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Rent a sloop in Volendam and Edam for half a day

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Four hours on the water between Volendam and Edam, with a short crossing to the Gouwzee. Plenty of time for a lunch stop and a quiet coffee on the water.

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€ 90–160

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Half a day is in practice just enough to sail the triangle of Volendam, Edam and the Gouwzee without rushing. You set off from the harbour of Volendam, follow the coast, and cross via het Oorgat to Edam, where you can moor at a guest spot in the centre. Morning rentals usually run until 13:00, afternoon rentals start around 14:00.

A boating licence is not required for most rental sloops, as long as the engine and length stay within the regulations. Expect to pay between 90 and 160 euros for four hours on the water, fuel included, for a sloop of up to six people. If you prefer to sit back and relax, opt for a skipper, which costs roughly 40 to 70 euros extra. Between May and September the water is often glassy in the morning, perfect for those sailing with children or beginners.

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Check in with the rental company at the Volendam harbour and listen to the brief instruction and map explanation.

Head out of the harbour mouth at an easy pace, setting a gentle course towards the pile-dwelling village of Marken on the Gouwzee.

Moor for an hour at Marken, take a short stroll past the green houses, and grab a coffee on the quay.

Sail back via het Oorgat towards Edam, briefly mooring at a free guest berth in the centre.

Head back to Volendam in good time, clean the sloop and hand in the keys.

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PaceGround

Duration4u

RouteAny order

Budget€ 90–160

Suggestions

Choose the morning session if you are a beginner, the water is calmer then.
Allow an hour for Marken, any longer and the half day gets too tight.
Don't refuel yourself, the rental company charges afterwards based on usage.
Bring a blanket, even in July the wind can feel cold.

Variations

- Sla Marken over en blijf in de driehoek Volendam-Edam, meer tijd in Edam.
- Boek de middagsessie en eindig met een borrel aan de haven van Volendam.
- Combineer met een schipper als niemand vaarervaring heeft.