NETHERLANDS · BOAT TRIPS IN HAARLEM
The good boat trips in Haarlem go weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.
Review of Haarlem’s 50-minute canal cruise, with historic sights, heated boats, audio guides, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“Good tour of the city via canals. Pointed out important sites with insightful information. English tour was done over a speaker, which was hard to hear at times over the boat motor. Elderly may struggle to hear.”
Cruise Haarlem’s canals for 75 minutes with local stories, cheese, snacks, chilled drinks, and views of its finest landmarks.
“perfect! boat was full with drinks and some bites. captain had some amazing stories about Haarlem and its history. good value for money”
Review of Haarlem’s 50-minute electric canal cruise, with historic sights, friendly guides, open-air seating, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“There is nothing to optimize! We hope the guide will keep his enthusiasm for Haarlem and Netherlands to tell the stories in that authentical way!!!!”
Review of Haarlem’s 50-minute canal cruise, with historic sights, audio commentary, practical tips, pricing, language notes, and honest drawbacks.
“Super leuke tocht onder bezielende leiding van kapitein Coks. Je hoort leuke verhalen en neemt kennis van de verrassende historie van Haarlem.”
Review of Haarlem’s quiet electric open-boat cruise, with canal views, live English commentary, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Fun tour. Owner/guide was very knowledgeable and funny. Pointed out the history of several buildings. Drinks for purchase. I recommend.”
Review of Haarlem’s private electric boat rental: no license needed, flexible hours, canal views, pricing, comfort, weather rules, and tips.
“Great experience that is a lot of fun and you have a completely different view of the city. I can really recommend it. Very straightforward and super nice care.Auto-translated”
Cruise Haarlem’s Spaarne River past two windmills, Teylers Museum, historic buildings, and the Amsterdamse Poort for $20.
“In spite of the snowy weather the staff were very friendly and efficient, which made the excursion.”
Cruise Haarlem’s canals by private electric boat with a captain, see Molen De Adriaan, and enjoy local stories with your group.
“Excellent tour of various canals and good overview of all points of interest in Haarlem. The captain of the boat even gave us some restaurant tips, all were good! He also told us of interesting places we may not have found ourselves e.g. the former prison now converted into multi-use space, the Keeper. Strongly recommended”
Review of Haarlem’s De Adriaan windmill tour and electric canal cruise, with panoramic views, practical tips, itinerary details, and honest value advice.
“interessant en leuke mensen. voor koude dagen, als gisteren, adviseer ik om dekens te verstrekke n”
Take the wheel on Haarlem’s quiet canals with a private electric boat for up to 12 people, plus route tips for city and nearby nature.
“Ik ben met een paar familieleden en vriendin gaan varen naar molen De Adriaan om daar de as van mij man uit te strooien. Zo fijn dat ik voor dit doel een ‘stil’ bootje heb kunnen huren. De boot as voor fijn bestuurbaar.”
Pick a canal, a gallery or a village.
