Private canal cruises through Utrecht.
Your own electric boat with a skipper, for up to 42 guests. Toilet on board, and the roof closes when it rains.
DealValid from 1 November to 28 February
Winter deal: a 1.5-hour cruise for €250.
€250 €300 per boat, with skipper
Autumn and winter on the canals. The roof closes, fleece blankets are ready and the lit-up canals drift by.
- Boat hire, 1.5 hours
- €250 per boat
- Per extra half hour
- €75
- On board
- From 16 Nov fully covered, max. 32 guests
Extras
- Winter Mash Pot & Drinks
- €36.50 pp
- Coffee
- €18.50 per pot
- Tea
- €16 per pot
- Hot chocolate
- €16 per pot
- Mulled wine
- €17.50 per pot
Cruising the canals of Utrecht since 2006.
We have been taking guests along the canals of Utrecht since 2006. The boat is yours and the skipper does the sailing: past the wharf cellars of the Oudegracht, around the city moat, or out of town to Amelisweerd. Bring your own food and drinks, or let us take care of it.
- 2006on the canals since
- 3luxury boats of our own
- 42guests per boat
- 100%electric
- Boat hire
- €300 for 1.5 hours, the whole boat. Nov to Feb €250
- Longer cruise
- €90 per extra half hour, in winter €75
- When it rains
- Roof closed, fleece blankets when it's cold
- On board
- Skipper, toilet, long tables
- Boarding
- Paardenveld, 5 min from Utrecht Central
- Larger groups
- Up to 126 guests with 3 boats. Fully covered (16 Nov to Feb) up to 96
What guests say
4.8 / 5 · 251 reviews on Google · All reviews
- ★★★★★
“We rented 3 of the large boats for a little over 90 people for our wedding welcome reception. We would rate the experience of working with Sloep Huren with 6 stars if we could! The entire team was FANTASTIC. Lynn & Team were so helpful and responsive leading up to the event. They showed us around the boats and helped us with a plan for sailing route and drinks. The day of, all three boat captains (led by Olof) were extremely friendly, fun, and professional. We had a great experience working with Sloep Huren and all of our guests had a fantastic time on the boats. Would recommend to anyone.”
Samuel M. · 2023 · Google
- ★★★★★
“We had an absolutely amazing birthday party on the boat, where the skipper Huub was a major highlight. Thank you for the exceptional service and good vibes. 10/10 would book again.”
Mel · 2026 · Google
- ★★★★★
“We had a great time, our skipper Kiki was great. We were a group of 21 on a work study trip she was great at making jokes and really helped us settle in. The boat tour its self is beautiful and a great way to see the beautiful city from a different view.”
Mairi F. · 2026 · Google
Drinks, tapas or stamppot. We set it up on board.
On top of the boat hire, per person. Children aged 3 to 10 pay half.
From 17:30
Winter
An outing, a party or a lesson on the water.
Where we go
In 1.5 hours you see the historic city centre: the Oudegracht with its wharf cellars, the Dom tower and the leafy city moat. With 3 hours you go all the way around the moat, and with 4 hours you can sail up the Kromme Rijn river to Rhijnauwen. Your skipper will plan the route with you.
Rain or sun. The roof adapts.
The cover closes in sections. The skipper sets it to suit the weather, and you have a say.
Fully open. Everyone sits in the sun and looks straight up at the facades.
- When
- Dry and mild weather
- On board
- Up to 42 guests
One part of the roof closed, the rest open. Sit in the shade or in the sun, as you like.
- When
- Bright sun or a chance of showers
- On board
- Max. 32 guests
The whole roof closed, the sides open. Dry in a shower, and you still see everything of the city.
- When
- Rain or a lot of sun
- On board
- Max. 32 guests
Roof closed and the sides fitted with clear windows. We do this on request, or in strong wind and rain. From 16 November to February the windows are fitted by default. Fleece blankets are ready.
- When
- Strong wind and rain, or on request
- On board
- Max. 32 guests
From 16 November to 28 February we sail with the full cover by default. There is then room for up to 32 guests on board.