Our boat rental in Giethoorn is located at a unique spot in the centre of the village, right along the main canal with its many nostalgic bridges. From here you can sail directly to the lakes and the surrounding nature reserve. It is the best place in Giethoorn to start your day on the water. With a wide range of boats available, we offer you the very best service and quality. We are the only company in Giethoorn with a unique fleet of 22 authentic punters, which can also be used for sailing. Boat rental at :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}:
Discover Giethoorn from the water and moor your boat at a jetty to enjoy a delicious lunch, a pleasant dinner or a visit to a museum. You decide whether you rent a boat for a half day or a full day.
Sail on your own in our whisper boats, luxury sloops, canoes and kayaks. Prefer exploring the village in an authentic way? That is also possible with a (sailing) punter. Below you can choose from the different rental options with both electric and non-electric boats.
The canals and waterways in Giethoorn are only 1 metre deep, making boat rental very suitable and low-risk for families with children. All our boats have enough space to take a stroller, pram or Maxi-Cosi with you. Of course, we also consider the safety of the smallest visitors without a swimming certificate: they will always receive a life jacket from us.
Enhance your boat rental with various options to make your day on the water unforgettable. Your trip becomes even more relaxing when you don’t need to think about food — we take care of that for you! Choose from the following options to complete your day on the water:
During your boat trip through the charming canals with their picturesque bridges, you will discover why our village was included in the new Monopoly board game. Don’t worry about getting lost while enjoying the scenery — with our route map you will always find your way back in Giethoorn’s unique landscape.
Our staff will always give you clear instructions on how to operate the easy-to-use boats.
Enjoy a wonderful day out in Giethoorn from the water in one of our boats. Thanks to the convenient location of our company, you can rent a boat at two locations in the centre of Giethoorn. Our fleet includes 20 authentic punters, more than 25 electric whisper boats, 8 sloops and 15 kayaks and canoes. At Recreatiebedrijf Geythorn you can rent a boat in Giethoorn for as little as 2 hours, a full day or even several days.
After a day on the water you can enjoy delicious food and drinks in our restaurant, from coffee and cake to a complete dinner. All boats you rent with us can also be combined with our various packages.