One-hour canal cruise
Guided tour through the village and onto the lakes. Public price € 10 per person; group rates on request.
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Tour operators & coach companies
B2B partner for canal cruises in Giethoorn
Four electric canal boats for 44 to 52 guests, coach parking at the dock, check-in within minutes and a restaurant next to the boats.
For professionals
Built for coach groups
Our cruise dock at Ds. T.O. Hylkemaweg 7 is at the entrance of the village: coaches park on site, guests walk a few metres to the boat, and a restaurant with 100 indoor seats and large toilets is next to the dock.
We work with tour operators, coach companies and online platforms such as GetYourGuide and Viator, and welcome groups from 20 to more than 200 guests every day of the season.
- Four canal boats, 44 to 52 guests
- Heated, panoramic windows, audio system
- Wheelchair accessible boat available
- Parking for multiple coaches
Why operators choose us
Fast check-inOne contact at the dock, group boards within minutes, departure times aligned with your itinerary.
Coach parkingFree parking for multiple coaches right at the dock.
LanguagesCaptains and desk staff speak Dutch, English and German; the audio system is available for your own guide.
Lunch and coffeeCoffee & cake, lunch menus and buffets at the restaurant next to the boats.
100% electricSilent, emission-free boats; a sustainable product for your programme.
Extra capacityCombine cruises with self-drive boats (40+) or a private covered boat for up to 52.
Products
What you can book for your groups
Private boat for your group
Your own covered boat for up to 52, or an open sloop for up to 12, with a captain and a custom route.
Amsterdam coach & cruise
Our daily coach from Amsterdam: € 39 return, or € 49 including the canal cruise. Also bookable for your clients.
Rates and booking
Group rates for tour operators and coach companies are on request and depend on volume, season and what you combine. Send us your expected numbers and dates and you receive a proposal within one working day.
Bookings run through our group desk by e-mail or phone; you receive a written confirmation for each group. Our terms and conditions are on the contact page.
Questions from tour operators
What is the maximum group size per departure?
Four boats of 44 to 52 guests can depart together, so around 180 guests in one wave. Larger groups depart in waves while the rest visits the village or the restaurant.
Do you offer group rates?
Yes, on request. E-mail the expected numbers, dates and languages and we send a proposal.
Where do coaches park?
At our dock at Ds. T.O. Hylkemaweg 7, free of charge, with space for multiple coaches. See parking.
Can my guide use the microphone?
Yes, the boats have an audio system your guide can use. Our captains also narrate in Dutch, English or German.
Is a boat wheelchair accessible?
One of the canal boats is wheelchair accessible; mention it when booking.
Are you on GetYourGuide and Viator?
Yes, our cruises and private tours are also sold through GetYourGuide and Viator. For direct partnerships, contact our group desk.
Become a partner
E-mail info@boatrental-giethoorn.eu or call +31 521 360 606 for group rates and availability.