Giethoorn boat rental
Experience Giethoorn from the water and rent a (whisper) boat or book a boat tour.
- Handy sailing app
- No license required
- Flexible cancellation policy
Service on the water
We check our boats every time before we send them. If you do encounter any problems along the way, our service team is just a phone call away. The customer service is completely free, multilingual and available for all types of questions.
Sailing routes
We offer you four different routes of different lengths through Giethoorn.
Sailing-app
Never get lost again with our handy sailing app. Download it for your smartphone.
Practical
Useful information if you want to rent a boat and go sailing
Boat rental location
Binnenpad 88
8355 BW Giethoorn
Mail: info@giethoornbootjehuren.nl
Tel: 06-33399923
Parking
You can park (for free) at Binnenpad 88 in Giethoorn. A total of 370 parking spaces are available a short distance away.
Opening hours
From March to Oktober
Monday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Tuesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Friday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday | 10:30 - 18:00 |
Sunday | 10:30 - 17:00 |
Would you like to reserve a boat?
Rent a (whisper) boat in Giethoorn
Every year, approx 1 million people from all over the world come to Giethoorn as (day) tourists. Of this group, 800,000 people ultimately end up in one of Giethoorn's rental boats or tour boats. In a village with less than 3,000 residents, this requires some organization.
Why reserve a boat?
Due to the high demand for boats, it is advisable to reserve a boat or sloop in advance. For example, during the high season (March to September) the boats are often reserved days in advance You shouldn't imagine that you have come to Giethoorn and that there is no boat available for you or your group.
Reserve a boat via Giethoornbootjehuren.nl
A group of 12 boat rental companies in Giethoorn and Dwarsgracht now use our boat reservation system giethoornbootjehuren.nl. This collaboration provides 268 boats for rent in Giethoorn and Dwarsgracht at competitive prices. This way you can see exactly when which boat is still available and what the costs are.
What kind of boats are available for rent?
- Whisper boats: these boats are the entry-level model and also the easiest to drive If you want to take a short cruise through our village, this is a prime choice. These boats are suitable for 2 to 8 people. You do not need a boating license for these boats.
- Sloop: these sloops are a more luxurious version with cushions and backrest for extra comfort. The boat (sloep) can be driven by anyone aged 16 or older. The boats (sloepen) are suitable for 2 to 12 people. You do not need a boating license for these sloops.
Sailing app Giethoorn
With the Giethoorn Village sailing app you have all the sailing routes on your phone. This app can be found in the app store and play store and can be downloaded for free. By scanning or clicking the QR code you can also access the Giethoorn sailing app.
Parking in Giethoorn
All 12 boat rental companies affiliated with us have their own parking spaces. This way you can park your car near your rental boat (for free). This way you are always assured of a parking space if you have reserved a boat online with us.
Is the quality of life in Giethoorn under pressure?
Yes, take parking your car in Giethoorn. As a resident, this is not always easy. Throughout Giethoorn, about 1600 cars can park simultaneously. Sometimes up to 10.000 visitors come per day, so the parking pressure is very high at least 50 days a year. Partly because of this, the quality of life in Giethoorn is under pressure.
What does a boat in Giethoorn cost for the whole day?
From an old lifeboat we keep, electrically sailing, office in Giethoorn. In this way we try to contribute to reduced CO 2 emissions.