Renting a sloop on the Amstel

Renting a Motorboat on the Vinkeveense Plassen

A day out on the Vinkeveense Plassen between Amsterdam and Utrecht, with crystal-clear sandy islands and swimming spots. Motorboat without a licence, from 250 euros per day.

Renting a sloop without a boat licence: rules and tips

A practical guide for anyone who wants to rent a sloop without a boat licence. Rules, speed limits, age requirements and what to ask the rental company beforehand.

Renting a boat on the Amsterdam canals

Step aboard a rental boat and spend a day cruising through the Amsterdam canals, past canal houses, bridges, and mooring spots for a lunch stop.

Renting a sloop on the Zoetermeer lakes

A day out on the Zoetermeerse Plas and the Noord Aa in an open sloop with no boating licence required. What it costs, where to board and which route suits you.

Rent a sloop on the Vechtplassen

A day of boating through the Oostelijke Vechtplassen past Vreeland, Loenen and kasteel Nijenrode. Sloop without a boating licence, from 200 euros per half-day.

Renting a sloop on the Vinkeveense Plassen for half a day

Three to four hours of self-skippered sailing on clear open water, with a short swimming stop at a sandy islet and plenty of time for a terrace or picnic on board.

Renting a boat in Maastricht for half a day

Half a day cruising through Maastricht, boarding at het Bassin and looping along the Maas past the Sint Servaasbrug and the city quay.

Renting a Sloep on Tilburg Piushaven

A day of boating from Piushaven along the Wilhelminakanaal in an open sloep without a boating licence. What it costs, how to book, and which route is feasible.

Renting a boat without a licence on the Dordogne near Sarlat

Spend half a day gliding along the Dordogne in the Périgord Noir aboard a licence-free electric boat, between La Roque-Gageac, Beynac and their towering cliffs.

Lock Practice in Amsterdam

An afternoon practising locks in the city. Mooring slowly, radio on, learning what the lock keeper asks.

Renting a Sloep on the Veerse Meer

A day out boating on the Veerse Meer in Zeeland in a sloep, past islands like Schelphoek and small harbours Veere and Kamperland. Brackish water, mild tidal regime.

Renting a Motorboat on the Oosterschelde

A day out on the Oosterschelde in Zeeland in a motorboat with a small boating licence and tidal instruction. Sheltered mooring points at Yerseke, Zierikzee and Sint Annaland.

Rent a motorboat on the Maasplassen for half a day

Half a day out on the Maasplassen near Roermond, with a loop around the Hatenboerplas and a stop at a shallow little beach.

Renting a sloop on the Amsterdam canals

Half a day cruising through the Canal Ring in an open sloop with no boating licence required. What it costs, how to book, and which route suits Amsterdam best.

Half a day boating on the Spaarne

Three to four hours sailing through Haarlem city centre in an electric boat. A loop along the Spaarne, under the Gravestenenbrug and back.

Renting a rowboat on the Naardermeer

A day out on the calm waters around the oldest nature reserve in the Netherlands, with boarding near Naarden or a whisper boat excursion across the lake itself.

Renting a sloop on Giethoorn for half a day

Four hours of sailing through the Dorpsgracht of Giethoorn in a whisper boat without a boating licence. Practical tips on departure times, crowds and routes with children.

Renting a boat without a licence on Lake Annecy

Set out for a half-day or full day on Lake Annecy aboard a licence-free electric boat, exploring the Baie d'Albigny, Talloires and the reed beds at the far end of the lake.

Rent a sloop on the Kagerplassen Leiden

A day of boating on the Kagerplassen north of Leiden in a sloop without a boating licence. Wide lakes, islands and a connection to the Oude Rijn.

Renting a sloop on the Maasplassen Limburg

A day out on the Maasplassen between Roermond and Stevensweert in a sloop, past sandy beaches and islands. A boating licence is recommended on the larger lakes.

Renting a Boat on Volendam and Edam

A day sailing between the stilt village of Marken, the harbour of Volendam, and the old quaysides of Edam. Quiet engine, wide skies, four fixed stops.

Renting a sloop on the Amsterdam canals for half a day

A compact four-hour route along the Amsterdam canals in a rental sloop, with time for a lunch stop and a few beautiful side canals.

Renting a sloop on Giethoorn

A day of boating from Giethoorn through the Dorpsgracht and across the Bovenwijde, in a whisper boat without a boating licence. What it costs and which route suits families with kids or couples.

Renting a boat without a licence on the Lot near Cahors

Piloting a boat without a licence on the Lot near Cahors for a day, between limestone cliffs, quiet locks and hilltop villages of the Quercy.

Evening boat ride in the city for couples

Two hours through illuminated canals or harbour in an open dinghy or whisper boat, with snacks on board and a short walk after mooring.

Rent a Sloop on the Loosdrechtse Plassen

A day of boating on the Loosdrechtse Plassen from Oud-Loosdrecht, past marinas and reed beds. Sloop without a boating licence, from 200 euros per half-day.

Renting a Boat on Chiemsee Without a Boat License

A day out on Bavaria's Chiemsee, no boat license required, in an electric boat or rowboat. With views of Herreninsel and Fraueninsel, you can take it easy and enjoy the lake.

Rent a sailboat day charter Oosterschelde

A day of sailing on the salt tidal waters of the Oosterschelde, departing from Yerseke or Bruinisse, with or without a skipper.

Renting a boat without a licence on the Canal du Midi

Glide between plane trees and locks on the Canal du Midi, aboard an electric or diesel boat with no licence required, for a day trip departing from Capestang or Homps.

Rent a sloop on the Spaarne

A full day of sailing through Haarlem and the surrounding countryside via the Spaarne. Under bridges, past the Bavo, and out to the Mooie Nel.

Renting a Sloop on the Eindhoven Dommel

A day out on the Dommel and the Eindhovens Kanaal in an open sloop, no boat licence required. What it costs, where to board, and which route is feasible.

Renting a boat without a licence on the Seine in Paris

Pilot a small electric boat without a licence on the Seine in Paris or on the canal Saint-Martin, for one to two hours in the heart of the capital.

Cargo Bike Day Out in Amsterdam

With two kids up front, looping through the city. Vondelpark, a playground at Westergas, lunch at a terrace where the cargo bike actually fits.