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  • Kajaks Korenlei

    Discover Ghent by kayak
    Sailing

    Do you feel like discovering the city centre by kayak? Then go find Kajaks Korenlei.

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    Twee kajaks die onder de Sint-Michielsbrug varen
    Kajaks Korenlei
  • BoooT

    Self-drive barges for endless fun
    Sailing

    A small fleet of electrical boats offer the most relaxed/relaxing way of exploring Ghent’s beauty spots.

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    Yachtcharter Gent
    BoooT
  • Down the Lys to Ons Lusthof

    Feel like a real bargeman
    Sailing
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    Varen
    Down the Lys to Ons Lusthof
  • Heritage and art on the river Lys

    Immerse yourself in Ghent’s culture while taking a boat tour
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    Minerva boot op graslei
    Heritage and art on the river Lys
  • Kuiperskano

    Glide through Ghent in a Canadian canoe
    Sport and recreation
    Sailing

    Kuiperskano gives you the unique opportunity to explore Ghent in a Canadian canoe. Via the back door of the building, you jump straight into the...

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    kanotocht met 4 personen
    Kuiperskano
  • Leiecruises

    Relaxing on the water
    Sailing

    Leiecruises offers comfortable and relaxing cruises on the river Lys in the countryside and boat tours in Ghent.

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    Boat on the River Lys
    Leiecruises
  • Benelux Rederij

    Relaxed cruise in gorgeous scenery
    Sailing

    The River Lys, also known as the Golden River, is one of the most beautiful rivers in Flanders. The region along the river is renowned for its...

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    Cruise on the meandering Lys
    Benelux Rederij
  • DOKano

    Fishing for rubbish from a canoe
    Sport and recreation
    Sailing

    vzw DOKano aims to clean Ghent’s rivers and canals and has found a fun way to do so: fishing for rubbish from a canoe! It’s an efficient...

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    gele kano's van Dokano op een rij in het water
    DOKano
  • Gent Watertoerist

    Take the most beautiful snaps from the water
    Sailing

    A boat tour focusing on history or maybe on a specific theme? No problem!

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    Boats at the Graslei
    Gent Watertoerist
  • Rederij De Gentenaer

    Join us on a boat on Ghent's canals
    Sailing

    Classic and thematic boat trips on the inland waterways but also extended day programmes for groups.

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    Boat at the Castle of the Counts
    Rederij De Gentenaer
  • Dobber - Stand-up paddleboarding & Kayaking

    Discover Ghent and the Blaarmeersen from the water
    Sailing

    Stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking is the perfect activity for individuals, families and groups. Enjoy the soothing rhythm of paddling as you...

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    SUP and Kayak rental
    Dobber - Stand-up paddleboarding & Kayaking
  • Boat in Gent

    From a historical boat trip to a stylish picnic
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    Historic round-trip and thematic, Water-taxi rides and the hop-on, hop-off water tram.

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    Boat in Gent - aanlegsteiger
    Boat in Gent
  • Minerva Boat Company

    Captain for a day?
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    Anyone aged 18 or over can hire a boat for several hours or a whole day from the Minerva Boat Company.

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    Minerva Boat Company Gent
    Minerva Boat Company
  • Viadagio vzw

    Unforgettable experience in wooden boats
    Sailing

    Viadagio offers durable and ecologically sound boat tours on the Ghent canals in man-powered wooden boats. This ensures that they will not cause...

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    Viadagio vzw
  • Cruise 4 Two

    Mini cruise or luxury overnight stay?
    Sailing

    Cruise 4 Two rents a luxury yacht with captain to small groups (up to 10 persons) or couples looking for  a cruise for two.

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    5 summerly dressed people enjoying a boat trip in a small yacht
    Cruise 4 Two
  • Dakanook

    Ghent from a different point of view
    Sport and recreation
    Sailing

    Get away from the daily hustle and bustle and get into a canoe. Canoeing on the Lys gives you the chance to take a breath. Feel one with nature...

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    Child wearing a life jacket sitting at the front of a canoe on the river surrounded by greenery.
    Dakanook
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