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With captain

Would you rather not have your hand on the tiller?

Why not relax and let someone else do the work? In Ghent there are plenty of opportunities to hire a yacht or sloop with a sailor to man it. Lie back and enjoy the trip!

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  • Boat trips in Ghent

    Want to experience Ghent? Try a boat!
    The river Lys on a sunny day. There's small boats, guided tour-boats and kayaks present on the water.
    Inspiration

Point of Interest

  • Benelux Rederij

    Relaxed cruise in gorgeous scenery
    Cruise on the meandering Lys
    Sailing
  • Boat in Gent

    From a historical boat trip to a stylish picnic
    Boat in Gent - aanlegsteiger
    Sailing
  • Boat trips on Ghent's inland waterways

    Ghent at its loveliest
    Boat trips on Ghent's inland waterways
    Sailing
  • Boat4rent

    Sit back, relax and explore Ghent on a speedboat
    Boat4rent Gent
    Sailing
  • BoooT

    Self-drive barges for endless fun
    Yachtcharter Gent
    Sailing
  • Cruise 4 Two

    Mini cruise or luxury overnight stay?
    5 summerly dressed people enjoying a boat trip in a small yacht
    Sailing
  • De Griffioen

    Discover the most beautiful spots of Ghent by boat
    het voordek van een boot op het water tussen het groen
    Sport and recreation
  • Leiecruises

    Relaxing on the water
    Boat on the River Lys
    Sailing
  • Minerva Boat Company

    Captain for a day?
    Minerva Boat Company Gent
    Sailing

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