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Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 6 most popular haarlem canal cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
Ride a heated Haarlem canal cruise for 50 minutes, passing de Adriaan windmill, Jopenkerk, Teylers court, and Frans Hals Museum on the Spaarne.
Most Popular“Good tour of the city via canals. Pointed out important sites with insightful information. English tour was done over a speaker, which was hard to hear at times over the boat motor. Elderly may struggle to hear.”
50-minute Haarlem canal cruise from windmill De Adriaan on a quiet 100% electric open boat with an English-Dutch guide and snacks.
“It was great to be in an open boat with a small group and a guide who obviously knew a lot about Haarlem. Thank you!”
A 50–55 minute electric open-boat canal cruise in Haarlem with live English storytelling, cushioned seating, and a toilet on board.
“Oscar was an excellent and friendly guide, we heard all about Haarlem and learned many things about the city we did not know.”
1.5-hour Spaarne River cruise from Haarlem with Dutch windmill views, Teylers Museum stop, heated boats, and multilingual audio.
“In spite of the snowy weather the staff were very friendly and efficient, which made the excursion.”
Private Haarlem electric canal cruise for up to 15, guided in English, with prime views of the De Adriaan windmill museum.
“Excellent tour of various canals and good overview of all points of interest in Haarlem. The captain of the boat even gave us some restaurant tips, all were good! He also told us of interesting places we may not have found ourselves e.g. the former prison now converted into multi-use space, the Keeper. Strongly recommended”
Inside Windmill De Adriaan for 360° Haarlem views, then ride a 100% electric open-boat cruise on the Spaarne. 100 minutes.
“interessant en leuke mensen. voor koude dagen, als gisteren, adviseer ik om dekens te verstrekke n”
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