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!
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- Reserve online, fast and easy
- No boating license needed
- Boats are suited for up to 12 persons
- € 70,- 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 reserve 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 persons 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 to not get 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 take some time to visit some or all 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. The house is located at 263-267 Prinsengracht.
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.
Hermitage
Hermitage Amsterdam is a branch of the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, located along the Amstel.
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.
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
Amsterdam Light Festival
November 20, 2022
It’s almost time! During the eleventh edition, the ALF takes you into the world of the imagination. Be inspired by the twenty light artworks against the wintry backdrop of Amsterdam and Imagine Beyond. The 20 works of art are placed in and around the canals of Amsterdam Center East. From December 1 to January 22, the lights go on every evening at 5 p.m. Experience Amsterdam Light Festival sailing on the Amsterdam canals in one of our sloops. And if…
Winter Sale at the Elandsgracht dock!
October 29, 2022
From 1 November you can sail with a discount! Yes, the winter season is about to begin! From 1 November, almost all locations will close, except for our dock at the Elandsgracht. Sometimes people forget how nice it can be to sail in this season, but don’t be fooled: sailing through Amsterdam in the twilight with a blanket, looking at all the glittering splendor along the side is perhaps even more fun than sailing in the summer! Let alone when…
Hibernating locations
October 17, 2022
Don’t worry, Amsterdam will remain open! From November 1, our sloops will be back in their winter storage to get ready for a great new high season in 2023! Huizen and Loosdrecht are already in hibernation. In Utrecht, Leiden and Haarlem you can enjoy the autumn scenes on the water until 1 November. So book your trip quickly at one of these locations! Sailing in the festive month of December or usher in the new year in January? Don’t worry,…
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. Do you want to find the boat rentals near me? The boarding spots at the Elandsgracht 150 and at Mauritskade 3 are very easy to reach. So reserve your own canal boat Amsterdam now for an unique experience
You want to become a Sloepdelen member 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.
Elandsgracht 150
In het western part of the Amsterdam city center, just next to bar-restaurant Waterkant, you will find our boarding spot Elandsgracht. Very easy to reach.
Questions
Are you looking for a boat rental in Utrecht, Leiden, Loosdrecht, Haarlem, Weesp 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 and Sloepdelen has access to a large network.
