Boat rentals and river cruises in the Netherlands

Knowing one of the most beautiful cities in the Netherlands aboard a river cruise will be an unforgettable experience.

Picturesque villages and famous flower fields stretch along the canals. From spring to autumn, Holland is full of color and atmosphere with its local fairs and festivals.

Comienza tu crucero desde cualquiera de los puertos de los que disponemos y navega sobre los numerosos canales de Holanda para descubrir su naturaleza, los famosos molinos, sus ciudades… Durante tu recorrido podrás pescar, pasear por las orillas del río, hacer picnics a bordo o junto a los canales…

Al norte, saliendo desde el puerto de Woudsend, encontrarás la ciudad de Sneek, la segunda ciudad más grande de Friesland, centro principal de una zona agrícola, así como uno de los puertos más grandes de yates en el país.

Ideal para practicar deportes náuticos en sus amplios y bonitos lagos. También puedes navegar hacia Workum para descubrir las pintorescas casas que bordean el canal y desembarcar para caminar por sus atractivas calles comerciales. Esta zona es ideal para el descanso y la práctica de actividades al aire libre.

Por otro lado, desde los otros puertos, aprovecha para dirigirte a los canales de Amsterdam, donde ir en barco es una forma de vida. Descubre su patrimonio histórico, sus encantadoras cafeterías al borde de los canales, sus mercados coloridos y fábricas de queso.

Amsterdam tiene una red inigualable de carriles para bicicletas, así que no pierdas la oportunidad de alquilar bicicletas para luego recorrer esta y otras increíbles ciudades.

Further south, sail towards Utrecht, a rather small but very beautiful city. And to the north, Edam with its windmills and splendid fauna.

Discover, thanks to river tourism, the wealth of Holland's heritage from a different point of view.

Descubre la belleza de la costa de Friesland-Ámsterdam.

El agua está indisolublemente unida a Holanda, un país construido a partir del mar y los ríos que fluyen a través de sus llanuras bucólicas.

Al navegar por los canales de Ámsterdam pasarás por molinos de viento, campos de tulipanes de mil colores, pueblos con encanto y ciudades cosmopolitas, que podrás recorrer sin prisas en un viaje único.

History and heritage

The Friesland-Amsterdam region is home to many places of historical and artistic interest, especially in the cities of Amsterdam and Utrecht. In Amsterdam you can visit the Anne Frank house, the royal palace and the Dom Square. In Utrecht you can visit the Stadskasteel Oudaen, a fortified house converted into a brewery

Watersports

The Lake District is one of the most famous places in Europe for water sports. In Friesland-Amsterdam, sailing is not just a hobby, but a way of life. In Sneek and Grouw you can go canoeing, kayaking, jet skiing and sailing.

Cycling

Holland is well known for its flat lands, tulip fields and restored windmills. It is wonderful to cycle through the Friesland-Amsterdam region and stop in a small village to sample steamed oysters and mussels, accompanied by a pint of beer.

Amsterdam was founded around 1200 as a fishing village, and already at that time the first dike or "dam" was built. By 1400, it had become a commercial port of great importance, and it continued to grow until it became one of the largest financial centers in Europe in the 18th century. As a consequence of its expansion, three concentric canals were built around the center of the city. Later narrow streets and secondary canals were added, which ended up shaping the current image of Amsterdam, with more than 90 islands and 1280 bridges.

Ámsterdam, Utrecht, La Haya… muchas ciudades de Holanda son famosas por sus preciosos canales. En el pasado se utilizaban sobre todo para el transporte, la gestión del agua o la defensa de las ciudades, pero hoy su uso es principalmente recreativo.

¡Alquila un barquito, una canoa o una bici de agua, y mira la ciudad desde una perspectiva totalmente distinta!

En Ámsterdam hay también varios sitios en los que puedes alquilar bicis de agua, y explorar tranquilamente los preciosos canales de la ciudad. Puedes alquilar tu bici de agua en el Rijksmuseum, la plaza Leidseplein, la Casa de Ana Frank, y en la esquina de Keizergracht con Leidsestraat.

 

 

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River tourism destinations in the Netherlands

Testimonials

Surprising trip. We were able to get to the center of Amsterdam and discover this city on the two most typical means of transport in the country. By bicycle and by boat. We rented the bikes at the same time as the boat and they were undoubtedly a success. We went to the center but if we repeat we will leave the boat in Weesp, a nearby town and from there take a train to save time. Eager to repeat.
Lola F.
Loosdrecht Barco Penichette 1500 FB. 10/15/2018. 4 days
I had traveled to Holland before, but this time I loved enjoying the landscapes that we found along the canals towards the city of Gouda. Nature, typical Dutch mills and farm animals were our companions during the tour without forgetting the swans that we saw right next to the port. My kids loved the adventure and were even able to pilot the boat.
Miguel C.
Vinkeveen. Vision 3 SL 07/20/2020. 7 days.
In a week of cruise we did a circular tour and we visited the cities of Amsterdam, Utrecht and Gouda among other towns. The feeling of reaching these renowned cities in your own boat is indescribable. We loved living on the ship and being able to dock in the center of Amsterdam. The Loosdrecht lake ideal for practicing and beautiful sunset.
Antonio F.
Loosdrecht 7 days Penichette 1020 FB