Boat rental Leiden
Experience Rembrandt’s city from the water! The canals measure an incredible 28 kilometres and feature 88 bridges!
- Book online
- € 60 per hour, members enjoy up to 50% discount
- Suited for 12 persons per boat
- Boating license is 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
Renting a boat from Sloepdelen is easy
You can rent a boat within minutes by using our online reservation system.
Reserve online
Easily book your boat through our online reservation system.
Start the boat
Before departure you will receive an activation link through SMS, which gives you the possibility to start the boat.
Go out on the water!
Explore the canals of Leiden yourself, 100% electric.
Map with tips for your trip in Leiden
Highlights
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…
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!
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.
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.
De Burcht (stronghold)
This stronghold in Leiden is one of the oldest existing examples of a stronghold in the Netherlands. .
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.
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.
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…
Observatory
Leiden University established the observatory in 1633, making it one of the oldest university observatories in the world.
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…
Zeevaartschool
Built in 1878, the maritime academy had room for 300 seamen in training.
Latest news
Celebrate your wedding on board at Sloepdelen
September 28, 2023
What 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,…
Our new location in The Hague
July 6, 2023
Discover 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…
Summerdeal 2023
May 12, 2023
He’s here again! Have you found it on our website yet? It’s hidden, but possibly the best deal you’re going to find this summer, the Sloepdelen Summer Deal 2023! With this deal, you can cruise throughout the country at a stunning 50% discount. The deal applies to a 4-hour trip, so a nice day out! In Amsterdam or Utrecht you sail for only €135 in total. Rather discover another city? Then book in Haarlem, Leiden, Zwolle, The Hague or Loosdrecht…
Rent a boat and experience a day in Leiden you will not forget
Cruising through Leiden by yourself or with friends, colleagues or family is a unique experience. Enjoy the city views from the water and experience how great it is to navigate through the canals of Leiden yourself. The boarding spot at the Boommarkt 8 is very easy to reach. You can explore the waters from April until October, so reserve your own boat now.
Questions
Do you have questions? Please check the Frequently Asked Questions page, or mail us.
