Rent a boat Amsterdam King's Day 2026

Rent a boat Amsterdam King’s Day 2026

King’s Day on a boat in Amsterdam is the ultimate way to celebrate, with crowded canals and a vibrant orange atmosphere. Renting a boat on King’s Day means cruising through the city surrounded by music, celebrations, and a unique festive vibe. Every year, the Amsterdam canals are filled with boats full of partygoers. Want to be part of it? Rent a boat and enjoy an unforgettable day on the water in Amsterdam.

  • Beautiful and luxurious boats
  • All-you-can-drink
  • Music installation
  • Experienced skipper included

King’s Day boat in Amsterdam – Individual tickets

On King’s Day, cruising through the Amsterdam canals is the most popular way to celebrate. The city turns into one big orange spectacle, and the water is filled with hundreds of party boats, creating a unique festive atmosphere.

Not enough people to rent an entire boat? Purchase an individual ticket. You will join a shared boat cruise of 1.5 hours with other partygoers and celebrate King’s Day from the water. The cruise is 18+, and tickets are available from €79 per person.

During the cruise, you can enjoy unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks, a professional skipper, and a music system on board.

You can choose from five time slots:

  • 10:00 – 11:30
  • 12:00 – 13:30
  • 14:00 – 15:30
  • 16:00 – 17:30
  • 18:00 – 19:30

King’s Day cruises sell out quickly every year, so be sure to book your individual ticket in time to secure a spot on the water.

Amsterdam party king's day 2026

King’s Day 2026

Individual tickets

From

€79,- p.p.

  • Luxurious shared party boat
  • A unique location during the party
  • Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks
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Rent a private boat on King’s Day in Amsterdam

Do you prefer a boat with just your own friends? Rent a private boat for King’s Day, exclusively for your group. Our boats can accommodate groups ranging from 12 to a maximum of 75 people. It is possible to sail with fewer guests, but the price is always calculated based on a minimum of 12 people or the full capacity of the selected boat.

You can choose between two types of boats: an open sloop or a luxury salon boat. All boats are equipped with a professional captain and a music system.

Optionally, you can add a drink package for €50 per person, including unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks.

Two time slots are available:

  • 10:00 – 14:00 (€79 per person)
  • 15:00 – 19:00 (€79 per person)

Both time slots have the docks near Central Station as their starting and ending location.

All prices are including VAT.

King’s Day 2026

Minimum of 12 people

From

€79,- p.p.

  • Luxurious private boat
  • A unique location during the party
  • Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks (optional)
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Discover our other cruises and boats

Would you like to rent a boat or enjoy a relaxed canal cruise outside of King’s Day? That’s possible too. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, heading out on the water with friends, or simply want to enjoy Amsterdam from the canals, we offer various boats and cruises to suit every group and occasion. Feel free to explore our other products to see all available options.

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Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ

King’s Day is celebrated every year on April 27. Koningsdag Amsterdam 2023 falls on a Thursday. The festivities continue all day and most Dutch people are free on this day.

It’s very busy on King’s Day in Amsterdam. Because many people sail on King’s Day, the downtown area and canals are extra busy. So keep this in mind. Reserve your boat on time. Also, come to the boarding area on time when you go boating.

During Kings Day, there are a number of activities you can do in Amsterdam. Visit various free markets, enjoy on the terrace, go to one of the many festivals or, of course, rent a boat and sail on the Amsterdam canals! There is enough room on the boat for your entire family, group of friends, sorority or colleagues. In other words, everywhere is a party!

Renting a boat during King’s Day in Amsterdam comes with a number of rules you must follow. For example, the boat or sloop may not exceed 10 meters in length (in much of downtown). There is also a special boating route. This differs from the usual sailing routes in Amsterdam next to Kings Day. So you don’t get to decide how and where you sail. The special boating rules are in place to manage water traffic. Fortunately, there is a skipper on board to make sure these rules are followed. So you can spend all day slumping or dancing to celebrate King’s Day.

Yes, you can. Don’t opt for a beverage package where you can enjoy unlimited cold drinks all day? Then you can also bring these yourself. You may also bring food on the boat.

You can make reservations starting now! Book soon, because every year the boats for Kings Day in Amsterdam sell out several weeks in advance. Here the rule is: rather too early than too late.