Canal Motorboats

Rent a BBQ boat in Amsterdam

Discover Amsterdam from the water on a private BBQ boat including a captain, barbecue, and open bar with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks. Perfect for company outings, birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, team building, or a fun day out with friends and family. Our barbecue boat in Amsterdam accommodates groups of up to 28 people and guarantees a memorable experience.

What’s included

  • Experienced captain: Cruise with ease under the guidance of a local skipper.
  • Unlimited drinks: Enjoy an open bar with beer, wine, and soft drinks.
  • Delicious onboard BBQ: Includes meat, vegetarian options, and side dishes.
  • Extra options: Add a silent disco or Amsterdam canal quiz for extra fun.
  • Open or semi-covered boat: We adjust the setup based on the weather.
  • Central boarding location: Close to Amsterdam Central Station.

BBQ boat menu

  • (Meat or veggie) Skewers
  • (Meat or veggie) Burgers
  • (Meat or veggie) Sausages
  • Shashliks
  • Steak
  • Bread
  • Salad
  • Sauces
  • Herb butter

BBQ boat rental rates in Amsterdam

  • 2 hours: from €69.95 p.p.
  • 3 hours: from €97.50 p.p.
  • 4 hours: from €125.50 p.p.

Extra activities on board

Want to add even more fun to your BBQ boat tour in Amsterdam? Add one of these activities for a small extra fee:

  • Silent disco: €7 per person
  • Amsterdam canal quiz: €3 per person

Semi-covered or open BBQ boat

The boat is open or semi-covered. We decide on the day of the cruise, based on weather and other factors, to ensure your comfort on board.

Group size

Our BBQ boat in Amsterdam holds up to 28 people, but bookings are possible starting from 10 people. Whether you’re planning something intimate or large, you’ll always have a private boat.

City tax

In addition to the standard rate, we charge a city tax of €2.60 per person. Please provide the correct number of participants when booking.

Customize your BBQ boat tour

Want to create your own package? You can! Choose your own snacks, drinks, and activities for a personalized experience. Create your own private tour here.

Requests and special wishes

Have specific requests or wishes not mentioned here? Contact us. We will see what we can arrange for you.

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Private boat with barbecue and open bar

Experience the best of Amsterdam on our luxury private boats, complete with a barbecue on a boat and an open bar. Brand new and perfect for an unforgettable outing with your group.

Features

  • Space for 28 people
  • Includes captain
  • Unlimited drinks: beer, soft drinks, wine
  • Includes a barbecue
  • Luxury boats
  • Open or partially covered
  • Newest boats
  • Best service
  • For all occasions
  • Extra activities

Extra Activities

  • Silent disco
  • Amsterdam canal quiz
Private boat with barbecue and open bar

Canal Rules

Are you going to sail on the canals? Read the sailing rules carefully first. The sailing rules must always be followed. These are strictly controlled by the municipality of Amsterdam.

Can you put on music?

It is forbidden to have loud music on the boat. If you do not comply with this, the enforcers may confiscate your equipment and issue a fine. So stick to this to avoid this.

Who should you give priority?

A sailing rule that always applies is that priority must be given to longer boats. So do you see a boat that is longer than your boat? Then always give the boat priority. Always give priority to commercial shipping such as tour boats.

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  • Mooring prohibited Mooring prohibited
  • Forbidden to take a berth Forbidden to take a berth
  • Pay attention Pay attention
  • Forbidden to pass Forbidden to pass
  • No entry No entry

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Where can you find us?

Do you have a question?

We offer 3 options:
  1. Rent a private boat and sail yourself
  2. Rent a private boat with a skipper for 30 people
  3. Public boat tours of 1 hour

We are open every day, all year round. These are our opening hours:
  • Monday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Tuesday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Thursday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Friday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 - 22:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 22:00

We are located at various spots in Amsterdam, depending on the boat you’ve booked. Where you start, you will also finish. Rent a boat and sail yourself:
  • Zandhoek 22, 1013 KT Amsterdam
  • Westerdoksdijk 705, 1013 BX Amsterdam
  • Nassaukade 341, 1053 LZ Amsterdam
  • Polonceaukade 20, 1014 DA Amsterdam
  • Borneosteiger 8, 1019 KM Amsterdam
Boarding locations for shared cruises: 
  • Stationsplein 18, 1012 AB Amsterdam
  • Prinsengracht 442, 1017 KE Amsterdam
Boarding location for private cruises:
  • Stationsplein 18, 1012 AB Amsterdam
 

We offer various extra activities when you rent a boat from us. You pay a low rate per person. Choose the activity as an extra when booking. Extra activities for renting a small boat and self-sailing
  • Plastic fishing: €3 per person
  • Amsterdam canals quiz: €3 per person
Extra activities for renting a large boat with a captain
  • Silent disco: €7 per person
  • Amsterdam canals quiz: €3 per person

Of course! Every year we have some great offers during popular events such as King's Day, Amsterdam Gay pride and Amsterdam Light Festival. The rental of the boats usually starts 4 to 6 months in advance. So, make sure to book in advance to secure a boat.

Available boats

  • Small boats that you can sail yourself
  • Private canal boats with a captain and space for 30 people
  • Tickets for the large canal cruise boats

Do you need to sail yourself or is there a captain?

Please note: on King's Day, you always rent a boat with a captain. You can rent both the small boats and the large private canal cruise boat with space for 30 people. On other holidays/events, you are allowed to sail yourself.

Food and drinks

Regarding food and drinks on King's Day and Gay Pride: On the small boats where you are the captain, you may bring your own food and drinks. On the large boats (30-person boats), it's only allowed to bring your own food. We will arrange the drinks for you.  

Yes, we organize corporate outings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, family days, outings with friends, team events, and much more. You can rent multiple small boats to drive yourself or our large sloop with a captain, which can accommodate 30 people, along with catering and drinks. Additionally, we offer extra activities when you rent a boat from us. You pay a low rate per person. Extra activities for renting a small boat and self-sailing
  • Plastic fishing: €3 per person
  • Amsterdam canals quiz: €3 per person
Extra activities for renting a large boat with a captain
  • Silent disco: €7 per person
  • Amsterdam canals quiz: €3 per person

In addition to the regular boat fee, we are required to charge city tax at €2.60 per person. This applies to all boat rental companies in Amsterdam.

Plastic fishing is only possible when you rent a boat to sail yourself. You can book plastic fishing with us for a low rate of €3 per person. You will receive all the necessary equipment on board to fish for plastic from the canals during your boat trip, including nets and garbage bags. It’s not only a lot of fun, but also good for the environment!

You can choose from various locations in Amsterdam. Please note: where you pick up the boat, you must also return the boat. Check all directions to our boat rentals.
  • Zandhoek 22, 1013 KT Amsterdam
  • Westerdoksdijk 705, 1013 BX Amsterdam
  • Nassaukade 341, 1053LZ Amsterdam
  • Polonceaukade 20, 1014 DA Amsterdam
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Opening hours

Mon till sun: 10 am – 1o pm

Discover Amsterdam with Canal Motorboats

Sail yourself without a license
Buy a sightseeing tour ticket
Private cruise with a captain
Lowest rates
Multiple boarding locations
Around Amsterdam city center
Extra: quiz, silent disco, plastic fishing
Perfect for group outings
All boats are electric
+ 31 (0) 20 422 70 07