age: 99
group_size: Maximum 12 people
description: Step aboard the Barbarella, a one-of-a-kind saloon boat with a remarkable history. Originally designed and built in the 1960s for Maup Caransa, one of Amsterdam's most influential post-war real estate entrepreneurs and hotel owners, this vessel was created for hosting distinguished guests in comfort and style. That sense of history and atmosphere is still very much present on board today.
While the Barbarella's character is rooted in the past, the experience is entirely modern. Powered by a silent electric engine, you'll glide through Amsterdam's canals cleanly and quietly, without sacrificing a single touch of comfort or luxury. With a professional skipper and dedicated host on board, every detail is taken care of so your group can simply sit back and enjoy the ride.
what_is_included: - Private boat hire
- Professional skipper
- Dedicated host
- Option to hard liquor and dutch open-bar
- Lifejackets if requested
itinerary: ## Boarding location
We start just before Amsterdam Central Station, near Stationsplein 18. Do you prefer to depart from a different location? Then please contact us.
highlights: - Canal Belt (Grachtengordel)
- National Maritime Museum
- Oosterdok
- The Skinny Bridge (De Magere Brug)
- The Dancing Houses
- The Amstel River
check_in_details: - Please arrive 15 minutes in advance so we can give you your full sailing time
special_requirements: Do you have specific requests or wishes not listed here? Please contact us. We will look into what we can arrange for you.
extras: Full catering
Ask us what is available at your given time
- Warm Dutch food platter
- Three course dinner
- Various tapas platters
- Pizza's options
- Burgers options including fries
disclaimers: In addition to the regular price for the boat, we are obliged to charge city tax of €2.70 per person, so please indicate your group size in the next step
“Nick was the best man in the city! Very beautiful experience!”
Food & drinks on board
Eigen drinken
Neem je eigen drinken mee. Koelers en ijs aan boord.
€5.00 /pax/hr
Frisdrank optie
Onbeperkt cola, Fanta, ice tea en water.
€6.00 /pax/hr
Open Bar Classic
Onbeperkt bier, fris, witte wijn, gekoelde rosé, 0.0 bier.
€10.50 /pax/hr
Open Bar Deluxe
Onbeperkt bier, fris, witte wijn, gekoelde rosé en bubbels.
€14.00 /pax/hr
Bittergarnituur
Heerlijke bittergarnituur mix. 10 stuks per portie.
€11.50 /portion
Kaasplankje
Kaasplankje met Delice de Bourgogne, Pecorino Sardo, Epoisses, Comté 24 en Bleu d'Auvergne.
€12.50 /portion
Tapas
Diverse tapas hapjes: charcuterie, kaasplateau, tapasspiesjes, brood, toast, tapenade.
€13.95 /pax
Pizza
Pizza naar keuze: Margherita, Funghi, Pepperoni, Con Pollo of Vegetariana.
€14.50 /portion
BBQ
Heerlijke BBQ (vlees, vega en sides). Maximaal 28 personen.
€24.95 /pax
High Tea
Diverse zoete en hartige high tea hapjes (vis, vlees en vega), waaronder scones, brownies, muffins, luxe sandwiches, mini quiches, wraps en verse muntthee.
€32.50 /portion
3-gangenmenu
Voorgerecht, hoofdgerecht en dessert. Alleen op de Barbarella.
€55.00 /pax
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel up to 1 month before: full refund
- Cancel up to 1 week before: 75% refund
- Cancel 1 week or less before: no refund
- Changes can be requested up to 48 hours before the cruise
What guests say
Who This Is For
Great for
- Groups who want the whole boat to themselves
- Celebrations and group outings (up to 12 guests)
Maybe not for
- Anyone hoping to join an existing group — the whole boat is booked at once
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this cruise?
The cruise lasts 1 hour & 30 mins.
How many people can join this cruise?
Saloon Boat Barbarella - Drinks & Food Options (1-12 People) is a private charter for up to 12 guests — you have the whole boat to your own group.
How much does this cruise cost?
Prices for this private charter start at €375.
Who operates this cruise?
Saloon Boat Barbarella - Drinks & Food Options (1-12 People) is operated by Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam and can be booked directly through BoatLocal.
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About Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam

Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam
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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