Yacht charter in the Netherlands

Calm waters and classic
Dutch charm

The Netherlands is a country built around water, with fantastic sailing areas like Zeeland, Friesland, the Wadden Sea and the IJsselmeer, along with countless lakes and rivers. Enjoy the view, the sound of water against the hull, and sails catching the wind. Out on the water, everyday life feels wonderfully far away.

The Netherlands is exceptionally well suited to watersports, and it shows in the facilities: every town on the water has its own marina, and every lake or open stretch of water has its own sailing school and charter company. Sailing here is safe and accessible almost everywhere, so you'll pick up the basics of this beautiful sport in no time.

You can charter the sailing yacht of your dreams in the Netherlands and set off entirely on your own terms.

Practical info

Best time to travel
May to October

Boating licence/ICC
Only for boats >15m or >20km/h

Local price level
Average

Climate
Temperate maritime
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Travel document(s)
Passport, visa varies
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Harbours
Well-equipped marinas

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The most beautiful routes in the Netherlands

Which one will you choose?
The Round of North Holland sailing route

The Round of North Holland

This route is best known for the sailing event of the same name, sailed every year by countless touring and racing sailors.

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The Markermeer sailing route in the Netherlands

The Markermeer

The Netherlands' best-known sailing lake is also an excellent choice for a weekend on the water with family and friends.

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The Zeeland Coast sailing route in the Netherlands

The Zeeland Coast

Sailing in Zeeland means exploring old towns without ever heading out onto the open sea.

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This is what a sailing holiday feels like!

It was such a successful week! We all came home with a big smile. I found the staff at check-in very friendly and professional. The person who checked us out on the boat was just a bit impatient and a little odd. We had a good laugh about it afterwards. Overall, we had a lovely experience.

M.

Dear Mirjana and Lu,
You really made sure we had the "holiday of our lives"! We booked late, but all the administrative side of things went really smoothly, flexibly and clearly.
The support on location was also spot on: lots of useful information, great bookings and good tips, but with respect for everyone's freedom and privacy during our family holiday.
The sailing yacht you suggested and booked was really great, and the local charter company was also very customer-focused and flexible. Regards,

Fam. E. te B.

Dear, During the Easter holidays we rented a sailing yacht in Greece.
Reception by the company on site: 10!
Sailing yacht: 8.5,
Sailing area Poros: 9,
Journey home: 4, (we wanted to stay longer, but our boss wouldn't approve it).

Thank you!

Family B.

Yes, we really had a wonderful time and everything went very smoothly. Both the charter company and the boat were great. There were also a few things beyond your control, like the weather, the many dolphins, and the wind, but those were fantastic too.

Family H.

We had a fantastic sailing holiday in Croatia! Check-in was great too: friendly, clear, and thorough, right down to a diver inspecting the boat on our return, with a fair and transparent final bill. The only downside was a busy changeover day that made checking in take a bit longer, but otherwise everything was arranged perfectly. We ate wonderfully and felt at home right away. Croatia is a real must, and we'll definitely be back next year, around the same time (early May), for four days if possible!

 R. Martens

Hi Lu,
how's it going? I wanted to personally thank you for your service and for arranging the boat! The boat was truly brilliant, we were the very first renters ever, performance sailing and 10 days. Really great! Thanks again, see you soon

Bram

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