Boat Rental Amsterdam Without a Licence: Prices, Rules, Tips
Boat rental in Amsterdam without a licence is possible: you rent an electric boat and steer it yourself on the canals, from age 18 with an ID. At Mokumboot the listed price is 97.50 euros for 2 hours, 140 euros for 3 hours and 170 euros for 4 hours, plus 2.70 euros tourist tax per person, with a 100 euro deposit. Top speed is 6 km/h and tour boats have priority.
Highlights
The electric boat
A silent electric sloop, no licence needed, where you settle in for an outing with friends. Sources give six to eight people depending on the boat: confirm capacity when booking.
Sailing the canals
The outing covers the central canals and the Amstel. The IJ harbour and the port area are off limits to rental boats.
The rules of the water
Tour boats have priority; music on board is not allowed and mooring to trees or under bridges is prohibited.
Practical info
Tips
- A 2-hour rental is the minimum; three hours leave time for a break. Bring a bank card for the deposit and valid ID. Name a single sober skipper: alcohol and boating do not mix. On King's Day and at Pride, different rules apply because of demand. For an outing without driving, see canal cruises instead, and to cross the IJ the water taxi.
How to get there
Several departure jetties, including Weesper and RAI depending on the operator; choose the one named on your booking. The Amstel jetty is close to the Magere Brug (metro Weesperplein).
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