BoatNow: Amsterdam Canal Boat Services
Discover Amsterdam
BoatNow is the best platform for booking boat experiences in Amsterdam. We connect clients with suitable boats and captains. Our objective is to provide optimal water-based experiences with transparent pricing.
Safety first
All boats have a CVO safety, have a license and are driven by professional captains. This all to make sure you’re on a safe and secure boattrip.
The best fit
While we’ve proudly grown to include our own fleet of boats, our top priority has always been you. That means matching you with the right boat, the right captain, and the right vibe, so your time on water is unforgettable!
Just 3 steps to your unforgettable experience on the water
CHOOSE YOUR BOAT
Do you prefer an open boat, or would you like a boat with a roof? How many friends, co-workers, or family members are you bringing along? Just pick your favourite!
OFFER
An offer is sent to you within 24 hours. We will take care of the rest, your boat will pick you up as requested.
CRUISE IN AMSTERDAM
Enjoy Amsterdam as it is meant to be. Always safe and secure with only the best boats and the best captains.
About Freek
Ahoy! I'm Freek van Koolbergen. Born and raised in the eastern part of Amsterdam (Oost) and a skipper on the Canals of Amsterdam for over 12 years now.
What I love most about being a skipper is seeing Amsterdam’s majesticity from a different angle, from the outside looking in. For me, it has always been the perfect student job, one that I smoothly combined with my bachelors in Communication & Multimedia Design. My final thesis focussed on supply and demand for tours on the Canals of Amsterdam. The result, and my bachelors degree, became the prototype of BoatNow.
One day, while sailing one of the boats, I met Jan-Joost Rueb. When we spoke about the platform, he got really excited, and said: "This should be on the market!"