Haarlem Cruise

If you want to admire traditional Dutch scenery, this cruise in Haarlem is perfect. We'll sail around its canals and see its famous windmills.

Options

When booking this cruise around Haarlem, you can choose between the following routes. Please bear in mind that, in both cases, there's no guide. The two routes start at the indicated time at 11A Spaarne Dock.

Cruise down the canals (50 minutes)

We'll start this cruise around the canals in Haarlem by sailing past the Teylers Museum, the oldest museum in the Netherlands, dating back to 1778. The cruise continues north towards De Adriaan, the only windmill in the centre of Haarlem, and we will also pass by the Jopen Brewery, located inside an old church. Next, we'll cruise around Haarlem's canals, passing Sint Bavo Cathedral, spotting the Frans Hals Museum, and crossing beneath the Gravestenenbrug drawbridge. After a 50-minute ride, we'll end this cruise back at the dock.

Cruise down the canals and windmills (1.5 hours)

If you choose this option, we'll first pass the Teylers Museum and the De Adriaan windmill. Next, we'll leave the canals in Haarlem behind and explore the Spaarne River towards Heemstede. Along this route, we'll admire traditional Dutch windmills that provide a classic postcard scene. The journey will last 1.5 hours and end at the initial meeting point.