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Boat with a skipper in Giethoorn

Boat with a skipper in Giethoorn
sail privately without steering yourself

A boat with a skipper in Giethoorn is a private boat for your own party, where a skipper takes over the sailing. You can choose from different types of boats, group sizes and sailing times. From a sloop (electric boat) for a smaller party to a covered boat for larger groups: in the booking system you can see which options are available on your date.

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What is a boat with a skipper in Giethoorn?

A boat with a skipper is a private boat on which you sail with your own party and the skipper steers the boat. So you do not have to steer yourself and need no sailing experience or boating licence. That is handy if you mainly want to enjoy Giethoorn. The skipper knows Giethoorn and the surrounding area and can take you through the sailing area.

A private boat with a skipper is something different from a regular boat tour. On a boat tour other visitors can sail along, whereas with the private boats offered here you reserve the boat for your own party.

Boat with a skipper on the water near Giethoorn
  • Privatejust your own party
  • No boating licencethe skipper steers the boat
  • Up to 40 peoplecovered boats for groups
  • About 1 houran introduction to Giethoorn

Which boats with a skipper can you hire in Giethoorn?

There are different kinds of private boats with a skipper in Giethoorn, so you can choose a boat that suits the size of your party and the way you want to sail. There are also different versions of sloops available, including comfortable and more luxurious options.

The range can differ by date. So check in the booking system which boats are available for the day you want to sail.

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Who is a private boat with a skipper suitable for?

A private boat with a skipper is suitable for both small parties and larger groups. You do not have to sail yourself, and you stay together with your own party during the trip.

That makes a boat with a skipper suitable, for example, for:

  • couples, families and relatives
  • groups of friends
  • company outings and staff days
  • family and group days
  • larger parties who want to sail together in one boat

For smaller groups you can choose a private sloop, for example, while for larger groups covered private boats with different capacities are available. When reserving, enter the number of people to see which boats are available for your party.

Party on board a private boat with a skipper in Giethoorn
Price

How much does a boat with a skipper in Giethoorn cost?

The price of a boat with a skipper in Giethoorn depends on the boat, sailing time, group size and the options available. There is therefore no single fixed price for all private tours.

The booking system shows different boats and prices. The final price that applies to your reservation appears when you choose a date and an available boat.

Would you like to know what a private boat with a skipper costs for your party? Then choose your date, number of people and preferred option in the booking system. You then see which boats are available and what the price is.

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About 1 hour or longer

How long can you sail through Giethoorn with a skipper?

You can choose different sailing times, depending on the boat and availability. A trip of about 1 hour is suitable as an introduction to Giethoorn, while with more time you can sail a longer route. If you want to see more of Giethoorn and the surrounding area, a longer private trip is more interesting, because the skipper can then sail a longer route and you have more time on the water. Exactly which sailing times are available, you see for the boat you choose in the booking system.

Village & Bovenwiede

Where do you sail with a boat with a skipper in Giethoorn?

With a boat with a skipper you sail through Giethoorn and, depending on the sailing time you choose, through the surrounding area. During the trip you can see the well-known canals, bridges and thatched farmhouses from the water. Several of the trips on offer also sail across the Giethoorn lake, the Bovenwiede, and the exact route depends on the boat, departure location, sailing time and conditions on the water.

The advantage of a skipper is that you do not have to worry about the route or about manoeuvring at bridges and past other boats. You can keep your attention entirely on your party and the surroundings.

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Private or boat tour

What is the difference between a boat tour and a boat with a skipper?

With a boat with a skipper you reserve a private boat for your own party, whereas a regular boat tour is usually booked per person and you may share the boat with other visitors. A boat tour is therefore a different way to see Giethoorn: you board a scheduled tour and sail the route on offer.

A private boat with a skipper is especially pleasant when you want to sail together with family, friends, colleagues or another group. So if you want a skipper to sail you but do not want to share the boat with other visitors, choose a private boat with a skipper.

No sailing experience needed

Why choose a skipper in Giethoorn?

With a skipper you do not have to steer, work out a route or have any sailing experience. That gives you more time to look at the surroundings and enjoy your party. This can be especially pleasant when nobody in your party wants to sail themselves or when you are travelling with a larger group.

A skipper can also be handy for visitors who do not know Giethoorn. The skipper knows the sailing area and takes over the sailing and navigating for you.

Would you prefer to be at the helm yourself? Then it is better to choose a sloop or whisper boat without a skipper.

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Private tours & prices

Prices as stated on giethoorn.com. Always check the current price and availability when booking.

Sloop with skipper
Sloop tour: Simple but good Price from €160

Sloop with skipper

Max. 10 people

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Sloop with skipper
Sloop tour: Simple but good Price from €210

Sloop with skipper

Max. 4 people

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Sloop with skipper
Sloop tour: Simple but good Price from €310

Sloop with skipper

Max. 8 people

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Comfortable sloop with skipper
Comfort cruise: Feel the difference Price from €225

Comfortable sloop with skipper

Max. 10 people

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Classic luxury sloop with skipper
Classic luxury cruise: Quality & class Price from €275

Classic luxury sloop with skipper

Max. 7 people

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VIP sloop with skipper
VIP choice cruise: Top of the range Price from €350

VIP sloop with skipper

Max. 7 people

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Companies with a boat with a skipper in Giethoorn

Boatrental Giethoorn

Boatrental Giethoorn

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Koppers Giethoorn

Koppers Giethoorn

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Frank Raggers Verhuur

Frank Raggers Verhuur

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Smit Giethoorn

Smit Giethoorn

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Hollands Venetië

Hollands Venetië

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De Fanfare

De Fanfare

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't Zwaantje

't Zwaantje

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VIP sloops in the area

Private sloop (18) with skipper, Zwartsluis

Private sloop (18) with skipper, Zwartsluis

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Would you like to hire a boat with a skipper in Giethoorn? See which private boats are available for your visit, from sloops to larger boats for different group sizes. Choose your date and view the available boats, sailing times and prices.

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Frequently asked questions about a boat with a skipper in Giethoorn

How much does a boat with a skipper in Giethoorn cost?

The price depends on the boat you choose, the sailing time, group size and availability. In the online booking system you can see the available boats and the current price for the moment you choose.

Is a boat with a skipper always private?

The boats offered as a private boat or sloop with a skipper are reserved for your own party. Always check the description of the boat you choose when reserving.

How many people can you hire a boat with a skipper for?

There are options for different group sizes. The range includes both sloops for smaller parties and private boats for groups of up to 20, 30 and 40 people.

Do you need a boating licence for a boat with a skipper?

No, you do not need a boating licence yourself. The skipper steers the boat, so you do not have to sail it yourself.

Can you hire a covered boat with a skipper?

Yes. Covered private boats with a skipper are also available in Giethoorn. The range includes covered boats for groups of up to 20, 30 and 40 people, among others, and several of the larger boats are also heated.

Can you hire a sloop with a skipper in Giethoorn?

Yes. Several sloops with a skipper are available for smaller parties. Which sloops are available depends on the date and time you choose.

How long does a trip with a skipper take?

The sailing time available differs per boat and reservation. For several private sloops, for example, a sailing time from 1 hour is possible. Check in the booking system which times are available for your date.

Can you reserve a private boat with a skipper in advance?

Yes. In the online booking system you can see which boats with a skipper are available and reserve a suitable option straight away.

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