8 Boat Rentals in Grachtengordel-West That You Shouldn't Miss

August 29, 2021 Mollie Coke

This city, full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Must-sees on any visitor's itinerary include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the world's only floating flower market. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot. For an unusual and memorable alternative to hotels, consider staying in a houseboat.
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1. E-boats Amsterdam

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E-boats Amsterdam

Step on board and enjoy Amsterdam from the water. Welcome on board of the elegant E-boats. A class apart on the Amsterdam canals. Your personal wishes are paramount while cruising with E-boats. Experience the peaceful silence of sailing on a boat with a quiet, exhaust fume free electric motor. A memory for a lifetime. Nothing is more beautiful than sailing through the Amsterdam canals in good company. You will provide your guests with a special moment by experiencing Amsterdam at its finest. E-boats is friendly and flexible to deal with. In the morning, as the city awakes, we will let you taste the most delicious Dutch apple pie from Amsterdam or surprise you with a visit to a small, hidden courtyard. On a balmy afternoon we can sail on the river Amstel where you can witness the cheerful spectacle of boats, historic houses and relaxed people. When the nightlife erupts we can bring you to your favourite restaurant or club.

2. Leemstar

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Leemstar

When you prefer small group tours with live guiding. Then Leemstar is a good choice. Leemstar is born out of Amsterdam passion. We offer Private & Shared cruises and operate in small groups which may vary from 2- max 20 guests. The local & professional captains take you out on 100 % electric & silent Stylish Open or Covered a typical DUTCH boats. So no crowded/massive tour boat but distinguishing vessels, some with historical value. Engage in dialogue with the local skipper & learn lots of things about Amsterdam! The shared 90 minutes Leemstar Saloon Launch Boat cruise varies in classic and more modern parts of the city. Shorter shared cruises tend to stay in the canal belt and are able to visit smaller canals. Don't forget about our private options, prices don't differ that much! Our boats can fit any occasion.. Visit our website for more information. If there's no availability please contact us directly. Cruise with Leemstar! Others experienced it as the highlight of their trip!

3. Plastic Whale

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Plastic Whale

Plastic Whale is the first professional plastic fishingcompany in the world. A social enterprise with a mission: make the world’s waters plasticfree and create valuable new products from plastic waste. It started in 2011 with a single challenge to build a boat made of plastic waste. Today, we have a fleet of ten design boats made from Amsterdam Canal Plastic. It is our goal to go ‘out of business’: in our case, overfishing is a positive thing. With your team, department or company you can help us achieve our goal: come plastic fishing with us in Amsterdam. Whether you go for a relaxing trip, including a nice boat lunch, or you want to fish like crazy: it’s up to you. We just want you to have a great day. The Plastic Whales are completely electric and run for 50% on solar energy. Very clean and very quiet. We hope to welcome you onboard!

4. Pure Boats

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Pure Boats

Step aboard one our classy, electric canal cruisers and experience the Amsterdam canals as if aboard your own private boat. You can choose to have the boat to yourselves with a private and personalised cruise, or reserve our 2-hour all-inclusive experience, which is shared with a small group . Want to join us for a cruise? Check out our website or send us a message via [email protected]. We strive to provide our guests with the perfect balance of information and relaxation. While your highly experienced captain guides you through the enchanting waterways, sit back and enjoy our extensive on-board bar, stocked with seasonal craft beers from Amsterdam breweries, hand-picked wines, soft drinks, juices and local spirits. For our snacks, we work together with local companies to give you the true taste of Amsterdam.

5. Flying Dutch Boats

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Flying Dutch Boats

We are going to set sail in Old Amsterdam on our self made luxurious electric boat! We will cruise into the deepest and most stunning canals where all the big boats aren't able to come. We will show and talk about Old Amsterdam, it's History and it's Dutch culture while you can relax on our lounge boat. No automated system telling you the numbers, but real genuine stories of pure history by real Dutchies. It is an unforgettable tour with the humor and the view our dutch perspective. We will cruise down the famous Prinsengracht towards the most romantic Skinny bridge, the Amstel river, the famous Red Light District, the impressive Golden Bend, the Jordaan and its smallest canals and so many more.

6. Flagship Amsterdam

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Flagship Amsterdam

Come join us on one of our legendary boat tours and get ready to cruise along the Amsterdam canals on our unique electric boats. We have a fully equipped bar where you can enjoy a nice drink or cocktail at a reasonable price. With views of Amsterdam’s most famous monuments and memorials and a convenient departure from the Anne Frank house, our canal cruise is a great alternative to those old-school tourist canal boats that your grandma probably recommended

7. Sebi Boat Tours

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Sebi Boat Tours

Welcome! We are Sebi Boat Tours, the best canal cruise in Amsterdam. We are two true Amsterdammers that love our city and we want to share this experience with you! With our especially designed electric vessel Giuliana we will give you a unique 2 hour experience including Dutch snacks and unlimited drinks. We will visit all the highlights the Amsterdam canals have to offer including the canal belt, red light district, Jordaan and more... All this in a very comfortable vessel both in winter (heated) and summer (open) with toilet. Captain Sebi is very experienced and knowledgeable and will be your captain, host and guide. He speaks Dutch, English and German and will make sure that you are safe, comfortable and that you will have a great time on board. So if you are visiting Amsterdam and you want to see the city from a different perspective, do not hesitate and come join us for an amazing tour! We tour twice a day, 6 days a week or book a private tour and have the boat all to yourself!

8. Booot Amsterdam

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Booot Amsterdam

The best way of seeing historical Amsterdam is from the water. Join us on our luxury canal tour on a small boat. Our boats are 100% electric and quiet. In case of rain we do have a cover over the boats. Our pickup location is in Amsterdam city centre at the Anne Frank house in summer season and at the Oosterdokskade 8 in winter season. It can be busy so reserve your tickets online at our website for a guaranteed place. Enjoy all the beauty that Amsterdam has to offer while enjoying a drink. All our boats have a bar on board. During the tour our host will tell you about the history of Amsterdam and the sights.

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