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Your own boat, your own captain

Enjoy Giethoorn in complete privacy. Choose an open sloop for up to 12 guests or a luxury covered boat for up to 52, and customise the route, duration and service on board.

Choose your boat

Open or covered?

Both come with a local English-speaking captain, premium seating and the option to add snacks and drinks.

Luxury open electric boat for private tours in Giethoorn

Private tour · open boat

1–12 people

A stylish open sloop with your own captain. Perfect on sunny days and for a premium outdoor experience.

  • Up to 12 guests
  • Local English-speaking captain
  • Custom route & departure time
  • Premium cushions & blankets
  • Snacks and drinks available
  • Pick-up at selected locations
From€ 80
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Luxury covered canal boat for private tours in Giethoorn

Private tour · covered boat

1–54 people

Comfort and complete privacy aboard our luxury covered canal boat. Heated in colder seasons.

  • Up to 52 guests
  • Heated in colder seasons
  • Panoramic windows
  • Audio system
  • Catering possible on board
  • Pick-up at selected locations
From€ 200
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How it works

A private tour in four steps

  1. Choose your boat

    Open VIP sloop for up to 12 guests, or the luxury covered boat for up to 52. Not sure? Message us, we are happy to advise.

  2. Pick date and time

    Depart whenever you like, from early morning to the golden hour. Book online or request a quote for large groups.

  3. Set the route

    Village canal, the Bovenwijde lake, the Weerribben-Wieden or a pick-up at your hotel or restaurant: the captain agrees the route with you.

  4. Step aboard and enjoy

    Cushions, blankets and drinks are ready. The captain sails and tells the stories; all you have to do is enjoy.

Included

What you get

Your own captainA local captain who knows the stories of the village and tells them in English, Dutch or German.
Your own departure timeNo fixed departures: you choose when you leave and how long you sail.
Your own routeVillage, lakes or nature reserve, with stops wherever you like.
Food and drinksAdd a picnic basket, snack box or drinks to your booking, or have catering arranged on board.
Pick-up on locationAt selected spots we pick you up, for example at your hotel or a waterside restaurant.
Every seasonThe covered boat is heated; the open sloop has cushions and blankets. A treat in winter too.
Two boats, two moods
The boats

Two boats, two moods

The open VIP sloop is our luxury electric boat for up to 12 guests: deep cushions, blankets, a cool box for your drinks and a captain at the helm. You sit low on the water, hear only the birds and glide under the little bridges. Perfect for a proposal, a birthday or an evening on the lake at sunset.

The luxury covered boat takes up to 52 guests and is heated, with panoramic windows all round and a sound system for your own music or a guide. It suits a family day, a company outing or a wedding party, and you sail dry and warm in any weather. Catering on board is arranged on request.

Both depart from Zuiderpad 14A as standard or, by arrangement, from our cruise dock at Ds. T.O. Hylkemaweg 7 or a pick-up point. Prices start at € 80 for the open sloop and € 200 for the covered boat; the exact price for your duration and group is shown straight away when you book.

Occasions

Perfect for

Proposals & anniversariesA quiet sloop, a picnic basket and the golden hour.
BirthdaysCelebrate on the water with your own captain and drinks on board.
Team outingsCombine a private tour with lunch or dinner at the cruise dock.
Family reunionsUp to 52 guests together on one covered boat.
Picnic on board a private boat in Giethoorn
Food & drinks

Make it a picnic on the water

Add a freshly prepared regional picnic basket or a borrel box to your booking and enjoy it on board. Great for sharing.

  • Regional picnic baskets from €12.95 p.p.
  • Borrel boxes from €13.95 p.p.
  • Cold drinks, coffee & tea

FAQ

How much does a private tour cost?

The open VIP sloop starts at € 80, the luxury covered boat at € 200. The covered boat costs € 200 per boat for the first hour and € 110 for each additional hour, whatever the group size. For the open sloop the price depends on duration and group size. The exact price is shown directly in our booking system. See also the prices page.

How long does a private tour last?

As long as you like: an hour through the village, two hours including the lake, or a whole afternoon with stops. Most guests choose one and a half to two hours.

Can we bring food and drinks?

Yes. You may bring your own, and when booking you can add a picnic basket, snack box or drinks. For the covered boat we arrange full catering on request. See food and drinks.

Do you pick us up at our hotel?

At selected waterside locations, yes, for example at hotels and restaurants in the village. Mention it when booking and we will confirm the pick-up point.

Is a private tour suitable for a proposal?

It is one of the loveliest moments we get to witness. Tell the captain in advance: they will pick a quiet spot on the lake, have the camera ready and make sure the bubbles are cold.

What if the weather is bad?

The covered boat is heated and sails in any weather. For the open sloop we have blankets; in thunderstorms or gales we move your tour free of charge.

How many people fit on board?

The open VIP sloop takes up to 12 guests, the covered boat up to 52. For larger parties we combine several boats; see groups.

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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