Cruises

There are many options for a scenic cruise, both in the city and in the province. There is so much more to see from the water. Look at our city and province from a different perspective. Groningen's canals and waters, for instance, will gladly tell you its secrets.

For a canal cruise in the city, one of the places to go is Rondvaartbedrijf Kool. The shipping company has been providing round trips through Groningen's canals for years. Stap aboard, look around, listen to the skipper and discover the history of Groningen. Discover the offer of Rondvaartbedrijf Kool here.

Drinks and boating, the perfect combination right? Bring nice company, choose your own music and De Borrelvloot will offer you an unforgettable cruise on our beautiful sloop! On board, you can enjoy unlimited drinks and sail through the historic canals. Discover De Borrelvloot's offer here.

Tour boat the Rinus will also take you past the most beautiful history on Groningen's canals. Relax while the skipper manoeuvres you through the water, here you really don't have to worry at all for a while. Your own favourite music and chilled drinks make it an afternoon not soon to be forgotten. Discover Rondvaartboot de Rinus' offer here.

Boat Groningen also likes to show you the most beautiful spots of our city. Stap aboard the sloop and let it take you through the canals. Feast your eyes. They offer various shared and private boat tours. During the shared cruises, the skipper will tell you an animated story about the city of Groningen. Discover the offer of Boot Groningen here.

Teuntje de Slak takes you on a relaxing cruise on the Hoornsemeer and Paterswoldsemeer. No worries for a while, just dreaming on the water. There are also plenty of activities on and around the water for the adventurous. A BBQ on the water, a drop-off on a desert island or all kinds of water sports, it's all possible at Teuntje de Slak. Discover what Teuntje de Slak has to offer here.

On the same Paterswoldsemeer, you can also go even bigger on The Lake Events' canal cruises. Their floating pontoon is a lovely place for drinks. Along the way, stop at one of the uninhabited islands in the lake and you can take a refreshing dip in the water or hop on a supplank. Here you can do it all. Discover The Lake Events' offer here.

A little further away from the city you will find the Oldambtmeer. Here you can take a boat trip through Blauwestad with Pieter Dekker Rondvaarten. A cruise takes one and a half hours and the route passes the modern houses built around the lake. Or book an evening cruise at sunset. With snacks, drinks and live music, it is guaranteed to be a fun evening. Discover Pieter Dekker Rondvaarten's offer here.

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