About this experience
Be your own captain in Haarlem! Rent a private, easy-to-drive 100% electric boat with comfy cushions. Includes clear instructions, route tips, and the freedom to explore city canals and nearby nature.
Highlights
- Be your own captain on Haarlem’s historic canals
- Combine city canals with nature and open water nearby (swimming lakes too
- Get a briefing + the best route tips from a local host
- Comfort on board with soft cushions and a steering wheel
- Private 100% electric boat: quiet, clean & easy to drive
What's included
- Private self-drive electric boat rental
- Instructions + safety briefing by a host
- Route tips (best canals + nature option)
- Map on the boat
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Discover Haarlem from the water—at your own pace. With this private self-drive boat rental, you become the captain and explore the city’s historic canals and green surroundings in the most relaxed way.
Feel like a local while you cruise past the prettiest buildings of Haarlem.
Your boat is 100% electric, quiet, and easy to handle. It has a steering wheel and comfortable cushions, so you can sit back and enjoy the views while gliding through the waterways.
You can bring up to 12 people on 1 boat, however also many couples and smaller groups rent a private boat.
When you arrive at the dock, a friendly host welcomes you and gives a clear safety briefing and simple sailing instructions. You’ll also receive route tips: where to find the prettiest canals in the old city, and how to reach more open water and nature just outside the center.
Want a mix of city and countryside? Cruise past charming canal houses and bridges, then head toward the greener area where you might spot ducklings, birds, and Dutch cows in the typical landscape.
This is Haarlem sightseeing—private, flexible, and unforgettable.
Terms & conditions
Come 15 minutes in advance