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Fresh food on the water

Regional picnic baskets, borrel boxes and drinks, added to your booking in one click. Or dine at our restaurant, right at our cruise dock.

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Picnic baskets & borrel boxes

Freshly prepared with local products. Prices per person, as shown in our booking system.

Standard regional picnic
Picnic

Standard regional picnic

Artisanal sandwiches, a local specialty (Blokzijler brok), fresh fruit, a boiled egg and regional fruit juice.

€ 12,95 p.p.
Extensive regional picnic
Picnic

Extensive regional picnic

An artisanal basket filled with the finest local delicacies. Perfect for a relaxed outdoor meal.

€ 17,95 p.p.
Luxury regional picnic
Picnic

Luxury regional picnic

Our most luxurious basket for a romantic moment or simply treating yourself.

€ 22,95 p.p.
Borrel Box Classic
Borrel box

Borrel Box Classic

Savoury snacks to share. Simple, fresh and perfect while cruising.

€ 13,95 p.p.
Borrel Box Deluxe
Borrel box

Borrel Box Deluxe

Richer flavours and local specialties. A real upgrade of the classic.

€ 19,95 p.p.
Borrel Box Superdeluxe
Borrel box

Borrel Box Superdeluxe

Our most luxurious selection with premium flavours and exclusive extras.

€ 24,95 p.p.

Order food & drinks

Our own restaurant
At the dock

Our own restaurant

Our restaurant is styled entirely in authentic Delft Blue, from plates and cups to unique decorative pieces. With 100 indoor seats and a spacious terrace right on the canal, it is the perfect setting in every season.

The open kitchen lets you watch our chefs prepare each dish with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Guests can step from the terrace straight onto one of our boats.

  • À-la-carte menu with regional specialties
  • Buffets from 10 people
  • 2- or 3-course dinner from €24.50
  • Takeaway options
Group arrangements

Group arrangements

Visiting with 20 to 200+ people? We offer complete food & drink packages.

  • Coffee & cake
  • Lunch menus
  • Drinks for on board
  • Buffets at the cruise dock
  • Cruise & lunch combinations
Ask for group menus
Food and drinks around your trip

Food and drinks around your trip

When booking your boat or private tour, add a picnic basket or snack box: freshly made with regional produce, ready at the dock at your departure time. Read more about the baskets and the best spots to moor under picnic on the water.

Prefer a table? At our cruise dock you sit right by the water for coffee, lunch or dinner, and in the village you will find pancakes and ice cream and a range of restaurants on the canal. For groups we arrange tailored lunch or dinner; see groups.

FAQ

How do I order a picnic basket?

When booking your boat, add the basket or box as an extra. Orders are possible up to the day before your trip; the basket is ready at check-in.

May I bring my own food and drinks?

Yes, your own food and drinks are welcome on board the rental boats. Preferably no glass, and please take your waste with you.

Are there vegetarian or gluten-free options?

Yes. Let us know your wishes when ordering and we adapt the basket.

Can I order drinks only?

Yes, you can add separate drinks when booking, from soft drinks to a bottle of wine or bubbles.

Where can I eat in the village?

At our cruise dock and along the Binnenpad. Our restaurants page lists the best addresses, from pancakes to a long dinner on the canal.

Ready to set sail?

Giethoorn is popular in spring and summer. Book online to secure your boat or your seats on the cruise.

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