CHECKLIST

You don’t take boat out on the Amsterdam canals every week, do you? So you’d better do it right! Below is a checklist to make the very best of your trip on the Amsterdam canals. Please make sure to read it. And to inform your crew as well (using the easy share buttons).

Our insurance requires you to bring a valid ID (passport, national ID-card or driving licence). These can be yours or from someone else in your boat.

Before you actually start your Amsterdam canal trip you will receive a personal instruction. We will tell you how to use your boat, what basic rules to respect and our favourite route recommendations, including some of the most beautiful canals of Amsterdam. Also there is some paper work to do before departure. In order to enjoy your full rental time on the canals, we recommend to be at our dock at least 10 minutes before the actual starting time of your rental. Our dock is centrally located on the west side of ‘De Jordaan’, a very popular and attractive area. With our directions and a little help from Google Maps it should be easy to find us.

You may bring your own refreshments on board. Actually, we highly encourage you to do so. Bringing some food and drinks -preferable even some local specialties- will definitely further enhance your Amsterdam canal experience. By stocking up in advance you don’t lose any valuable boating time. Find out about our favorite nearby places to buy your provisions.

Bachelor(ette) parties are not allowed on our boats. If you missed out on that information when making your reservation for a bachelor(ette) party, please inform us a.s.a.p. Then we will cancel your booking and give you a full refund.

Any type of weather -whether it be sun, heat, wind, cold or rain-  is more intense when you’re out on the canals in an open boat. Also the weather may change during your canal trip, for better or for worse. Therefore, we recommend bringing sunglasses and sunscreen, as well as a warm (and preferably rain proof) sweater or jacket and an umbrella. During summer you may even want to bring your swim suit and a towel. And during spring and autumn some gloves and/or a hat. Better safe than sorry! Check the actual weather and the weather forecast for Amsterdam.

On the Amsterdam canals (a densely populated World Heritage Area) music is forbidden by law on any type of open boat. If you get caught, the police or the water authorities will confiscate your equipment and give you a euro 220,- fine. So don’t be tempted and leave your music equipment at home.

Boats4rent is located between the very popular and lively ‘Jordaan’ and ‘Oud-West’ neighbourhoods, a great area to spend some time before and/or after your boat rental. There are plenty of nice bars, café’s, restaurants and shops within walking distance. And nearby attractions are the Anne Frank House, the Westerchurch, the World Heritage area, the Foodhallen, the Leidseplein and the Vondelpark. If you feel like going for an easy and tasty breakfast, lunch or dinner before or after you rental, please check out our nearby recommendations.

When the weather is good, we are often fully booked. So in order to avoid disappointments on the spot, please make sure to reserve your rental boat in advance. For same day rentals please call us before getting on your way to our dock: +31 20 700 9377. For tomorrow or any other day please book online.