Rent a boat on King's Day

Celebrate King's Day on the water, with only your own group on board

King's Day from your own boat

Don't fancy squeezing through packed streets on King's Day? On the water you get space, a view and your own spot right in the middle of the orange party. At Mokumboot you always sail privately: the boat is just for your group and the skipper takes care of the rest.

You sail on a classic tugboat or a luxury open sloop, with room for up to 35 people. Both boats are 100% electric. The skipper knows the canals and knows where it gets busy and where you get a good view of the party.

King's Day is the busiest day of the year on the canals and availability is limited, so we work with a separate offer on that day. Request a quote and we'll tell you what's possible for your group.

Only your group on board
A skipper who knows the city and the crowds
Tugboat with bar and toilet, or open sloop
Up to 35 people per boat
100% electric and quiet

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Sailing through Amsterdam

Sail yourself or let our skippers take you along the canals
Fleet of 80 boats

The largest electric fleet in Amsterdam.
Eco-friendly sailing

Explore the canals on a quiet, zero-emission boat.

Mokumboot tugboat full of people dressed in orange on the Amstel during King's Day

Through the orange party with a skipper

Classic tugboat

Our tugboats are built after the traditional Amsterdammertje. You sit at a long table, with a bar and a toilet on board. Handy on a day when the toilets on shore are packed.

Luxury open sloop

In the open sloop you sit low on the water, with a clear view of the partying quays and bridges. There's room to walk around and swap seats.

The skipper sails and tells you about the city along the way, in English and Dutch. You plan the route together, depending on where the party is at that moment.

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Group on a Mokumboot sloop with skipper near the Magere Brug on King's Day

Boarding, food and drinks

You board at our boarding point near Amsterdam Central Station or at the NEMO Science Museum. Boarding somewhere else is possible on request, for an extra charge.

Our regular caterers can provide snack boards, lunch or dinner. You can also bring your own for a corkage fee. Your King's Day quote tells you exactly what's possible on the day.

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Friends celebrating King's Day in an electric Mokumboot sloop

Rather sail yourself on King's Day?

With a smaller group you can take the helm yourself. Rent an electric sloop for up to 8 people; you don't need a boating licence. Book early, because on King's Day the sloops go fast.

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Our customer experience

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“We had an amazing tour with a beautiful guide … definitely recommend”

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EminGoogle
“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!!”

Antra B.Google
“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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Private on the water on other big days too

The party on the canals doesn't stop after King's Day. During Pride Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Light Festival you also sail with just your own group, and the rest of the year you can book a private tour whenever it suits you.

Events Private tour

Can I rent a boat with a skipper on King's Day?

Yes. You rent a classic tugboat or a luxury open sloop with a skipper for your own group, up to 35 people. Because King's Day is the busiest day of the year, we work with a separate offer on that day. Request a quote to see the options.

Can I also sail myself on King's Day?

Yes. You can rent an electric sloop for up to 8 people. No boating licence needed. The sloops book up quickly for King's Day, so reserve early.

Where do I board on King's Day?

You board at our boarding point near Amsterdam Central Station or at the NEMO Science Museum. Boarding somewhere else is possible on request, for an extra charge.