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  • 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
  • Leie Yachting

    Sail along the Lys in a luxury boat
    Sailing

    Allow yourself to be enchanted by the beauty of the river Lys and its surroundings. Navigate a luxury motorboat through this picturesque landscape...

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    Leie Yachting Gent
    Leie Yachting
  • De bootjes van Gent - Rederij Dewaele

    The most popular way to explore Ghent
    Sailing

    One thousand years of architecture and stories to be viewed and listened from the water. The best and most relaxed way of exploring Ghent.

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    Boat trips in Ghent
    De bootjes van Gent - Rederij Dewaele
  • 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
  • Boat4rent

    Sit back, relax and explore Ghent on a speedboat
    Sailing

    Boat4rent is specialized in the rental of motorboats with captain.

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    Boat4rent Gent
    Boat4rent
  • Rafting & Outdoor Events

    Time for adventure?
    Sport and recreation

    Rafting boats aren't just for wildwater adventures, they are also highly suitable for enjoyable and relaxing boat trips on calmer waters.

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    Rafting & Outdoor Events Gent
    Rafting & Outdoor Events
  • 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
  • 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
  • Boat in Gent

    From a historical boat trip to a stylish picnic
    Sailing

    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
  • 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 Gent
    Viadagio vzw
  • 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
  • De Griffioen

    Discover the most beautiful spots of Ghent by boat
    Sport and recreation
    Sailing

    Welcome on board the open GOZZO-type boat De Griffioen! The skipper will take you to the most beautiful spots in and around Ghent.

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    het voordek van een boot op het water tussen het groen
    De Griffioen
  • 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
  • Benelux Rederij

    Relaxed cruise in gorgeous scenery
    Sailing

    Do you love the thought of enjoying cultural history in the peace and quiet of nature? Come to Recollettenlei 32, opposite the Old Law Courts, at...

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    Cruise on the meandering Lys
    Benelux Rederij
  • De Gentse Barge

    Enjoy a trip in a historic tow barge
    Sailing

    This boat is a replica of an eighteenth century flat, horse-drawn barge and can be hired all year round for business receptions, product launches...

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    De Gentse Barge
    De Gentse Barge
  • Minerva Boat Company

    Captain for a day?
    Sailing

    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

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