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Whisper boats Giethoorn
Waterway map, app, help number
- Including a map which you take with you in the boat and will be explained at the start and an explanation how to operate the chosen boat
- App available or follow the route and listnen the audio in browser, or for the hearing impaired readable text, on your own device, available in multiple languages
- For help during your boat ride we have a special phone number so that we can be reached quickly
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Whisperboat rental Giethoorn
In Giethoorn a small boat with electric motor is because of the minor noise of the engine called a whisper boat. The whisperboats are driven by the motor and the gasbox. Steering is at the traditional way with a handle on the motor or with a steeringwheel like in a car. The whisper boat is a little more wobly than a comfortable boat but still quite easy to drive by yourself. The benches have a backrest which you can fold down for easy getting in and out the boat (with the exception of the bench of the driver's seat of the model with the handle).
How does the whisperboat works
You may drive this boat without any special licence. Minimim age is 16 for the driver however accompanied by adults a child may help steering on the lake. In this case you best choose the boat with the wheel. The boat has a gasbox with joystick to go up = forward and down = backword. Did you know a boat has no breaks? Breaking a boat is done by using the gas backwards. Actually you will use the gas backwards more for breaking than to actually drive backwards. The whisperboat with the motorhandle is operated a little different; you swing the handle to the left the boat turns to the right, but backwards is not the opposite way. You might think this is more difficult than the ones with the wheel but the thing is, it has a cheaper price, it is the traditional way and you have firm control on the handle. With the steeringwheel the danger might be that you are steering to much from side to side and will zigzag through the canals. Ofcourse we will tell you how to operate the boat at the start of your journey inside the Venice of Holland.
Do you prefer a more comfortable boat? Check out the page Sloop rental Giethoorn.
Giethoorn What to see, what to do, how to get there
The number 1 to in Giethoorn is to rent a boat, second a guided cruise. Depends how confident you are by driving yourself or if you prefer the more relaxed way of exploring Giethoorn village. You can rent a boat multiple hours up to a whole day. All boats are electrical. Giethoorn boating is open between 10 am till 6 pm. Giethoorn village is famous for it's typical wooden bridges and houses.
Information about the sightseeings like museums, practical info public transport, surrounding Giethoorn you can find at Giethoorn tourist information.
Hire a whisperboat at boat rentals Zwaantje Giethoorn?
At the start we explain to you the route, how the boat works. During your boat ride you can contact us by a special help telephone number
We rent out our boats for one hour (depending the weather, how busy it is, season), 2, 3, 4 up to 8 hours. Ofcourse it is also possible to rent multiple boats for bigger groups. If you book online it is a guaranteed reservation, What You See Is What You Get. Is the boat of your choice not available anymore? Check and reserve at GiethoornBooking.com Boats availability in realtime
More explanation? Extensive information about boats, sloops, duration time routes and advice you can find on the page Boat rental Giethoorn
Are dogs allowed in the boat? The no. 1 most asked question and other frequently asked questions you can find on this page Questions and answers
