Kayak rental in Ghent
Boat rental in Ghent
Kayak in Ghent and experience a great adventure
with your colleagues, family, or friends.
Make it a great day!
+ Pet friendly
+ Easy and fun for all ages
+ Perfect for couples
Kayaking in Ghent City Center
Rental of tandem kayaks for 2 people in the center of Ghent from our own private water dock.
Kayak on the Leie through the center along the Graslei or Korenlei in Ghent.
Easily book your kayak below and choose how long you want to rent your kayak:
Kayak in Ghent:
adventurous route
€35
per tandem kayak
- Back within 3 hours
- Includes all materials
Kayak in Ghent:
panoramic + adventurous route
€40
per tandem kayak
- Back within 4 hours
- Includes all materials
Kayak in Ghent:
schools & groups (>10 kayaks)
20%
online discount
- Depending on the route
- Includes all materials
Kayak in Ghent:
panoramic route
30€
per tandem kayak
- Back within 2 hours
- Includes all materials
Please respect the booked time slot, you can set a timer on your phone so you know when to return.
In 2 hours you can reach the center back and forth along the panoramic route without a break. In 3 hours you can choose between the panoramic or the adventurous route, which is a bit more relaxed. In 4 hours you can do everything more relaxed and can stop somewhere along the way, then you can do the panoramic or the adventurous route or both.
KAYAK ROUTES
Adventurous route attractions
St. Peter's Church
Vooruit
De Krook
Devil's Stone
Old livestock market
Kayak slide in the old harbor Portus Ganda
The fishery
Emperor's Park
The adventurous route takes you outside the historic city center to the emperor's park.
Very quiet kayak trip, without many passersby. Feel free to bring a snack and a drink and enjoy the Emperor's Park. You will need to get in and out of the water just after the emperor's park.
This route is not suitable for less mobile people.
Panoramic route sights
St. Peter's Church
Forward
De Krook
Palace of Justice
Ajuinlei, Graslei and Korenlei
St. Michael's Church
Gravensteen
You can paddle the panoramic route in 2 hours.
If you wish to rest a bit longer, we recommend booking for 3 hours.
You can easily take a break in the park of Gravensteen.
KAYAK GENT: WHAT'S INCLUDED
+ Tandem kayak for 2 people
+ 2 paddles
+ Waterproof bag
+ City map
+ Life jacket (upon request)
+ Locker for your belongings (€5,-)
EASILY RENT A BOAT
+ We are located by the water in the arts and student district, just a 15-minute walk from the historic center of Ghent, making kayak rental a dream! The starting and ending point is at Edville Studio, Ter Platen 60.
+ Whether you want to relax or exercise, our kayaks provide you with a fun and exciting experience in Ghent!
+ Reservations are highly recommended during the busy summer season. If you try to reserve a kayak on a date or time that does not appear, it is because we are fully booked.
REQUIREMENTS FOR KAYAKING
+ Minimum age 14 years to go alone
+ Maximum 2 adults per kayak, a small child or dog can fit in between
+ Maximum weight 250kg
+ You must be able to swim; otherwise, a life jacket is mandatory
+ Weather: it is a great activity to do on a sunny or rainy day
GIFT VOUCHERS
Give someone a gift with a gift voucher! Surprise your loved ones, colleagues, or business partners.
Edville Kayak
Edville dock
Do you have your own kayak? Use our own Edville dock for a one-time or long-term basis!
FAQ
You can start and dock at the private dock of Edville Kayak: Ter Platen 60, 9000 Ghent
There are two loops in the center of Ghent where you can kayak. The first loop goes from the Coupure to the Blaarmeersen. The second loop where you can kayak freely goes to the Keizerpark and the Visserij.
- Shipping always has the right of way.
- Stay on the starboard side (right).
- Use a white light when it is dark or foggy.
- Be aware of the blind spots of ships.
- Cross the waterway perpendicularly and quickly.
- Preferably wear bright clothing.
- Wear a swim or life jacket.
- Zero tolerance for alcohol. If you arrive drunk, we may refuse you.
After you purchase a gift voucher, you will receive an email containing the voucher. You can send this coupon to your loved one or print it out and give it to them yourself. To book, simply go through the booking process, and at the payment step in the checkout, you can add the coupon code, and you're ready to go! You can use the gift voucher for all our products and subscriptions. The gift voucher is always valid for 2 years after purchase.
No liability for any accidents, of any kind, can be invoked against 'Edville Kayak Gent' or its employees.
Unfamiliarity with this matter by the average participant, regardless of age, can never be invoked as a mitigating circumstance.
Each renter is responsible for their own actions. Young people under 14 years old must always be accompanied by their parents or responsible guardians.
In case of loss or damage to a kayak or accessories, compensation must be paid.
Kayak: €600,-
Paddle: €75,-
Life jacket: €45,-
The panoramic route goes through the city center and is completely flat.
The adventurous route includes a tunnel, a waterslide, a section through the reed field, and you climb out and back into the water.
If you want to take it slow, you will need more than 2 hours. Also, if you want to do 2 routes, you will need more than 2 hours.