Activities during the parade

The Flower Parade is not just about passing boats. It consists of more, because in addition to the parade, there are numerous activities taking place along the route. Below are some of them listed.

Boat Tours

During the parade, you have the option to choose a boat tour provided by the boat tour company “De Gantel.” The boat will be stopped along the side, allowing the parade to pass by.

Organizer: Rondvaartbedrijf De Gantel
Website: www.rondvaartbedrijfdegantel.nl
Contact: info@rondvaartbedrijfdegantel.nl – 0174-280335
Reservation is mandatory!

Friday, June 23, 2023

Time: 12:30 – approximately 16:00
Price: €20 for adults/children (including 1 soft drink)
Boarding point: Kwintsheul, Langewateringkade

We will take a beautiful route to a lovely spot near the corner of Monster Watering/Zijde close to Schipluiden. The boat will come to a halt, allowing you to see the parade pass by.

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Time: 12:00 – approximately 15:30
Price: €16.50 for adults/children (including 1 soft drink)
Boarding point: Monster, quay along KUBO near Havenstraat 51, 2681 LC

From Monster, we will sail a beautiful route along ‘s Gravenzande towards Naaldwijk, where you can see the parade pass by from a nice spot. We will then follow the parade back to Monster along the same route.

Time: 15:15 – 19:00
Price: €15.50 for adults/children (including 1 soft drink)
Boarding point: Poeldijk, newly constructed harbor at Poeldijksevaart

We will cruise over the Gantel, Hollewatering, and Wennetjessloot to a beautiful mooring place near De Uithof. From here, you can see the parade pass by from the water. We will return along the same route in reverse.

Evening Boat Tour with Parade Viewing

Time: 19:20 – 22:00
Price: €14.50 for adults / €10 for children (4-12 years old), including coffee/tea, soft drink, and a cookie.
Boarding point: Poeldijk, newly constructed harbor at Poeldijksevaart

We will depart from Poeldijk to the Trade Park in Honselersdijk, where you can peacefully view the participating ships in the parade. The boats are now docked, allowing us to get a close-up view of these ships with the wheelchair-accessible vessel Nieuwe Gantel. Wheelchair accessible!

Other activities

During the parade, in addition to canal tours, there are other activities taking place around the parade route.