Sightseeing Cruises

Haarlem Open-Boat Canal Cruise with Live Skipper Commentary

Name: Haarlem Open-Boat Canal Cruise with Live Skipper Commentary
Start: 2026-08-16T15:20:00
End: 2026-08-16T16:10:24
Location: Spaarne 11A

50 minute open boat cruise
360 degree views, great for photos
Local skipper tells you about the city
Passes Molen de Adriaan and Frans Hals Museum
Covered boat if it rains, tour runs year round
Drinks and snacks at departure

50-minute canal cruise
Live commentary by skipper

Drinks and snacks (can be purchased at the boarding location and may be taken on board)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Discover Haarlem from the water on an open sloop, with 360 degree views on every side.
Your skipper guides you through the historic canals for 50 minutes, sharing stories about the city.
Sail past Molen de Adriaan, the Jopenkerk brewery, De Waag and the Frans Hals Museum.

Departure is from 't Boothuys on the Spaarne, in the heart of Haarlem. Drinks and snacks are available before you set off. The boat sails open in good weather and covered in rain, so the tour runs year round.
A relaxed outing for first time visitors, returning guests and families alike.

What's not allowed

Personal food and drinks are not allowed on board; drinks and snacks must be purchased at the boarding location if you wish to bring them on the cruise.

Dogs are not permitted on board.

Accessibility

The boat may be difficult to access for guests with mobility impairments due to steps.

Additional information

Arrive approximately 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

The boarding location is Spaarne 11A, 2011CC Haarlem.

There is no toilet on the open boat, but restroom facilities are available at the boarding location.

In case of bad weather, the cruise will operate with a covered boat.