
Rent a sloop in Giethoorn from just €195 per day and explore the beautiful village and the stunning nature reserve De Wieden. In our sloops for up to six people, you can cruise silently through the charming canals of Giethoorn. Thanks to the silent electric motor, you can fully enjoy everything the Dutch Venice has to offer.
Cruise through the village, moor your boat at a jetty for lunch, or visit a museum. You can rent a sloop for a full day or part of the day — the choice is yours.

When people think of whisper boats and sloops, they immediately think of Giethoorn. The small boats are easy to operate and you’ll see them everywhere in the village. Our sloops are spacious, stable, have a flat bottom, and are suitable for 5 or 6 people. Perfect for a day out with friends, family or colleagues. With a fully charged battery, you can cruise for around eight hours.
Boot Huren Giethoorn
Binnenpad 42
8355 BS Giethoorn
Email: info@geythorn.nl
Tel: 0521 361 954
Monday: 09:00 – 18:00
Tuesday: 09:00 – 18:00
Wednesday: 09:00 – 18:00
Thursday: 09:00 – 18:00
Friday: 09:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 09:00 – 18:00
The canals in Giethoorn are only one metre deep. This makes renting a boat very suitable for families with small children. There is enough space in the boat for a stroller, buggy or Maxi-Cosi, which can be placed safely on the bottom of the boat. For safety, children without a swimming certificate always receive a life jacket.
The cost of renting a sloop depends on the type of boat and the rental period. Below is an indication of the rates.
| Rental Period | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| 2 hours | € 70,- |
| Full day | € 195,- |
It is also possible to rent a sloop for several days. Below is an indication of the multi-day rental prices. For multi-day bookings, please contact us at info@geythorn.nl.
| Rental Period | Times | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend | Friday 15:00 to Monday 10:30 | € 475,- |
| Midweek | Monday 10:30 to Friday 17:30 | € 575,- |
| Week | Pick-up day 10:30 to return day 17:30 | € 775,- |
We do everything we can to ensure a carefree day of sloop cruising in Giethoorn. You can upgrade your reservation with several extras, making your day on the water even more relaxing:
Cruise through Giethoorn in a sloop and discover why our village is called the Venice of the North. The picturesque bridges, unique architecture and numerous canals make Giethoorn truly one of a kind. Getting lost in time? All our sloops come with a route map of Giethoorn so you can easily find your way through our unique landscape.
Before you set off, our staff will explain how to operate the easy-to-use electric motorboat.
In addition to our popular whisper boats, we offer several other options for boat rental to make the most of your day in Giethoorn:
A full-day sloop rental in Giethoorn starts at €195. This gives you the boat from 10:30 – 17:30. You can also rent a sloop from as little as 2 hours, starting at €70.
A whisper boat is less luxurious than a sloop. A whisper boat is controlled directly via the electric motor, while a sloop has a steering wheel. Renting a whisper boat is also cheaper. A sloop starts from €195 per day, while a whisper boat starts from €75.
No boating licence is required. The boat is very easy to operate. A boating licence is only needed if a boat is longer than 15 metres or faster than 20 km/h. Neither applies to our whisper boats or sloops.
We rent out two types of sloops. One variant fits up to 5 people, and the other fits up to 6 people.