BERGEN BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Two-Person Sloep: Slow-water cruising through Bergen’s Berger- and Egmondermeer
Rent a two-person motorboat from Go With The Flo to glide at 9–10 km/h through the Berger- and Egmondermeer, with picnic options and the choice to continue into Alkmaar’s canals.
Two-Person Sloep: Slow-water cruising through Bergen’s Berger- and Egmondermeer.
On the low, reed-lined waters between Bergen and Egmond, a compact motor sloep lets two people slip into the region’s rhythm: quiet wakes, close views of birds and wetland plants, and the option to stitch that calm into a broader day trip through Alkmaar’s canals.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Flora and fauna of the Berger- and Egmondermeer
The core draw is the shoreline life—reedbeds, waterfowl and wetland vegetation visible from a low, slow-moving motorboat as you cruise the Berger- and Egmondermeer.
Turn a short rental into a full-day outing with a picnic
The operator can supply a picknickmand so you can pause onshore or on a quiet stretch of water and turn a two-hour cruise into a leisurely meal afloat.
Option to extend into Alkmaar’s canals
Beyond the lakes, you can continue to Alkmaar to make a circuit of the historic grachten; the operator will advise on a suitable route to do so.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
It is an intimate, unhurried day on the water: a small motorboat at steady 9–10 km/h through sheltered basins, eyes on bank-side birds and marsh plants, with the simple option to linger over a picnic or steer toward Alkmaar’s canals for a longer loop.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this boat works best for
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Available rentals are typically two hours, a half-day (4 hours) or full-day (8 hours); boats cruise at about 9–10 km/h.
You can arrange a picknickmand through the operator to complement the rental; confirm this option when booking.
Rentals are handled by Go With The Flo—book and pick up the boat through their rental service.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How fast do the boats go?
The motorboats operate at roughly 9–10 km/h.
What rental durations are offered and how much do they cost?
Options include two hours (€50), a half-day 4-hour rental (€70) and full-day 8-hour rental (€120).
Can I arrange a picnic with the rental?
Yes—the operator can supply a picknickmand to enhance the outing.
Can we go to Alkmaar with the boat?
Yes—you can navigate toward Alkmaar to make a circuit of the canals; the operator will advise on a suitable route.
How many people does each boat accommodate?
The offering is titled a '2 persoons sloep,' indicating the boat is intended for two persons.