AMSTERDAM FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Plastic fishing on Amsterdam’s canals: a company outing that cleans while it connects
A 2–2.5 hour private, skipper-led team experience aboard boats made with Amsterdam Canal Plastic that combines canal cruising, hands-on plastic removal and a skipper presentation.
Plastic fishing on Amsterdam’s canals: a company outing that cleans while it connects.
Join a plastic-fishing outing through Amsterdam’s canals that pairs the quiet of the water with practical conservation work — teams collect plastic from the canals aboard boats built from reclaimed canal plastic while learning about Plastic Whale’s mission.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Remove plastic from the canals aboard reclaimed-plastic boats
Plastic fishing puts teams to work collecting floating plastic from Amsterdam’s waterways aboard boats made with Amsterdam Canal Plastic — an experience that has welcomed more than 450 companies.
Year-round outings — summer and winter options
Trips run in both summer and winter; in colder months participants are encouraged to bundle up and can cozy with a warm drink and blanket while still collecting plastic.
Private boats with skipper, presentation and a team competition
Company Fishing is a private, skipper-led outing that includes a presentation by the main skipper about Plastic Whale and a friendly competition with a prize — designed specifically as a team event.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
You board from a landing-stage in Amsterdam, step onto a boat crafted from canal plastic, and spend a focused 2 to 2.5 hours cruising the canals under a skipper’s guidance — pulling litter from the water, listening to a skipper’s presentation about Plastic Whale, and finishing with a light, competitive flourish among teams.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should rethink it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Duration is 2 hours in November–March and 2.5 hours in April–October.
Boarding takes place in Amsterdam at a landing-stage of your choice; trips are private and come with a skipper.
In winter, bring warm clothing — a warm drink and a blanket are suggested for comfort during colder months.
Bookings are for groups from 8 up to 88 people (maximum 8 persons per boat). Price is €54 per person (excluding VAT & entertainment tax); contact the operator for groups larger than 88.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does a Company Fishing outing last?
The outing lasts 2 hours in November–March and 2.5 hours in April–October.
What group sizes are supported?
Standard bookings cover groups from 8 up to 88 people, with a maximum of 8 people per boat; contact the operator for groups larger than 88.
Is there a skipper on board?
Yes — outings are on private boats with a skipper.
What activities are included during the outing?
The trip includes plastic fishing from the canals, a presentation by the main skipper about Plastic Whale, and a team competition with a prize.
Can we do this in winter?
Yes — winter fishing runs from November to March and participants are encouraged to dress warmly.
How much does Company Fishing cost?
Price is €54 per person, excluding VAT and entertainment tax.