Renting a Motorboat on the Vinkeveense Plassen

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.

Boat Trip to Klein Curacao

A long day out sailing to an uninhabited island with a lighthouse and shipwreck, snorkeling with sea turtles, and lunch on board. Departing from Spaanse Water.

Renting a sloop on the Amstel

A day trip along the Amstel from Amsterdam to Ouderkerk in an open sloop with no boating licence required. What it costs, how to book, and what you'll see along the way.

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 sloep in Roermond on the Maasplassen for half a day

Four hours of boating on the Maasplassen from Hatenboer in Roermond in an open sloep without a boat licence, with a swimming break at a sandy beach. What it costs and which route fits into half a day.

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.

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 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.

Snorkel Day at Playa Cas Abou

A day on the west side of the island: clear water, a reef just off the shore, and a beach bar for a midday break. About an hour's drive from Jan Thiel.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.