Private boat tour
The boat is yours, the skipper sails and tells the stories
- your own boat with skipper
- 2, 2.5 or 3 hours on the water
- up to 35 people
- food and drinks on board
- from € 425 per boat
Canal cruise Amsterdam
Just your own group on board, from € 425 per boat
Sail a boat yourself
You at the wheel, at your own pace
- no boating licence needed
- up to 8 people
- 100% electric and quiet
- free cancellation
A canal cruise in Amsterdam with your own group
Rather not share a crowded boat with strangers? At Mokumboot, a canal cruise through Amsterdam is always private. The boat is only for your group, you pick the time, and the skipper sails the route that suits you. Along the way, they tell you about the canal houses, bridges and stories of the city.
You sail on an open sloop or a classic tugboat, with room for up to 35 people. A cruise lasts 2, 2.5 or 3 hours. The price is per boat, not per person: with ten people, that works out at about € 42.50 each.
- Only your group on board
- An experienced skipper who knows the city
- Route and time arranged with you
- Food and drinks on board available
- 100% electric and quiet
Plan your private canal tour
Choose your boat, date and extras. You see the price right away, then choose: book and pay now, or request a quote first.
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Sailing through Amsterdam
Sail yourself or let our skippers take you through the canals
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Fleet of 80 boats
The largest electric fleet in Amsterdam.
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Environmentally friendly sailing
Explore the canals on a quiet, zero-emission boat.
Our canal boats
Classic tugboat
Our tugboats are modelled on the traditional Amsterdammertje. You sit on cushions at a long table, with a bar and a toilet on board. In good weather the boat opens up completely; when it's less nice out, you stay dry under the canopy.
Luxury open sloop
In the open sloop you sit low on the water with a clear view of the facades and bridges. There's room to walk around, grab a drink or switch seats for a photo.
Both boats are 100% electric and take up to 35 people. In autumn and winter there are umbrellas and blankets on board.
Reviews
What others say about Mokumboot
Read our guests’ experiences on Google and Tripadvisor.
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“We had an amazing tour with a beautiful guide … definitely recommend”
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“The best few hours spent in Amsterdam. The boats are easy to self navigate and it definately doesn’t require training or a licence. The views from the canals are so different of those one sees walking. We were asissted by Lucas and he is a gem of the entire team. Thank you, Lucas!!”
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“Loved the experience and Lucas was very helpful and friendly!”
Claudia F.Google -
“Excellent boat, friendly staff and we had a wonderful experience overall!”
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Routes through the canal ring
The skipper takes you along the Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht, the canal ring that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010. You pass under the Magere Brug, sail by the Royal Theatre Carré and through the quieter canals where life slows down. Spot something you'd like to see more of? Just say so and the skipper will adjust the route.
Food and drinks on board
A canal cruise really becomes a night out with a drink and something tasty. Together with our regular caterers, we arrange snack platters, lunch or dinner on board. Or go for the pizza boat or the pancake boat, where the food is served fresh. Prefer to bring your own? That's fine, for a corkage fee.
Sailing in the evening? Then you see the lit-up canal houses and bridges at their best.
A canal cruise for every occasion
A birthday, family day, bachelor party or company outing: with your own boat, you celebrate it on the water. During King's Day, Pride Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Light Festival you also sail with just your own group, with a skipper who knows where it gets busy and where the view is best.
Boarding at Central Station
You board at our location close to Amsterdam Central Station or at the NEMO Science Museum. By train, tram, metro or bus you're there in minutes. Prefer to board somewhere else, for example at your hotel or restaurant? That can be arranged for an extra charge.
Prams are welcome on board, and so are assistance dogs. Unfortunately our boats are not wheelchair accessible. Questions about accessibility? Let us know and we'll gladly think along with you.
Boarding locations
Our boarding locations
Rent a boat from a dock near you. Private tours depart from Central Station.
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Amsterdam Centrum
Boat rentalNassaukade 351, 1053 LZ Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Westerpark
Boat rentalPolonceaukade 20, 1014 DA Amsterdam
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Amsterdam de Pijp
Boat rentalJozef Israëlskade 48, 1072 LH Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Amstel
Boat rentalMauritskade 1E, 1091 EW Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Oost
Boat rentalMauritskade 65, 1092 AD Amsterdam
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Amsterdam RAI
Boat rentalWielingenstraat 9, 1078 KK Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Weesper
Boat rentalSchollenbrugstraat 1, 1091 EX Amsterdam
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Amsterdam Zuid
Boat rentalStadionkade 73B, 1076 BJ Amsterdam
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Rather sail yourself?
Want to take the wheel yourself? Rent an electric sloop for up to 8 people and explore the canals at your own pace. You don't need a boating licence.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about a canal cruise in Amsterdam
Can I book a canal cruise with tickets at Mokumboot?
No. At Mokumboot you always sail privately with your own group. You rent the whole boat with skipper, from € 425 for 2 hours. With ten people, that's about € 42.50 per person.
How much does a private canal cruise in Amsterdam cost?
A private canal cruise costs € 425 for 2 hours, € 530 for 2.5 hours and € 640 for 3 hours. The price is per boat, skipper included. Tourist tax of € 2.70 per person is added.
How many people can come on board?
Our tugboats and open sloops take up to 35 people. With a smaller group you can sail privately just as easily.
Where do I board?
You board at our location close to Amsterdam Central Station or at the NEMO Science Museum. Boarding elsewhere can be arranged for an extra charge.
Can I bring my own food and drinks?
Yes. You can order food and drinks from us, or bring your own for a corkage fee.
