Canal cruises in Giethoorn
Covered boat tours: enjoy Giethoorn canal cruises
Glide through Giethoorn’s famous canals on board a comfortable covered tour boat, with a local skipper at the helm. Sit back, stay dry whatever the weather, and let the village’s thatched farmhouses and wooden bridges drift by.
Choose your canal cruise
Fixed departure or flexible day ticket?
Both tickets put you on the same covered tour boat for a one-hour guided cruise, the only difference is timing.
- Fixed departure (€12,50) — you pick an exact departure time when you book. Best if you like to plan your day.
- Flexible day ticket (€15,00) — valid all day; simply hop on whenever it suits you once you’ve arrived. Best for a relaxed, go-with-the-flow visit.
Good to know
- Departure point — central boarding location in Giethoorn, easy to reach by car (free parking) or bus 70.
- Duration — about 60 minutes; two-hour cruises available.
- All weather — boats are covered and comfortable year-round.
- Capacity — up to 50 guests per boat.
- Confirmation — instant confirmation by email.
Private canal cruises for groups
Celebrating something, or travelling with a larger party? Charter a whole covered boat with your own private skipper; perfect for company outings, family gatherings, school trips and groups of friends, for up to 44 guests (and sometimes up to 52 on request). You’ll enjoy the same scenic route and history, at your own pace and in your own company.
Comfortable in any weather
All our tour boats are fully covered, so you stay dry in the rain and shaded in the sun. When the weather is fine, the windows open up for fresh air and clear views. Each boat seats up to 50 guests and is guided by an experienced skipper who shares the history of Giethoorn as you sail. The cruise lasts about 60 minutes and winds through narrow canals, under low wooden bridges and across the shallow Bovenwijde lake before returning to the boarding point.
Visit Giethoorn from Amsterdam by direct bus
