From €380.63
·1 hour & 30 mins
Historic Saloon Boat • Drinks & Food Options • Professional Skipper • Max 12 pers.
duration: 1.5-hours - 4 hours
cancellation_summary: Full refund available if you make a cancellation 1 month before departure
min_age: 1
max_age: 99
group_size: Maximum 12 people
description: Step aboard the Barbarella, a one-of-a-kind saloon boat with a remarkable history. Originally designed and built in the 1960s for Maup Caransa, one of Amsterdam's most influential post-war real estate entrepreneurs and hotel owners, this vessel was created for hosting distinguished guests in comfort and style. That sense of history and atmosphere is still very much present on board today.
While the Barbarella's character is rooted in the past, the experience is entirely modern. Powered by a silent electric engine, you'll glide through Amsterdam's canals cleanly and quietly, without sacrificing a single touch of comfort or luxury. With a professional skipper and dedicated host on board, every detail is taken care of so your group can simply sit back and enjoy the ride.
what_is_included: - Private boat hire
- Professional skipper
- Dedicated host
- Option to hard liquor and dutch open-bar
- Lifejackets if requested
itinerary: ## Boarding location
We start just before Amsterdam Central Station, near Stationsplein 18. Do you prefer to depart from a different location? Then please contact us.
highlights: - Canal Belt (Grachtengordel)
- National Maritime Museum
- Oosterdok
- The Skinny Bridge (De Magere Brug)
- The Dancing Houses
- The Amstel River
check_in_details: - Please arrive 15 minutes in advance so we can give you your full sailing time
special_requirements: Do you have specific requests or wishes not listed here? Please contact us. We will look into what we can arrange for you.
extras: Full catering
Ask us what is available at your given time
- Warm Dutch food platter
- Three course dinner
- Various tapas platters
- Pizza's options
- Burgers options including fries
disclaimers: In addition to the regular price for the boat, we are obliged to charge city tax of €2.70 per person, so please indicate your group size in the next step
“Nick was the best man in the city! Very beautiful experience!”
Aldo M.
August 2026
“Nick was the best man in the city! Very beautiful experience!”
Andrea M.
August 2026
“Best experience”
Alessandro C.
August 2026
“Nick è stato ottimo💪🏼”
Matteo
August 2026
“Very good person! Nick!!”
m V.K.
August 2026
“Top”
Krishan V.
August 2026
“Timon was wild and amazing”
Nate S.
August 2026
“Timon is a beast of a guide”
Unai M.G.
August 2026
“Incredible experience and incredible service from Rick and the team! Highly recomended!”
Luca N.
August 2026
“Wonderful boat ride with Timon”
Isabel G.
August 2026
“I recommend Eco Boats for your canal ride. Timon was a great guide, funny and informative!”
Fabio D.S.
August 2026
“Perfecr simon osvery good”
Lynsay B.
August 2026
“We loved the trip! Timon was a great guide. Very funny and informative.”
Valen
August 2026
“I love you timon”
Justin B.
August 2026
“We had a wonderful time with Timon”
Lara D.B.
August 2026
“Great boattour!!”
Klaas D.B.
August 2026
“Timon wist veel te vertellen”
Luis J.G.
August 2026
“Amazing! Knowing Amsterdam in this way has been really beautiful!”
Oonnati D.
August 2026
“Timon, our skipper was funny and knowledgeable.”
Julia M.
August 2026
“Our guide Timon was great - informative while also entertaining. Such a good canal tour.”
Stephen A.
August 2026
“Timon gave me and my family a fantastic tour around Amsterdam. He was informative and open. Can happily recommend this trip”
The cruise lasts 1 hour & 30 mins.
Saloon Boat Barbarella - Drinks & Food Options (1-12 People) is a private charter for up to 12 guests — you have the whole boat to your own group.
Prices for this private charter start at €375.
Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam
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.
View all cruises by Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats AmsterdamSaloon Boat Barbarella - Drinks & Food Options (1-12 People) is operated by Canal Motorboats & Eco Boats Amsterdam and can be booked directly through BoatLocal.
Up to 12 guests · from €330
