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What does renting a boat in Giethoorn cost?
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What does renting a boat in Giethoorn cost?

Honest prices per boat and per hour, with up to 20% off when you start early or late. Book online in advance for the best price and a guaranteed boat.

4-person boat

4-person boat

1–4
From€ 24 per hour

≈ € 6 p.p.

6-person boat

6-person boat

1–6
From€ 32 per hour

≈ € 5,33 p.p.

8-person boat

8-person boat

1–8
From€ 40 per hour

≈ € 5 p.p.

12-person boat

12-person boat

1–12
From€ 48 per hour

≈ € 4 p.p.

VIP sloop

VIP sloop

1–12
From€ 75 per hour

≈ € 6,25 p.p.

How our prices work

Three things that set the price

DurationRent for 1, 2, 3, 4 hours or a full day (6 hours of sailing). Longer is cheaper per hour.
Start timeStart early in the morning or towards sunset and pay up to 20% less than the midday rate.
Weekday or weekendSaturday and Sunday are 20% above the weekday rate. Weekdays are quieter too.
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Calculate your price

Choose your boat, how long you want to sail and when. You see the price per boat and per person straight away.

Boat type
Hours on the water
When?

Rate: Weekdays

4-person boat

4-person boat

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Per person: –

Price per boat, including VAT. The exact price for your date and time is shown in the booking form.

Guaranteed lowest price when you book direct.

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Price tables

All prices per boat

Prices per boat, not per person. The exact price for your date and time is shown in the booking form before you pay.

Lowest price (weekday, early or late start)
Boat1 hour2 hours3 hours4 hoursFull day
4-person boat€ 24€ 36€ 56€ 77€ 113
6-person boat€ 32€ 44€ 68€ 94€ 131
8-person boat€ 40€ 52€ 76€ 106€ 140
12-person boat€ 48€ 64€ 96€ 136€ 171
VIP sloop€ 75€ 100€ 150€ 210€ 261
Standard price, Monday to Friday (midday)
Boat1 hour2 hours3 hours4 hoursFull day
4-person boat€ 30€ 45€ 70€ 90€ 125
6-person boat€ 40€ 55€ 85€ 110€ 145
8-person boat€ 50€ 65€ 95€ 125€ 155
12-person boat€ 60€ 80€ 120€ 160€ 190
VIP sloop€ 90€ 120€ 180€ 240€ 281
Standard price, Saturday and Sunday (midday)
Boat1 hour2 hours3 hours4 hoursFull day
4-person boat€ 36€ 54€ 84€ 108€ 150
6-person boat€ 48€ 66€ 102€ 132€ 174
8-person boat€ 60€ 78€ 114€ 150€ 186
12-person boat€ 72€ 96€ 144€ 192€ 228
VIP sloop€ 90€ 120€ 180€ 240€ 281

Weekend early or late starts: 1 to 3 hours cost the same as the weekday standard price; 4 hours 5% more, full day 10% more. Full day = 6 hours of sailing. Prices valid from 2 August 2026.

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Online is always cheaper

Booking online in advance is the cheapest way to rent a boat. It takes two minutes, guarantees your boat and gives you the best price.

Free cancellation applies as described in our terms and conditions, and you can add a cancellation insurance for €11.95.

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Opening hours and last start

Boat rental is open daily from 09:00 until sunset, so until about 21:30 in summer and 16:30 in winter. You can start every half hour; the last start is closing time minus your rental time. Current closing time: 19:00.

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Questions about prices

Is the price per person or per boat?

Per boat. A 4-person boat for one hour is €24 to €36 in total, whether you come with two or four people.

What is the cheapest way to rent a boat?

Book online, on a weekday, and sail before 12:00 or after 18:00. That gives up to 20% off the standard price.

Can I also book at the dock?

Yes, if a boat is still free. Booking online in advance is cheaper and guarantees your boat.

How long is a full day?

Six hours of sailing. The last start for a full day is six hours before sunset, so around 15:00 in summer.

Are there extra costs?

No hidden costs. Optional extras such as a dog on board (€11.95), children’s life jackets (€4.95) or a picnic basket can be added during booking.

Do groups get a discount?

For groups from 20 people we make a tailored quote. See our group page.

Ready to set sail?

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

From € 24 · per hourBook now