Pupils steer their own electric boats, the class joins a guided canal cruise, and the museum explains how a village without roads came to be.
Giethoorn is a village built on water: canals instead of streets, wooden bridges and thatched farmhouses. For pupils it is an outdoor lesson in history, nature and teamwork, and for teachers it is a day that is simple to run from one location.
Our rental dock is at the entrance of the village canal with free coach parking and large toilets. The class arrives, checks in and is on the water within minutes.
Combine the options below to fill a morning, an afternoon or a full day.
Split the class into small groups of 4 to 12 in our electric boats. Anyone from 12 years may steer; a teacher or parent sits in each boat. The free navigation app shows the route.
The whole class on one heated canal boat with panoramic windows. A local captain tells how peat workers shaped the village. One hour, from our dock at Ds. T.O. Hylkemaweg 7.
An authentic Giethoorn farmhouse at Binnenpad 52 with a film, audio tour and boathouse. Museum tickets (€ 7.50) can be added to a boat booking; the museum offers its own group rate for 20 to 40 visitors.
Our boats are electric, silent and easy to steer, but water asks for clear agreements.
Self-drive boats start at € 24 per hour for a 4-person boat and € 48 per hour for a 12-person boat on weekdays; see the full price list. The shared canal cruise costs € 10 per person.
For school groups we prepare a tailored quote based on the number of pupils, the date and what you want to combine. Group rates are on request: send us the details and you receive a proposal within one working day.
Number of pupils and supervisors, age group, preferred date and arrival time.
A clear plan with boats, timings and optional lunch or drinks.
The coach parks at the dock, the group checks in and the boats are ready.
The person steering must be at least 12 years old. Younger pupils can of course come along; an adult joins each boat.
We have more than 40 electric boats for 4 to 12 people, so even a large year group can go out at the same time. Let us know the group size when you request a quote.
Children’s life jackets are available as an extra (€ 4.95 each) and can be added to the booking. Tell us how many you need.
Yes, there is free coach parking at our location. See the parking page.
There is a restaurant a short walk from the boats that offers lunch options for groups, or order picnic baskets to take on board. See food & drinks.
The canal cruise boats are covered and heated. The self-drive boats are open, so bring rain jackets, or switch to a cruise.
