Rent a boat in Amsterdam for 4 to 10 guests
A small group on a boat: that is cruising at its most personal. No crowds, no squeezing, just you and your guests on the Amsterdam waterways. Whether it is a birthday with close friends, a romantic outing or an intimate team moment: on a small salon boat everyone is close and everything feels exclusive.
Our boats run 100% electric on green energy. Quiet and clean, so you can talk, laugh and enjoy without interruption. The only sound is the lapping of water against the bow and the conversations on board.
Intimate and personal
With 4 to 10 guests you have the boat practically to yourself. No other groups, no shared spaces. The skipper navigates, you enjoy. Our smaller boats like the Marie Zurlohe and Roerdomp are perfect for this group size: cosy, well-appointed and with all the comfort you need.
Carefree enjoyment
At Rent a Boat Amsterdam we take care of everything. Let us know what you want: drinks with snacks, a champagne package or a full dinner. We arrange the boat, the skipper, the catering and the route. You step on board and don't have to think about a thing.
Rent a Boat Amsterdam is a partnership of the most prominent boat companies in the city. You book directly at the source, without intermediaries. We always sail, on time, well organised and without exception.
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Personal attention
With a small group, the service is extra personal. Your account manager knows your preferences and the skipper pays attention to every detail. Special dietary requirements, a favourite route or a surprise moment: it will be arranged.
Quality without compromise
Even for small groups we work with the same carefully selected catering partners. Fresh bites, good wines and polished presentation. Small does not mean less, it means more exclusive.
Affordable for small groups
A private boat for 4 to 10 guests is more accessible than you think. No large minimum orders, but flexible packages that fit your budget.
Comfortable and complete
Even our smallest boats are equipped with heating, a toilet and the option to sail open or closed. In sunshine the roof opens, in rain you stay warm and dry. All year round..
Featured options
Dinner for 2 to 10 people
A seated dinner on a small boat is a special experience. Set table, candlelight, multiple courses and the canals slowly passing by. Romantic for two, fun with ten.
Champagne package
Start your boat trip with a bottle of champagne and matching bites. Ideal for a proposal, anniversary or simply because you can. The Amsterdam skyline as your backdrop, bubbles in your glass.
Birthday on the water
Celebrate your birthday in a way nobody forgets. Drinks with your closest friends, sailing through the city you love. Including snacks, drinks and a route past the most beautiful spots.
How does a boat trip with 4-10 guests work?
1 - Arrival at the jetty
You and your guests arrive at the agreed boarding location. The skipper is ready to welcome you. With a small group, everyone is on board within a minute.
2 - Welcome on board
The skipper shows you the facilities and pours the first drinks. With a group of this size it feels familiar right away. No need for introductions, everyone knows each other.
3 - Departure
The boat leaves the quay and glides onto the canals. The city grows quiet, the water takes over. The first photos are taken, the first memories are made.
4 - Enjoying the ride
This is what it is all about. A good conversation with a drink in hand, bites being passed around, laughter carrying over the water. The boat sails, you enjoy.
5 - Amsterdam highlights
The skipper knows the most beautiful routes. The narrow canals of the Jordaan, the stately Golden Bend, the picturesque bridges. With a small boat you fit through everywhere.
6 - Back on shore
After two or three hours the boat moors again. You step off the boat feeling like you have experienced something special. Not a standard outing, but a memory.
Frequently asked questions
For 6 guests we recommend the Marie Zurlohe (up to 12 guests seated) or the Roerdomp (up to 10 guests seated). Both boats offer an intimate atmosphere without feeling cramped. For a bit more space, the Anna Maria (up to 20 guests) is an option.
Absolutely. A seated dinner for 4 guests can be organised perfectly on the Marie Zurlohe or Roerdomp. Multiple courses, table service and a route through the canals. Ideal for a romantic dinner or an intimate celebration.
The price depends on the chosen boat, duration and catering. A BBQ on board starts from €59 per person, a walking dinner from €79 per person, a seated dinner from €89 per person. All prices include the boat trip and drinks package.
Absolutely. Our small boats have heating and can sail fully enclosed. In rain you sit warm and dry with a view of the canals. Some guests even find a rainy day extra atmospheric.
Our guests rate us 9.1 out of 3,797 reviews
Salon boat or open boat for 4-10 guests?
A small salon boat: comfort and atmosphere
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The Marie Zurlohe and Roerdomp are our smallest salon boats. Fully equipped with heating, a toilet and the option to sail open or closed. The atmosphere is intimate and polished, ideal for dinners, drinks and special occasions. You sail in comfort all year round.
Book a salon boatAn open boat: sun and freedom
An open boat is open and informal. Ideal for summer days when you want to feel the sun on your face. Fewer facilities, more outdoor feeling. Perfect for a relaxed afternoon with friends when the weather cooperates.
View open boatsOur salon boats
These salon boats are available for your trip on the Amsterdam canals:
Anna Maria
€323.00
371 ratings
Hoop op Behoud
€319.00
1 rating
Marie Zurlohe
€275.00
398 ratings
Watertoerist
€315.00
24 ratings