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History on the Graslei and Korenlei
Ghent’s beauty mirrored in the LysSquares and districtsShips have been docking here since the 11th century and Ghent wouldn’t have it any other way. It is like the song of the Lorelei. The beauty of...
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Coupure
Historical waterway between Ghent and BrugesSquares and districtsIn the 18th and 19th centuries, Coupure was a busy commercial canal that linked Ghent to Bruges. When the first town houses were built along the...
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Hop on hop off water tram
Plan your route through Ghent along the water!SailingThe hop on hop off water tram gives you a different way to visit the city's attractions.
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Minerva Boat Company
Captain for a day?SailingAnyone aged 18 or over can hire a boat for several hours or a whole day from the Minerva Boat Company.
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BoooT
Self-drive barges for endless funSailingA small fleet of electrical boats offer the most relaxed/relaxing way of exploring Ghent’s beauty spots.
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De bootjes van Gent - Rederij Dewaele
The most popular way to explore GhentSailingOne 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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St Michael’s Bridge, romantic Ghent
Fairy-tale view: take your Ghent selfie!Monuments and buildingsClick-click. St Michael’s Bridge is the place for romantic hearts. Grab your smartphone and take some spectacular selfies. Wherever you look,...
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Gent Watertoerist
Take the most beautiful snaps from the waterSailingA boat tour focusing on history or maybe on a specific theme? No problem!
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Viadagio vzw
Unforgettable experience in wooden boatsSailingViadagio 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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North Sea Port
The port of GhentSquares and districtsGhent has had a harbour since the Middle Ages. The old port was located in the city centre at Graslei and Korenlei. All port activities were moved...
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Baudelohof
Play paradise and green lung along the waterParks and green spacesBaudelohof is a popular park in the Ghent city centre and is the former site of an abbey garden and a botanical garden. It is one of the areas...
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Kajaks Korenlei
Discover Ghent by kayakSailingDo you feel like discovering the city centre by kayak? Then go find Kajaks Korenlei.
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Rafting & Outdoor Events
Time for adventure?Sport and recreationRafting 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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De Griffioen
Discover the most beautiful spots of Ghent by boatSport and recreationSailingWelcome 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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Benelux Rederij
Relaxed cruise in gorgeous scenerySailingThe 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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Boat4rent
Sit back, relax and explore Ghent on a speedboatSailingBoat4rent is specialized in the rental of motorboats with captain.