ON AND TO
THE WATER

Discover Haarlem from the water.

On and by the water

Do like the Haarlemmers: rent a boat and take to the water to see the city from the other side.

Tour

Give your visit to Haarlem an extra dimension with a canal cruise on the Spaarne. You will experience the city very differently. Cruise past historic buildings along the canals and learn more about the city's history and attractions.

Water sports center Dynamique

Watersports Center Dynamique is a multi-faceted watersports and outdoor sports company.

Haarlem Canal Tours

Sail along in an open sloop through Haarlem. The tour will take you along the beautiful Spaarne, Haarlem's oldest canal the Bakenessergracht, the Singels and the stately Nieuwe Gracht, among others.

Spaarneboot tours

The gardener's punt accommodates 25 people and preferably sails open. In an emergency, a canopy is possible.

Atmosphere makers on the water

Sfeermakers op het water specializes in luxury canal cruises with lunch/dinner or dressed drinks for 25 people or more.

Aqua Volta

Aqua volta cultural twist on the water!

Luxury Sloops Haarlem - canal cruise

Enjoy a tour of Haarlem's canals in a luxury open sloop. The best way to discover Haarlem is via a beautiful canal cruise on the canals of Haarlem. Your luxury sloop departs from Molen de Adriaan (Papentorenvest). The enthusiastic skipper waits here every full hour from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm.

The Water Coach

The Water Coach, tasting & toasting on the water. Company outing, wedding, family gathering, bachelor party, high tea or any other festive or business event? The Waterkoets provides an unforgettable day!

Lola

Cruise through Haarlem with the Lola from Volkslust Haarlem.

Smidtje Canal Cruises

Experience Haarlem in a unique way with a private canal cruise. Sail along the Spaarne towards Heemstede or enjoy a trip through the historic center of Haarlem. The experienced, local skippers and hospitable hosts ensure that you can fully enjoy an unforgettable experience on the water with your own company.

Wines & Deintjes

Wijntjes en Deintjes offers tours of historic Haarlem.

Private cruise

Prefer to take a private cruise? That is also certainly possible. Highly recommended for a wedding party, group outing or business event, for example.

Smidtje Canal Cruises

Experience Haarlem in a unique way with a private canal cruise. Sail along the Spaarne towards Heemstede or enjoy a trip through the historic center of Haarlem. The experienced, local skippers and hospitable hosts ensure that you can fully enjoy an unforgettable experience on the water with your own company.

Luxury Sloops Haarlem - canal cruise

Enjoy a tour of Haarlem's canals in a luxury open sloop. The best way to discover Haarlem is via a beautiful canal cruise on the canals of Haarlem. Your luxury sloop departs from Molen de Adriaan (Papentorenvest). The enthusiastic skipper waits here every full hour from 11:00 am until 6:00 pm.

Wines & Deintjes

Wijntjes en Deintjes offers tours of historic Haarlem.

Water sports center Dynamique

Watersports Center Dynamique is a multi-faceted watersports and outdoor sports company.

The Water Coach

The Water Coach, tasting & toasting on the water. Company outing, wedding, family gathering, bachelor party, high tea or any other festive or business event? The Waterkoets provides an unforgettable day!

Haarlem Canal Tours

Sail along in an open sloop through Haarlem. The tour will take you along the beautiful Spaarne, Haarlem's oldest canal the Bakenessergracht, the Singels and the stately Nieuwe Gracht, among others.

Sailing through Haarlem

'Sailing through Haarlem' offers you the cosiest and most personal boat trip through one of the most beautiful historic cities in the Netherlands.

Atmosphere makers on the water

Sfeermakers op het water specializes in luxury canal cruises with lunch/dinner or dressed drinks for 25 people or more.

Spaarneboot tours

The gardener's punt accommodates 25 people and preferably sails open. In an emergency, a canopy is possible.

Aqua Volta

Aqua volta cultural twist on the water!

Rent a boat and cruise by yourself

Would you like to sail yourself? Then rent a boat from one of the boat rental companies. Most boats do not require a boating license.

At Van Assema

At the edge of the beautiful sailing area the Mooie Nel is the marina At Van Assema.

Airforce 21

Airforce 21 provides sailing lessons and Sail-experiences in an AIRA 22, a modern and comfortable daysailer. The "AIR" sails year-round in Haarlem on the Mooie Nel and on the Buitenenspaarne.

Greenjoy

At Greenjoy, you can quickly and inexpensively rent a very spacious 6-8 person sloop for the historic canals of Haarlem.

Boat Rental Club Spaarne

Club Spaarne is a boat rental in Haarlem where you can rent a motorboat from as little as €40.00 for 1.5 hours!

The Water Coach

The Water Coach, tasting & toasting on the water. Company outing, wedding, family gathering, bachelor party, high tea or any other festive or business event? The Waterkoets provides an unforgettable day!

Spaarneboot tours

The gardener's punt accommodates 25 people and preferably sails open. In an emergency, a canopy is possible.

Luxury Sloops Haarlem

What could be better than a beautiful day on the canals? Boating in Haarlem is downright enjoyable.

Water sports center Dynamique

Watersports Center Dynamique is a multi-faceted watersports and outdoor sports company.

With a boat of your own

Of course, you can also sail through Haarlem in your own boat. Sail on the canals through the historic city center, explore the Spaarne River or head out to a lake, such as the Mooie Nel or the Molenplas. On the website of the City of Haarlem you can read more about the bridge times and moorings.

Activities on the water

For adventurous types, there are plenty of activities to enjoy on the water. Rent a canoe or pedal boat and explore the natural areas around Haarlem. Or brave the water paddling on a supboard.  

Water sports center Dynamique

Watersports Center Dynamique is a multi-faceted watersports and outdoor sports company.

Airforce 21

Airforce 21 provides sailing lessons and Sail-experiences in an AIRA 22, a modern and comfortable daysailer. The "AIR" sails year-round in Haarlem on the Mooie Nel and on the Buitenenspaarne.

Spaarneboot tours

The gardener's punt accommodates 25 people and preferably sails open. In an emergency, a canopy is possible.

Hightide Block Carting

Blokarting is the activity for a nice day out.

Safe supping

As a supper or in a small boat, they are quite exciting: the barges on the Spaarne. But how does the skipper look at all those people from Haarlem on the water? Supper teacher Bart Verhaak sailed through the inner city with skipper Jurrian Pulleman.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are many water activities to do in and around Haarlem. For example, you can sail, suppen, row, swim, sail, canoe, fish and do boat tours.

Sure! Bloemendaal aan Zee and Zandvoort are quick and easy to reach. Read more about the Haarlem area.

Yes! Haarlem has three swimming pools, one of which is an outdoor pool. Read more about swimming in Haarlem.

Because of safety, this is not allowed. Read here where you can swim safely in Haarlem.

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