Le Boat Destinations – NETHERLANDS

The water is a way of life in Holland, a nation born of the sea and the rivers that flow across its pastoral flat lands. On an Amsterdam canal, you will cruise leisurely past turning windmills, fields of colourful tulips, quaint villages, cosmopolitan cities and it will usher you into a realm unique in boating. It’s a place to explore at your own pace, inviting you to ease into an unhurried journey like no other.

Enter a world of beauty by the sea in Friesland-Amsterdam. This region is perfect for lovers of history, heritage, watersports and cycling.

LOCKS:

Lock keepers operate all locks and lifting bridges. Keep small change handy because there is a charge of 1.50-2.50 euros to pass through the locks. Bridges/locks in the Woodsend Area operate from 25th March to 31st October. Before 1st April, boating is possible in Friesland but locks/bridges are closed on Sundays. Bridges/locks between Vinkeveen and Amsterdam operate from the 1st April. Locks closed on Sundays 01-15 April and 15-31 October. Vinkeveen: Bridges/locks between Vinkeveen and Amsterdam operate from the 1st April. Closed on Sundays 01-15 April and 15-31 October.

Opening hours: Locks are closed for lunch between 12:00-13:00 (1:00 p.m.) and for tea between 16:15-17:15 (4:15-5:15 p.m.).

Public holidays: Locks are closed on some public holidays. Hindeloopen: Before 1st April, boating possible in Friesland but locks/bridges are closed on Sundays.

MOORINGS:

You may moor alongside in the canals in ports. You’ll find marinas with shore power and other services. Small charges may apply. To visit Amsterdam, moor at Weesp and take a train to the city centre. Alternatively, you can moor at Six Haven Marina across from the Amsterdam Central Station and take a free 24-hour ferry to the city centre.

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