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.

Communion party

Do you want to organise a non-traditional communion celebration for your son or daughter? Then call on Minerva Boat Company in Ghent. We’ll ensure that this day will be unforgettable for your guests and of course for the young communicant Organising a communion party at home always requires a lot of preparation and headaches, not just beforehand but also afterwards. More and more people choose to hold their son or daughter’s first communion party at an outside location.

A communion party at Minerva

A communion 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.

Note: do not 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!