Schuttevaer is the oldest canal boat company in town and has been ferrying tourists and locals around for 50 years. The one-hour trip through the city's unique canal system is a must see in Utrecht. The well maintained boats are completely covered and have a heating system for the winter months, but the roof panels and the side windows are opened during the summer. There are many stops along the way where you can hop off or get on and it also offers tours of the River Vecht, the Kromme Rijn and the Hollandse IJssel. Our favorite trip out of the city is the one and a half hour boattrip on the Kromme Rijn towards Rhijnauwen, a beautiful nature area. There you have 2,5 hour leisure time for walking or relaxing, before heading back to the canals of Utrecht.