4-person whisper boat
Compact and nimble, ideal for couples and small families. From € 24 per hour.
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Whisper boat rental
Rent a whisper boat in Giethoorn
Silent, electric and licence-free. Choose a whisper boat for 2 to 12 people and cruise the canals and the Bovenwijde lake at your own pace.
What is a whisper boat?
A boat you only hear when the birds go quiet
A whisper boat is an electric boat: no engine noise, no exhaust fumes, no smell of petrol. You hear the water against the bow, the ducks and the wind in the reeds. That is exactly why only slow, electric boats are allowed in the Giethoorn village canal, and exactly why our entire fleet of more than 40 boats is whisper-quiet.
You steer with a wheel and a single lever: forward is forward, back is reverse. No licence is needed; the person steering must be at least 12. At check-in you get a short briefing and the free navigation app with all routes.
- More than 40 whisper boats for 2 to 12 people
- No licence needed, steer from age 12
- Free parking at Zuiderpad 14A
- Free navigation app with routes of 1 to 4 hours
Why a whisper boat
Four reasons to go electric
SilentYou simply talk to each other and hear the village around you.
CleanNo exhaust fumes, no oil on the water.
Licence-freeAnyone aged 12 or over can steer after a short briefing.
Good valueFrom € 24 per hour per boat, with up to 20% off during off-peak hours.
Choose your whisper boat
From two to twelve people
6-person whisper boat
Cosy and stable, with a table in the middle. Our most popular boat. From € 32 per hour.
12-person whisper boat
Our largest boat with a central table, surprisingly easy to steer. From € 48 per hour.
VIP whisper boat
Luxury 12-person boat with extra comfortable seating and thick cushions. From € 75 per hour.
Prices and rental time
You rent per boat, not per person: four people in the 4-person boat pay € 6 per person per hour. Rent for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 hours or a whole day; the longer you rent, the lower the hourly price. If you sail before 12:00 or after 18:00 (after 17:30 at weekends), you get up to 20% off-peak discount on the 4- to 12-person boats, at weekends too.
Book directly with us online and you pay the guaranteed lowest price, with your boat ready at the agreed time. All prices and the calculator are on the prices page.
Questions about whisper boats
What is the difference between a whisper boat and an electric boat?
None: a whisper boat is an electric boat. The name only describes the sound, or rather the lack of it.
How long does the battery last?
A full battery is more than enough for a whole day of sailing at the permitted speed. You see the charge level at check-in; if in doubt we swap the boat.
Can I rent a whisper boat for 2 people?
Yes, the 4-person boat from € 24 per hour is ideal for two. You pay per boat.
Can my dog come along?
Yes, for € 11.95 per dog. Read more on Giethoorn with a dog.
How fast does a whisper boat go?
About 6 kilometres per hour, the maximum speed in the village. Fast enough to see the village in an hour and slow enough to take it all in.
What if it rains?
Bring a rain jacket: the village is quiet and atmospheric in the rain. Prefer a covered boat? The canal cruise is heated.
Ready to sail in silence?
Book online in two minutes. Free cancellation, free parking, boat ready when you arrive.