Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam
Amsterdam's oldest boat rental company, now running an all-electric fleet
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Canal Motorboats was founded in 1996 and is the oldest boat rental company in Amsterdam. Its sister brand, Eco Boats Amsterdam, runs the fully electric side of the fleet — whisper-quiet, emission-free boats used for self-drive rentals (no boating license required), private charters with a skipper, and scheduled shared canal cruises. Boats depart from Stationsplein, right by Amsterdam Central Station, with shared cruises from €20 per person and private charters from €400.
Quick facts
- Founded: 1996 (as Canal Motorboats) — the oldest boat rental company in Amsterdam
- Fleet: fully electric, operated under sister brand Eco Boats Amsterdam
