• General information 

    Boating season is almost done!

    We're going in winterbreak on the 28th of October!

    During the “Gentse feesten “  (18/07/2025-27/07/2025)  it is forbidden for all boat rental companies to navigate in the center of Ghent. The Leie remains navigable.

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

    Book online

    • No pets are allowed on the boats
    • Keep in mind that you need to be at Minerva half an hour in advance before departure
    • Free cancellation is possible up to 24 hours (or 48 hours if you booked 2 or more than 2 boats) in advance, click here for more information around canceling your reservation.
    • If your chosen boat/boat is not displayed at the chosen time, it has already been taken. Please choose a different type of boat/boat at a different time or day.
    • ATTENTION: if you choose a standard boat – keep in mind that this boat can NOT be used in the center of Ghent.
    • From 7/11/2023 to 30/03/2024 we are closed for the winter.
    • Click here for the measures of the FPS Mobility shipping and look at pleasure boating.
    • Click here for cancellation rules.
    • Click here for the agreements for the deposit.
    • Click here for the rules about being late.
    • During the “Gentse feesten “  (18/07/2025-27/07/2025)  it is forbidden for all boat rental companies to navigate in the center of Ghent. The Leie remains navigable.
    • Captains speak Dutch, French or English for correct communication between our instructors.

    Contact us by phone in case of the following issues:

    • If you wish to book a captain in less than 48 hours. Captain is not available with a cabrio or standard boat.