We're staying on a houseboat. How does the drop-off work with our luggage?
Send the exact mooring before you fly, because houseboat addresses trip people up. Many carry "t/o", short for tegenover, meaning the boat lies opposite that house number on the quay, so the car stops by the building and you cross to the water. The chauffeur pulls up as close as the street allows, unloads, and brings the cases as far as the gangplank; inside, boats often have steep steps, so pack what you need for the first night in a small bag. Amsterdam has about 2,500 houseboats, the figure most often given, many outside the canal ring, and a Schiphol pickup to any of them is €90 in Business Class or €125 in a Van.
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Prices per vehicle
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, Schiphol → any Amsterdam address | €90 | E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, Schiphol → any Amsterdam address | €125 | V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, Schiphol → any Amsterdam address | €140 | S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, BMW i7 · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
Schiphol to any Amsterdam address is a fixed price per car, with meet and greet inside the arrivals hall and the first 60 minutes of waiting free. Prices are per car, not per person, with 9% Dutch VAT included, and the same day and night. During ADE week (pickups October 20 to 26, 2026) fixed ADE-week prices apply, shown before you book; promo codes cannot be used that week. Booked less than 12 hours before pickup: +10%. At an airport or an intercity station the first 60 minutes of waiting are free, elsewhere 15 minutes; after that waiting is charged per minute at the class's hourly rate (Business €65 an hour). Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup.
What is included in the price
- Flight tracking from the moment you book: an early or late landing moves the pickup, at no extra cost
- Your chauffeur inside the arrivals hall your flight feeds into, holding an iPad sign with your name (or a company name, or no name)
- A message or call from the chauffeur around landing, so you find each other quickly
- Luggage carried from the hall to the car, which waits in the Privium section at the front of P1, a covered walk of about two minutes
- The first 60 minutes of waiting at Schiphol
- Water and phone chargers (iOS and Android) in the car; English-speaking chauffeur and 24/7 dispatch
What to send dispatch
- The full address, including any "t/o" or boat name
- A photo of the boat or a pin dropped on a map
- The host's key arrangements and arrival window
- The number and size of cases
Canal quay or outer mooring
| Mooring | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Canal ring (Prinsengracht, Brouwersgracht) | Narrow one-way quays; a quick stop to unload |
| Amstel and Westerdok | Wider quays, easier stopping |
| Outer areas (Nieuwe Meer, Noord) | Space to park; a longer walk to cafés |
Related questions
Is a houseboat OK for seniors?
Gangplanks and steep inner stairs make it hard for anyone unsteady; check photos before booking.
What if we can't find the boat at night?
The chauffeur waits while you look; 15 minutes at the address are free.
Can we visit a houseboat without staying on one?
The Houseboat Museum on the Prinsengracht is open to visitors.
Sources
- Houseboat Museum (Prinsengracht 296 K) (checked October 31, 2026)
- Grachtenmuseum: living on water (the city has fixed the number of moorings) (checked October 31, 2026)
- Rick Steves Forum: Staying on a houseboat in Amsterdam (checked October 31, 2026)
Book it, or ask dispatch first
Book online in a few minutes (no account, no app), or send your flight number and address on WhatsApp and dispatch replies in English, 24 hours a day.