10 Boat Tours in Groningen Worth Booking

1.City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 895 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Our pick

Cruise Groningen’s historic canals for one hour, with Martinitoren views, onboard drinks, audio commentary, and winter heating.

“Great value for money, great bar service, excellent scenery.”

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2.Terrace Boat Experience with a Cozy Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 307 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $18

Relax on Groningen’s first floating terrace with drinks, snacks, a flexible roof, cozy seating, and views near Central Station.

“Absolut unterirdisch. Das Boot kam 30 min zu spät, keine Message, Anbieter nicht erreichbar. Die Fahrt von 1.5h wurde auf weniger als 60 min verkürzt, damit die nächste Gruppe rechtzeitig abfahren konnte. Absolut nicht empfehlenswert.”

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3.Open Boat City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 250 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Cruise Groningen’s canals for one hour with live English commentary, open-air views, and unlimited drinks for $27 per person.

“Captain Paulina was great fun and very knowledgeable. Loads of drinks on the boat included.”

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4.Open Boat City Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 154 reviews · 1 hour · from $26

Cruise Groningen’s historic canals aboard a quiet electric boat, with one drink and an English, Dutch, or German audio guide.

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5.Evening Cheese and Wine cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Review of Groningen’s one-hour evening cheese and wine cruise, with canal views, local history, small groups, pricing, and practical tips.

“Het was een erg leuke rondvaart. De gids vertelde vol passie over de stad Groningen en wij vonden het erg leuk en leerzaam! De kaas en wijn was ook top! Wij zouden het zeker aanraden en wij willen Jelle enorm bedanken voor deze leuke ervaring!”

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6.Terrace Boat Experience with a Cozy Bar: 1 hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $17Best value

Cruise Groningen for an hour on a cozy bar boat, with canal views, drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi, and a roof for changing weather.

“Das war die schlimmste Schifffahrt, die ich je gemacht habe. Den Anlegeplatz zu finden, ist nahezu unmöglich. Es sind einfach nur zwei Pfosten am Kanal. Es gibt keinerlei Hinweis darauf, dass man genau hier vom Boot abgeholt wird. Keine IRead more”

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7.City canal cruise (with unlimited drinks)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $27

Review of Groningen’s Borrelvloot canal cruise, with unlimited drinks, local stories, music, flexible booking, and practical tips.

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8.Terrace Boat Experience with a Cozy Bar: 1.5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $22Top rated

Review the Groningen floating terrace boat, with practical details on views, drinks, comfort, value, meeting point, and who should book.

“It was an hour with a boat that sailed in the most boring canal outside the city center, until a point, then did a U turn and came back... no guide, no interesting sights, loud music, a stolen hour that costs a lot... the team however were nice”

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9.Informative city canal cruise + drinks & cookies

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $27

Cruise Groningen’s canals with a friendly skipper, unlimited drinks, Dutch cookies, local stories, and relaxed waterfront views.

“Rondje Groningen met Bente. Ze deed het fantastisch en gaf goede tips over bezienswaardigheden om na de boottocht te doen. We hebben genoten! Dank je wel Bente!”

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10.Private BBQ Cruise Tour at Lake Paterswoldsemeer With Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $549

Review of Groningen’s private BBQ cruise on Lake Paterswoldsemeer, with drinks, windmill views, Wall House #2, pricing, tips, and booking advice.

“Absolut pünktlich, sehr gut organisiert, hervorragendes Essen und mit viel Spaß dabei gewesen. Zu 100% zu empfehlen.”

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