Self-drive electric boats, guided canal cruises and private tours in the Netherlands' most famous water village. One local partner for every guest, from couples to coach groups of 250+.
Boatrental Giethoorn has been run by one family since 2017. Our dock at Zuiderpad 14A sits where the famous village canal begins, with free parking for cars, campers and coaches right next to the boats.
Every boat is 100% electric, silent and charged with green electricity. No licence is needed: guests start their boat with their phone and follow our free navigation app. We are open all year round.
From an hour on the water to a full day out, for two guests or two hundred and fifty.
Guests skipper their own silent boat through the village canals and out onto the lakes, at their own pace.
A local captain shows the village from a heated, covered boat with panoramic windows. It sails in all weather.
One boat and one captain for one party only, with a custom route and departure time.
Everything a group needs on one spot at the entrance of the village: boats, own parking for cars and coaches, own toilets and our own restaurant.
Our Delft Blue themed restaurant next to our cruise dock at Ds. T.O. Hylkemaweg 7. From breakfast and coffee on arrival to lunch and dinner for groups.
Groups can stay the night with us: two hotels in Giethoorn and thatched forest lodges in Baars.
Next to our cruise dock at Ds. T.O. Hylkemaweg 7. Every room has a large mural of a Dutch master painting.
On the canal in Giethoorn, a short walk from the village and our boats.
Thatched forest lodges on the water, about 15 minutes from Giethoorn.
Every programme is tailored. These two show what a visit can look like.
guests at the same time, with five canal cruise boats and more than 80 self-drive boats.
Request a group quoteWe tailor every partnership. Partner rates and commission on request.
Group programmes from 20 to 250+ guests, built around your itinerary.
Sell our boats and cruises on your own platform.
Offer Giethoorn from the water to your guests.
An excellent experience. No waiting, just arrive and sail off.
Wonderful private cruise. The young captain told us really interesting facts about how Giethoorn came to be.
Easy to book online, and super helpful via the chat when we needed an extension!
