Hi, please check with the company, because I'm not sure. We went there without booking, at our own risk, in the middle of july and were lucky to rent a boat, at the end of the day

It all depends on the weather! For now, Thursday 27th Sept looks best, but I'd advise you to keep an eye on the forecast.

Dear Michelle, Many thanks for your request! What a good idea to rent one of our boats when you're in Amsterdam. I'm sure you will like it :-) At the end of July it's the peak of the summer holidays. Not just in Amsterdam, but pretty much everywhere in Europe. In that period we will often be fully booked. So we definitely recommend to book in advance. Most likely the weather will be good that time of year. Should it rain, you can always reschedule your reservation up to 24 hours in advance. The easiest way to book is via the easy booking tool on our website. The availability is always up to date und you can pick the time slot of your preference. After payment by Paypal or credit card (no extra charges) you will receive a confirmation via e-mail. And we will be at the dock to welcome you and to give you a personal instruction about the boats, some basic rules and nice routes. Please don't hesitate to contact us again in case of any other questions. Looking forward to your reservation and to welcoming you in about a month's time! Are you counting down already? ;-) Best regards, Jan Pieter, Boats4rent

No problem. I'm glad to answer your questions! Yes one or two days in advance will be fine. However for the weekends it's better to book as soon as possible. In case of nice weather we're usually fully booked. The easiest way to make your actual reservation is by using our online reservation system.This provides a 24/7 accurate overview of available time slots! If you have any other questions please let us know!

Dear Ziv, Thanks for your boat rental request at Boats4rent! I am happy to answer your questions about our rental boats. Indeed we rent boats you drive your selves and after a personal instruction this is great fun and really easy. Our boats are suitable for a maximum of 6 persons per boat. So your group of 4 people is absolutely fine! You can even invite 2 more friends :-) Most people rent our boats for three hours. This gives you enough time to make a great tour through the city center canals. The rate for a three hour evening rental is 89 euro. This rate is all-in, it includes: a personal instruction, a laminated map, full batteries, foam seats, life vests, insurance and tourist tax. And it is the best rate you will find in Amsterdam! If you wish to make a definite reservation, may I ask you to use our online reservation system on our website? Boats4rent is located on the Polonceaukade 2. This is directly in front of the Westerpark. From our rental location you can make a great boat tour through the Jordaan and the city center canals. Upon arrival you will receive a personal welcome and a clear instruction about the boat and the basic rules. Furthermore we provide a detailed map containing recommended routes, points of interest and other useful information. After our instruction, it is great fun and really easy to drive our boats. You don't need any licence nor experience for this. I hope to see you soon at Boats4rent and please don't hesitate to contact us in case of any other questions! Best regards from Amsterdam, Roos de Klein

Dear Oumoulsy, Many thanks for your request! I hope you will understand my answer in English :-) Sorry for my late reply. At the moment we are enjoying our winter break. So that's why we don't see our mailbox every day. Do you know the exact dates that you will be in Amsterdam? The reason I'm asking is that our 2018 will start on Saturday 10 March. You don't need any license or any experience to drive our boats. And you also don't need any knowledge of the city. Before your departure we will give you a good explaination of everyting you need to know: how to use the boat (very easy), the basis safety rules (also very straighforward) and nice route suggestions. So you are very welcome to experience this wonderful trip with your friends. Our our website you can already make your booking if you want. Please let us know if you have any other questions! Best regards from Amsterdam, Jan Pieter, Boats4rent

Hallo Kerstin, Vielen Dank für Deine Nachricht. Ich verstehe, dass Du da mal nachfragst. Normalerweise benutzen wir eine Kreditkarte für die Kaution. Dies hat nichts zu tun mit der Zahlung, sondern mit einer 'Sicherheit' dass das Boot wieder im guten Zustand zuruck kommt. Vielleicht hat eine andere Person aus Deiner Gruppe eine Kreditkarte? Wenn das nicht der Fall ist, bitten wir zwei ID's mit zu bringen (z.B. Personalausweis und Führerschein). Ich hoffe das ist klar und klappt so. Bis zum 15. August! :-) Jan Pieter Boats4rent Amsterdam

Hallo Kerstin, Vielen Dank für Deine Nachfrage. Schön, dass ihr bei uns fahren wollt! Wir verstehen sehr gut, dass es keinen Spass macht im Regen zu fahren. Deshalb zwingen wir auch Keinen dazu ;-) Falls die Wettervorhersage nicht gut aussieht für den Tag der Reservierung, könnt ihr uns bis 24 Stunden vorher konkaktieren. Dann können wir zusammen überlegen was sinnvoll ist: 1. entweder wir können direkt einen neuen Alterntivtermin verabreden; 2. oder ihr bekommt vorerst ein Guthaben. Bei einer unsicheren Wettervorhersage gibt es auch eine dritte Möglichkeit: eine Vereinbarung es auf den Tag selber ankommen zu lassen. Bei Regen dürft ihr dann auch kurzfristig noch verschieben. Im unverhofften (und zum Glück auch unwahrscheinlichen) Fall, dass es während des ganzen Aufenthalts in Amsterdam regnet und ein Alternativtermin nicht funktioniert, machen wir eine vollständige Rückerstattung. Ich hoffe, dass damit alles deutlich ist. Wenn nicht, sag uns bitte Bescheid! Du kannst bei uns einfach und schnell Online reservieren. Die Webseite dürfen wir nicht erwähnen in dieser Antwort, aber die lässt sich einfach finden: Boats4rent Amsterdam ;-) Hoffentlich bis im August! Mit freundlichen Grüssen aus Amsterdam, Jan Pieter Groeneveld info@boats4rent.nl +31 6 263 2634 20

Dear Theresa, thanks for your request! Yes, there are some good spots to break on your way. We recommend some terraces of water front restaurants and cafes for that. These are clearly indicated on our custom made map that you get with your rental. There are also some other public spaces where you can dock for a while. However, please be informed that our boats are always on and cannot be locked. So you should always keep an eye on your boat during your break.

Hi there, our rates are the best in Amsterdam. They start at euro 79,- all-in for a three hour boat tour. You may take a maximum of six people on board. On the website of Boats4rent there is an overview of the different rates (Tripadvisor does not allow a link to the website). During winter Boats4rent is closed. The new boating season starts halfway March 2016.