Rent a boat in Leiden - Enjoy the canals of Leiden (2024)

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Experience Rembrandt’s city from the water! The canals measure an incredible 28 kilometres and feature 88 bridges!

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  • € 60 per hour, members enjoy up to 50% discount
  • Suited for 12 persons per boat
  • Boating licenseis not required
  • Easy to operate the boat
  • Central location of the dock
  • Activate and deactivate your boat by phone
  • Boats have a powerful electric engine
  • Min. renting period is 2 hours

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Renting a boat from Sloepdelen is easy

You can rent a boat within minutesby using ouronline reservation system.

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Before departure you will receive an activation link through SMS, which gives you the possibility tostart the boat.

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Go out on the water!

Explore the canals of Leidenyourself, 100% electric.

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Canalroute of 2 hoursSail trough the city centre and visit all the hotspots of Leiden in 2 hours. Take your time during this route to fully enjoy it!See route
De Kaag route of 3 hoursEscape the city centre and sail into the countryside of Leiden. Visit Het Joppe on your way to the Kaag.See route

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Zijlpoort

Zijlpoort is a city gate in Leiden. The gate was constructed in the classicist style in 1667, based on the design of the master architect Willem van der Helm from…

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Rijksmonumenten van Leiden

The city of Leiden is home to an incredible 1235 national monuments, so a boat trip through Leiden is therefore also a journey through history!

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Rembrandt bridge

Iconic draw bridge in Leiden. Named after the famous city painter, Rembrandt van Rijn, who was born and raised in Weddesteeg, an extension of the bridge to the south.

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The Waag (the Weigh House)

The Waag was built in Leiden in 1657, to replace the old, wooden Weigh building which dated from 1455. In this location all ships were unloaded with large cranes.

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De Burcht (stronghold)

This stronghold in Leiden is one of the oldest existing examples of a stronghold in the Netherlands. .

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Canals of Leiden

Second to Amsterdam, Leiden has the most water flowing into its gates. The historical city centre of Leiden has a total of 28 kilometres of canals and moats.

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Koornbrug

The Koornbrug dates from 1642 and owes its name to the fact that wheat was traded there. A canopy was constructed in the 19th century to protect the merchandise.

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Flour mill

The flour mill complex consists of thirteen buildings and was one of the largest in the Netherlands in the period after the Second World War. It is now listed as…

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Observatory

Leiden University established the observatory in 1633, making it one of the oldest university observatories in the world.

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Molen de Put

Molen De Put at Galgewater in Leiden is a replica of the standard mills of Jan Jansenzoon Put from 1987. The original mill dated from 1619, but was burned down…

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Zeevaartschool

Built in 1878, the maritime academy had room for 300 seamen in training.

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Sail through the unique luminary spectacle in Amsterdam!

November 16, 2023Are you ready to admire the unique light art installations in the canals of Amsterdam? Rent a sloop for your group and leisurely navigate the enchanting canals together. Cruise at your own pace, bring your favorite drinks and snacks, and savor these special evenings. Extra tip: bring a cozy blanket for the cooler nights! Upon arrival, our staff will assist you in starting the sloop and provide you with the route so you can marvel at as many lights as…

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Celebrate your wedding on board at Sloepdelen

September 28, 2023What would be more romantic than celebrating your wedding on board of one of our Sloepdelen boats? Do you have plans to get married and are you looking for how to celebrate your big day? Consider a lovely sailing tour with all your guest on board of our boats and get married on board! The most festive and relaxed day for you and your entire family starts on board at Sloepdelen!How romantic to have the cake ceremony on board, or,…

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Our new location in The Hague

July 6, 2023Discover our newest location In recent years, The Hague has invested in opening up old waterways, so you can now cruise the most beautiful routes through the old city center. Explore the beautiful canals and cruise past old defense gates. Discover historical stories that took place along the water, from Jan Steen to Hendrik Jut! During the city tour you will discover the ancient canals of The Hague. Discover the historic city center of The Hague and spot for example…

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Rent a boat and experience a day in Leidenyou will not forget

Cruising through Leidenby yourself or with friends, colleagues or family is a unique experience. Enjoy thecity views from the water and experience how great it is to navigate through the canals of Leidenyourself. The boarding spot at the Boommarkt 8 is very easy to reach. You can explore the waters from Apriluntil October, so reserve your own boat now.

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