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The current Corona measures from April 25th until further notice – the rules below will remain in place for the time being.

A statement must be signed upon arrival at the port.

under the same roof (domicile) max 12 people (sign a statement on location)
not under the same roof & students: max 4 people (excluding children -12 years) with mouth masks (Leie + Ghent center): all not under the same roof: everyone one and a half meters away: boat of 10 people
not under the same roof & students: max 4 people (excluding children -12 years) with mouth masks (Leie + Ghent center): Two couples (living together) at two different domiciles: couples must keep a distance of 1.5 meters, boat of 5, 6 or 10 persons
not under the same roof: max. 8 people (excluding children -12 years) at max. two different domiciles must keep one and a half meter distance between the two domiciles with mouth masks (Leie + Ghent center), boat of 10 people
two persons (couple) can also rent a boat

Currently we are not allowed to rent boats of 10 people from different domiciles because we cannot guarantee the distance of 1.5 meters between everyone.

Minerva Boat Company wins European Luxury Travel Award

Extensive Fleet

A wide range of boats and luxury launches for 4 to 12 people

Opening Hours

You can sail daily from 1/4 to 1/11 from 10 am to 8 pm. In July and August from 9 am to 9 pm. This period may vary depending on the weather conditions

Various Themes

Ideal day trip or idea for a bachelor party or team building.

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Go boating in a Minerva boat

Go boating with your friends, colleagues or family for a few hours or a full day on the charming River Leie. You’ll peacefully pass beautiful gardens and the painters’ villages of St.-Martens-Latem and Deurle. Each day a few cabrio boats and luxury sloops can also explore the historical centre of Ghent.

Standard boats/cabrio boats up to 4 people
Luxury sloops up to 5, 6, 10 and 12 people
Very simple to operate
No boating license or experience required (minimum age 18)
You won’t encounter any locks or swing bridges along the route
No pets are allowed on the boats
Expert staff are on hand to give you useful information, advice and directions
Hire a captain for €30/hour extra (request at least 24 hours in advance)
You can find us at the Minerva port, at the corner of Coupure and Lindenlei
Reservation required (check “Practical information”)

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Corona maatregelen

Momenteel mogen we maximum 10 volwassen personen op een luxe sloep van 10/12 personen toelaten.

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New boats: even more choice and comfort

Since the beginning of 2017 we have several new types of boats and sloops. If there are 5 of you, there’s the new Lago Amore 540. For groups of 6, there’s the Interboat 17. For groups of 10/12, we have the luxury sloop Waterspoor 630. All sloops and boats are comfortably equipped so that you can enjoy yourself to the full. We also have plenty to offer for larger groups, for example for team building or a bachelor party.

All boats now also have a round 12V socket (no USB connection) so that you can always charge a smartphone or plug in your electric cool box.

Take the helm yourself without a care

Go boating with your friends, colleagues or family for a few hours or a full day on the charming River Leie. You’ll peacefully pass beautiful gardens and the painters’ villages of St.-Martens-Latem and Deurle.

It is also possible to explore the historic centre of Ghent with the cabrio boats and luxury sloops (not with the ’standard boats’). Due to heavy boat traffic in the centre of Ghent sailing experience is recommended. That’s why everyone sails on the River Leie first and only then in the centre of Ghent.