Renting a Boat on the Rhine near Cologne Without a License

Renting a Boat on the Amstel

A relaxed day on the Amstel in a rental boat, from Amsterdam-Oost past the Amstelpark and the Riekermolen towards Ouderkerk aan de Amstel.

Werder Havel Boot mieten scheinfrei

In Werder Havel eine Motoryacht ohne Bootsschein übernehmen und einen Tag zwischen Großem Zernsee, Schwielowsee und der historischen Inselstadt fahren.

Renting a boat without a licence on the Canal de Bourgogne

Cruising the Canal de Bourgogne on a liveaboard or day-boat without a licence, between Tanlay, Tonnerre and Venarey-les-Laumes, for a day or longer.

A Day on the Rottemeren by Boat

Rent a motorboat, follow the marked routes and let yourself drift through a day on calm water.

Rent a sloop on the Eindhoven Dommel for half a day

Three to four hours of boating on the Dommel and the Eindhovens Kanaal in an open sloop without a boating license. Short route, fixed boarding spot, affordable half-day.

Renting a sloop on Heeg for half a day

Half a day on the water from Heeg, a loop around Heegermeer and coffee at the harbour, on a sloop up to 15 hp with no boating licence required.

Renting a sloop in Stavoren for half a day

Half a day on the water from Stavoren in a sloop along the Frisian coast and the IJsselmeer. Find harbour info, route, costs and mooring spots along the way.

Rent a motorboat on the Westeinderplassen Aalsmeer

A day on the water at the Westeinderplassen near Aalsmeer, past islands and the Historische Tuin. Motorboat without a licence, from 220 euros per half day.

First time solo at the helm

A small dinghy, two hours, on your own. No passenger to impress. Just learning what the boat does.

Renting a motorboat on the Reeuwijkse Plassen for half a day

Four hours on a quiet lake just north of Gouda, with a short route past Elfhoeven and Sluipwijk.

Rent a Boat on the Hamburger Alster Without a Boating License

Take out an electric boat or rowing boat without a boating license on the Außenalster and cruise through the heart of Hamburg on the water, between Jungfernstieg and Uhlenhorst.

Rent a Boat on Lake Constance Without a Boating License

A day on Lake Constance in a small motor or electric boat that can be operated without a license. Departures are usually from Konstanz, Friedrichshafen, or Lindau.

Rent a sloop at Tilburg Piushaven for half a day

Three to four hours of boating from Piushaven along the Wilhelminakanaal in an open sloop without a boating licence. Short route, fixed boarding point, affordable half-day block.

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 motorboat on the Oosterschelde for half a day

Four hours of boating on the Oosterschelde from Wolphaartsdijk or Yerseke in an open motorboat. What it costs, how to book, and where to set off on tidal water.

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.

Bachelor/Bachelorette Party on the Dieze

A group of friends rents a sloop without a boating license and celebrates a bachelor or bachelorette party on the water in Den Bosch, with music on board, snacks, and stops along the way.

IJsselmeer day with a trailer boat

Early in the car, slipway in Lelystad. A long day on open water calls for checking the wind and keeping the VHF radio ready.

Half a day boating on the Kagerplassen

Three to four hours of sailing around Warmond and the Kaag in an electric sloop. A short route, a quick coffee stop, back in time for dinner.

Rent a Boat on Müggelsee Without a License

Pick up a license-free motor or electric boat on Müggelsee and explore Berlin's largest lake from the water with views of the Müggelberge.

Half a day boating through Den Bosch

Renting a motorboat in 's-Hertogenbosch and spending four hours without a boating licence cruising the Dieze, the Smalle Haven and the Stadsdommel past fortress walls and old warehouses.

Renting a sloep in Stavoren for a full day

A full day out on the water from Stavoren in a sloep along the IJsselmeer and the Frisian coast. With practical info on the marina, route, prices, and mooring.

Mosel bei Cochem Boot mieten scheinfrei

Eine kleine Yacht in Cochem übernehmen und scheinfrei auf der Mosel zwischen Weinhängen, Schleusen und Burgblicken einen Tag oder ein Wochenende fahren.

Renting a Motorboat on the Nederrijn near Arnhem in Half a Day

Rent a motorboat at the Rijnkade and spend three hours cruising past Stadsblokken-Meinerswijk and under the John Frostbrug, with a short coffee stop along the way.

Rent a sloop on the Vechtplassen half day

Four hours of boating on the Vecht and surrounding lakes from Vreeland or Breukelen, past country estates and tea pavilions. Sloop with no boating licence required.

Rent a boat on Hofvijver Den Haag half day

A half day boating through the canals of The Hague with the Hofvijver as the route anchor. A walking stop along the Binnenhof and the Mauritshuis, with practical tips for booking and route planning.

Boat Trip Through Zwolle and the Zwarte Water

Renting a boat for a full day in Zwolle, cruising through the city moat to the Zwarte Water and heading towards Genemuiden or Hattem, with lunch along the way.

Rent a Boat on Wannsee Without a Boating License

Take the helm of a small motorboat on Wannsee and cruise across Großer Wannsee, the Havel, and past Pfaueninsel, no official boating license required.

What to do when it rains on the water

Practical options when the clouds roll in: keep sailing with good rain gear, moor under a bridge or veranda, or cut the day short without grumbling.

Mooring posts and locks for beginners

Mooring at a post and passing through a lock: two basics that every beginner skipper will get the hang of faster by practising calmly.

Things to do in Berlin on the weekend

A weekend in Berlin with a Spree boat tour, a stroll through Mitte, street food in Kreuzberg and an evening at a bar or concert, compact and stress-free.

Renting a sloop in Lemmer for half a day

Step into a sloop at the harbour of Lemmer and spend four hours sailing past the lighthouse, the Lemster lock, and a stretch of the IJsselmeer. Calm water, wide-open views.

Renting a sloop on the Hollandsche IJssel

A day out boating on the Hollandsche IJssel between Gouda and Krimpen in an open sloop without a boating licence. What it costs, where you start, and which route past the old polder villages makes for the most peaceful sail.

Sloop through the Zwolle city moat in half a day

Rent a sloop in Zwolle and sail the entire ring canal around the city centre in three hours, past the Peperbus, the Pelserbrugje and the Sassenpoort.

A day on a sloop along the IJssel near Deventer

Rent a sloop for a full day at the IJsselkade and spend a leisurely river day sailing past Wijhe or towards Hattem, with a mooring spot for lunch.

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.

Rent a sloop on Westeinderplassen Aalsmeer half day

Four hours of boating on the Westeinderplassen from Aalsmeer or Kudelstaart, past islands and reed beds. Sloop without a boating licence, with tips for a compact route.

Renting a sloop on the Hollandsche IJssel for half a day

Four hours of sailing on the Hollandsche IJssel from Gouda or Capelle aan den IJssel in an open sloop with no boating licence required. What it costs and which part of the day has the calmest waters.