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A canal with two thatched-roof houses, a wooden bridge, and a variety of colorful autumn foliage. 3
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By boatrental-giethoorn

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is €8 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Cruise for 1 hour through Giethoorn village and across Lake Bovenwijde
    • Relax on an open electric boat with round table seating
    • Enjoy one included cup of coffee or tea on board
    • Sail past Kraggenhuis Island on a route most tours miss
    • Choose a flexible canal drop-off and skip the walk to parking

Activity location

    • Giethoorn
    • Giethoorn, Overijssel, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Dominee T.O. Hylkemaweg 7, 8355 CD Giethoorn, Nederland | In front of Hotel Old Art
    • Giethoorn, Overijssel, Netherlands

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Giethoorn: 1-Hour Canal Cruise in Village (Standard)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
€8.00 x 2 Adults€16.00
Total
Price is €16.00

Giethoorn: 1-Hour Canal Cruise in Village with Coffee and Tea

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
€9.75 x 2 Adults€19.50
Total
Price is €19.50

Giethoorn: 1-Hour Canal Cruise in Village with Coffee and Cake

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
€17.00 x 2 Adults€34.00
Total
Price is €34.00

Giethoorn: 1-Hour Canal Cruise in Village With Lunch

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
€25.00 x 2 Adults€50.00
Total
Price is €50.00

Giethoorn: 1-Hour Canal Cruise in Village on private boat

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
€132.50 x 2 Travellers€265.00
Total
Price is €265.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    1-hour canal cruise through Giethoorn village and Lake Bovenwijde
  • Inclusions
    One cup of coffee or tea per person
  • Inclusions
    Local captain with live commentary in English, Dutch, and German
  • Inclusions
    Open electric boat with round seating, fixed roof, and heating
  • Inclusions
    Flexible drop-off along the canal
  • Inclusions
    Free parking and toilets at the dock
  • Exclusions
    Cake, snack platters, and picnic baskets (available as optional extras at booking)
  • Exclusions
    Additional drinks beyond the included cup
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Tips and bite

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Discover Giethoorn's village canals and the open waters of Lake Bovenwijde on a relaxed 1-hour cruise aboard our open electric boat. Unlike traditional canal boats with rows of wooden benches, ours is designed with round seating around tables, ideal for couples, families, and small groups who want to sit together, chat, and enjoy the views in comfort.

    Your captain shares the stories behind every bridge and thatched roof, and takes you past Kraggenhuis Island as you sail across Lake Bovenwijde, a route most cruises in Giethoorn don't cover.

    You can choose between various food and drink packages. Coffee, tea, cake, snack platters, or a full picnic basket can be added to your booking if you'd like to make it a leisurely trip on the water.

    The boat has a fixed roof with windows that close for rain, so the cruise runs in any weather. Heating keeps things comfortable on cooler days.

    Flexible drop-off: choose where to step off along the canal, saving you the walk back from the main car park to the village centre.

    Free parking and toilets on site, free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

Location

Activity location

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    • Giethoorn
    • Giethoorn, Overijssel, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Dominee T.O. Hylkemaweg 7, 8355 CD Giethoorn, Nederland | In front of Hotel Old Art
    • Giethoorn, Overijssel, Netherlands