Boat rental Amsterdam
Rent a boat and experience Amsterdam in an unique way. Be your own captain on your journey through the canals of Amsterdam, enjoying the freedom and spectacular view. At Sloepdelen, renting a boat is fast and easy!
- Reserve online, fast and easy
- No sailing license needed
- Boats are suited for up to 12 persons
- € 75,- per hour, members enjoy up to 50% discount
- Electric boats can drive 14 hours non-stop
- Activate the boat with your phone
- Boats are very easy to drive
- Location of the dock in the city center
- Min. duration of a boat trip is 2 hours
Renting a boat from Sloepdelen is easy
You can rent a boat within minutes by using our online reservation system.
Reserve online
Easily book your boat through our online reservation system.
Start the boat
Before departure you will receive an activation link through SMS, which gives you the possibility to start the boat.
Go out on the water!
Explore the canals of Amsterdam yourself, on a 100% electric boat.
Discover the boat
Our sloop is suited for a maximum of 12 people and it is easy to navigate with it.
Boat trip Amsterdam
A boat trip through the canals of Amsterdam is one of the best ways to get to know the capital of the Netherlands. You’re free to roam the city on the scattered waterways all throughout Amsterdam with your very own Sloepdelen boat. If you prefer not getting lost, we suggest following one of the following routes.
Highlights of Amsterdam
Navigating through the canals of Amsterdam with a boat is a unique experience. You definitely want to take some time to visit some of the spots mentioned below.
Brouwersgracht
In 1612, the canal belt was dug in a southern direction from the Brouwersgracht. It owes its name to the many breweries that were in the area.
Anne Frank huis
The Anne Frank Huis is a monument to commemorate Anne Frank and her family, who were in hiding there during the second World War. The house is located at 263-267…
Westerkerk
Westerkerk in Amsterdam is a church located at the Prinsengracht canal, at Westermarkt, on the edge of the Jordaan.
Rijksmuseum
The largest and most important national museum of the Netherlands, and also the house of Rembrandt van Rijn’s Night Watch.
Heineken Brouwerij
The Heineken Brouwerij (Brewery) was founded on 15 February 1863 when Gerard Adriaan Heineken purchased ‘De Hooiberg’ brewery. In 1873 the name was changed to Heineken’s Bierbrouwerij Maatschappij.
The Royal Theatre Carré (Koninklijk Theater Carré)
The Royal Theatre Carré is a theatre, located near the Amstel. Its original name was Circus Carré and it is built in the classicist style.
H'art museum
H’ART Museum brings together art and stories from all over the world in a unique way in Amsterdam.
Artis (Zoo)
Natura Artis Magistra: ‘Nature is the teacher of art and science’ is the zoo of Amsterdam and the oldest zoo in the Netherlands, located in the Plantage neighbourhood. It is…
National Maritime Museum (Scheepsvaartmuseum)
Specialised museum in Dutch maritime history, located in the building of the former ‘s Lands Zeemagazijn, with the second-largest maritime collection in the world.
NEMO
NEMO is a technology museum in Amsterdam. It was built on the foundations of the IJ tunnel and is located at Oosterdok.
Amsterdam Central Station
Amsterdam Central Station was built between 1881 and 1889, based on the design by P.J.H. Cuypers. This architect also designed the Rijksmuseum, which is why the two buildings look alike.
Wallen (red light district)
De Wallen, the best known prostitution neighbourhood of the Western world, is a bustling neighbourhood, also known as the ‘red light district‘, and is mostly filled with tourists.
Latest news
The light spectacle on the Amsterdam canals has begun!
November 29, 2024
The magical winter evenings in Amsterdam have begun! The canals are illuminated by stunning light artworks, and there’s no better way to admire them than from the water. Rent a boat and cruise through this unique art spectacle with your group. With your own boat, you control the pace and can fully enjoy the experience. Bring your favorite snacks and drinks, and don’t forget a warm blanket – perfect for those chilly winter evenings. Upon arrival, our team will help…
Sail through the unique luminary spectacle in Amsterdam!
November 28, 2024
Would you like to admire the unique light art installations along the canals of Amsterdam? Rent a boat for your group and sail together through the magical canals. Go at your own pace, bring your favorite drinks and snacks, and enjoy these special evenings. Extra tip: bring a cozy blanket for those slightly colder nights! Upon arrival, our staff will assist you with starting the boat and provide you with a route map to see as many lights as possible.…
The season comes to an end!
November 1, 2024
All locations closed from November 3 until March. See you next season! Winter is just around the corner, which means our boating season is coming to an end! From November 3, 2024, until March 2025, all our locations will be closed. But don’t worry… from our Amsterdam-West location, you can still enjoy a unique boating experience during the light festival from November 28, 2024, to January 19, 2025! Don’t miss this magical experience, click here for more information and keep…
Rent a boat and experience a day in Amsterdam you will not forget
Cruising through Amsterdam by yourself or with friends, colleagues or family is a unique experience. Enjoy the city from an another perspective and navigate trough the canals by yourself. The boarding spots at the Nassaukade 69 and at Mauritskade 3 are very easy to reach. So book your own canal boat Amsterdam now for an unique experience.
Do you want to become a member of Sloepdelen and take advantage of reduced rates?
As a Sloepdelen member you can immediately benefit from our extra friendly rates. You also have the possibility to make reservations yourself and to manage and cancel up to 2 hours before the reservation (free of charge). Click on the button for more information.
Boarding in Amsterdam
Mauritskade 3
In the eastern part of the Amsterdam city center we have a dock which is located at the Mauritskade 3. It’s near Weesperplein.
Nassaukade 69
In the western part of the Amsterdam city center, just next to the entrance of the new parking garage Marnix you will find our boarding spot Nassaukade. Very easy to reach and to park your car in the garage.
Questions
Are you looking for a boat rental in Utrecht, Leiden, Loosdrecht, Haarlem, de Vecht or Huizen? check out the other location pages.
You can find the prices for boat hire on the rates page on our website.
Do you have questions? Please check the Frequently Asked Questions page, or contact us.
Business events
We have extensive experience concerning event organisation and facilitation. Do you require a few boats for an event (large or small, possibly on location)? Simply contact us and enquire about the options! Sloepdelen has luxury, practical boats and we are flexible and will gladly join you in the thinking process. Sloepdelen also has access to a large network.
