General information 

During the “Gentse feesten “  (19/07/2024-28/07/2024)  it is forbidden for all boat rental companies to navigate in the center of Ghent. The Leie remains navigable.

We are in winterstop from 07/11/2023 until 30/03/2024.

If you wish to navigate, please make a reservation through the site. Due to weather conditions, we are not open every day.

Retirement party

Do you want to organise an original retirement party? Then book a great boat trip on the River Leie in and around Ghent with Minerva Boat Company: we’ll help you make it an unforgettable retirement party! You only retire once in your life and it’s a moment to be proud of! To finally relax a little after a long period of working life. You can fully devote yourself to your hobbies, go on a trip, renovate your house, etc … There are plenty of opportunities to fill up that free time! But first sa

Organise a retirement party at Minerva

A retirement party at Minerva Boat Company is a guarantee of fun for everyone!

At Minerva Boat Company you can hire boats and luxury sloops for 4 to 12 people. You take the helm yourself. So you can fully enjoy each other’s company and the picturesque surroundings of the River Leie in and around Ghent. You are welcome to decorate the boat, but be careful not to use any decoration that gives off colour in contact with water, such as coloured paper and coloured roses.

Rules & Catering

To keep our boats and luxury sloops in perfect condition, we only ask you to respect a number of minimum agreements: no pets and no drunken captains or passengers. Swimming is prohibited.

Of course it’s allowed to bring food and drinks (in moderation) with you on the boats and luxury sloops. Be careful not to bring any oil-containing products.

The combination of a boat trip with a visit to one of the wonderful restaurants along the route is also an option. Feel free to contact us about the possibilities regarding catering.

Book your boat trip now!

Minerva has a fleet of dozens of boats and luxury sloops. Due to the crowds, we advise you to book in time. This way you can be sure that there are enough boats available for all your friends.

Book your boat now!